300 Win Mag - Getting started with reloading

[@ronjoseph4131]

I started watching yesterday, but I took a drink every time bushing flashed on the screen. I passed out. Excellent video very informative

[@WestDesertShooter]

A JRB feature film! It’s hard to comprehend just how much knowledge is in this video all available for free. Great stuff man thanks so much!

[@Wellsey302]

Yes!!! Best $10 I ever paid on KZbin. Basically paid for a JRB movie ticket

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[@opossumfpv]

I appreciate you for doing this donation over 4 years ago 🙏

[@joeykennedy5910]

I have been waiting for these videos forever and I don't even own a 300 win mag yet

[@bmstylee]

It's an fun gun to shoot. It was my first long range gun. I have since bought a 6.5 Creedmoor and 338 Lapua Magnum. I really don't shoot my 300 win mag anymore because the 6.5 is less recoil with similar ballistics on steel targets and the 338 is just a more capable round in general.

[@joeykennedy5910]

Yeah I love my 6.5 creedmoor, but I just built a 6.5 Grendel for my long range shooting to 1000 yards.

[@tomtevepaugh8833]

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[@jaythus3181]

I like my weatherby vanguard in .300 win mag quite a bit, make sure your scope is good quality as well as the scope rings and make sure the mount job is good because if not you'll end up with a canted scope from the recoil lol. I like 180 grain projectiles the best in it but that's me, if you decide to get into it see what works best for your barrel

[@Kriegerpvp]

This is fantastic, I just got myself a Bergara b-14 ridge in 300WM, this is all great stuff! So much useful information for my own journey down the rabbit hole of reloading 300wm. I'm reloading 180gn nosler Accubonds with 79 gr of ADI 2217, which is the ADI equivalent of H1000, after much of your advice and tips, I've successfully not blown my face off. I love your channel! keep the 300WM videos coming!

[@jeffkessel2440]

I found the "bushing" to be fantastically hilarious. Every time it flashed up, I laughed. Thanks for that.

[@jeffkessel2440]

@Joe Chance He spends his money testing things so we don't have to. I appreciate it.

[@MrBowNaxe]

Thanks for making this one! I'm in the same boat about not needing a 300 Win Mag but, I won one so here I am. I really enjoyed all your videos so far and I'm sure this one will serve me well.

[@smithjones1906]

Watched this from start-to-finish. One of the most educational channels on KZbin.

[@Gunner-73]

I been reloading for 30 years... and I learned something today.... thank you

[@judofry]

Plops over an hour of video content on the table with a *meaty thwack*

[@daleb1225]

An hour and thirty six in your humor got to me, thank you for the dedication and work you put into this along with your humor.

[@joshr9689]

I just bought my 300 win mag yesterday then came home and hopped on your channel. I was very dissapointed you hadn't covered it then low and behold this morning this popped up. Love your channel.

[@IowaBuckSlayer]

That’s a lot of information to take in. I may have to watch this a couple times. Thanks for taking the time to make a video of this magnitude.

[@kengilcrest8670]

Put me down as being one of the people that like long videos.

[@No1JetDoc]

I've avoided the bushing dies up to this point. Getting bushing die info along with 300 win mag reloading info is a real bonus! Thanks! Excellent as always!

[@johnmventers398]

It's like you could read my mind from all the way across that pond! Been mulling over a 300 wm really interested in this vid.

[@fondelmaddick5085]

I'm a Brit, and I've owned one for twenty years. I've just had it rebarreled. I'm on [e-mail]

[@yle8708]

I've heard a lot of people saying a lot of different things as far as belted magnums and the bulge around the belt. I'd love to see a long term review of two different lots of brass one using the Larry Willis collet die and the other using standard full length sizing dies and see what the results are. Thanks for all the awesome videos and the info you provide.

[@stevemiller6044]

It would not be long term. After a few firings you cannot chamber belted brass without the Willis collet die.

[@OGDrBigB]

As someone who's never even considered Repacking. I was able to follow along and learn something new!

[@alexdumitrescu1326]

Brother you got me into reloading virus , thank you for this educational channel ! Happy holidays !

