Coupla questions for the group...

15 January 2002, 10:28

raven045

Boy this oughta start it...I'm combining the discussions from a couple other threads into one big thread to answer all the questions I have come up with recently....

1. I have had no luck (and I mean none) in getting my .375 to shoot Barnes XLC dry powder (funny looking blue things that they are) coated bullets. It shoots Hornady 270gr just fine. Anyone else have this problem? I noticed the Barnes were longer for the same weight...is this causing the problems?

2. Can someone tell me more about spray on case lube...I've been using a RCBS pad and tube of lube for 20 years. But I saw a reference to the spray on stuff in another thread. All this new fangled stuff confuses me! Spray on: good, bad, indifferent? what kind to get?

3. Since Barnes won't shoot in the .375, would someone (or everyone!) care to suggest a premium bullet that I could cross over to with little effort from the hornadys, or should I just resign myself to starting load development all over with the new bullet.

4. Corn cob versus walnut media: pros/cons?

Thanks!

jeff

15 January 2002, 10:32

Stonecreek

I couldn't get Barnes X's to shoot in my .375, either (nor in several others I've tried for that matter). Sierra 250s will hold amazingly tight groups in the same gun. I haven't had a chance to use them yet, but the Nosler 260 looks like and excellent weight for any North American game and for most larger African plains game. Nosler Partitions shoot very well in all of my guns.

15 January 2002, 10:42

BigIron

1. Uncoated X bullets shoot acceptably well in my .308, and I don't own a .375. Many users have reported success after experimenting with different seating depths. Some barrels don't seem to shoot monometal bullets no matter what you do.

2. Have used RCBS Case-Slick and Hornady 1-Shot. Both work well; but Case-Slick doesn't leave any wax buildup on dies, so I prefer it. I haven't used a lube pad in ages and don't plan on doing so again except in an emergency.

3. I'll leave this one to .375 owners.

4. In my experience, walnut works best for cleaning & corn cob for polishing. By the way, I found a 25 pound bag of ground walnut at a pet store (litter or bedding section) for $15.00, considerably less than most reloading suppliers sell it.

15 January 2002, 10:45

DanD

1. I don't have a 375, but I've seen the X's perform like crap when u use the same powder from your favorite load of the same weight. For some reason X's like a different powder, I had my 6.5-284 shooting flies at 200 yards with 140grn Sierras over 50grn of H4831, but when I switched to 140 X's I doubled the group size. I then used H1000 and the groups came back. Weird

2. I used to use RCBS goo lube also, but I switched to Hornady's One Shot spray lube. Only differnce I noticed is my fingers wheren't covered with goo.

3. When it comes to accuracy you can't beat a Sierra.

4. Walnut is faster but tends to turn everything in the room red. Corn cob is slower, but who cares?

15 January 2002, 11:08

<Paul Dustin>

Jeff I had the some problem in my 375 JRS with the Barnes x bullet. I got some Barnes CR-10 and clean my barrel good this helped. Then I change my powder from H4831 to IMR4350 and this got my group down to under 1" at 100yds.

Nosler makes a great bullet in 260gr and 300gr Par and should have a 260gr BT out this year.

I used Hornady one shot Case lube all you do is line up your case and spray them in about a minute you ready to go.I think it is great.

Corn cob is the way to go

15 January 2002, 11:40

<Big Stick>

1. I shoot the 270gr XLC's in several barrels. Accuracy was never an issue. Mine like Re-15. 1/2" groups,came easy.

2.Hornady is the best aerosol. I threw the others away.

3.I use the 270gr Hornady as a practice bullet,in my 375's. It is a very accurate and reliable bullet. Lock Stock and Barrel blows them out,every year at a good savings. I generally buy 1000 as a minimum,for practice and Hunt the X.

4.I like corn cob,for the same reason Vanilla is my favorite Ice Cream.............

19 January 2002, 00:19

rlda07052

quote:
Originally posted by raven045:
Boy this oughta start it...I'm combining the discussions from a couple other threads into one big thread to answer all the questions I have come up with recently....
1. I have had no luck (and I mean none) in getting my .375 to shoot Barnes XLC dry powder (funny looking blue things that they are) coated bullets. It shoots Hornady 270gr just fine. Anyone else have this problem? I noticed the Barnes were longer for the same weight...is this causing the problems?
2. Can someone tell me more about spray on case lube...I've been using a RCBS pad and tube of lube for 20 years. But I saw a reference to the spray on stuff in another thread. All this new fangled stuff confuses me! Spray on: good, bad, indifferent? what kind to get?
3. Since Barnes won't shoot in the .375, would someone (or everyone!) care to suggest a premium bullet that I could cross over to with little effort from the hornadys, or should I just resign myself to starting load development all over with the new bullet.
4. Corn cob versus walnut media: pros/cons?
Thanks!
jeff
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2.

HI JEFF,
I USE SWIFT 300GR A-FRAMES,THEY SHOOT GREAT AND ARE VERY EFFECTIVE ON GAME.
RE MEDIA,WALNUT FOR CLEANING AND CORN COB FOR POLISHING.
BEST,
RICHARD
LET US PREY!

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19 January 2002, 05:59

<phurley>

Raven -- 1. If the Barnes does not shoot in your rifle to your satisfaction after using 3-4 powders, forget it. 2. Spray lube is the best thing to happen to reloaders in years, I always hated that sticky mess on the pad. 3. Use Swift A-Frame, North Fork, Nosler Partition, or Woodleigh's, if they don't group swap the rifle. 4. I still cannot decide which is best corn cob or walnut, take your pick, the walnut will not fillup the flash holes. Good luck and good shooting.

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19 January 2002, 08:48

JBD

I have tried the regular X bullets in two .375s, two .300s, and a .338 with abysmal results. Finally said the heck with it- there are just too many other good bullets out there. As for spray on case lube, I have used the one sold by Midway with excellent results. A little goes a long way.

19 January 2002, 10:46

ready_on_the_right

I like spray lube(Lyman at this time), especially when knocking out a lot of .223 ammo. I put them in a cookie sheet, hose them with liberal amounts of lube while tilting the pan back and forth rolling the brass, then keep a rag handy to wipe the necks off as they go into the shellholder in order to prevent lube dented cases. I wish I would have discovered this stuff a long time ago...I haven't seen any buildup in my dies using the Lyman spray.

Mike

19 January 2002, 11:10

HunterJim

Raven,

The guys around here doing accuracy work with the Barnes bullets seat them far from the lands, like way back from touching. I think Barnes says use at least 50 thou of jump and my friends use 100 to 120 thou.

All of the people shooting the .375/300 grain Swift report good results, and they shoot well in my two .375 H&Hs.

jim dodd

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