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  • Wow! That should perform identical to mine. My case capacity is 96.4 grs. of H20. Mine really likes H1000 for accuracy. It won't get you top velocity, but is VERY consistent. I once shot a 1.18" 3 shot group at 880 yards with 80 grs. behind a 208 SXR. It also is very fond of 79 grs. behind a 215 Berger hybrid. Retumbo will get you another 50-75' with about 81 grains for near 3100. RL33 is the top dog for velocity. I shot some 230 Berger OTM's at well over 3100' and reached 3300' with the 215's and ran out of room for powder before max pressure. I use standard primers with the H1000 loads. Either 210's or BR 2's..........Rich
    Hello Rich

    I have made a wildcat very close to yours 30-375 SI.Mine is based on 300 Blaser mag with less body taper and a 37.5 degree shoulder. Case capacity is 95-96 grains of water. My rifle (Sako 75 with a 28" LW 1-9 twist barrel) is just finished, and im ready to start load development in a few days. I can see yours is extremly accurate.What powder do you recommend for the heavier 215, 220 and 230 gr bullets? I was thinking REL 33, but cant get hold of it :/ What about Hodgon 1000, REL 22 or Retumbo? Which gives you best speed and accuracy?

    Brgds Tom Erik
    Wow! I just moved from Rathdrum (Hidden Valley) to Ut. a couple weeks ago
    call me at:208 755-6723
    Rich,

    I had read through final design and the load data and I'm interested to find out more. I live off of Seltice by the Hockey Rink in Coeur d Alene, I see that your in North Idaho just not sure which town. If there's a chance to check out the 6.5 SS I would like to and find out more about it.....

    I've been looking for a light weight rifle with punch and it seems that you have designed it.

    Steve Jessup

    I tried to put my yahoo email address in but it wouldn't let me....
    Hi Mate, just been reading about your Sherman cartridges, sound pretty interesting, do you have any info on the 280 Sherman yet? Cheers, Jason.
    Hey Rich, i am going to give my smith a call soon here, I will let you know. I saw that you sent it to Rhian, did he tell you how much it was for your smith to be "busy" yet?
    Hurry up already, I want one too !!
    When you get this figured out tell your gunsmith whe might have another customer:)
    Hey, know you like the Sherman case. Just built a 6.5-06 have you played with the standard much? 140 s
    Rich,just learned of the Sherman and would like to know more about it. Recoil compared to .270? How Many yards until the ft lbs decrease to 1000? Velocity from muzzle to 1000 yds with 140 grain? If possible would like to call you about it. Thanks for your help.
    Rich. Another question for you. Without buying the Hornady custom dies as of right now what can i use to seat bullets in the Sherman case. I have a .264 mag neck die to do the neck sizing before fire forming but no way to seat the bullet. Can i use a .264 mag seater or a 280 AI seater die?

    Thanks Roy
    Rich;

    I will be building a 6.5 something on a savage platform and was doing research here on LRH when I came across the 6.5 Sherman you talk about. Is there a way to get more specific information about the Sherman? I am specifically looking for information on what type of donor calibre I should be looking for in a Savage rifle. I currently have a .270 that I could use, hopefully I can find another donor rifle though as I found the re-loads that work with this gun quite well.

    I look forward to any response or information you might be able to pass on. Thank you.

    Alesandro
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