Originally Posted by HiredGun
...230 grain bullets at 3200fps. Brass is seasonal but if you are patient it can be had...


What kind of powder and charge are you using?

I've got a 30-378 Improved (holds 135 grains of water) and am fireforming still. However, I loaded up 5 fireformed cases with 101, 101.5, 102, 102.5, 103 grains of Retumbo and seated the bullets into the lands. I got the 230 grain Berger to 3150 fps with 103 grains of Retumbo, but the bolt was sticky. This danged Norma brass is so soft it's aggravating.

Last edited by Magnumdood; 01/21/16.