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Reloading ? (Pole)
23 March 2002, 16:45
<dr280>Reloading ? (Pole)
GJ,
no disrespect meant from here either. My "pissing match" words were meant more as a stab at the match king thread than any one individual. I also have enjoyed Steve's pages, but feel that he has way more resources (money) than I do. But he has been in business a year longer than I have graced this planet- that deserves some perks as he puts it. I am relatively new to reloading and am working very hard with my new 280 to achieve my personal goal- 5 shots in .75inch at 100 yards- over 3000 fps. I have my mind set on using a BT bullet to do it with. I will get there...........but I won't be using 100 pounds of powder in the process......
23 March 2002, 19:56
ricciardelliDR280...
Good luck trying to get a 170 in the .280 to fly at 3000...you will be really pushing the limits if you get close to that, probably around 60,000....
I use the Sierra HPBT 168's in my 7mm's and keep them between 2900 and 3000, accuracy is great.
(And they can be used for hunting...grin)
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24 March 2002, 02:09
p dog shooterYou are all talking about powder 8lbs isn't much when your loading big mag 300 and above they well run less than 70 to the lb thats only 560 to the keg. To a brench rest or varmit shooter going thru 10 to 20 lbs a year is easy to do.
>> I was working a elk load up for my 300 mag at 93 loads per lb with a little pratice worked in your talking 5 lbs of powder just there. If you would be shooting something like a 416 or 378 weatherby your talking around 63 rounds per pound. 3000 223s for a good p dog hunt is about 10 lbs of powder.
>> I buy power at 32lbs a time thats can only be a few years worth at the most.
>> Bullets I try and buy at least a 1000 form the same batch more likely 2 or 3 thousand at a time.
ricciardelli:My point exactly your guote for powder and bullets came from BULK purchasing the normal reloader does not buy bulk lots to test a new Bullet/powder and I doubt you would either.
If you check around the nation most would pay a higher purchase price for the componets than I quoted in the original post. gj.
See below:
Also I lived at the AFB 22yrs ago no tax then glad to hear its the same 22 yrs later.
But most all states are not in a no sales tax situation.gj.
ricciardelli:quote
I can buy H-4350 for $12.75 per pound and I can get the Nosler bullets for $15 per hundred...
Figuring 10-cents per round for powder, and 15-cents per round for bullet, that brings it to $2.50 for 10 loaded cartridges. And you are asking $16.00?
For that very same $16 I can load 64 cartridges...and at least have something to play with...
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OOPS. damn computer glitchesricciardelli:
My point exactly your guote for powder and bullets came from BULK purchasing the normal reloader does not buy bulk lots to test a new Bullet/powder and I doubt you would either.
If you check around the nation most would pay a higher purchase price for the componets than I quoted in the original post. gj.
See below:
Also I lived at the AFB 22yrs ago no tax then glad to hear its the same 22 yrs later.
But most all states are not in a no sales tax situation.gj.
ricciardelli:quote
I can buy H-4350 for $12.75 per pound and I can get the Nosler bullets for $15 per hundred...
Figuring 10-cents per round for powder, and 15-cents per round for bullet, that brings it to $2.50 for 10 loaded cartridges. And you are asking $16.00?
For that very same $16 I can load 64 cartridges...and at least have something to play with...
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[This message has been edited by gj (edited 03-23-2002).]
Using A 168gr HPBT match bullet for hunting purposes tells me all I need and want to know about a persons reloading knowledge!
And Ill bet the next best is a Full metal jacket. gj.
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24 March 2002, 10:59
ricciardelliWhen traveling west I used to think that ignorance wasn't reached until I hit Washington, Oregon and California. Now I see that it has migrated east to Idaho...
I'm outta here....
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24 March 2002, 15:47
<dr280>Sorry to see Ric go.....
I don't plan on shooting a 170 grain bullet, and don't think I posted any info on the matter. I am using 139 SST's and 140 Noslers.
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dr280:
The 139 SST is a good bullet except for that darn cannular. My moneys on the nosler. Although I prefer the Hornady bullet line up as a whole.
If you check the 1000 yrd bench rest stats you see far more hornadys than noslers.
See the 2000 IBS Championship Results.
http://www.nc1000ydshooters.com/Frm_main.htm
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OOPs Again:
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24 March 2002, 17:39
<BigBob>GJ,
I think there might be a use for this type of service for the more basic type of reloaders, but for the "Tinker" type loader, I don't think so. Speaking for myself, I don't think it would be of any great help. With bullets: A box of 100 gives me an indication of the quality of the bullets and their consistency. With the number of test that I usually make they're not many left over out of 100. As for powder: The last year or so I've cut way back on the number of rifles I own. As a result I only use two different powders. I buy these in eight pound cans so I'm not changing powder lots. I also use close to an entire pound of powder with the test I run. I dno't know of course, but I get the impression that many of the loader on this forum do much the same thing. Good luck
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25 March 2002, 02:55
<green 788>OOPS!
green 788
25 March 2002, 02:56
<green 788>Doggone it!
quote:
Originally posted by ricciardelli:
When traveling west I used to think that ignorance wasn't reached until I hit Washington, Oregon and California. Now I see that it has migrated east to Idaho...I'm outta here....
ricciardelli:I heard ignorance originated in St Marie MT.
No slam intended to all the other great Montana people!
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25 March 2002, 04:56
pahandgunhunterI believe there is a company that sells bullets by the "each". It was advertized in THE SHOTGUN NEWS for awhile. But maybe it went out of business. I would like to get 20 packs, just enought to load a few trial loads. I go to the gun shows, flea markets et al and look for partial boxes for sale.
Bill
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