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Post by mosigdude on Feb 17, 2015 12:14:23 GMT -8
Will do for sure! I have a decent inventory of the 150 ProHunter's also from my 308 component stockpile so I can always use those if the 150 Accubond or Ballistic Tips won't fly. I called BHW today to change my preference on the barrel finish (I kept staring at the black shot-peened and could no longer resist) and got an unofficial '10 week' guess on turnaround right now so I'm in a holding pattern until then.
On a side note, my brass shipment from RMR arrived today. My primers are also marked 'AR'. Great looking brass too!
I look forward to seeing everyone else's progress until I get to play also!
-Tim
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Post by HuntTXhogs on Apr 5, 2015 19:01:03 GMT -8
A few questions on first loads for the A30.
The case length on 6.8 SPC II is ~ 1.650 and the 30 Herrett case length is 1.605 so in terms of trimming and sizing - if you take a factory 6.8 case and size it first won't the mouth of the case interfere with the internal dimensions of the full length sizing die? If you trim first to 1.615 and then size I would imagine the brass would stretch a bit and then you could re-trim again if necessary? NOTE: Note everyone is going to use factory fresh Hornady dies so with the reported "varying sizes" of dies from the old days or RCBS dies I am curious what the recommendation is given the question above.
Factory fresh 6.8 SPC brass (NOSLER) chambers fine in A30, I take it this is because the neck is smaller than .308? I was assuming at 1.650 it would not chamber due to smaller headspace of the A30, but it did and extracted fine with no marring. I guess this means it will also fire 6.8 SPC II ?
HTXH
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Post by GLSHOOTER on Apr 5, 2015 19:28:03 GMT -8
A few questions on first loads for the A30. The case length on 6.8 SPC II is ~ 1.650 and the 30 Herrett case length is 1.605 so in terms of trimming and sizing - if you take a factory 6.8 case and size it first won't the mouth of the case interfere with the internal dimensions of the full length sizing die? If you trim first to 1.615 and then size I would imagine the brass would stretch a bit and then you could re-trim again if necessary? NOTE: Note everyone is going to use factory fresh Hornady dies so with the reported "varying sizes" of dies from the old days or RCBS dies I am curious what the recommendation is given the question above. Factory fresh 6.8 SPC brass (NOSLER) chambers fine in A30, I take it this is because the neck is smaller than .308? I was assuming at 1.650 it would not chamber due to smaller headspace of the A30, but it did and extracted fine with no marring. I guess this means it will also fire 6.8 SPC II ? HTXH Herrett dies are designed to handle long cases when being formed up out of 30-30. No problem with the length of the 6.8. There's a lot of room above that expander ball. Trim after forming just like the original Herrett. The shoulder on the A-30 is not that much different than a 6.8. This is one reason why the A-30 has higher capacity and out preforms the 30 Herrett and the HRT hands down. An A-30 will not chamber in a 6.8. I just tried five different loaded rounds in a bolt gun. The bolt doesn't come close to chambering the round. A 6.8 fired in an A-30 would result in a blown out case and nothing else. Just like the BR guys do shooting 220 Russian in a 6 PPC. Blown out shoulders and a bullet rattling down the bore. Greg
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Post by radioflyer777 on May 10, 2015 11:10:00 GMT -8
The American 30 is longer than the Herrett and is trimmed longer also. This yields a greater case capacity and in turn a cartridge with superior performance. Loading bullets of usable weight up to magazine length of up to currently a nominal 2.300, though longer magazines are available, the round has proven to perform well on deer size game. ASC magazines in 6.8 or 6.5 Grendel configuration have shown to be 100% reliable with no feed lip modifications at a very reasonable cost. PRI's have also been used with equal success. We have loaded several different brands of bullets in the 150 grain range with no intrusion on the ogive/shank curvature of the bullet Has anyone tried the Barrett mags? They are some of the most reliable 6.8 mags I have tried, so I'm curious if anyone has used them with the American 30.
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Post by madcat on May 10, 2015 12:23:57 GMT -8
I use ASC. I was shocked they load and feed better than my Pri's. Think they were only $12 ea also. If it works in a 6.8 it will work in the 30 A.
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Post by GLSHOOTER on May 10, 2015 14:00:02 GMT -8
I use ASC. I was shocked they load and feed better than my Pri's. Think they were only $12 ea also. If it works in a 6.8 it will work in the 30 A. I run ASC GRENDEL 6.5 magazines in ALL my LBC and 6.8 variants. Never had a malfunction yet in going on three years. Greg
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Post by Wyo7200 on Aug 11, 2015 17:42:54 GMT -8
Anyone willing to help me out with creating a QuickLoad cartridge profile for the 30 A?
Just need some average measurements from the case, chronographed velocity and loading data.
Thanks!
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Post by dennisb on Jan 23, 2018 20:22:18 GMT -8
OK, it's been a while since anyone posted here, but I'm a new guy, so... A question on cases: Has anyone talked to Hornady or Lyman or RCBS et. al., about a group buy on sizing dies??
Dennis
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Post by GLSHOOTER on Jan 23, 2018 20:32:07 GMT -8
OK, it's been a while since anyone posted here, but I'm a new guy, so... A question on cases: Has anyone talked to Hornady or Lyman or RCBS et. al., about a group buy on sizing dies?? Dennis We just did s group buy on the 6X6.8 and are trying one on the 22X6.8. It's tough sledding getting an order up for twenty five sets. Using a standard set of Herrett dies works well and a 6.8 Redding bushing die if a guy feels the urge for a body die. We've reloaded these cases many times without issue. Custom dies would be nice but not enough interst at this point. Greg
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Post by lkrbuilder13 on Mar 1, 2018 13:53:52 GMT -8
OK, it's been a while since anyone posted here, but I'm a new guy, so... A question on cases: Has anyone talked to Hornady or Lyman or RCBS et. al., about a group buy on sizing dies?? Dennis We just did s group buy on the 6X6.8 and are trying one on the 22X6.8. It's tough sledding getting an order up for twenty five sets. Using a standard set of Herrett dies works well and a 6.8 Redding bushing die if a guy feels the urge for a body die. We've reloaded these cases many times without issue. Custom dies would be nice but not enough interst at this point. Greg Hi Greg, have you seen any decent brass deals out there lately? The last time I bought it I got the 1x fired federal from LWRC but they don't sell it any more. I am just looking to see what my options are now and I know you usually are aware of decent deals that are out there. Thanks, Brian
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Post by GLSHOOTER on Mar 1, 2018 14:09:41 GMT -8
Brass is getting cheaper. Check Cavity Back Bullets. He has had S&B on bulk. No 6.8 is Lapua but guys seem to like it.
Greg
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Post by rickc on Jul 30, 2020 15:01:30 GMT -8
I have 100 pieces of starline 6.8spc brass expanded and ready to trim. Looks like I need to take about 0.040 off. My question is this brass isn't fireformed yet. In the past after fireforming I have found that the brass is shorter than I trimmed to. How much longer can I leave this brass for this first firing.
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Post by GLSHOOTER on Jul 30, 2020 15:45:12 GMT -8
Leave em around 0.010 long. No worry on that length as the shelf gives you plenty of room. Greg
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