I will say use caution with using standard data with copper solids of the same grain.
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I will say use caution with using standard data with copper solids of the same grain.
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For the Barnes:
https://www.barnesbullets.com/wp-con...sterForWeb.pdf
Also Tikka makes some damn fine rifles that run smoother than Salvage or Boogera.
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It’s interesting that the Barnes loads recommend a much higher charge than Sierra. At least on grooved bullets.
Last edited by KUSA; 12-29-21 at 07:49.
Eh not really a downside per se. Savage has its own mags too, depending on model. AI mags are slowly becoming standard. I believe the Tikka CTR mags are the same as a TRG, and the hunting rifles are little polymer jobs that work great. If a guy wants AI mags, lots of conversions out there by buying new bottom metal. If you’re building up a complete gun, the replacement chassis systems all use AI mags.
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It's not really the question you asked, but I think that you're letting the tail wag the dog. Buying small rifle primer 308Win brass may cost you performance and money in the long run. A SR magnum primer just isn't going to do when a LR magnum primer is called for. If I was in your shoes wanting to buy a 308Win rifle for hunting, I'd buy factory loaded 147gr or 150gr FMJ 308Win or 7.62x51 to start off with. It's unlikely that you'd be able to load 308Win for less given that you're having to buy the brass. Use this factory loaded ammunition to sight in the rifle. You'll end up with brass that's been fireformed to your chamber. Then resize this once fired brass using full length sizing dies to bump the shoulder back 0.003" to 0.004". This will give you great feed reliability while keeping the brass as tight in the chamber as you'd want for hunting.
Why would you want a LR Magnum primer in .308? I don't even like them in Magnum cartridges. The whole point of Palma brass is to get a consistent ignition in 308 and allow shooters to load hotter ammo.
Why mess with ammo that won't match the performance/characteristics of the actual powder he will use?If I was in your shoes wanting to buy a 308Win rifle for hunting, I'd buy factory loaded 147gr or 150gr FMJ 308Win or 7.62x51 to start off with.
By using Palma style brass, his casings will last for much longer than Large primer brass. There's some savings there. Plus he knows his brass better since he'll re-use it all the time.It's unlikely that you'd be able to load 308Win for less given that you're having to buy the brass.
"What would a $2,000 Geissele Super Duty do that a $500 PSA door buster on Black Friday couldn't do?" - Stopsign32v
.308 doesn’t call for a magnum LR primer.
Those shooting F-T/R and pushing .308 to its limits are all CHOOSING the PALMA brass for more consistent results, longer lasting case heads, etc. Many won’t entertain large rifle primers anymore.
Buying the military stuff to shoot, dealing with lower quality brass, prepping the primer pockets, etc is chasing your tail. The brass won’t last as long. The excuse of “sighting in” with it is silly as that shouldn’t take but 3-5 rounds, when when you load an actual hunting bullet, you have to sight in again.
At the end of the day buying Lapua brass, especially the PALMA is going to be a winning endeavor so long as you do it right and follow the process.
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