Off & Running!

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11 years 3 months ago - 11 years 3 months ago #27667 by 10before15
Off & Running! was created by 10before15
So, I started my reloading endeavor back in January. I received all my major components in just a few short months :laugh: . I was held up for 6 months over a #1 shell holder from Hornady that was holding the whole operation up :angry: . So I eventually gave up and went and purchased some once fired Lake City brass that was already finished B) .

I worked up my first load from a recipe I got from Leb ;) . Brass Trimmed to 2.005, Fed 210M primer, 40 gr of IMR 4895, C.O.L. 2.8", 168 gr Hornady BTHP match. I took the loads along with my Rem 700 and the AR10NM to the property for a short R&D session. All five shots from the 700 maintained a .65" group from my shaky hands and 1" group from the AR10NM. I was pretty nervous shooting, so I think with cooler nerves and more confidence in my new loads I will be able to improve on my grouping. My total load cost was about 48 cents, which compared to my regular Hornady TAP ($1.5-$2) has me quiet satisfied.

I need to get a chronograph to check my speeds and make adjustments. I have no visible pressure signs on the casing and the rounds are very clean. I can't wait to get back out there Saturday and really lay it down :evil: !
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11 years 3 months ago - 11 years 3 months ago #27906 by 10before15
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Shooting a Rem. 700 from 100 yards,prone,2 mph south wind, 100 degrees

Bottom 3 shot group at .58"
Top 3 shot group at .65" with a hole through hole!
I'm very happy! But I still have some work to do.



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11 years 3 months ago #27908 by Dabu
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:laugh: Reloading ammo thats better than stuff you can buy is like getting 1st place at the science fair. Well at least thats how I felt when I compared my reloaded stuff to my bought stuff.

Good stuff, stay safe :)
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11 years 3 months ago #27919 by Sharkey
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Put me down for a thousand rounds. I can owe ya right??? :P


Great stuff man... :thumbs:

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11 years 3 months ago #27920 by jtallen83
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Lets see a 20 round group from that AR-10! At $.48 each you can't help but try one! :twothumbs:

I haven't tuned anything in that close yet :bow: , can't find a motel that will let me bolt the press down :lol:

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11 years 3 months ago #27938 by 10before15
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Update: I shot five rounds from the AR 10 yesterday and it preformed well. I just ran them through, and didn't check for accuracy, just functionality and wear. I will be taking it back this weekend to check for accuracy.

@jtallen83; I will unload a mag for you :evil: and maybe a video!
@sharkey; I'm putting a little package together for you ;)
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