[@chrismartinez8393]

It only gets worse as you keep reloading. Welcome to the reloading ODC class. The only known cure it to pull the lever on a once a week basis. 😁

[@marcrobert2603]

reloading is the true perpetum mobilae. The more you learn, the more questions.

[@e-fishinseasportfishingcha7659]

I am speechless after watching this entire video. This video is 100% quality, pretty sure I'm ADD and I was able to watch every second of this, so congratulations on that LOL. Whatever you do for a living, stop it because this is your calling. If this was on American Idol, you would get the golden buzzer no doubt. I recently purchased a Tikka T3X Super-lite 300 Win Mag and I just love shooting it at the range but purchased it for Elk and Moose hunting and with Hornady Precision 200 grain ELDX ammo I am able to produce sub 1 inch moa @ 100 yards. I am wanting to reload for myself and that is why I ended up here. Thank you much for taking the time and sharing this with us all, I completely enjoyed it.

[@jasonfife2751]

Great video. Professionally done. The longer video was a great Xmas gift...love em. You do good work.

[@janottersland8171]

I have never found the need for commenting on a you tube video, but you are absolutely amazing. This is one of the best, most intelligent, interesting and educating videos I have ever seen. Thanks a lot for the time and effort you have put inn to making this video. Best regards from Norway.

[@bowerplace8909]

I've been shooting the 300 win mag 30+ years, been reloading it for 20+ years. Shot most everything from gophers to grizzlies. From 15 yards to an elk at 890 yards. It just works. My reload recipe is what really works in my riflr. Winchester modle 70 classic s/s with a boss.(first one in Canada ) 24 inch barrel, +boss 73 grains 7828 powder Win./ fed brass Win. Mag primer 200 grain seirra game king Average 2960 fps ( 10 shot average ) Full lenth resized and trimmed every time. Some cases reloaded more than 6/7 times. Hunting in the East Kootanys Canada.from the bottom lands to top of the Rockies. It works.

[@thebigmansoutdoors]

Reloading the 300 win mag is going to be my summer project..

[@reloadingtechnologies6120]

Thanks for the great review of our Belted magnum collet resizing die ! Great video overall as well !

[@niio111]

Excellent information. This is the best and longest video I have ever watched on KZbin.

[@cacinaz8802]

I just plunked down some serious money on a custom 300 win mag for long range hunting and shooting. I am very thankful you produced this for public consumption. I'm also thankful that I went the custom route, since you have demonstrated in this video how to put lipstick on a pig (no offense but that TC chambering is pretty awful). Maybe look into replacing the bottom metal to accept an extended magazine? The groups were clearly better when closer to jam. With the state of the Union hanging, we are all being pushed (not so gently) into reloading, and I have saved this video for future reference. I'll just hope the components become more readily available soon. Great video, thanks.

[@rbfreund]

You are quite good. I am a professor and Mechanical Engineer and have been learning gunsmithing and reloading from a very famous Hall-of-Fame shooter and gunsmith. He is vey good on the details but sometimes we can get in too deep and lose sight of the big picture. You do not have that problem. We are, in fact, reloading 300 Win Mag (as well as 6-Dasher and 308 for F/TR) and have run into many of the issues you are discussing. Please keep up the good work. For those of you new to reloading (or new to belted magnums), this is an excellent video and he goes over almost everything you really need to think about.

[@jonathandonley4934]

I can’t believe that not only have a watched this long video once, I have now watched it many times. An outstanding video and my favorite video on KZbin!

[@danjohnson1645]

Fantastic video on .300 Win Mag reloading. You covered ever detail really well and provided more information than some others if they did a 10 hour video! Great work! I took the liberty of taking a "screen shot" of some of your information. Glad you did not "blow your face off" in this process but that was really funny! Great work! Thanks much!!

