As can be seen from the Nosler reloading data above the .300 and .338 are both very similar with the 180grain bullet loads, making the .338 a perfectly acceptable choice for smaller deer as well as elk and moose. The next question is do we get similar results if we compare the .300 ...
They were fairly close. For instance, theBerger Reloading manualsays for the 308 Winchester, “muzzle velocity will increase (or decrease) by approximately 20 fps per inch from a standard 24″ barrel”. My data showed an average change of 27 ft/sec per inch of barrel. Did you shoot any ...
In addition to bullets, brass, rifles and magazines, you need to consider dies including the specialized ones and other tools for measuring and reloading. After that, reloading data itself needs to be prevalent and tested long before I pull the trigger.With the 6.5's available and adopted, I...
While the .308 Winchester has been around for a long time and also has a well deserved reputation as an effective cartridge for hunting a variety of game, many hunters are skeptical of the capabilities of the comparatively new 6.5 Creedmoor as a hunting cartridge. So what’s the real deal ...
There are also lots of good quality .224 and .308 caliber bullets to choose from, so you shouldn’t have much trouble working up a custom load that shoots very accurately in your chosen rifle. Use caution when reloading the .300 Blackout if you plan on hunting with it afterwards. Many ...