reloading

  1. 6.5 Carcano OAL?

    Howdy folks I got a little question here about 6.5 Carcano OAL. I’m shooting a Hornady 160 gr .264 bullet seated at 2.980 behind 31 gr of IMR 4064. It chambered in 2 of my rifles just fine. So my reloading manuals vary a little bit with OAL. Lyman 45th says 2.900 with any bullet, for testing...

  2. Best 130-150gr bullet 6.5 CM for Precision Shooting?

    So I have successfully loaded up my first pounds worth of powder with imo great success. But I'm looking to try to tighten up my groups with my Tikka t3x in 6.5cm. I've got a couple dozen Hornady match BTHP remaining but would like to get some ideas on my next option to be on the lookout for...

  3. 6.5mm Creedmoor reloading -- greatest accuracy; questions

    Question: Seeking the most-accurate powder and bullet combination that people are finding, for the 6.5mm Creedmoor. Wanting to know what you 65CM reloaders have found through experience, despite what the loading guides do or don't say. Would like to take advantage of the high-BC abilities of...

  4. Best powder and availability for 6.5 creedmoor updated

    Hello to my fellow "Connoisseurs of the powder and lead"... Looking for an updated list of the best load data that a regular guy like me can find in-stock in this day and age for the 6.5 creed. Ideally I'm shooting 400-800 yds with a tikka t3x tac a1 in, you guessed it, 6.5 Creed. Any replies...

  5. 6.5 cm load too hot. what now?

    hi. i loaded what i thought was a ~min load for my 6.5 cm howa oryx. due to limited poweder options i was forced to.. research a bit to find a load that seemed to be correct for my powder. upon shooting, it seems it was not correct. Although the bang was arguably louder than usual, notbing...

  6. 3031 in .243?

    Hi all. I’m unable to purchase .243 factory ammo and unable where I’m at to purchase the correct powder for reloading my .243 shells. I use 80 grain Sierra boat tail soft points and mostly for hunting coyotes. The only powder I currently have on hand is IMR 3031 but I’ve heard that burns too...
  7. 6ShotsOr5?

    Powder Sentry

    I found this guarding my powder hopper today. Looks like he’s got everything under control for now, so I left him at his post.

  8. *DILLON DILEMMA* Version 2

    To all that replied to my earlier post, thank you so much. I’ve received excellent advice, and I am so glad that I posted here before purchasing anything. To recap, I shoot USPSA and 3 Gun, and I’m looking to load bulk 9mm now and add on .223 in the future. Per advice from the previous thread...

  9. *Dillon Dilemma!* Advise and suggestions please!

    I shoot USPSA and 3-gun matches religiously, and I’m looking to reload bulk 9mm and then add in .223 sometime in the future. I plan to deprime with a Frankford arsenal hand de primer, wet tumble with stainless pins, then load in the Dillion 550. I have access to everything I need to pour and...

  10. Load Variation in a Dillon

    I've discussed the variation of loads in a Dillon with a couple friends lately. That got me to wondering about testing just how much mine vary. Then in perfect timing, one of the articles in Dillon Precision's latest catalog was explaining a test they performed on comparing powder charge...
  11. PopCharlie

    How I spent my quarantine vacation

    Ok y'all, what are we doing in our reloading rooms during the quarantine?

  12. SELLING Caliper Bases - $22.00 Shipped

    Updated - 12.13.2025 - Current time from purchase to received - 3-4 days. Ensures consistent and repeatable measurements during the bullet seating process. See forum comments, reviews and feedback. PM me for additional information. 6061 Aluminum - Hard Anodized Black. Use in conjunction with...
  13. Shooter13

    Hornadys new Measurement Station

    Thought this looked pretty interesting, weight is 8 pounds and has leveling feet. Just thought it looked interesting for comparing ogive, headspace location and bullet to ogive location. Anyone seen one?

  14. New to Giraud, have question...

    So I am new to giraud, have a few quick yes or no questions. 1. Feel slight, slight, slight burrs when done. Is it acceptable to give a quick wipe with some fine steel wool to smooth out case mouth? 2. If I rotate a trimmed case on calipers, it varies by .0005, I assume that is more...

  15. Is ultrasonic cleaner the way to go?

    I currently use a traditional tumbler. But it seems the rotary tumblers and ultrasonic do a much better job. Not cleaning large volumes or brass. May be 100 lapua cases at a time after a BR match. Any advise? I like the idea of it not taking 3 hours and having to deal with all the...

  16. Bruno's has J4 jackets. Ready to ship!

    Shipment just arrived at Bruno's of J4 jackets. Following are in stock: 6mm - .243 Diameter - 0.825 Length 30 Caliber - .308 Diameter - 0.925 Length 30 Caliber - .308 Diameter - 1.000 Length 6mm - .243 Diameter - 0.790 Length Ready for shipment...

  17. The Precision Riflesmith - Mike Bryant Documentary

    This isn't a compeition post, but it's a film about a competitor, so wanted to share this film I did about Mike Bryant, called The Precision Riflesmith. If you use Google chrome, you can watch it in 4k. It's had 10,000 views so far on Facebook. I'm an actor/writer/director from Canada and...

  18. 300 PRC Load

    I am new to reloading and would like some advice on what powder and primers to start with. I will be trying the 200 and 212 grain ELD-X bullets. My main objective will be hunting but would also like to start shooting some long range (1000 yrd) targets. I have reviewed the load data from...
  19. Shooter13

    Brownells has $.01 hazmat fee and free shipping on $150

    Today only, just thought I'd pass this on.
  20. Shooter13

    Let's talk case prep

    Full length resizing case prep Discussion: How I do it. First after returning from the range I check the head spacing, after that I will lube and full length resize and de-prime in one step. Second, after I have resized I chamfer the mouth and neck then get the lube off by tumbling in media...

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