[@az2vet698]

I do not shoot 300 win mag but it is a JRB video so I watched it all. There is something to learn no matter what. As always some good shooting also. PS: I would watch a JRB video on how to make a soup sandwich

[@dougfaloon3501]

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[@cody182005]

Great video with lots of detail!! I use a lee collet neck die which takes out all the guess work out of neck tension and sets it at a perfect 0.002" tension no matter what. I just bump the shoulder a little with a full length die first. I have never had to bother with the special belted magnum die, but mainly think that is because after a half dozen firings the primer pocket goes before i have that issue. I do believe that just moving the shoulder back a little and cheating by "head-spacing off the shoulder" also reduces the issue. Someone chime in and correct me if i'm wrong. But i've maybe had 3 cases that failed to chamber after loading and shooting about 1000 rounds of 300 win mag in two different rifles. Again for me after 5-6 firings on Remington brass it gets tossed because the primer pockets are loose. I don't push the limits but i do load a 300 win to the potential it was designed for. Cheers!

[@davidhays4695]

"Go jump in a lake." That alone was worth the almost 2 hours! Way to go JRB!!!

[@geraldbondoc5974]

Love the looong videos! TY!!! 👍👍👍 I load 7mm RM & learned about the area above the belt. Great die & a mandatory next purchase for me. I don’t want to make this a long comment, so I’ll “collet” good here.

[@gardnerwebb3749]

Thanks for the laugh😆🤜🍻⚜️

[@mtnshooter2487]

I just started to run bergers in my 300 Win. I might be a little barbaric, but I run a long bullet then back it off till the bolt just closes. then I take a mesurment. then back it off .015 to .020" off the lands. Then, reduce the powder 3gr and work back up. ( first time I had a sticky bolt when I forgot to reduce the load,) I run a berger 210 vld match. But it took a little work. Congratz on your hand loads, I think your on the right track. For benchresting, remove the front slingswivel, it will throw a bullet when the recoil hits it. Again, great groups !

[@dwaynewood8156]

I load alot of belted mags and never have I had this issue, and I always look as to the max, I’m on my fifth firing on my 7mm rem mag and still going strong

[@philipknudsen8653]

One of the best comments I’ve ever heard, ‘This is just way to much gun for the hunting and shooting I do’. This is how things should actually be. Just have the gun size and capacity you need for what you hunt. There is a place for a 300 win mag but in North America usually you can do the same hunt with a 30-06 or even a 308.

[@10xfirearmstraining]

I've used your videos as a reference for a while now. Just picked up and RPR in 300 WM and your page was the first place I looked for reloading info. Thank you for this video.

[@jonathandavenport1172]

I don’t even own a 300WM, but really enjoyed this video. When I saw an hour long video drop last night I got crazy excited lol Might go buy a 300WM barrel for my DTA now :)

[@robinj.9329]

I pal of mine (former Military!) Has let me shoot his .300 Win. It surprised me because it felt so similar to my .30-06 ! He said these are tailored hand loads! The 150 gr. Hornady bullets at 2900 fps. MV. This fellow likes to do the "soft" loads for our local "Medium Game". Deer, Pronghorn and little Blackies. But then, goes up for power and accuracy for Elk. And on occasion Moose in Alaska. That seems like a very versatile way to use your big, belted magnum!

[@uraniumpenetrator3844]

That's what makes this a great cartridge. It'll shoot bullets from 110gr.-240gr. very well. Options are the great thing about reloadig.

[@number40Fan]

I'm laughing my butt off every time "Bushing" pops up.

[@ewetho]

I watched/listened on the way to work this morning and never saw that had my banging my head on the steering wheel.....LMFAO

[@Kaizergeld]

I’ve come back to reloading 300wm and forgot about this video until today. I love JRB’s videos, and feel compelled to pioneer a drinking game for every time it pops up

[@haritchie3460]

Sometime video clips get shared. nephew pass this on to me. Call me up telling me how helpful this was. All most step by step not sure how many times he had to replay this. After hour by phone talking. Ask how did he like the 300 Great if he had one.. Hour past he don't even own one.. what's up.... Only clue is he will know when he gets one. Hats off to these guy . James enjoyed it so much He is ready with past on knowledge. That alone have to say my self Thanks guys.

