Does the book contain more detailed load data than the web site? Example the web site shows the exact same load for .243 95 grain and 100 grain nosler partition bullet? That doesn't seem correct? thank you
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Yes, the manual bunches 95gr and 100gr together. There are other instances where bullets of similar wt. are given the same load data. This gives you a place to start to fine tune. You may find that there is not a big difference between the performance of the 100 and 95 grain bullets. I own several reloading manuals, and several editions of some of those over the years (Sierra; Speer; Lyman; Lee; Hornady; Hodgdon etc.) and I like the Nosler better than all the rest put together. I would also recommend the Lee book for its engineering and theory content.
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Yeah, I use 10x, too, for zero ... since I'm not a real 'professional' shooter I use trial & error plus drop info online for the loads I use at 50 meter increments for the first two BDC lines/dots then at 100 meters each for the rest ... once I know where the bullet goes it's easy to correlate actual performance to the BDC indicator. My method may not be the smart/smartest way to make the marks useful but it works for me.
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Rcbs dies and most loaders that I know of all use the same universal thread, 7/8 14 threads per inch. I looked up the dillon rl 550b and it has the thread count so you will be fine. I own these dies myself and have loaded 4000+ with them and have never had a single problem. They'll treat you right.
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I worked years ago in an electronic test dept. The most accurate way, short of multiple check points is to zero the scale. (exactly what it sounds like) then adjust for the highest reading on the scale. (100 percent) In this case it's 100 grams. For the sake of salesmanship, they say 1500 grains instead of 1543.23(which is what 100 grams equals - I Googled it) It's not "strange," it's the correct way to do it.
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You can download the nikon "spot on" app and check out how different loads match up using the BDC....its great and printable. I love that scope and utilizing the "spot on" app really helps better dial it in based on ammo using or if you ever decided to put it on a different rifle. But realistically depending on the ammo use its all about the fps as well as bullet weight and coeffocient, but download the app first and you will see what I mean. Enjoy
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The 4th edition, 2010, lists data for 3 cast bullets -Lyman #356242 - 90gr, Lee #356-102-1R - 102gr, and Lyman #356242 - 120gr. 9 to 12 powders are listed for each bullet with velocity between 600 and 1000 fps.It's a great book. If you cast and shoot cast bullets you should have it as a reference.
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im in the process of converting from 9mm to .223 and what i have found is that for only a little more money i can buy a while new press because you need the dies -33$, shell plate -27$ , case feeder -25$, bubble disk power drop 15$, rifle charge die -12$, extra tool head -20$, so the math says $132 and for about $100 more you can buy another press all set up and since i can tell you that the load master is a very finicky press i would much rather just spend the extra money and set it up and not have to do a complete caliber change over
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Humm, well I haven't been reloading in a while now but when I did I tumbled around 100 to 150 .223 Remington each time with the tumbler about half full of Lyman Turbo Tumbler corncob green #7631394 Media. And I let it run 2 to 5 hrs. Brass came out real nice. So whatever that weights it works fine.
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I don't know if this will post: virtualweberbulletDOTcom/fireup2.html (replace the DOT with a .) but it explains it well and is a great site for the Webber Bullet.
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That I'm unsure of I have been remodeling my house so I haven't had much time to read about it. I know lyman has a very in depth reloading manual that covers almost everything from bullet weight to vital statistics of each and every powder, bullet, you name it!
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Yes, they have very complete data for the 6.5 Creedmoor on 95-100, 120-123, 129, 140 and 160 grain bullets. That's why I bought it!
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I find no reference to the 6.5 Grendel in the 49th Lyman Reloading Guide book. You are probably aware of the 65Grendel.com website, if not, check it out. Charlie
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reloading dies( get carbide) for each caliber you want to reload a reloading manual will also be needed
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Mine has a multi-grain turret for elevation. It allows you to compensate for 17 grain bullets and 20 grain bullets up to 300 yards without having to sight your optic in for a different grain bullet. No need to change the turret or nob for elevation, one turret does both. Great system!
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The publish date on the 49th edition is about the same time the blackout ammo went on sale at all; so no that data is not in the book. It is a 30 cal round with around 1000 fps. I checked other 30 cal rounds for similar ballistics and didn't see anything close enough to publish a start point to experiment with. You might check with your die manufacturer since it is such a new round.
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Thanks for the info. I'm looking forward to trying it out. I hope it cuts down on wasted ammo while dialing in the sites.Rob
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Some data is the same, but the Cast Bullet Handbook contains far more information on cast bullets in virtually all calibers, including older ones. I find it indispensable if you are loading primarily cast bullets.