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I previously loaded a 165 grain Ballistic Tip Nosler over 42.0 grains for .308. I was taking a stab at two different loads as I had only 8 bullets left and was going to the range anyway. Well needless to say the load shot about 2". So today I got some more 165's (same bullet) from...

I was given some bad advice by a gunsmith that I had work on a gun of mine, and wanted to ask some advice. I was told to use magnum primers in my .270 "because I hunt in cold temperatures and this provides a better ignition." I had read this previously in a muzzleloading magazine as well for...

I have a Browning .308 A bolt that has given very good groups with my previously discussed load of a 150 gr Nolser Ballistic Tip and 43.5 gr of H-4895. It seems that every time I shoot this gun I find the first shot to be the "flyer." I do not store the gun with a dirty barrel and I clean...

I recently purchased a Colt Trooper Mark III in .357 with a 6" barrel. The gun has an ultradot scope on it. I am wondering with handload tweaking, what kind of accuracy can be expected in this gun? Also the gun looks like it is new, how could I find out when it was made? It has no signs of...

I am giving myself the new challenge of hunting whitetails with a handgun. I already have a Colt Trooper Mark III .357 with a 6" bbl and an Ultra dot sight, but I am worried because many people tell me it is underpowered. I have loaded Hornady XTP 158gr and know this is a good bullet with a lot...

I am wondering two things about OAL. Is it as important to find the maximum (closest to the lands) OAL for the gun as some people say it is. I have heard both arguments. I also want to know the best way to dertermine the best length for my rifle.