[@lenniephillips9747]

37:04 If look closely, there is some sort of fiber sticking up when you put the second sized shell in the Larry die

[@aaronwhitefoot]

Huge problem with the belt expanding an only getting a couple re loads before the jam. Thanks for the info. I've been wondering what to do about that problem when the casing expands and jams in gun.

[@StephenB2]

Its movie night. "What's playing", Johnny's reloading.

[@243Outdoors]

I'm just not seeing the 1 MOA guarantee with factory ammo in these rifles. I do know they will shoot, but it takes a little work to figure out what they like. Great Video with lots of info.

[@ewetho]

The one to try would be 190SMK GMM.

[@rileyneufeld7001]

Pretty much every rifle under 500 dollars.

[@dominicdevito]

Mine wouldn't print 1 moa either. Even after a lot of load testing. There are definitely some rifles under $500 that will keep it under moa without much load work. The Compass isn't one in my experience

[@mdingess]

Great vid! really looking fwd for 300WM updates. I just started reloading 300WM myself and like you this is my 1st belted round. I am making a USMC M-40A5 clone with the Rem-700 long act in 300WM. So it will look like the M-40A5 but chambered like the Army M-24. I got to play with a M-40A5 thanks to a buddy in weapons Co. when we were at Quantico.

[@jdkirane7990]

I love my 300 win mag! I don't have any real use for it either. I live in Illinois. But I love hand loading for it and doing some "long range shooting" at my farm. Usually around 300-600 yards. I've got a Savage 110 BA and it shoots amazing! Love it

[@Burks2121]

I'm almost in the same boat. All ranges around here are 100 yards unless I drive 40 minutes to my buddy's parents house. There we can shoot 900ish yards. I dont hunt (cant with a 308 anyways). But damn....it is fun when I can get out there. 300 win mag...eventually. Just for the hell of it.

[@jdkirane7990]

@Mrvenividivici2012 The savage has been doing awesome. Had it out to 1000 yards doing a milk jug challenge and knocked out 2 milk jugs in 4 shots! No sight in and the first time pushing it past 700 yards. The gun is a beast and I have found a handload that it loves.

[@trumpie5399]

180gr AB or BT IMR 4831 @ 74.0 WW brass WLR primer 3.390 my favorite load here in Alaska Bergara B14 HMR 300 WIN MAG

[@hemiscrub]

Man oh man, a cup of coffee and some coffee cake and an almost 2 hr jrb it’s gonna be a good day

[@xCoreDumpX]

I was happy to see you with the 300win mag. I owned 1 commercial rifle that nearly killed me from product/manufacturing defects ( 6 pin locking bolt system 3 pins failed all at the same time.) in spite of that I had a custom built 28 inch bull barrel off a vz 24 mouser action with a chrome molly barrel with a kanjar trigger with a convex conture at the end of the barrel and the lands and groves in to the throat an extra 30,000. at 1800.$$ cost to me and the first rifle I ever had made to my specs it has turned out to be the best shooting rifle I have yet to have aside from 2 ( one my dad made, and one my grandfather made. The 300 win mag likes heavy bullets and near or exceeding sammi standards. the 300 win mag has the same pressures ( nearily) as the 30.06 with just a longer C.o.l. to get the best from your 300 win mag you need to be at or near 93% pressure. the longer the barrel the heaver the bullet. to get the best accuracy from/ out of a powder bullet combo you need to take the time and effort to pick a powder, a bullet weight and type load 15 or the lowest charge sight in the scope with (3) of the lowest charge using 1 to foul the barrel and a follow up to heat the barrel and step up each charge in 1 to 2 grain incriments untill you find the most accurate group. ( in your videos) you usualy throw the first and last shot so only look for the 3 shot group and you will find your best accuracy. hope this helps as much as your vid help me.

[@spencerstrickland]

You and I seem to be living mirror lives haha. I too have a TC compass in 300WM because I had a compass in 308 that had a 1:8.5 twist and TC let me swap them out. I’m having pretty good results with the 208 ELD-m seated around .015” off with velocity around 2850 using RL22 powder currently. Also, I’ve been told by others who shoot lots of WinMag that you need to anneal after every shot or you will be splitting necks in 2 or 3 firings. Looking forward to seeing more from you and this rifle! I too have the Willis collet die and it’s pretty amazing. You can even size down loaded rounds.

