Which data do I use when my specific bullet is not listed?

[cmysix]

tried to get a local gunsmith that my friend is always trying to get me to bring him work, blow me off cold when I asked for help setting up my eye relief.

 

[cmysix]

I guess I will just have to show up at my first 300 yard FClass shoot at the club and win open and .308/.223, I am working towards that end

 

[timeout]

I guess I will just have to show up at my first 300 yard FClass shoot at the club and win open and .308/.223, I am working towards that end

Doubtful that will happen but I don't have an extensive amount of competition shooting under my belt. I will say that IME in another endeavor people are very congenial when they are kicking your tail at the game. When you get things figured out and turn the tables on them, many turn hostile. Jealousy is a horrible character attribute. Personally, I admire success achieved by knowledge and hard work. Success through cheating and dishonesty, not so much.

 

[chop house]

Would be nice if there was a local reloading 101 course that they could sign up for.
I was fortunate to attend a reloading course in high school when I was 12.

times and attitudes have changed. litigation is rampant. might be hard to find mentors willing to take on the liability of teaching such a dangerous pursuit, or any community center or other venue willing to host same.

i used to 'tutor' for bsa archery merit badges and related.... but would never consider it in todays environment.

 

[cmysix]

Doubtful that will happen but I don't have an extensive amount of competition shooting under my belt. I will say that IME in another endeavor people are very congenial when they are kicking your tail at the game. When you get things figured out and turn the tables on them, many turn hostile. Jealousy is a horrible character attribute. Personally, I admire success achieved by knowledge and hard work. Success through cheating and dishonesty, not so much.

you did not see the targets I saw at the last club shoot at the end of June when I joined, they Looked like Erik Cortina's "I neck size only" T shirt.

 

[JB10]

I have always been able to find loads by working up. One thing i have not tried is bullets not even liested for that cartridge. For example a friend of mine worked up a load with 85gr bullets in a 6.5 prc. There is nothing close to data i saw for that. But he has 40+ years of experience. He did find a very good load. Got to hear his story on what it did to a coyote. I can only imagine seeing that in real life. Chronograph was just over 3,900 fps.

 

[Dgd6mm]

you did not see the targets I saw at the last club shoot at the end of June when I joined, they Looked like Erik Cortina's "I neck size only" T shirt.

I've shot H.M. scores at 600 yards in FTR with my mouse gun and Hornaday 80gr ELD'S, with Lee collet sized (neck sized) only brass.

 

[cmysix]

I've shot H.M. scores at 600 yards in FTR with my mouse gun and Hornaday 80gr ELD'S, with Lee collet sized (neck sized) only brass.

That's wonderful!

 

[Dgd6mm]

That's wonderful!

Yeah and maybe if I had fl sized I would have shot a 200 or 2.

 

[cptjack]

Back when I started reloading(late 70s), we had books. Since accurate rifles, varmint hunting and reloading was of great interest to me, I read every book that I could get my hands on. That information and some common sense went a long ways to making good ammo that was also safe. It’s just different in today’s world, people want instant answers when they open their computer or phone.
Rant over.

this generation doest read,,they ask for loads, then complain when I say get a manual ...I thought this was a help group. IT IS READ A MANUAL. .. the best is how often do you use a trickle

 

[Kracken McGraw]

tried to get a local gunsmith that my friend is always trying to get me to bring him work, blow me off cold when I asked for help setting up my eye relief.

Did you get the eye relief figured out? This bunch will get you there on that also.

 

[JEFFPPC]

Some children should not be allowed a sharp knife.