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Post by dmm08300 on Sept 14, 2023 19:00:04 GMT -5
Hello, my first smokeless build is almost done! It is a mesa precision action, #6 bruxism, 20 twist with HIS plug. Wondering of I should go 275 or 300gr bullet? Also staring point load data for either. I have 3lb OF IMR 4198. Looking to the experts for advice before first outing!
Thanks guys
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Post by buckeye68 on Sept 14, 2023 22:40:59 GMT -5
It really depends on how much recoil you like and or what distance you what to shoot. Both bullets will get the job done.
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Post by mitch on Sept 15, 2023 4:59:23 GMT -5
Hello, my first smokeless build is almost done! It is a mesa precision action, #6 bruxism, 20 twist with HIS plug. Wondering of I should go 275 or 300gr bullet? Also staring point load data for either. I have 3lb OF IMR 4198. Looking to the experts for advice before first outing! Thanks guys Sanity-checking just in case: your gun is a 45 right? That’s implied because you posted in the main not the 40-cal specific area, but given the stakes involved and that you’re stated you’re a newbie I just want to check and be 100% sure. Because if a guy uses 45-cal load data in a 40-cal, that can go very badly very quickly. Cheers bud, welcome to the addiction :-). |
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Post by dmm08300 on Sept 15, 2023 5:03:51 GMT -5
Mitch- yes it is 45cal, appreciate the check! I was originally leaning 275 but now not sure if I should start with them or the 300s.
I did have a savage ml2 and reload for various rifles, just new to the 45 and higher powered guns.
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Post by hillbill on Sept 15, 2023 8:00:11 GMT -5
Barrel length?
4198 will work with either of the 2 bullet weights as has been disclosed.
Muzzle brake? If not you might want to stick with the 275 weight range?
A decent brake helps with the 300 weight range bullets.
with either I would shoot the Pittman 278 or 303 hard core for hunting purposes.
I personally prefer the 303s for what I do.
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Post by dmm08300 on Sept 15, 2023 9:39:35 GMT -5
26" barrel and has a brake. I can handle a fair amount of recoil but I know these guns pack a big punch on both ends. Is a good starting point ~70gr 4198 with a 300gr bullet and 73gr with a 275gr bullet?
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Post by SURESHOT on Sept 15, 2023 11:57:59 GMT -5
With my (2) 300 grain Pittman 73 grains N120, and or IMR 4198, with a BRAKE,,,,
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