[@joechrisman8257]

Wow 8.5 twt in 308 ? That be good for some 260 grain hollow points at about 22-2300 fps.

[@robertpenman7312]

I really appreciated what you do and all your material. I am having a nightmare with my Blaser R8. I purchased in back in early 2021 and have been struggling ever since. The plan was to purchase a 22-250 barrel first then move to a bigger bore. As stocks were low and there was issues getting them into Australia at the time I took what was on the shelf at the time. 300 Win Mag I have spent countless hours trying different things with reloading to get it to shot any good. I have tested loads at 0,018 jump through to 0.050 jump. None of which really seemed to work. The rifle seems to kick, twist and jump to the right. After trying this over some months my 22-250 barrel arrived. I stopped testing with 300 Win Mag and started with it. Again I tried from 0,018 jump to even more crazy jump. I found that Remington box ammunition seemed to shot the best so started testing at factory jump which was out at 0.120 jump where it seemed to work. I have no idea where to go with the 300 Win Mag and would like to know if anyone else has expirenced a similar issue with the Blaser R8.

[@mikhailyaremkiv]

Slowly becoming my favorite KZbin channel

[@BoltActionReloading]

Literally loaded and going to range today for another trip of reloads through my 300WM TC compass. Wasn't impressed with my sig brass but we will see.

[@fondelmaddick5085]

I watched your video. Assuming the rifle isn't c***, I'd be double checking everything is tight, and that the scope is trustworthy. I'd also, believe it or not, avoid ultra high magnification. The procedure you took was very thorough. Possibly, a good cleaning may be all you need, plus bear in mind you had a relatively light barrel, so I'd advise a minimum of 5 minutes rest between groups.

[@Welder6131]

My Sig brass primer pockets were garbage after 3 firings...kinda soured me on future purchases.

[@bruceheckman8763]

Thank you for the video, and introducing me to a lot of new dies I have not yet used. After loading for a 300 Win Mag for many years I have three comment: (1) My consistency goes up when NOT using magnum primers, (2) Crimping increases consistency, (3) Overall length, as you showed, is very important to a Wim Mag.

[@aracp]

Is. Full length resizing needed if its fire formed to my chamber? I was only going to NECK size. One more thing I never seen the fired brass trimmed. Did I miss something?

[@HikeHuntHaul]

I had to watch this video all over again. Great video! Lots of thought, incite, and detail to what you need to pay attention to when reloading 300 win mag. I’ll probably watch it again and learn something new from it each time 😃👍🏻 thanks for sharing!

[@dragon7689]

I just watched the whole thing and didnt even realize it was that long. Great info at a steady pace (it may help that I watched it at 1.5 speed).

[@kbowen2251]

Just found this playlist after buying my own 300 win mag. I live in KY too but I'm hoping to use it out west. Figured i might as well use it for deer hunting here too so i can be used to it. Thanks for this series!

[@hardball107]

Many moons ago I bought a 300WM when I didn't know any better, to each his own but I'm a handloader and between the problems I had with loading and a Winchester M70 that shot 3 moa at best (from what I understand the manufactures now headspace off the shoulder), that rifle wasn't in my safe for any great amount of time replaced by a 300RUM Browning which has been nothing but a tackdriving sweetheart for the last 20 years. Over the years I've learned a few tricks to make a 300WM shoot working with friends rifles but IMHO all the belted magnums are not for me. That being said, this video is great and explains some of the intricacies to loading for belted magnums and is a great resource.

