Cali_Ed Posted January 25, 2015 Report Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) Thought I start this because I always find my self in the reloading store and I'm to impatient to order something. If anything maybe merge with what did you get in the mail today? If not, keep it seperate. Here is what I splurged on today. Only thing that throws me off a bit is that 1-10 twist on the 178. Is that a guide line? Orrr? Edited January 25, 2015 by Cali_Ed
98Z5V Posted January 25, 2015 Report Posted January 25, 2015 Only thing that throws me off a bit is that 1-10 twist on the 178. Is that a guide line? Orrr? That 178 AMAX is about the longest bullet that you can buy and still load to magazine length. You'll need a 1:10 twist barrel to get the most from it. 1:11.25 will still give you decent results. The Hornady 178gr BTHP Match projectile has a better BC to it (0.530 versus the AMAX 0.495), so it would do better at longer distances over the AMAX. Less wind drift, less drop at distance.
Cali_Ed Posted January 25, 2015 Author Report Posted January 25, 2015 Thanks for the info papa 98 (lol) I was aware of the higher BC but they didn't have any:(
98Z5V Posted January 25, 2015 Report Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) That AMAX is a badass projectile. <thumbsup> Don't know what you'll end up with on the 4064, but for the 150 FMJ-BT projectiles, I'm loading 44.0gr of RL-15, and they're working great (.308 Win loadings). You need the Hornady load data numbers on those projos, for 4064? Edited January 25, 2015 by 98Z5V
Cali_Ed Posted January 25, 2015 Author Report Posted January 25, 2015 I ended up with 40 grains that did pretty well the picture of it is on my other thread. But only got that because the rest of my loads went out the window because we went to 300 . Gonna redo my testing
98Z5V Posted January 25, 2015 Report Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) I ended up with 40 grains that did pretty well the picture of it is on my other thread. Was that for the 150s? That's giving you around 2400fps on that one. Speed that bullet up to 2600fps and your results will change drastically. For the better. 43.3gr of 4064 is listed for 2600fps, and a max charge of 44.9gr or 4064 gets you to 2700fps. That's the max charge listed in the Hornady manual, so you can reference other sources for more powder - I know there are a couple out there that go higher. Be careful with that $hit, though... Edited January 25, 2015 by 98Z5V
StainTrain Posted January 25, 2015 Report Posted January 25, 2015 Milwaukee 5616-24 Router. The wife is riding me about getting all of her projects done. There is a shooting moratorium at my house starting last Weds.
Cali_Ed Posted January 25, 2015 Author Report Posted January 25, 2015 Yeah I had loads up to 43 grains but they ended up low of the target at 300 lmao. I'm going to load them up again maybe head out tommorow and shoot. Cold as poop tho for me any ways 30-40 degrees foggy as poop too
98Z5V Posted January 25, 2015 Report Posted January 25, 2015 Milwaukee 5616-24 Router. The wife is riding me about getting all of her projects done. There is a shooting moratorium at my house starting last Weds. You have a new tool, though. That's always a win. :)) :banana: <thumbsup>
StainTrain Posted January 25, 2015 Report Posted January 25, 2015 You have a new tool, though. That's always a win. :)) :banana: <thumbsup> True....true....there you go being glass half full on me........ I am sneaking around here after midnight to get my gun fix.
98Z5V Posted January 25, 2015 Report Posted January 25, 2015 Turn that router on, and she'll think you're working... <lmao> :hethan:
StainTrain Posted January 25, 2015 Report Posted January 25, 2015 She has one more time to roll over and bump me while I am typing and it is game on..... <hump> I have been bossed around all day.
Cali_Ed Posted January 26, 2015 Author Report Posted January 26, 2015 Don't mind the short operator there but I got a new range bag/Wilderness bug out bag.
bubbasks Posted January 26, 2015 Report Posted January 26, 2015 Just picked this up 5 min ago. New E-collar for Cleatus. DT Systems Super Pro Trainer 7302.
shepp Posted January 26, 2015 Report Posted January 26, 2015 What kinda dog is Cletus? What do you run with him??
98Z5V Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 There's a pic of that pup in a thread here - cool dog! Gonna be a BIG dog!
DNP Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 Gonna have to be a big dog. Could you see bubba with a tea cup chihuahua sticking out of his purse?
bubbasks Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 Redbone Coonhound and German Wirehair mix. and dont be hating on my wee one. Hes a hell of a hunter plan on running mostly upland game. Been workin his nose on chuckar and phesant. Work on waterfowl next year. Hell of nose and good stamina but he gets out there with the Brittneys and stops listening to me
bubbasks Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) This was at 7ish months. First pictures are current at 10 months. Edited January 27, 2015 by bubbasks
sketch Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 This was at 7ish months. First pictures are current at 10 months. That sounds like my dream dog the redbone ;) Do you have any history on the bloodline ? Pm with details awagin !
shepp Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 Nice bubba! Good luck, bird hunting has probably my favorite somthing bout whacking birds out the sky makes me all warm and fuzzy
survivalshop Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) Couldn't help myself , I'm an impulse buyer , been thinking about getting some for twenty years or so . <thumbsup> NIJ IV Active Shooter kit Edited January 27, 2015 by survivalshop
shepp Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 Couldn't help myself , I'm an impulse buyer , been thinking about getting some for twenty years or so . <thumbsup> NIJ IV Active Shooter kitBPI_Molle_Vest_carrier_plate_Camo_71906d00-1269-4875-9d08-99a82c6caff7_grande.jpg I bought an ar500 one last year got an email on the sale......yup sold......gf thinks I'm nuts
Cali_Ed Posted January 28, 2015 Author Report Posted January 28, 2015 Bought 300 rounds of 178 amax 75 bucks yippy
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