First time reloading and first time posting to a forum. Take it easy on me.
I've decided to handload some long range hunting 308 rounds for my Bergara Wilderness Ridge. My goal for this ammo is to achieve half MOA, to reach out and hit targets at 1000yds, and to be lethal out to around 600yds...
Hi Guys,
I'm cleaning out a few items that I don't need/use. I have a like new Sinclair PT-2000 priming tool. Comes with all the items as supplied by Sinclair (priming tool with universal shell holder head, large and small primer punch housings and punches, shims for use with large primer...
For my AI AX 308 26" barrel, 1:10 twist, with brake.
Lapua brass, Hornady A-Max 178, 40 Grs of Norma 202, COAL 2,866 (68 thousands off the lands), 2,590 fps. Pic shows 5 rounds at 100
Are there any subtle hints that can tell you (as a reloader) that the brass you've been loading for a while is done?
Besides the obvious blown case, or cracks at the case mouth.
Could you see scoring or discoloration and determine that this case has seen the end and give it a toss?
I've...