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Cases sized correctly and the same? Virgin cases? Headspace can make a difference. Also you weighing each charge or just throwing? Cases had been fired once before, everything else is exactly the same. Weighing each charge on digital scales. Headspace was checked by gunsmith and he said it was fine...

MISSED wrote:What type of primer ?

How is the powder charge measured ?

Where they the same brand /batch of cases ?

I am guessing 308 ?

CCI Large Rifle Primers, same batch of Lapua cases trimmed to 2.005" and AR2206H measured on digital scales.

Hi guys.
Ive been out testing loads for my .308 today

I have noticed that the primers from the same powder lot (41.8gr) are different shapes after firing. 2 are alot flatter than the other two with the same powder charge.

Is this strange? Im thinking they should all be similar shape.
Thoughts?

For the guys that dont come to Ausvarmint often anymore, tell us about the rifle.

I had a .204Ruger VT that liked them too. Cant remember the load anymore but I was using AR2206H.

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I remember reading that crimping is used to protect the projectile from shifting in the case neck in heavy recoiling rifles. Im not sure, but what you say about increasing pressure makes sense to me.

Someone with more reloading experience will be along shortly.....

I used my new VX11 6-18x40 Fine Duplex last Sat night under the spotlight and agree with the others.........stick with a lower magnification scope.

Keith you are 100% correct. BTs arent designed for penetration. Simple as that.

I agree with Chris, I would not use plastic tips on anything the size of a Goat. A softpoint projectile would be my first choice.

Magnum Sports here in Aus may be worth a look.

Just wondering what people are using to trim their .20cal cases. I have looked at a few different brands and they all need extra bits bought to fit the .204R

Does anyone know of a hand trimmer tool that would be suitable?

I think it comes down to how the operator wants to run their business. Some may be happy to sell at the upper end of RRP while others want to sell at the lower end hoping to attract a few more sales or possibly gain some LONG TERM business relationships. I know I would be trying to attract regular b...

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Thats three. I only had three left as I didnt plan on shooting groups that day. I will load some more exactly the same and try some 5 shot groups. But it looks good so far.

Thank you HiWall, looks good! (and expensive)