Jumping straight in with a Lapua designated 'Accuracy' load
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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.
Re: Jumping straight in with a Lapua designated 'Accuracy' l
I use moly coated 155 Scenar's as we already have to coat for Christel's 22C, the moly coating will probably drop the MV by around 10-12fps for a typical load behind 155's and unless you have a strong desire to run full case capacity for some reason or can get the bullets cheap you are probably as well off using normal 155 Laps or SMK's
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Re: Jumping straight in with a Lapua designated 'Accuracy' l
So what reloading book would people recommend? I'm confident in the actual reloading technique, I'd use it more for the technical data.
Re: Jumping straight in with a Lapua designated 'Accuracy' l
I think a reloading buddy that you can talk to may be more use than a book. Most clubs have a couple of re loaders that are considered trustworthy and this forum has a few that can be trusted as well. Not forgetting your "dealer" as well, mine was very helpful when starting out and was prepared to check over my empty cases for signs of pressure and kept me straight.
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Re: Jumping straight in with a Lapua designated 'Accuracy' l
I still have this concern about you using N140 re loading data with T140. T140 is not the same powder as N140
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Re: Jumping straight in with a Lapua designated 'Accuracy' l
Not sure my local dealer is that familiar with reloading! They have (most of) the kit but as for the actual process... Hmm!Dangermouse wrote:I think a reloading buddy that you can talk to may be more use than a book. Most clubs have a couple of re loaders that are considered trustworthy and this forum has a few that can be trusted as well. Not forgetting your "dealer" as well, mine was very helpful when starting out and was prepared to check over my empty cases for signs of pressure and kept me straight.
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What would you recommend I use for reloading data then? As far as I'm aware, there isn't any reload data for it! A google search shows a lot of videos from PE4King and not much else!Alpha1 wrote:I still have this concern about you using N140 re loading data with T140. T140 is not the same powder as N140
Re: Jumping straight in with a Lapua designated 'Accuracy' l
Personally If there is no re loading data for it then I would never buy it and the dealer who sold you it with out being able to supply you with re loading data is not the sort of person you should be dealing with.
Buy Vitavouri N140 get there reloading manual. Reload lots of info. Job done.
Ask me questions about Vitavouri powders not a problem I can help you. In fact ask me a question about any of the major Powder manufacturers and I could probably help but T140 sorry no.
T140 I can not find any info on so I can not help you my freind. Sorry.
My advice is take it back to were ever you bought it and exchange it for a tub of Vitavouri N140.
Before you do any thing else.
Buy Vitavouri N140 get there reloading manual. Reload lots of info. Job done.
Ask me questions about Vitavouri powders not a problem I can help you. In fact ask me a question about any of the major Powder manufacturers and I could probably help but T140 sorry no.
T140 I can not find any info on so I can not help you my freind. Sorry.
My advice is take it back to were ever you bought it and exchange it for a tub of Vitavouri N140.
Before you do any thing else.
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Re: Jumping straight in with a Lapua designated 'Accuracy' l
Have you tried contacting TR140's importer?, I believe it's Nigel Cole-Hawkins of the North London RC.
I'm using TR140 in my .308 with excellent results, I'm using 41gr with the Nosler CC 168gr which is 1gr more than the VitN140 I was using with the Hornady A-Max 168gr.
I'm using TR140 in my .308 with excellent results, I'm using 41gr with the Nosler CC 168gr which is 1gr more than the VitN140 I was using with the Hornady A-Max 168gr.
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Re: Jumping straight in with a Lapua designated 'Accuracy' l
If it is Nigel, he is a decent bloke and I suspect will be happy to help.
The NRA membership department might forwardcan email for you.
DO NOT use this powder until you have the data.
Where are you based?
If you are desperate to do some reloading, get an experienced reloader to spend an hour or two with you. Most of us will be delighted to help.
:cheers:
Edit. PM sent
The NRA membership department might forwardcan email for you.
DO NOT use this powder until you have the data.
Where are you based?
If you are desperate to do some reloading, get an experienced reloader to spend an hour or two with you. Most of us will be delighted to help.
:cheers:
Edit. PM sent
Re: Jumping straight in with a Lapua designated 'Accuracy' l
Dr. Strangelove wrote:A google search shows a lot of videos from PE4King and not much else!
You'd be surprised how many google searches turn up exactly the same results.........
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In 1978 I was told by my grand dad that the secret to rifle accuracy is, a quality bullet, fired down a quality barrel..... How has that changed?
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Re: Jumping straight in with a Lapua designated 'Accuracy' l
Reloading data for TR140 can be obtained from commonside@compuserve.com. Just e-mail and ask for the data.
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