[@johnmorgan2099]

Super excited for this video series

[@jamessutherland5107]

25 yrs of reloading 300s for my winchester, Ive never run into an issue of expansion at the belt. I also only neck size, now that Ive said that.............. great video, thx

[@jenpsakiscousin4589]

.300wm is my favorite magnum chambering. RL-22 is the powder for the big 300 for me anyway. 180-220 gr bullets. Belted mags have slot of freebore. Round concentricity is crucial and neck sizing only with a wilson type die and wilson type seater will shrink a 1.5" group to a .25" group

[@erictiry6483]

Johnny thanks for the video. The 300 Win Mag is my go to rifle. I shoot a Ruger 77 I have had the rifle for thirty years. The load it shoots really good is Nosler 180gr Accubond IMR 4831 73.5. It will shoot about half to three quarter size groups. Best of luck with yours.

[@jimwinchester5088]

My first entry into reloading was with the 300 win mag in a winchester model 70. After watching your video I went back and measured my 50 rounds of brass just above the belt. They all have 8 firings through them at relatively high pressures and they all measured between .509 and, .511. The brass still looks decent after 8 firings. It may just be my rifle, but before investing 100$ in a die that just resizes above the belt maybe wait and check the brass after a few firings. You may be lucky like me.

[@ewetho]

Was a donation so he is not out anything. He already had one case a bit big so not a bad deal to fix it. I got one a while back and so far mine all pass the check stage. I would use it as necessary not to batch resize just because...

[@hcl3074]

YES! 300wm! I just spun a 300wm barrel on a savage action the other day and have been freaking out about reloading for it. Too many horror stories about the belted cartridges on the stinkin internet. I'll be watching closely... keep it up!

[@calve1771]

That "distance to lands" tecnique in order to set a good OAL to start from it's a very good one. Thanks for that and the other things i'm sure i didn't retain 😂

[@michaelbutler4961]

What I found annoying was the word bushing flashing up on the screen every time you said Collett. Thanks for sharing and a lot of good information.

[@oldschooljack3479]

I've been shooting Federal brass in my 300WM... Several reloads so far. I use my FLS die and bump the shoulder back .002 and go. No issues with belt bulge yet.

[@TheStone2531]

Was your brass from factory loaded ammo, or raw brass? Im using some once fired from some Non Typical factory loads. Seems to bedoin great after a couple loadings so far.

[@jeffbenson6102]

This is perfect for me. I've got a Rem 700 heavy 24" barrel that shoots pretty well. I can't wait.

[@lyndseymarieburke1834]

Nice video I’ve been loading for years and I load 300mag and I load 300 short mag. I have found the heavier bullets shoot much better in both my 300 mag and my 300 short mag. I have been using Hornady 180 grain Interbond bullets with IMR 4350 with great results and also Reloader 19. 1.5” groups at 300 yards. You need to try different charges by half a grain each direction out of the Hornady Reloading book. Every charge will give you different results till you come out with what you want. Like you said, measuring the overall length of the cartridge by running a dry cartridge with a projectile in to find out where it comes on the lands and then backing off 5000 of and inch.

[@brodyd4676]

This guy is my spirit animal! Started this at bed time 10pm then bam 💥 this guy straight Hypnotized me! Then taught me the true art of reloading in a hour and 1/2 now it’s 11:30 I’m in my walk in closet tearing this bitch apart to make room for all my reloading loot that I just ordered 10mins ago! Great reloading educational video, for real! I just texted my buddies the link to the video, didn’t get any response so I called em all,they got it they were just sleeping! 👍🏻

[@jiminmaine4639]

Great video. I load 300 WM for my Ruger No 1S and after two or three firings I can't chamber the reloaded rounds. I am going to have to get one of the Innovated Technologies sizing dies. My favorite hunting bullet for this cartridge is the Speer 180 gr Grand Slam. You do a wonderful job of explaining why you are doing all the various things you do. I've been reloading for 50+ years and still am learning new thing. Keep up the good work.

[@jacobstallcup8648]

This was along time ago but did it help at all

[@jiminmaine4639]

Yes, the IT sizing dies works great @@jacobstallcup8648

[@MagnumMike44]

Around 23:00 where you mentioned the Innovative Technology resizing die, I've been using RCBS .300 Win Mag dies since 1993 and I've never had any problems chambering cases that have been resized/reloaded more than 5 times, then again, I use medium loads so the pressure is not close to maximum. I usually toss cases that have been reloaded more than 10 times with most of my rifle calibers.

