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danm · December 5, 1999, 01:52 PM

I have reloaded thousands of rounds for
hangun and semi-auto rifle, but am just about
to start reloading for a .308 bolt action.
I have a couple of questions.

1). Dies? If the brass is to be used only in
the same bolt action. Full length, neck
only, or collet resizing?

2). Bullet drop. The phenomenon I have
noticed for pistols is that heavier bullets
hit the target higher. Does this happen in
rifles as well? Reason for asking is I have
only shot factory 150gr, and find it hits
too high for the available sight adjustment
at 100 yds. I am hoping to fix that with
a lighter or heavier bullet when I reload.

Thanks in advance,
DanM

December 5, 1999, 01:52 PM	#1
danm Member Join Date: February 22, 1999 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 51	I have reloaded thousands of rounds for hangun and semi-auto rifle, but am just about to start reloading for a .308 bolt action. I have a couple of questions. 1). Dies? If the brass is to be used only in the same bolt action. Full length, neck only, or collet resizing? 2). Bullet drop. The phenomenon I have noticed for pistols is that heavier bullets hit the target higher. Does this happen in rifles as well? Reason for asking is I have only shot factory 150gr, and find it hits too high for the available sight adjustment at 100 yds. I am hoping to fix that with a lighter or heavier bullet when I reload. Thanks in advance, DanM