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Any tips for somebody getting started on reloading 308 for a bolt gun?
Any tips for somebody getting started on reloading 308 for a bolt gun?
Dcmcdon, how much brass do you normally have to process? If I had to do more than 4-500 at a time the Giraud is absolutely worth it.I'm surprised that nobody has called out the OP on his choice of trimmer.
Nice. Talk about buy once, cry once. I just can't bring myself to get a Giraud, but it is undoubtedly the best.
Ok, I did it.
I just ordered a Girraud trimmer set up for .308 and .223. The upside is that it won't ship till June. So I'll have plenty of time to save up. Or sell other stuff.
Anybody want a nice RCBS?
Don
There's a Groton, NH. It's north of Concord about half and hour I think.
Not 308 but I have seen very little difference in accuracy in my 1903a3 between neck sizing and setting up my full length sizing die with the rcbs precision mic. Could just be the rifle though. Now my k98 Mauser has shown in more consistant fps and a slightly tighter grouping off the rifle rest with neck size only.
Going on to my 303 enfield. Full length sizing really shortens case life...3 and I had case head splits. Neck sizing I'm @ 5 now with no issues.
Someone touched on a good point. Sometimes it is "cheaper" to buy loaded ammo for the brass.
When looking for Swiss 7.5 best price on brass was 73ea shipped in bags of 50.... no discount for shipping multiple bags....I found loaded PPU for 82 cents shipped.
I have seen some good deals on 308 in the past few weeks...
Yes. Privi makes decent brass cased 7.62x54R. Their match ammo is about $17/box. Not too bad, its supposed to be very good.