I'll be helping a friend work up 450 Bushmaster loads for his dad's new Ruger American Ranch rifle. I've done a bit of research, but would like whatever thoughts you have. I reload for 45 ACP and 444 Marlin (as well as a bunch of others) so do have some experience.
Still haven't settled on which die set to get? Is one favored over the others?
Right now thinking of Lil' gun and Rem 7 1/2 primers. What's second best powder in case we can't find lil' gun?
Still out on what bullet to get . Was thinking either the 250 FTX, or 300 XTP-mag. What are the thoughts for those? Rifle will be used in Michigan for deer.
Was looking at Starline brass, is that pretty much the standard? I see cases usually shrink after firing, what's a recommended trim length for new brass to account for this?
I was planning on a taper crimp, I saw where you want the mouth to be ~.473-474". Any other things I should know?
Thanks for any help!