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El Paso Mark
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Greetings all. I’m probably going to start reloading after the first of the year. I’ll be loading for:
Howa 1500 bolt action 24 inch heavy barrel 1:12 twist .223
Savage 10FCP bolt action 24 inch heavy barrel 1:10 twist .308
Strictly target/accuracy loads for off the bench (Not competition), paper punching from 100-300 yards and metal silhouettes out to a thousand yards (800 yards for the .223). Now I know this is kind of vague/subject to interpretation, but, with all the types-brands-selections available I need a starting point. So, questions-
When just getting started (So as not to spend a fortune whilst learning, but still get good results) what bullet (Weight/brand/type), powder, primer, and brass would you recommend for “Economy accuracy” (Not Match grade, but better than factory) for each rifle?
What bullet (Weight/brand/type), powder, primer, and brass would you recommend for match grade accuracy for each rifle?
I've been using factory 55 grain .223 with fair results, but don't know if I should/can go higher (62 grain), or go lower (52, or 50 grain). Also have been saving my factory brass and have a bunch (Remington, UMC, PMC, Winchester, Monarch).
Only have 60 rounds through the .308, all Prvi and Monarch 145 grain, and have saved the brass.
Again, I know there are a lot of variables, and I’m not asking for pet recipes, just a suggested “Component materials list” to get started. Thanx.
Cheers,
Mark
Howa 1500 bolt action 24 inch heavy barrel 1:12 twist .223
Savage 10FCP bolt action 24 inch heavy barrel 1:10 twist .308
Strictly target/accuracy loads for off the bench (Not competition), paper punching from 100-300 yards and metal silhouettes out to a thousand yards (800 yards for the .223). Now I know this is kind of vague/subject to interpretation, but, with all the types-brands-selections available I need a starting point. So, questions-
When just getting started (So as not to spend a fortune whilst learning, but still get good results) what bullet (Weight/brand/type), powder, primer, and brass would you recommend for “Economy accuracy” (Not Match grade, but better than factory) for each rifle?
What bullet (Weight/brand/type), powder, primer, and brass would you recommend for match grade accuracy for each rifle?
I've been using factory 55 grain .223 with fair results, but don't know if I should/can go higher (62 grain), or go lower (52, or 50 grain). Also have been saving my factory brass and have a bunch (Remington, UMC, PMC, Winchester, Monarch).
Only have 60 rounds through the .308, all Prvi and Monarch 145 grain, and have saved the brass.
Again, I know there are a lot of variables, and I’m not asking for pet recipes, just a suggested “Component materials list” to get started. Thanx.
Cheers,
Mark
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