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Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 07-17-2009, 10:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,390
Posted By Scoots
In my opinion, H110 is a very dirty burning...

In my opinion, H110 is a very dirty burning powder, and I have been told by an avid reloader that it is VERY temperature sensative.

I've reloaded several hundred subsonic rounds with Ramshot...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 03-06-2009, 11:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,440
Posted By Scoots
Caliber: .300 Whisper Case length: ca...

Caliber: .300 Whisper
Case length: ca 1.39”/35.3mm
Case Volume: ca 1.62cc (ca 24.95 grains of H2O)
Pressure spec: <50763 psi/3500 bar.
Barrel length: 16”
Powder: Ramshot – ENFORCER.
...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 02-26-2009, 11:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,524
Posted By Scoots
Earlier this month I had spoken with a couple of...

Earlier this month I had spoken with a couple of fellows that have freinds that work for Olympic Arms. They told me that Oly will be making another batch of their barrels in 300 Fireball with gas...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 02-23-2009, 10:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,225
Posted By Scoots
I haven't had any major issues with H110, but I...

I haven't had any major issues with H110, but I have only loaded subsonic with it.

I've read and have been told that H110 is very temperature sensitive, so I'm using caution when the temp...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 01-28-2009, 11:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,367
Posted By Scoots
Thanks for the good info on W296 - that's a...

Thanks for the good info on W296 - that's a powder that I can actually find! :nanabang:

What's your favorite load of W296 with 200gr & 220gr bullets?
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 01-27-2009, 04:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,367
Posted By Scoots
Thanks for the info. I also do a lot of...

Thanks for the info.

I also do a lot of shooting in the Oregon high desert. Temps can be in the low 40's at night to over 100 degrees during the day in summer - a lot like Nevada. In fact, my...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 01-24-2009, 08:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,367
Posted By Scoots
H110 Heads Up!!!

I've been having a devil of a time finding ANY powder in my area! I stopped in at the Sportsman's Warehouse nearest me to see what they might have. Unfortunately, I can only make it on a weekend,...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 01-24-2009, 12:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,292
Posted By Scoots
That's good to know, because I can't find ANY...

That's good to know, because I can't find ANY Ramshot in my area. Ramshot and VihtaVuori were recommended as being extremely clean burning powders, but I can't find either one! I hope I don't have...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 01-01-2009, 07:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,532
Posted By Scoots
As interceptor mentioned, one of our past forum...

As interceptor mentioned, one of our past forum members shot cast bullets thru his AR, and then he had to unplug his gas port. That had to have been a HUGE HASSLE!!! :eek: I thought it was very...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 12-13-2008, 11:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,696
Posted By Scoots
Is there a cleaner burning powder???

I've been reloading with Hodgdon H110, but is there a dirtier burning powder on the market? I'm thinking I'm going to have to buy a sand blasting cabinet to clean my brass!!! :eek:

Anyway, here's...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 11-27-2008, 12:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,486
Posted By Scoots
Question Have you fellows noticed ......

a difference in the brand of brass that you reload?

I'm getting ready to order 500 pieces to try my hand at cutting and trimming .223 brass. I was just wondering if you prefer one brand of brass...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 11-26-2008, 11:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,746
Posted By Scoots
Thanks for keeping us posted. I hope her illness...

Thanks for keeping us posted. I hope her illness is not serious.

I sure wish he'd start making brass again.
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 11-09-2008, 01:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,462
Posted By Scoots
Thumbs up WELL DONE!!!

WELL DONE!!!
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 10-27-2008, 11:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,408
Posted By Scoots
I determined the diameter of my gas port by...

I determined the diameter of my gas port by fitting the largest drill bit that would fit into the gas tube without getting stuck. This ended up being a 7/64" drill bit ( = .109375"). I have seen...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 10-26-2008, 05:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,069
Posted By Scoots
Another AR magazine question and COAL

I've used Larry Willis' "split case tool" to determine the COAL of my chamber for 220gr and 200gr bullets.
http://www.larrywillis.com/OAL.html

This gave me a COAL of 2.310" for my chamber, but...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 10-13-2008, 12:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,638
Posted By Scoots
I was having chambering problems with 220gr RN's,...

I was having chambering problems with 220gr RN's, so I had to use Larry Willis' "split case tool" for determining the OAL of 220gr. RN loads for my Olympic barrel. Ten seperate closures on the...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 10-06-2008, 05:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,077
Posted By Scoots
Here are a couple of links for you to check out: ...

Here are a couple of links for you to check out:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.300_Whisper

http://www.ar15barrels.com/prod/300-221.shtml

http://lawfficer.doesntexist.com/300whisper/
...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 09-24-2008, 11:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,746
Posted By Scoots
Thanks for the update on Davis. I really liked...

Thanks for the update on Davis. I really liked the "no-hassle" of purchasing brass from him.

I found no auction listings on GunBroker.com for him, not even in "Completed Auctions".

All...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 09-23-2008, 04:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,746
Posted By Scoots
I emailed him back in June, as I wanted to order...

I emailed him back in June, as I wanted to order more brass from him. Unfortunately, I have not received a reply and I have the same email address as you. :confused:
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 09-09-2008, 11:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,029
Posted By Scoots
Smile Show and Tell

I thought I'd share a photo of my first build. I hadn't picked up an AR since I left the Marines back in '78 ......... yes, I'm an old fart! :nanabang:

Built on Mega upper and lower receivers...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 08-18-2008, 11:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,001
Posted By Scoots
No, I'm not getting a sonic crack, and I'm less...

No, I'm not getting a sonic crack, and I'm less than 100' above sea level. My shots aren't quite as loud as a high velocity .22lr, more like the report of a .22 short, but I would still like to...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 08-17-2008, 08:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,001
Posted By Scoots
Quiet load recommendations

I've been shooting 220gr rounds with H110 in 9.1 and 8.9 grains. I have a Yankee Phantom suppressor on my AR with adjustable gas port(http://www.yhm.net/store/phantom762.html), but I am no where...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 06-28-2008, 01:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,579
Posted By Scoots
I'm not sure if this address is still current,...

I'm not sure if this address is still current, but I have: keith__davis@yahoo.com
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 06-28-2008, 01:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,349
Posted By Scoots
Question Sorry if this was previously posted, but

does anyone know if David Davis is still making Whisper brass or is he out of the game? I have his email address as keith__davis@yahoo.com , is that still current?

Thanks
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 11-30-2007, 08:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,467
Posted By Scoots
Am I short throated?

I had issues with rounds sticking in the chamber of my Oly barrel assembly, no problems with empty brass sticking.

I loosened up the mouths of a few cases, inserted a 220gr. Round Nose bullet...
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