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a-bolt · March 22, 2001, 04:30 AM

newbie asking:

I have a browning abolt medallion in .30-06 for which I want to work up a variety of experimental loads. I ultimately want to shoot a grandslam, cor-loct and/or A-frame bullet in the 165 or 180 gr. range (depending on accuracy and experimentation of each). For use on deer and wild pigs in CA up to 300 yards.

Is there some step by step method to it? All the old timers at the range say I've got a dandy rifle and should work up an "accurate load" for it. Presently I've been content to load 150 gr FMJ practice rounds for it and punch paper. To hunt I just use 180 gr. Rem Cor-loct from Walmart but I think the old shooters are right and I want to expand my reloader abilities but I don't know quite how to go about it. My Sierra manual does not really tell how to do this.

Is there a website that details all this?

Many thanks for your help.

March 22, 2001, 04:30 AM	#1
a-bolt Member Join Date: July 11, 2000 Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Posts: 61	newbie asking: I have a browning abolt medallion in .30-06 for which I want to work up a variety of experimental loads. I ultimately want to shoot a grandslam, cor-loct and/or A-frame bullet in the 165 or 180 gr. range (depending on accuracy and experimentation of each). For use on deer and wild pigs in CA up to 300 yards. Is there some step by step method to it? All the old timers at the range say I've got a dandy rifle and should work up an "accurate load" for it. Presently I've been content to load 150 gr FMJ practice rounds for it and punch paper. To hunt I just use 180 gr. Rem Cor-loct from Walmart but I think the old shooters are right and I want to expand my reloader abilities but I don't know quite how to go about it. My Sierra manual does not really tell how to do this. Is there a website that details all this? Many thanks for your help. __________________ Qui tacit consentire. Who is silent is understood to give consent. i.e. Don't sit by while people slowly take your rights. Stand up and get involved! Check out my website: www.geocities.com/abolt3006/