[@coryd6396]

Wow, this is one of the most informative videos I have ever watched on youtube. Also, you did great work editing - you have a great pace and delivery. I can't stop cracking up every time I see "BUSHING!" pop up at the top of the screen :) Nicely Done!

[@Andrew-jm4tp]

I shared your joy when you validated handloading with that first group.

[@TakeDeadAim]

Use the LEE factory crimp die for consistent results. I use a .004 crimp on everything and my velocities tightened up significantly.

[@hondot8740]

Just an ole Sniper here. 190gr Nosler LRAB the 300 WM loves hunting bullet 180 Nosler Ballistic tip. IMR 4831 I shoot .5 inch groups at 100yrds. Both very accurate and extremely deadly on elk, deer, bear etc. Also folks keep in mind you have to break that barrel in. Depending on manufacturer ext at least 100rds. I don't know everything never will I claim to but it's what has worked for me with magnum rifles. Good luck and Glod Bless the USA

[@anchorbait6662]

Your shoulder is going to love this caliber choice. Ten five shot groups here we come

[@sandych33ks1]

I have a Browning 300 win mag and its an absolute tac driver.

[@michaelmuzzy8401]

same

[@iainkillion262]

I just bought a Browning Xbolt in 300 win mag and I can’t wait to shoot it. Glad to hear it’s a tac driver

[@sandych33ks1]

@@iainkillion262 Yes it is. For deer hunting I use 180 grain Federal and it loves them. The 180 or 190 grain pills work great in that gun and caliber. If you are shooting it this time of year you might want to use a rubber slip on limb saver. During hunting with a coat, etc on its not a big deal.

[@iainkillion262]

@@sandych33ks1 ok I'll try those out. Thanks for the advise!

[@daviddale3624]

Loved it! Perfect example of matching the angle of the throat to the angle of the bullet ogive. Having those perfectly parallel makes for the best accuracy. That and jump seem to make magic. Spinning the completed round with a drill and polishing with four "O" steel wool will eliminate any burrs and remove any gunk from the surface of the projectile.

[@Darkhalfcustoms]

The shell holder is why I love Lee Reloading dies comes with every set.

[@Spoons89631]

Hey just wanted to jump in about the midway/frankford arsenal. The Potterfield's (MidwayUSA) used to own Battenfeld Technology which is the Parent company to Frankford Arsenal, caldwell and a few other well known brands. The Potterfields sold Battenfeld to S&W a few years ago, so they have been slowly getting rid or battenfeld brands since in favor of their own brands. I have noticed they are identical as well and i am not sure if they are all made in the same place but just have a different logo stamped on there or if Midway still owns the patents or what the deal is. I really hope the new S&W facility in town has customer pickup because I love the frankford reloading trays and since midway isnt carrying them as much now i can just drive over and pick some up when needed.

[@JohnnysReloadingBench]

Thanks for the info! I had a feeling something was going on behind the scenes.

[@WHITEBELT44]

I'll save you the trouble.... 70.0gr of IMR4350 in hornady brass with Fed 210 primers pushing a 175 SMK at 3130 out of a 26" barrel. Best I've found. Side note. From everything I have read and found the 300wm gets better accuracy without magnum primers

[@michaelmuzzy8401]

@rob roy thanks for the info,looking for a lighter load for white tail in ny. the 180 just destroys them,only shooting about 100 yrds.

[@ecleveland1]

My experience with .300 WIN MAG is they all have long throats. I don't have my load data handy but I had my magazine milled out to allow the long OA.L. I shoot. The bullets are loaded as long as I could go to the base of the bullet at the junction of the boattail and the bearing surface of the bullet, not the bottom of the boattail, is as deep the neck on the case to where the shoulder starts. I also fire form all my brass before brass work. All brass is from the same lot number. After firing I full-length size all brass, trim to the same length, chamfer case mouth inside and out, de-burr the primmer flash hole, and weight sort the brass to the tenth of a grain. After this brass is fired again it will only be neck sized. You can choose to turn the necks at this stage if you wish since I'm not shooting this for benchrest competition I skip this for my hunting rounds. I have found that it is not necessary for standard hunting rifle chambers. All of this brass work is done to keep the SD down to minimums as per neck tension on the seated bullet. Single-digit SD is what you are looking for. I use 180gr. Nosler ballistic tips for my bullets. My 3 shot groups are all under 1/2 MOA ragged hole groups. I don't shoot 5 round groups in my hunting rifles. Best of luck to you and your shooting.

