elkaholic
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Can you use .280 AI Nosler brass for the .300 Sherman?
Yes! I've used it and it works well. It doesn't have to stretch as far....Rich
Can you use .280 AI Nosler brass for the .300 Sherman?
Awesome! Does it still remain the proper case OAL after it undergoes the slight bit more expansion?Yes! I've used it and it works well. It doesn't have to stretch as far....Rich
Awesome! Does it still remain the proper case OAL after it undergoes the slight bit more expansion?
Hey Rich, how do you think your 280 MAX will handle the 190s from Matrix? They are a VLD style bullet and my 284 with 9 twist would not stabilize them at all. Impressive sideways bullet profiles when they smacked the steel at 200 meters though!
Very curious about the work you are doing there, could get expensive for this old red neck though!
Excellent!case length is fine after forming
Excellent!
Will I still need to use a .338 expander die prior to necking them back to .30 cal, or not now since I'll be using pre-formed .280 AI brass?
3.4" is way to short for any high b.c. 280 bullet......sorryRich: Will the 280 Sherman Max reamer produce a chamber for a overall cartridge length less than 3.4 inches when using the Berger 168 bullet. I am still looking for a long distance, high energy caliber that will work with my pre 64 Model 70 action. I was almost set on the 280 AI but this discussion has me rethinking. 50 fps could make a big difference downstream. I welcome any suggestions.
Yes you can do that.Instead of creating a false shoulder couldn't you just jam the bullet into the lands? If I remember correctly that what shooters did when with the first ackleys.