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The latest Lee manual has case capacity listed for each cartridge.

NM Rancher, I wish I could offer you more advice about the powders, but I'm new to reloading myself. I've been browsing the threads for anything .308 and stumbled on your post. So I didn't mean to come off as more of an expert than I am, I've just had my head in the manuals and I'm kind of...

So this is a more technical question about wildcatting a cartridge. From what I've read looking at the cartridges mentioned in this thread, the .30Remington AR is a necked down .450 Bushmaster, which is a necked up .284 Winchester. For reforming purposes, wouldn't necking down be a better...

You might want to trim sooner than every third, but that depends on your equipment. My Lee full length resizing die stretches every case exactly .003" every time. I suspect that is because my fire-formed cases measure .457" at the shoulder and are sized back down to the .454" SAAMI spec. That...

CmdrSlander, I guess I'm thinking along the same lines as Zane. The .358 Win is a necked up .308 Win. They just didn't have a need to shorten the case for their application. You could however use that as a model. There are known loads and ballistics data for that cartridge. If you really...

How about a .308 WIN necked up to .358? There's bound to be somebody building AR-10 hardware that would handle that. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.358_Winchester http://www.leverguns.com/articles/paco/358_wcf.htm http://www.cpcartridge.com/358win-B.htm I've been thinking about a .358 Win...

I'm just starting myself with the Lee Breech lock single stage press and I opted for buying the universal depriming die. I just finished depriming all of my brass, cleaned the primer pockets and ran it through a tumbler to clean it before resizing. I'll resize as my next step this weekend. I...

I picked up a T/C Icon in .308 and put a Vortex Diamondback 3-9x40 scope on it last year for a little over $1K after tax. I absolutely love it. It's a bit heavier and slightly longer than other similar rifles, but the added weight will reduce felt recoil somewhat. In .243 you'd have yourself...

I just saw this on the Thompson Center web site today: http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Category4_750001_750051_777653_-1_757978_757978_image From that page: During an internal technical review, Smith & Wesson identified a condition that may exist with the sear...

When I was looking for a new .30 caliber rifle last year I decided to purchase a Thompson Center Icon in .308. I picked one up at a local gun shop for $800, but it had been there for a little while, it was manufactured in 2008. I would expect to find one for around $1000 or so. The one I have...

Deer will stand there and stare right at you I've had deer that were with one that I shot stand there and stare right at me after firing a 12 gauge and killing a member for their group. So I wouldn't necessarily worry that a deer is going to run off just because it looks in your direction...

So here's one of our Christmas traditions. When my oldest was about 3 years old she would tell our dinner guests "That's Rudolph! Daddy shot him, then we ate him". Just thought I'd share and see if anybody else has any entertaining Christmas themed mounts. This year she's eight and she...

I can't speak to the hunting shows, I don't watch them. I agree with some of the other people here, being out in the woods and having the experience of participating in the natural environment and taking my place as a predator doesn't change my appreciation for all of the animals I see...

That's a classic piece of machinery. If it were mine I'd refinish the wood and replace the leather if it was rotten. If everything is in working order leave it be. If the glass works keep it, if it's not functional find a scope that would match it aesthetically but is more functional. I...

I've got a Vortex DiamondBack 3-9x40 on my Icon chambered in .308. I hunt in similar situations most of the time. I agree with a-sheepdog, when hunting in the woods I keep mine set at 6x so that I still get a crystal clear sight picture from around 10 yards (or less) but still enough...

Thompson Center is US made. http://www.tcarms.com/firearms/venture.php You should be able to find the venture in .223 and "weather-shield", like stainless only more corrosion resistant. I'd recommend the Icon, but it doesn't come in .223, .243 or .22-250 are the small caliber choices. Savage...

I hear what you guys are saying about the cantilever scope mounts on the 870. None of my barrels have them so I've got a saddle scope mount on it. I switch between a red dot for small game and a 3-9x40 for deer and don't have any problem with keeping a zero. I always verify my sights when...

I've got an 870 and use all three of those barrels for the reasons you mentioned. I find it to be very user friendly and effective. Mine was built in 1994, so the quality may differ from a new one. I've never had any problems with it and stomped all over hill and dale hunting deer, birds and...

I'll let my handle speak for itself. :cool: Oh, I like semi-auto and pump guns, I have to say I've never shot a lever, but there's something about the "simplicity" of the bolt gun that to me makes it seem like an elegant weapon for a more civilized age. :)

.243 to 12 gauge But if I were buying a new firearm where you are I'd take a look at the proposed legislation and choose within those parameters. I'm hoping that they're sensible, but hey this is politicians and lawyers we're talking about. Good Hunting