No1Mk3 wrote:Dear MickW,
I am sorry to hear your vacillation regarding 30/30 lever or 7.62x39 bolt is causing hardship, so may I offer a way to ease your suffering that I have used for many years? Find a quiet spot near your gunsafe, assume the Lotus Position, close your eyes and repeat, "I can have BOTH...I can have BOTH...I can have BOTH" before you know it, you will be at peace.
in2anity wrote:Nice SHV - remember TB isn't renowned for it's pinpoint accuracy. It's advantage comes from its economy and less wear-and-tear on your rifle.
Gwion wrote:Not sure what primers are used in that cartridge but I definitely found that using Small Rifle MAGNUM primers for Trail Boss in my 223 improved consistent velocity as well as precision and group size. In fact, I literally just finished priming 50 cases with SRM primers for a fresh batch of TB 223rem.
SHV wrote:in2anity wrote:Nice SHV - remember TB isn't renowned for it's pinpoint accuracy. It's advantage comes from its economy and less wear-and-tear on your rifle.
reasonable accuracy will be ok, it is fun to shoot
in2anity wrote:SHV wrote:in2anity wrote:Nice SHV - remember TB isn't renowned for it's pinpoint accuracy. It's advantage comes from its economy and less wear-and-tear on your rifle.
reasonable accuracy will be ok, it is fun to shoot
Next step is to try and send some lead through her - do you know if she'll stabilize a 180gr?
Gwion wrote:No you don't have to enlarge anything. A quick web search will tell you what primers are available.
Gwion wrote:Huh.... Interesting! Was worth trying out, I guess. Definitely made a difference in 223 with TB but that is small rifle magnum primers.
Sorry for the bum steer but still, now you have tried it and know the result.
Gwion wrote:You might have a pount there, re: case length.
Big Trev wrote:For the life of me can’t work out why 303 /311 projectiles are so expensive and in limited weights. The prices almost make you vomit. I have a Howa 7.62x39 varmint and would love to do some experiments with loads but the projectiles are too expensive. I don’t know why no one has sourced someone who is prepared to drop the price. Let’s face it there not made out of gold
InisBineest wrote:If you have the time, I highly recommend casting your own. ITs a bit to set up, but much much cheaper in the end (if you discount the time spent as job satisfaction;)
SHV wrote:I like short/light rifles