Reloading Setup

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All handloading data posted on Full-Bore UK from 23/2/2021 must reference the published pressure tested data it was sourced from, posts without such verification will be removed.
Any existing data without such a reference should be treated as suspect and not used.

Use reloading information posted here at your own risk. This forum (http://www.full-bore.co.uk) is not responsible for any property damage or personal injury as a consequence of using reloading data posted here, the information is individual members findings and observations only. Always verify the load data and be absolutely sure your firearm can handle the load, especially older ones. If in doubt start low and work your way up.
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HALODIN

Re: Reloading Setup

#141 Post by HALODIN »

Don't worry it won't last!
dromia wrote:That is not for real, too bloody clean and tidy.
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zanes

Re: Reloading Setup

#142 Post by zanes »

HALODIN wrote:I doubt I'd be able to tell without bolting the rifle down and running some tests. I suspect there's little in it when it comes to primers.

I tried 50 PPU 240gr through it when I first bought it, it started to hurt my wrist towards the end... :grin: bangbang
Indeed, for factory loads they don't seem to be messing around :good:
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HALODIN

Re: Reloading Setup

#143 Post by HALODIN »

I was advised to load my 155gr Hornady AMAX & .308 brass with VihtaVouri (v-N140) between 42-44gr, obvious start low and check for signs of over pressure. However... I thought I'd check both the Speers reloading manual 14# and also Lee Modern Reloading #2 and the Speers manual doesn't have any load data for 155gr jacketed bullets, it jumps straight from 150gr to 165gr and the Lee manual says 36.7-43.4.

Can anyone offer me a second opinion please?
Last edited by HALODIN on Tue Apr 29, 2014 4:19 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Re: Reloading Setup

#144 Post by dromia »

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Re: Reloading Setup

#145 Post by HALODIN »

OK consider it removed, however, the only problem now is I don't have `any` load data for .308 + 155gr bullets. Any ideas what the min/max range should be for my powder?
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Re: Reloading Setup

#146 Post by mag41uk »

What`s wrong with Viht`s own data?
http://www.lapua.com/en/products/reload ... odata/5/70
If you cant find data for 155`s just use the 150gn data.
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Re: Reloading Setup

#147 Post by Alpha1 »

42 to 44 grains of Vitavouri N140 I use 43.2grains of N140 with 155grain A max bullets. In my .308 Steyr.
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Re: Reloading Setup

#148 Post by Blu »

That is not for real, too bloody clean and tidy.
Halodin, ignore him mate, he said the same thing about my reloading bench as well :cry: . Just because he's a tramp of the reloading world doesn't mean we all have to be like him O:-) A clean bench is an efficient bench mate.

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Re: Reloading Setup

#149 Post by Blu »

Halodin, I'm going out for a bit but when I get back I'll scan the page for that bullet from the latest Hornady manual and pm it to you if you like. Personally I use Noslers 150 grn ballistic tip in my .308, very accurate and kills them stone dead.

Blu :twisted:
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HALODIN

Re: Reloading Setup

#150 Post by HALODIN »

Thanks for the link and info. Using 150gr bullet loading data is quite different to the load recommended to me, so in the interest of accuracy I'd prefer exact measurements where possible. I'm surprise VihtaVouri's load data doesn't cover Hornady A-MAX 155gr.

Thanks anyway.
mag41uk wrote:What`s wrong with Viht`s own data?
http://www.lapua.com/en/products/reload ... odata/5/70
If you cant find data for 155`s just use the 150gn data.
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