jessej Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Dear forum, Just got a new rifle (waited 10 months for it) and need to load for it. I started searching for components and found out most companies don't have everything in stock in one place. Any good sources you guys/gals go to for most of the stuff? Just those Federal 215 primers seem hard to get. I was going to start with IMR 4350 and some 250-300 grainers. Which press should i order and with what other tool accessories? Is the Redding T-7 a good press to use? Which dies should i order? Along with digital powder measure??? Thanks guys for helping with a new rifle loader. This place is the best! What i mean is; i want to buy the good stuff the first time.... jj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I have reloaded very little for my .338 but so far I have purchased my dies from Sinclair. The Sizer has a bushing for the neck diameter. The seater is a micrometer type. I don't remember the brands right now. I use 250gr Scenars because my TRG doesn't like 300gr. For powder I use Retumbo. It is very accurate with this. I also bought a hand priming tool and use Federal large rifle magnum match primers. Someone should post soon that has more experience. There is a LOT of info on the Sniper's Hide website if you don't find it here. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M'Lady Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 As for dies, I like to use: Redding Competition Bushing 3-Die Neck Sizer Set 338 Lapua Magnum Your choice in press is pretty good, I run a Forster though. Primers can be a bit tricky at the moment, I usually visit the usual sights a couple of times a week. These sites include Powder Valley, Bruno, Huntington, Natchezss, Cabelas or Midway. You may want to check out www.6mmbr.com as well. Sinclair International should have a lot of the stuff you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I like full length resizing virgin brass instead of neck sizing. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessej Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 Hey, thanks for the replies. It looks like it's going to be a multiple supplier order Been attempting to upload some pics of the rifle. Any tips? jj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Hey, thanks for the replies. It looks like it's going to be a multiple supplier order Been attempting to upload some pics of the rifle. Any tips? jj Use PhotoBucket to host the pics - no charge. http://photobucket.com/ Here's my PGWDTI Timberwolf. Try 78.2gr/IMR4350 under the 300gr Sierra Mk. 87.0gr/Retumbo with the 300gr'er is good to. H1000 is a good powder too. 92.0gr under the Lapua 250gr Scenar. Welcome to the madness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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