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Post by Admin on Oct 13, 2019 7:49:52 GMT
Suggested posting format for your Reloading Journal
To aid in the collation of statistical and searchable data, not to mention to aid in reading format; it is suggested to use our "Suggested Reloading Journal Post Format Template" as seen below. Simply cut and paste:
To aid in the collation of statistical and searchable data, not to mention to aid in reading format; it is suggested to use the below or a variant of when posting your Reloading Journal entries. You don't always have to define what press you are using but please let us know if you change presses.
To use the suggested format, simply highlight all of the text in the below box, copy, and paste it into your post/thread.
- Textblock: Introduction or this is about
- Reloading press used (list modifications if relevant) - Caliber - Bullet (Weight, Coating, Profile, Manufacturer) - Powder manufacturer, type and charge; volume, type (ball, stick, flake), base - Dies used - Primers used - Cartridge Overall Length (COAL) - Chronograph data (if possible) - Goals intended with this load - Results - accuracy, smokiness, clean burning, flash, temperature, smell, brass deformation, etc. - Problems encountered and fixes applied
- Anything of interest
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Post by torpedo on Oct 13, 2019 7:54:09 GMT
224 Valkyrie - factory Federal 75/90 compared to Nosler 80 CC loads
I like alternative caliber ARs and so I built a 20 inch AR upper with a Bison Armory "scratch and dent" 20 inch 1-6.5 stainless barrel, BCM "blem" upper, and a Thanksgiving special price ALG freefloat handguard. I try to buy AR parts when they have specials. The Federal factory fodder is disappointing so I was excited that my first 224V reloads shot so well. After zeroing at 100, I went to the 300 and 500 yard ranges and the loads shot well. However, 224V 80 grains do not impress on steel at 500 yards - steel barely moved and it was foggy/rainy so not much splash to see.
Reloading press used (list modifications if relevant)illon 550 but weighed charges on Hornady digital powder dispenser/scale Caliber:224 Valkyrie Bullet (Weight, Coating, Profile, Manufacturer): Nosler 80 Grain Custom Competition - BTHP Powder manufacturer, type and charge; volume, type (ball, stick, flake): 26.0 CFE 223 Dies used: Lee rifle dies with factory crimp Primers used: Federal Small Rifle Cartridge Overall Length (COAL): 2.26 Chronograph data (if possible): NA Goals intended with this load: Target Results - accuracy, smokiness, clean burning, flash, temperature, smell, brass deformation, etc.: 1/2 inch group at 100 yards Problems encountered and fixes applied: None Anything of interest: Federal Factory American Eagle 75 shot 1.5+ inch and Federal 90 Fusions shot about 3 inch in same upper
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Post by oldhippy on Oct 13, 2019 7:59:15 GMT
The gimp's reloading adventures
Reloading press used (list modifications if relevant): #Dillon550 Caliber: .300Blk Bullet (Weight, Coating, Profile, Manufacturer): Nosler 125gr ballistic tips Powder manufacturer, type and charge; volume, type (ball, stick, flake): Hogdon Lil'Gun. 17.4gr on the left target, 17.6gr on the right, target shot 50 years with 1-6.5x scope Dies used: Hornady and Lee FCD Primers used: CCI Small Rifle 400 Cartridge Overall Length (COAL): 2.10" Chronograph data (if possible): #PoorFag Goals intended with this load: Accurate supersonic HD/hunting round for use while suppressed, cycles the 11.5" KAC SR-30 rifle properly Results - accuracy, smokiness, clean burning, flash, temperature, smell, brass deformation, etc.: Nothing to note other than the 17.6gr load is markedly more accurate Problems encountered and fixes applied: My seated rest position
Anything of interest: Shooting from the prone will almost certainly enhance these groups, I also plan to work up a 17.8gr load. Overall, I think this combination of components has real potential.
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