30 sherman magnum

[VLD Pilot]

Yes, its been used successfully by a couple people. I think Carl Scott in Wy. was up near 3000' with 245's and shot some impressive groups.
A little slower than N570, but still very good.

Yep elevation can turn a non-magnum into a magnum at 8000' no doubt. Turns the Magnums into Ultra mags.

 

[Hondo1]

Sorry if this has been covered but should I focus on Retumbo or RL26 for 225's and 230's.
I have an 8lb of each but if there is a clear answer between one or the other I'd like to leave the lesser option sealed for trade.

 

[elkaholic]

Sorry if this has been covered but should I focus on Retumbo or RL26 for 225's and 230's.
I have an 8lb of each but if there is a clear answer between one or the other I'd like to leave the lesser option sealed for trade.

I would go Retumbo

 

[Shanedogg]

Anyone run a 205 EH with H1000, Retumbo, RL23 or RL25? Would like to see some starting data and groups with 26"....

 

[Copper Basin]

Anyone run a 205 EH with H1000, Retumbo, RL23 or RL25? Would like to see some starting data and groups with 26"....

I have ran N560, H1000 and N570 with the 205's. My last load with H1000 was hot @ 86g so I would not go that far. Start at 78g and workup. Call Berger and see what the 300 PRC loads are for the powders you want and start in the middle. I used the hornady load data to fireform some breakin loads on a new build. I used 1g up off their starting loads for the 200g eld-x and 7828ssc. Got real nice shoulders on the brass. It was a good load. Not sure if Rich has any data on the 205's. You will get them running north of 3150 I would think.

 

[elkaholic]

Anyone run a 205 EH with H1000, Retumbo, RL23 or RL25? Would like to see some starting data and groups with 26"....

Ive run 215's up to 3300 with RL33 and a 28" barrel, but its too slow a powder for a 205. All the powders you listed would work though.
Retumbo and RL25 would likely give the best velocity. Probably reach 3250 or so with a 26" barrel.

 

[Deleted member 109523]

Ive run 215's up to 3300 with RL33 and a 28" barrel, but its too slow a powder for a 205. All the powders you listed would work though.
Retumbo and RL25 would likely give the best velocity. Probably reach 3250 or so with a 26" barrel.

I hit 3240 with retumbo and 208 ELD-Ms in a 26' barrel. And about the same with a 195 bdII

 

[Shanedogg]

I have ran N560, H1000 and N570 with the 205's. My last load with H1000 was hot @ 86g so I would not go that far. Start at 78g and workup. Call Berger and see what the 300 PRC loads are for the powders you want and start in the middle. I used the hornady load data to fireform some breakin loads on a new build. I used 1g up off their starting loads for the 200g eld-x and 7828ssc. Got real nice shoulders on the brass. It was a good load. Not sure if Rich has any data on the 205's. You will get them running north of 3150 I would think.

Thanks for the info. I'm lined up with you as I have a ladder jotted down from 79-85.2 in .3 increments.

 

[Taylorbok]

I'm going to do this cartridge for my next chambering, does anyone know if he has reamers and dies in stock or is there a wait if you want to purchase the reamer? How about brass?
I can't seem to get ahold of him right now.
Does anyone know the case taper off hand? just curious.
what bullet is the reamer set up for? I am planning to run 245 bergers/ 250 a-tips.

 

[RockyMtnUT]

Um correct me if I'm wrong but in the original pic. You are hitting light pressure in a few of the cases. You have multiple ejector marks a few light swipes

 

[elkaholic]

30 SM vs Alaskan moose with 245 Berger. Gotta love that mass!
CLIENTS MOOSE

 

[Schw15]

Anyone have a 30 sherman reamer and go guage that they don't need anymore? Possibly looking to rechamber to 30 sherman.

Pm me with details if you would like

 

[VLD Pilot]

Just so everyone knows. I run an off barrel mounted v3 magnetospeed for all velocity collection. When I dial in my load I do not like how the barrel mounted magnetospeed changes the point of aim and usually doubles the group size. No Bueno.

Innovative

 

[Pdvdh]

30 SM vs Alaskan moose with 245 Berger. Gotta love that mass!
CLIENTS MOOSE

Your client blow the head clean off that moose?