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Originally posted by Ernie View PostI don't keep track of what Weatherby produces, but I know they have heavier contours available.
For most hunting even 2" at 100 yards (4" at 200) (6" at 300) will kill deer just as dead at most hunting distances.
Once load development and drop confirmations are done, it is not a issue for hunting with the three Weatherby's I did load development for and drop confirmations. They all shot Sub-MOA.
That 378 case capacity wears on you with heavy 30 and 338 caliber bullets😎
And it took so long for the barrels to cool back to outside temperature.
Like I said, I am prejudiced.
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Finished loading .340Wby once fired in another gun. I loaded 200gr with 82gr powder to fire form in my rifle then i will load either 225 or 250gr. Interesting, using my Gen 6 autodispenser/scale, the time it takes to dispense 82gr of imr4831 I can seat two bullets. The dispenser worked flawlessly and hits the target weight within .1gr of IMR4831, regular granules.
The bullets are the ones to chose from.
left 275, 250, 200, and the tip I just loaded 200gr.
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Purchase another Gen 6, and then they will keep up with your bullet seating.
I have multiple Chargemasters, and it sure speeds things up when loading large amounts of rounds. If you have a friend with you, one takes care of the powder and the other seating, and you can really make time.
I am guessing if you are shooting a known load (one you have developed previously), your fireform load should shoot great for hunting.
When I was doing load development for the three different Weatherby's, I did not have them at the same time, but rather over a period of time.
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Originally posted by Ernie View PostPurchase another Gen 6, and then they will keep up with your bullet seating.
I have multiple Chargemasters, and it sure speeds things up when loading large amounts of rounds. If you have a friend with you, one takes care of the powder and the other seating, and you can really make time.
I am guessing if you are shooting a known load (one you have developed previously), your fireform load should shoot great for hunting.
When I was doing load development for the three different Weatherby's, I did not have them at the same time, but rather over a period of time.
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Originally posted by Ernie View PostIf time is not a issue...enjoy.
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The time factor in reloading is my favorite part, it gives me more time to devote to the shooting end because it makes me more invested to my shooting . No excuses from load development to pulling the trigger , it’s all on me. My RCBS charge master is one of the best investments I ever made. I’m on the third one now , one crapped out the other I gave to my son.
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I got my .340 Wby brass fire formed in my rifle today. Plus adjusted the scope some. Now I will neck size and load with my hunting bullets.
Shooting at about 40yds I don't think the group is too bad especially ulsing right shoulder and only a half rest. . I had to use my right shoulder which also does not have good check weld with a left hand stock. I found some good rubber and added that to my shouldner for this session. 82gr of IMR4831 is a bit of a jolt. Threatening clouds all day but never felt a drop. I like the 70's better than the 90's for the range.
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Originally posted by jhjimbo View Post
I did something to my left shoulder - taking a long time to heal. I could not take the recoil of the .340.
isn’t going to help lol. I realize that your not going to be shooting groundhogs with your Weatherby but do you think fireforming your brass is a extra not overly necessary step ! I’m not critiquing you but can you kind of walk me through your thoughts here?
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