Recent content by pushcoguy

I hadn't thought of contacting Hornady. I figured they probably had published data for these in a book newer than the one I have. In the absence of actual data though, I had planned to use 220 data and a little experience to establish my starting load(s).

Great info. Thanks for sharing.

Gotcha. Yeah, that is what I had in mind. My barrel is a 1/10" twist.

Hey guys. I wonder if anyone has real data for loading Hornady's 225 BTHP in a .308 Win. I've checked my books, and I have a plan (where to start), but it would be nice if I could see some real load data for these. Thanks in advance.

I agree... unless I don't. What I mean is that for me... right now... its all about the kill. that's because I lost my job a few weeks ago, and have to feed 6 mouths somehow. I guess I can consider myself lucky that I lost my job right before deer season... silver lining. I usually hunt for the...

If I could give you the "bird" via emoji, I'd have done that. No. Great group though. I don't have many rifles that would compete with that. :(

What scope are you using? (ref. first photo in post)

Great, and very practical, review. Thanks for the info. That's a lot of real world data.

My dad read the Lee manual, and starting loading years ago. My base reloading knowledge came from him, and that book. When I bought my first one, I bought and read the Hornady manual. I found it to be of similar value. Next came Nosler and Lyman. Nothing extrordanary really, from them. I bought...

Thanks. That sounds respectable.

Thanks. What twist and length barrels do you guys use, and what velocities are you seeing with each bullet?

Thanks Guy. What dies do you use?

Anyone else?

Yeah. I've got three girls, aged 4, 6, & 8 years, and a 7 year old boy. In other words, if the round meets our needs... the rifle(s) may see a ton of field time.

I have a Savage model 16. If I build and like the 6x45 in the AR platform, I am already considering a new 6mm barrel for the bolt gun.