navybowhunter Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Hello all,I have a POF 308, and an RCBS single stage Rock Chucker Press (NOW I wish I purchased the progressive...LOL).....my first AR style rifle....Anyways....My Browning BAR 30-06 Type 1 Grade 2 (1969)....sporting rifle...not the original BAR (I would love to have one of them)Reloading for a semi auto suggests that I use "Small Base" dies....Is this the same for AR platforms? Would I want the RCBS .308 small base dies?I MAY....hog hunt with this weapon ...any suggestions for a load for hogs/elk/deer?Best bullet/Brass/Powder/Primer recommendation highly appreciated. Preferably from someone that has actually taken an elk/hog/deer at say 30 yards up to 300 yards....Really narrowed the playing field there didn't I? LOLAny recommendations very much appreciated.Thanks!Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Nothing wrong with a single stage press , I make my best loads on one .Some say small base dies are not necessary & may not be , but it only takes one tight case in a chamber to stop all the others behind it from feeding .Bullets? It all depends on what you want them for or to do . Long range bullet performance will get you up into the heavy 's . Hog's , look at Barns or Hornady's SST's , but there are so many good bullets now a days , its hard to go wrong . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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