Another reloading question.
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Another reloading question.
Is there a software out there that includes the reloading data from the various manufacturers? I just picked up some Hornady bullets and now I need reloading data for my .308.
Do I have to buy the book for every bullet manufacturer or is there software that compiles all of the different manufactures load data?
Thank you very much.
Do I have to buy the book for every bullet manufacturer or is there software that compiles all of the different manufactures load data?
Thank you very much.
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Re: Another reloading question.
I quit buying all the manufacturers books long ago and now only buy the Hodgdon annual reloading magazine.It has Hodgdon,Winchester,and IMR powders and uses a variety of different bullets,also the latest calibers.All for$10 or less from Midway.
It’s not at every gun store,they would rather sell you the books,or don’t know about this item.
It’s not at every gun store,they would rather sell you the books,or don’t know about this item.
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Re: Another reloading question.
Many of the powder companies have reloading data online. Hodgons has a good one.
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Re: Another reloading question.
I'm pretty new to reloading as well. Most powder companies, as Al said, have data posted.
Nosler and Sierra have some manual pages posted online.
I used sierra's manual/pages and hogdon data since I was using H4350 and Varget.
Nosler and Sierra have some manual pages posted online.
I used sierra's manual/pages and hogdon data since I was using H4350 and Varget.
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Re: Another reloading question.
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Emmett Dibble, Houston, Texas. Where's my buddy Jason? Keeper of electronic records and banisher of little pieces of paper?
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Re: Another reloading question.
How much difference is there in a 140 Hornady and a 140 Sierra? Not enough to be concerned about as long as you start with a light load and work your way up to an accurate load. There is more variation in the cases. Just trim a bunch to the same length and weigh them.
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Re: Another reloading question.
Thank you everyone.
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Re: Another reloading question.
Load Books USA; One Book, One Caliber.
I've got one for every caliber I reload.
I've got one for every caliber I reload.
Tim
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Re: Another reloading question.
I use Varget powder, so the hodgdon site has an online book that has starting load data for just about everything I do.
http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/rifle
You might try there for one opinion, but you'll have to work up loads on your own anyways....
http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/rifle
You might try there for one opinion, but you'll have to work up loads on your own anyways....
I buy all my guns from t-rex. He's a small arms dealer.
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Re: Another reloading question.
Quickload is software that compiles bullets from different manufacturers and powder from different manufacturers. I use it a lot and like it. It's comprehensive but also easier to make a mistake----you are doing the input---so you have to understand how to use the program and what it is telling you.
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Re: Another reloading question.
I tried a compressed load with my Varget and after the first round the bolt got very hard to open. I don’t think I will shoot the rest.OldRanger wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2019 2:33 pm I use Varget powder, so the hodgdon site has an online book that has starting load data for just about everything I do.
http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/rifle
You might try there for one opinion, but you'll have to work up loads on your own anyways....
I got the bolt open, a little persuasion with a hammer and a block of wood was required.
It is all good now.
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Re: Another reloading question.
""I tried a compressed load with my Varget and after the first round the bolt got very hard to open. I don’t think I will shoot the rest.
I got the bolt open, a little persuasion with a hammer and a block of wood was required.""
Why would you even try a compressed load?
I got the bolt open, a little persuasion with a hammer and a block of wood was required.""
Why would you even try a compressed load?
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It is a joke. That is why this guy is at the end of the post.xpilot wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2019 7:54 pm ""I tried a compressed load with my Varget and after the first round the bolt got very hard to open. I don’t think I will shoot the rest.
I got the bolt open, a little persuasion with a hammer and a block of wood was required.""
Why would you even try a compressed load?
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Re: Another reloading question.
Sierra just launched an online reloading app. It’s on the App Store.
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