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by Sebago
Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:51 pm
Forum: The Reloading Bench
Topic: Reloading defense ammo
Replies: 10
Views: 13453

Tap, rack and bang?
by Sebago
Thu Sep 06, 2012 10:28 am
Forum: The Reloading Bench
Topic: Reloading defense ammo
Replies: 10
Views: 13453

On a personal level, I don't trust factory ammo for my carry purposes. I've seen too many dud's in commercially made 'Target Grade' centerfire ammo by several of the top ammo manufacturers in the world.
That is what I was thinking. I would rather trust my own life on my quality than someone else's
by Sebago
Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:57 am
Forum: The Reloading Bench
Topic: Reloading defense ammo
Replies: 10
Views: 13453

Reloading defense ammo

Why is it recomended to buy defense ammo and not roll your own?
by Sebago
Thu Feb 09, 2012 6:43 pm
Forum: The Reloading Bench
Topic: .243 Win Load
Replies: 2
Views: 4191

Thats what I did, I brought my MKIII hunter and shot it between strings and it was about 40 degrees today. I also believe I was once again a bad influence on my oldest grandson, when I took him to the range with me and let shoot my ruger. The last thing he said when he left my house was " I'm going ...
by Sebago
Thu Feb 09, 2012 5:55 pm
Forum: The Reloading Bench
Topic: .243 Win Load
Replies: 2
Views: 4191

.243 Win Load

I have a load for my .243 Rem 700 that shoots .375" groups from a cold clean barrel but, the groups start opening up after 3 shots and by 15 shots it is over 4". Should I try a different powder or be happy with what I have so far. I use for hunting deer and coyote.
Alex
by Sebago
Thu Feb 09, 2012 5:50 pm
Forum: The Reloading Bench
Topic: RCBS Precison Mic
Replies: 2
Views: 4012

Going through same thing with my 7mm Rem

I have some H414 that I'm trying, so for 3" groups with the min load off Hodgdon site. I have 3 more batches of 3 moving up in .5 grain increments to try. I'll post if I find a good load. The h414 is ball type and meters well.
Alex
by Sebago
Sun Jul 10, 2011 5:30 pm
Forum: Rimfire Handguns
Topic: Sub-Sonic Ammo?
Replies: 17
Views: 12479

I was under the impression that the velocities on the boxes of .22 lr where from longer barrels and when fired from shorter barrels the velocity would be slower. Thanks for the welcomes, I find this forum and Bullseye's detailed strip of the ruger very helpful for me and my MKIII hunter. does anybod...
by Sebago
Sat Jul 09, 2011 10:17 pm
Forum: Rimfire Handguns
Topic: Sub-Sonic Ammo?
Replies: 17
Views: 12479

Correct me if I'm wrong but, I thouhgt .22 rimfire muzzle velocities are subsonic.
Sebago