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I had some Sierra 40grn HP in the cupboard, decided to load then in the 223, BM2 25.5, WSR, Win cases. Tikka 595 22" Groups .8" Chronographed(3meters from end of barrel), 3,100 fps.http://ausvarmint.kjd84.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&f=4&t=11795&sid=c4440e6cb6d2d4c63c62a082...

Some swear by 22H others at them, the problem is the 22H headspaces on the rim, by 22KH the headspace moves to the shoulder. Dies, use Redding neck die or Lee Collet, Redding body die to size case, don't use a FLS the necks are pulled out of alignment. Small pistol primers, theory is the smaller fla...

Clarify, when I said very slight amount of Hoppes or penetrene, I mean whats left after patching out before firing. After a rifle has been fired all the lubricant goes up in smoke. I'm not saying firing a shot in a oily barrel, do that and you'll be shopping for a new barrel. IMHO most barrels are s...

I use Chux cut to size as a patch. To remove carbon use Mercury Power Tune on a bristle brush, patch out, then KG12 copper solvent, then Hoppes No.9 when putting back in safe. I've been told never to fire a dry clean barrel, causes gouling, the proj needs a very slight lubricant, Hoppes or Penetrene...

Hi Plowboy, I agree with you about passing on tips and info, I've shooting with a air rifle since I was eight(1968) and are still learning, like a good machanic you have to learn to trouble shoot your rifle, scope, mounts, bedding, reloading etc. I keep records and targets of every load in a file an...

Hi Plowboy, Lots of good tips here, I have my 223 sighted in 1 1/2" high at 100m, with 50grn Nosler Shots groups 3/4" 5 shot groups, as a check I shoot a group at 200m. Mistakes I've made is under estimatimating the wind on 50grn projestiles and adjusting the scope only to find I have over...

I met Bruce Bertram, nice guy, sells direct to the public, he manufactures uncommon/obselete brass cartridges and projectiles, he has very comprehensive catalog of cases and good range of weld core projectiles 30-577cal, I purchased some 500NE cases, work perfectly, in earlier years quality control ...

Hi Guys, Seating depth is one the post important measurements for accuracy, look at the articles in Guns & Game magazine compring factory to reloads, factory is one size fits all. This is my way, not original, not the most accurate but very close. You need, 1) cleaning rod(jag removed), 2) 2 x c...

From my experience, Lee handler dies are no good, the purpose of reloading is to get the maximum performance from your rifle, this can only be done by reloading. Best cheapest route; 1) buy a second hand press, RCBS, Redding, Lyman - $150, doesn't matter if it's old, you can't were them out. Find a ...