I have started to work up a 338 Win load with the 300 gr Woodleigh sp for a trip to Mozambique. Touble is the only load for my remaining stock of Win 785 I could find was Winchester's own maximum of 68.6 grains. No minumum was given so I've loaded three at 62 gr and three at 63 gr. The rifle is at the smith's having open sights added so I made the overall length the same as I did with the similar- shaped 250 gr Woodleighs - about 3.33 inches - meaning the new bullet extends well into the case.

Someone on another forum said there should not be more than 5% space in the case with Win 785 and, despite the intruding bullet, I can't be sure there is not.

Have I started too low?

Thanks if you can help
- Paul