Reloading Dies For ELR?

[243Mendoza]

I have recently bought a rifle in 338 Lapua Mag so I have just started into ELR. I am wondering how critical reloading techniques are for ELR. I have been reloading for 1000yds for many years and used standard Redding dies. Is it necessary to buy a seater similar to the Wilson seater along with the K&M Precision Arbor Press with Standard Force Measurement Ram? How critical are sizing dies; any recommendations? I have bought Petersen brass; is it necessary to skim or neck turn? I have also bought Sierra 250 and 300gr MK bullets to test.

 

[ELR Researcher]

As Donovan noted, the longer the distance, every aspect matters more. In particular, bullet selection and getting your SDs down well into the single-digit range. The majority of the best URSA shooters, that shoot a lead-core bullet, are using Berger 300 Hybrids, see the stats at https://www.unlimitedrange.org/URSA Rifle Builder_Rifle Component_Related Stats (thru 06212020).xls

 

[243Mendoza]

As Donovan noted, the longer the distance, every aspect matters more. In particular, bullet selection and getting your SDs down well into the single-digit range. The majority of the best URSA shooters, that shoot a lead-core bullet, are using Berger 300 Hybrids, see the stats at https://www.unlimitedrange.org/URSA Rifle Builder_Rifle Component_Related Stats (thru 06212020).xls

Thank you very much for the stats file!

Getting the SD down to single digits will be a challenge.

 

[Straightshooter1]

Thank you very much for the stats file!

Getting the SD down to single digits will be a challenge.

I found that getting ES's down there is a lot more of a challenge than SD's.