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reloading rem280 [message #28150]

Fri, 31 January 2014 21:03

martin12961
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Registered: August 2013
Location: texas

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HI I am new to reloading for a single shot do I seat the bullet where they are touching the rifling or what the load book C.O.L. is anyone know what is best
thanks

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Re: reloading rem280 [message #28151 is a reply to message #28150]

Fri, 31 January 2014 21:39

kc2htv
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Registered: October 2012
Location: Eastern NY

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I back mine off from the touch by 2 thousands. Keeps the presure down, and helps with thermal variations in temps. Try adjusting between 2 and 4 maybe 10 bullets for each, and evaluate at the range. Consistancy in groups is what the end game will be.

The barter system is alive and well, but the learning curve can be painful.

Certified NYS Hunter Safety Instructor.
Certified NYS Bow Hunter Safety Instructor.

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Re: reloading rem280 [message #28160 is a reply to message #28151]

Sat, 01 February 2014 07:42

jamesgammel
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Registered: August 2012
Location: Lovell, Wyoming

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a little short of touching always worked best for me. I agree with kc2htv.
Jim

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Re: reloading rem280 [message #28169 is a reply to message #28160]

Sat, 01 February 2014 15:36

wwkmag
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Registered: January 2013
Location: Maine

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I agree with the above opinions. I have had good results with anywhere from 10 to 50 thousandths from rifling. I have been doing this since mid 70's. Grouping tells all.
Good luck, welcome to the world of the single shot.

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Re: reloading rem280 [message #28176 is a reply to message #28169]

Sat, 01 February 2014 19:28

martin12961
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Registered: August 2013
Location: texas

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THANKS I have went from about 3in at 100yds to about 1 1/4 in after 6 times trying thats good where I hunt and I think I can get a little better with a little work

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Re: reloading rem280 [message #28178 is a reply to message #28176]

Sat, 01 February 2014 19:46

kc2htv
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Registered: October 2012
Location: Eastern NY

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Great: Now its time to start thinking about bullet weights, charge amount and powder type.
It just keeps getting better. Shocked

The barter system is alive and well, but the learning curve can be painful.

Certified NYS Hunter Safety Instructor.
Certified NYS Bow Hunter Safety Instructor.

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Re: reloading rem280 [message #28251 is a reply to message #28150]

Mon, 03 February 2014 12:22

Redneckhuntr
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Registered: February 2014

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I always seat just off the lands if possible. Not a concern for a single shot. As there is no magazine restricting your overall length. I don't know how you plan on finding the lands in your rifle. Here is how I go about it, I take a re-sized case cut a slit into the neck. Running the length of the neck to the cases shoulder. Insert a bullet into the case seated just enough to hold it in place. Close the action and take a measurement on the col. pull the bullet back out so it is just held in and repeat 5 times. Add those numbers then devide by 5.

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Re: reloading rem280 [message #28259 is a reply to message #28251]

Mon, 03 February 2014 14:04

Crubear
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Registered: March 2010
Location: NW Georgia

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and for another opinion Wink

Every barrel is different, and components are too. Experiment and see what the barrel likes. Some will like no jump, some will like a jump. The only way to find out for sure is to see what the target looks like when you're done.

Also, keep in mind that the when you do the testing makes a difference. A barrel in the summer is going to react differently than a barrel in the winter.

Honestly, I have all the barrels I want or could ever need..... wait, look, there's another!!

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