AkMtnRunner
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I am preparing to reload for a Tikka T3x. The rifle will be sent soon to JES Reboring to transform from a 7mm rm to 338wm. It'll be put into a Mesa Precision Altitude stock.
My first main question is would it be worth considering something like Mountain Tactical's AICS bottom metal and magazines to load bullets longer than I could in the Tikka magazines? I need to decide now so that JES can throat the barrel properly. I would like to load Barnes TTSX 225, with a length of 1.547". I don't think I need to go to the AICS length and I'd rather use the Tikka flush magazines, but I don't know all of the potential advantages. I am leaning towards not effing with it.
My second question is regarding reloading the belted cases. I have lots of experience with 308 Win and 375 Ruger, but nothing belted. I've read up some on the reforming brass subject and it seems there are a lot of different philosophies for what makes for the best case life and accuracy. I know it's somewhat of a complicated question, so does anyone have a link to a great explanation so that I can decide the right process for my needs?
Thanks
My first main question is would it be worth considering something like Mountain Tactical's AICS bottom metal and magazines to load bullets longer than I could in the Tikka magazines? I need to decide now so that JES can throat the barrel properly. I would like to load Barnes TTSX 225, with a length of 1.547". I don't think I need to go to the AICS length and I'd rather use the Tikka flush magazines, but I don't know all of the potential advantages. I am leaning towards not effing with it.
My second question is regarding reloading the belted cases. I have lots of experience with 308 Win and 375 Ruger, but nothing belted. I've read up some on the reforming brass subject and it seems there are a lot of different philosophies for what makes for the best case life and accuracy. I know it's somewhat of a complicated question, so does anyone have a link to a great explanation so that I can decide the right process for my needs?
Thanks