Well it looks like the slow powders are starting to come back. H1000, H869, IMR8133 are slowly beginning to show up. I was able to get 4 # IMR8133, so I can start loading that for the 6.5 PRC. The ranges are opening up here in Western Washington, (limited bench availability) but I have been able to shoot. I am really impressed with the Ruger precision rifle in 6.5 PRC. The barrel is broken in, and I am slowly working up the loads. It really likes the Berger 144's.
The problem with powder being available, and brass availability, is easing up. Speaking about brass, I have found that the Hornady brass is NOT great. I have had 5 case inspection failures new out of the box (cracked cases in the shoulder area). I am guessing that could be the reason I can't find Hornady brass after the first 100 I bought.
I have purchased 200 cases from Gunwerks, and they are very good. Also, I will be annealing the cases, because the PRC brass is $2.00 each. I have found that the chamber in my rifle is very tight, with a minimum leade to the rifling. Factory Hornady 147 grain bullets are jammed into the rifling. COL for that load is 2.950, but I have to seat to 2.900.
So life does still go on.
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