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Originally Posted by The Reaper
Same here. I started with cast high-velocity loads for the .44 Magnum (anyone else shoot 22 grains of 2400?), then got into IPSC and had to get a progressive press to keep up with practice ammo.
That evolved into accuracy loading when I got a 1000 yard rifle in .300 Win Mag, and no one was loading the 220 and 240 BTHP-MKs. I also found that there is an amazing amount of accuracy potential in case prep.
I now have the kit for everything from .223 to .45-70, and 12 gauge as well, but until recently, commercial reloads and surplus were so cheap that I was doing very little reloading. If prices remain this high, I may have to start up again.
TR
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TR:
I believe I got up to around 22 grains of 2400 for the .44 Mag. I kind of liked WW 296 as well. Haven't shot my .44 for years and real .44 Magnum loads for more years.
Bullets and brass have skyrocketed in price. The cost of 500 pack Sierra's has gone up about thirty dollars in the last year and another price rise is on the horizon. Specialty bullets and VLD designs have gone up even more in price. Brass has doubled in the last year I think. Powder and primers continue to go up in price but no more than inflation I believe.
You guys who are blasting with those .300 WMs firing the 220's and 240's are pushing $1.00 per shot handloading these days. That .300 WM is one cartridge that must be handloaded if one wants consistent accuracy.
I believe a guy better prep 300 WM brass or his accuracy will suffer. Few shoot them anymore at 1000 and the alternative cartridges aren't as sensitive to brass issues. I only weigh out and trim my 1K yard brass. Have never seen any difference in accuracy with brass that has been totally prepped and brass that has only been weighed and trimmed. Aside from Lake City. That stuff needs a full makeover if you expect to be competitive with it.
Gene