lancetkenyon

If the frame is bent, I would rather they total it. But it just looks like a new bed is in order.

Glad we could help.

Just because the numbers on the bottle are the same (4350), does not mean the powder is the same between manufacturers. IMR, Hodgdon, and Accurate all make a "4350", but they are different burn rates and max charge weights. Accurate and IMR are right next to each other on the burn rate chart @ #212 & 213, and Hodgdon is @217. But looking at the load data, you can see there is a full grain difference in max charge weight. I am REALLY glad you figured out the scale issue. There should be a way to calibrate the Hornady electronic scale you have. I am just wondering if the old scale is accurate too. You should weigh the bullet in the pan to see if it weighs 165 grains, but I don't see that pan only weighing 5 grains. The pan on my Hornady scale weighs something like 142.5 grains. You should have a weight supplied with the scale to calibrate it. And a "zero" function on the scale too, for when the pan is empty. This is why reloading can be dangerous, faulty equipment can be hazardous, and possibly even deadly when mistakes are made. I know of a guy who used the wrong powder in haste to get to the range, and blew up a new .338 Lapua. He accidently loaded Varget instead of H1000, and it could have cost him his life or eyesight. Great job on posting the question, with photos so the community could help you catch a mistake. As for scales, I always, and I mean ALWAYS, double or triple check charge weights. I weigh my electronically thrown charges on my RCBS 5-0-5 for every load. And I look in the case after putting in the powder, every time, and I can usually tell if something is off by the powder level. A quick shake of the cartridge after seating the bullet too, to listen to the round. But that doesn't work with a compressed load.

I would buy this.....so when I am done with a day of shark fishing with my bare hands, my supermodel wife can go get the truck while I wrestle giant squids before trailering my 100' diesel cruiser and pulling it to my mountaintop 50000 sq/ft log cabin I built from scratch. You are all too judgmental.

I knew sheep could climb a near vertical wall, but DANG! They are 90° from the wall........

Put your wife in for a general hunt, and if she draws a tag, sign it over to your son. Or sign over your own tag if you draw one.

I guess the NBTs could be a 150gr., and you could easily push them to 3200fps with a charge weight of 68.5gr. of IMR4350, which is 1.5 grains under listed starting charge weight. That would make me feel better. But it still does not clear up the 59.9gr. for the bullet with no pan.

I just went and weighed 8 of my old "165gr." NBTs, and 6 of the 8 were 165.0, and two were 165.1gr. Again, Nosler does not make a 160gr. NBT. So please, please check your scale calibration. How did you zero your scale to weigh with the pan for the powder at 68.5, and with no pan for the bullet at 159.9? Please don't think I am being negative, I just don't want to read about someone who blew their face off while shooting a rifle and it exploded. I know, worst case scenario, but better to err on the safe side.

With a 24" barrel and getting 3200fps with a "160"gr. bullet, your scale has got to be off 5 grains. And I bet that charge weight is 5 grains over what it reads too, more like 73.5 grains. Which, if that is the case, is a very dangerous situation. Please verify with another known bullet to verify accuracy, and calibrate as needed. IMR4350 and a 165gr. NBT with a charge weight of 73.3gr. from a 24" barrel should be right around 3150fps, which is a MAX load according to IMR/Hodgdon website. My Nosler book shows (all MAX loads) w. 24" barrel: H4350, 165 NBT, 73.0gr. @ 3170 IMR4831, 165 NBT, 74.0gr. @ 3260 IMR4350, 165 NBT, 72.0gr. @ 3260

And my daughter is saying "we will take them all"....just because I have 2.5 acres, I don't want a zoo.

My wife and daughter are looking over my shoulder as I type this....."WHERE ARE THE PUPPY PICTURES" they are screaming in my ears......

I think cats are the hardest animals to get looking right, and they NAILED IT!!! One of the coolest, and most realistic looking cats I have ever seen. Awesome job to the hunter and the taxidermist.

Since it is an extruded powder, it could also be IMR7828, IMR4831, H4350, RL22 (but RL22 might be a touch skinnier granules). My bet if the loads are older, with that charge weight, it could be IMR4350 or H4350. If you have shot them, what is the velocity you are getting? That could help narrow it down a bit with listed charge weights in reloading data. And the barrel length of the rifle (probably 26"?). As for bullet, Nosler only makes the .30 cal Ballistic Tip in 125, 150, 165, 168 & 180 grains. I have no idea why that bullet would only weigh 160 grains. http://www.nosler.com/ballistic-tip-bullet/ Here is the thing....load data from IMR puts the throw weight of the slower powders starting around 70 grains for IMR4831, and 72 grains for 7828. 4350 starts at 68.0 with a velocity of 2875 from a 24" barrel. H4350 has a listed starting load of 66 grains with a velocity of 2910 from a 24" barrel. 68.5 grains puts the charge weight on the low end for IMR4350, and in the middles for H4350. But lower than suggested starting loads for the slower powders like 4831 & 7828. http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/rifle

Good luck in the draw next year. Either one will be antelope hunting. Something A lot of us dream about for 20+ years.

As for the title of the thread......my answer is "impeachment".

I thought this was sold. I was talking to the potential buyer, and I am shocked it is not gone. Good luck with whatever direction you go with it.

Great buck. As I said before, you are truly blessed. Congrats. Some people would complain about being hanged with a new rope.

Try RL22, and some of the Hodgdon powders like H4831 or H1000.

Just wait until you get your OWN kid their first game animal!!! Truly a life altering event.

Looks like I am out. I had a friend who was hit by an SUV as a pedestrian and killed last week, and a fundraiser for his wife and unborn child is scheduled for Saturday. This takes precedence over fun time. Please, take lots of photos for those of us who cannot attend this year.

You are a blessed man in all aspects. Good hunting luck, good glassing skills, good dog, and a good hunting wife.

To ease all of your minds, Amanda has been made aware of these threads via email, and has responded. If it helps ONE person feel better about sending some unknown member money for an item, it has served its purpose. Sending someone $1K that you have never met can be a little uneasy. Don't like the list? Don't post up. It is that simple.

.224" TMKs only come in 69 & 77gr. Too heavy for your 1 in 14" twist. They require a 1 in 9-10" for the 69, and 1 in 7-8" for the 77gr.

That is awesome!!! I bet she could make and sell those to a lot of members of their bucks.