I was kinda reluctant to post this but here I go anyway. I have this Savage Axis 308 bolt-a with 22" barrel, 1-10 twist. Trying to work up a deer load using the following:
WLR primers
WW-Super 308 brass (all 2.006" trimmed)
IMR 4227 (20 grains)
Dacron- 1 grain
Lee C309-150-F (using gc's with pc'd bullets. Bullets range from 154-157 grains)
My question is, is I'm starting at 20 grains (yes I know Lyman says to start at 18.7 and max 25.5) and volume of powder in case looks to be about 25-30%. I have read bits and pieces in forum here that using a Dacron filler will improve accuracy but not necessarily needed. I don't want to have to be conscious about where powder is in cartridge, so I weighed out a bunch of Dacron at 1 grain each and tucked into each case (not tight!)
Also the Lyman #311672 at 160 gr's looks similar to the Lee bullet I'm using and closer to the weight. I originally cast these bullets with a 10-1 alloy but still came out a little heavy. The "ogive" looks to be slightly different on the Lyman. Ultimately, would one load by the "weight" or stick with load for that "mold"? (hope this makes sense)
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(The 5 in forefront does not have Dacron)