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    Looking For "b.c" .222 & .270

    G'day. I'm looking for some ballistic coefficient information for 2 different projectiles. 1, .277 sierra 90 grain HP 2, .223 super roo 55 grain PSP BT I have an idea that the 'super roo' might be a Winchester product Thanks for your help.
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    What age to start teaching about firearms ?

    Recently I made a statement in another thread about teaching children in primary schools responsible firearms etiquette. This has got me thinking about my experience as a child, and later as a father. I would like some ideas about what might be acceptable to various age groups. Also what...
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    MINIMUM seating depth

    G'day. Is there a minimum seating depth for any given projectile ? I think that I read somewhere that the seating depth should = projectile diameter. I understand that it is also important to seat the projectile close to the Lands.
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    .270, 90gr HP, 3700 fps ?

    G'day, I've just fired some reloaded .270win ammo through my Ruger M77 markII. I put all the shots over my chrony. I've never used a chronograph before and was surprised to find 2 shots got to 3700 fps. I was not expecting many to get much over 3600 fps. Temp 38 C /100 f. Altitude 300 m. Barrel...
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    .270, What heavy projectile to choose ?

    G'day, what heavy projectile to choose ? This is my next decision to make. At the moment all I have are 90 grain sierra HP. These will be OK most of the time. I have (about 80) 130 grain SP factory rounds. I've taken Deer and feral pigs with these, now I have started reloading they will last a...
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    Load development? "ladder"?

    G'day I need some help. I have just found out about this "ladder" method of load development and I am reassesing my method. I have read an article and am still digesting what it all means. http://kingfisher.0catch.com/guns/laddertest.explanation.html Who has tried this method? Is this practicle...
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    .222rem & .270win one powder?

    Can anyone help me please? I am after some feedback about the use of one powder for both calibers? Most of my shooting will be while I am out hunting with my .270. It will be used out to about 300 metres on medium sized game (ferral pigs) until my skill level improves. The .222 will mostly be...
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    where can I find chrony software?

    I would like some information on good software suitable for use with my chrony beta master. I currently have no balistics software whatsover, & I am just starting to reload my own ammo. Thanks.
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