Ua26fitter
Well-Known Member
I have thought about forming some of the 338 edge Bertram brass I have down to 30 Nosler. But someone pointed out to me the Bertram brass is thick and will have less capacity. Velocitys will probably be about the same but brass life would be much better. So it's just up to you whether it's worth the effort or not. 8133 should produce top velocitys with the 230s I just hope it's as temp stable as they claim.
I got the idea of forming the brass from Bertram brass from a post on this Forum. The person felt they had the same H2O capacity as Nosler brass and being stronger was able to push it a little more without the pressure signs. I figured I might give it a try just for the experience of doing it. I'm hoping the 8133 is the key to pushing the 230 myself but am plenty happy with the 215 at 3100. I still need to refine that load and see what I can get for accuracy from it but right now I'm sitting with .5 - .75" groups at 100 yards with about any bullet or powder I shoot out of it. I need to play with some new Federal match primers that I picked up vs the CCI that all my loads have used.
Kris