Geezerbiker
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I think you would get better results with a slower powder like 4350. I know it hurts putting expensive partition bullets into a target but you have to know how they shoot.
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Nosler 30 caliber bullet
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bamaranger
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"target" shooting
I get the impression that the OP is referring more to 100-200 yd practice, as opposed to target/Match shooting. All of the name brand slugs mentioned are well up to the task, but the Noslers are expensive in any flavor, as are most other "game" bullets.
Quite a few years back, I ordered a large quantity of 147 gr. FMJBT "mil-spec" slugs, from Wiedners Reloading. Even now, with the current price of components, these slugs are still more affordable than any game bullet, and I suggest that the accuracy is sufficient for casual practice. I use these slugs in my Garands, a .308 Savage Scout, and for a while, a Savage Hog Rifle, and the accuracy was sufficient in all 3 of those sugls in my rifles, for 100-200 yd practice. A step up from these generic bulk FMJ's may be the 150 gr FMJBT bullets offered by Winchester and Hornady, also available in bulk. I shot the Winchesters for a while, till I found the mil-specs at Wiedner.
I once read where 4064 was referred to as an "old man powder" and I like that comment. I use 4064 widely for multiple calibers. Another favorite in the .30's is Varget. A general rule when switching components ( be it projectiles, primers or brass) is to drop the powder charge ( I believe 5% is recommended) and work your way back up in small increments towards the desired, safe charge and veloecity. "Presure Signs" can be elusive, and a useful tool in working up loads is a chronograph. You see velocity readings higher than expected, you are probably flirting with high pressure.
I get the impression that the OP is referring more to 100-200 yd practice, as opposed to target/Match shooting. All of the name brand slugs mentioned are well up to the task, but the Noslers are expensive in any flavor, as are most other "game" bullets.
Quite a few years back, I ordered a large quantity of 147 gr. FMJBT "mil-spec" slugs, from Wiedners Reloading. Even now, with the current price of components, these slugs are still more affordable than any game bullet, and I suggest that the accuracy is sufficient for casual practice. I use these slugs in my Garands, a .308 Savage Scout, and for a while, a Savage Hog Rifle, and the accuracy was sufficient in all 3 of those sugls in my rifles, for 100-200 yd practice. A step up from these generic bulk FMJ's may be the 150 gr FMJBT bullets offered by Winchester and Hornady, also available in bulk. I shot the Winchesters for a while, till I found the mil-specs at Wiedner.
I once read where 4064 was referred to as an "old man powder" and I like that comment. I use 4064 widely for multiple calibers. Another favorite in the .30's is Varget. A general rule when switching components ( be it projectiles, primers or brass) is to drop the powder charge ( I believe 5% is recommended) and work your way back up in small increments towards the desired, safe charge and veloecity. "Presure Signs" can be elusive, and a useful tool in working up loads is a chronograph. You see velocity readings higher than expected, you are probably flirting with high pressure.
" At the store they have the CCI Large Rifle Primers BR2, 250 and 200. Is there a big difference if I choose one over the other? "
Don't believe anything you see on a store display.
You need to read the recommendations for primer use. "BR" (bench rest or match grade) are unnecessary for general use. CCI 200 is the STANDARD large rifle primer while the CCI 250 is the MAGNUM level large rifle primer. Generally not considered safe to switch back and forth. READ the good stuff in the front of the data manual and many of your questions will be answered.
Don't believe anything you see on a store display.
You need to read the recommendations for primer use. "BR" (bench rest or match grade) are unnecessary for general use. CCI 200 is the STANDARD large rifle primer while the CCI 250 is the MAGNUM level large rifle primer. Generally not considered safe to switch back and forth. READ the good stuff in the front of the data manual and many of your questions will be answered.
ninosdemente
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Yes, I just do practice shooting.
Thanks for the reply Mobuck.
Thanks for the reply Mobuck.