blackbearhunter
(.333 member)
10/01/05 11:43 PM
Big Bore Caliber Ammo & Reloading Tips

What are the most common to obtain Big Bore Calibers in your neck of the woods?458,416,470?Is ammo hard to get off the shelf and how much does a box cost?Iam getting into these big rounds and finding out factory loads are way costly.WHY?How much will I save by reloading?Half the cost?The416 rigby here in the usa is about 125.00 for 20 rounds.416 remington about 90.00 and the 458 federal premiums about 50.00-70.00 depending on the loading.I feel i can reload cheaper than that right?Do all you guys reload?Here where I live no one stocks big bore ammo,its all special order only.Do you guys have a hard time also finding off the shelf Rounds?Should I get at least 200 same brand cases to have on stock and maybe load all the samepowder lot when i find the load i want and seal in plastic cases?More?How many rounds a year do you shoot in your big boomers practing/plinking/hunting once its sighting in good?What would be a good number to fire to get familier with a new DGR rifle?100 at least?More?Iam open for suggestions...and guidiance
will the nickle brass last longer,be better,than regular yellow brass?Any favorite brand of dies?Should I try for my most accurate load at 50yards or start out at 25yards with the iron sights?Then move to 50 then 100?Or start at 50?What should I expect for a good group at these ranges?11/2in.?2in.?Bolt action rifle.Model 70 winchester Express.Do you guys also shoot cast lead bullets?
I guess I need a class in Big bore rifles,any teachers/old hands out there?Is been hard to get info at my local shops and the guys that work there dont know their self? I have been reading all I can and getting manuals and reloading equipment.Iam fixing to hit it wide open!!!!You guys all ready told me to shoot off hand and not on the bench,will shooting sitting on the ground or knelling on one knee be a wrong way to touch one off?Forget Prone!!!Shooting sticks will be the best for sighting in my express sights right?Do any you guys carry shooting sticks while hunting?Thanks for the help brothers!
Keep it under a hundred and between the ditchs!!



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