What caliber rifle for elk? 1st hunt

[ShootnMathews]

I have never personally swapped ballistic tips for accubond but I have read it's that simple. I would use same seating depth but back charge off, only if close to max.
Not sure where you are located in WV but I am in western Pa and if you need any more Winchester primers shoot me a pm and I can help.

I greatly appreciate that offer. I do have a few thousand winchesters on the shelf because that's all I've been able to find in the last 5 years. I have about 600 or so Fed 210M left but I only use those in my 6.5-284 now since I haven't seen any for sale in like 10 years. It's sad what components availability has come to.

 

[birddog 68]

I greatly appreciate that offer. I do have a few thousand winchesters on the shelf because that's all I've been able to find in the last 5 years. I have about 600 or so Fed 210M left but I only use those in my 6.5-284 now since I haven't seen any for sale in like 10 years. It's sad what components availability has come to.

You're welcome. I ran into the same situation with primers but have had good success working up loads with the WLR.
Sounds like you should have plenty and be sure to give us a update on load development.

 

[cajun]

Well reloading supplies are not in high stock here but I did hit some stores today and found one box of 180 Accubond for the 30-06 and one box of 140 Accubond for the 6.5-284, Winchester were the ONLY LR primers I found, and Hornady and Starline were the only 30-06 brass I found. I have some h4831 and H4350 on hand which both should give good velocities. Book data shows 4831 giving almost as high velocities as 4350 but with much lower pressures. So I'll try it first.
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On another note has anyone had any luck simply swapping an Accubond out for a ballistic tip and keeping the same accuracy?? Ballistic tips and accubonds have the same profile and same weight so it seems possible. I'm going to give it a try on my 6.5-284. Currently shooting the 140 ballistic tips

Yes. The Accubond is longer but the cbto is the same. I have basically worked up loads with BT's and swapped to the same weight Accubond with no issues.