[@shanerhodes925]

When I was just full length resizing I would get 3 to 4 firings but now I have a neck sizer and I'm getting quite a few but I don't know for sure cause my brass is only on its 4th firing anyways. But I can't wait to see how this goes. My rifle is a tikka and shoots rl23 and 4831 great shoots about anything good really. But I have been waiting for this to get going thanks a bunch Johnny

[@ewetho]

Where you fully sizing or just bumping shoulders? Mine is a full length but I only bump shoulders about 0.003 and done very well so far. All mine going strong and minimal trimming. Problems really seems to be full sizing and overworking brass at shoulder causing excessive stretching. If you treat it as regular brass after initial firing seems ok.

[@shanerhodes925]

Yes I was over working the brass hard I was going by the recommendations of the manufacturer so that had I'm sure ALOT to do with it bit. The 300 is hard on brass with most of the loads I've shot in it so far

[@gman9945]

Good thing I was off today. I'd have been pissed if I had to wait all day to watch a new JRB video :)

[@PatchedRoundBall]

This video was awesome. I'm just getting into 300 Win and you literally covered every facet. I never used bushing dies and I think you made it very easy to understand. Job well done

[@JW-mt4vb]

Just getting into the 300WM myself and I loved this video very much. Thank you sir!

[@dpwhitaker7088]

JOHNNY I love your channel . I am 65 years old and learn many things from your trial and error. Hope you work up accurate hunting loads for the 300 Win Mag as well.

[@pitts3219]

You crack me up, man I wish you still made videos!

[@glen4130]

Man do I love these long videos.

[@garysnyder527]

Probably the best video on the Internet for accurate reloading with bushing dies. Everyone should watch Panhandle Precision with Sam Millard. Very thorough explanation on Redding Type S bushing die.

[@michaelmuzzy8401]

good guy also.

[@BattleChemist]

I will forever remember that live stream and being a part of it as that all rolled in. So excited to see this work out, since I'm going to be setting up to shoot my Rem700 .300WM in Eastern WA where shots can get WAY out there... met a lady that dropped a whitetail at 642 yards, lasered, last year with her 7mmRemMag and Leupold BDC-elevation turret. Can't wait to see the finale of the Mark 248 Mod 1 series like you did with the Mark 262 Mod 1 series (which was FANTASTIC!).

[@martinandrews8496]

Idk why but u writing bushing Everytime is killing me. Funny af.

[@kevintimson6591]

The TC Compass in 22-250 loaded with 50 grain vmax and H380 powder is a daggum tack driver. Just picked up a .243 to try out.

[@gunfather83]

I have loaded 300 wm for many years. I have many videos shooting it with exceptional accuracy out to as far as 2000 yards and i have never had a problem with my full length sizing die not sizing right above the belt. I have some brass still in use on its 7th firing. I have also never paid much attention to that specific spot. I honestly dont think it would degrade your brass life or accuracy though if you dont use the extra die

[@dafellmd]

I ENJOYED THE VIDEO VERY MUCH. AS A 40 YEAR RELOADER, I STILL LEARNED SOMETHING. BUT I HAVE TO SAY I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU ARE USING SUCH A SLOW, TEDIOUS TECHNIQUE FOR MEASURING YOUR POWDER. IT'S SLOWER THAN A BALANCE BEAM AND THROW TYPE DISPENSER.

[@ronwhittaker6317]

this has been a very useful and educational video John

[@harveyrousejr.2069]

Discovered your channel via Alabama Reloader. I find your content very educational and look forward to viewing some of your previous videos. I'm reloading 6.5 Creedmoor and .280 Remington on a Redding press.