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kthomas · Aug 14, 2025

kthomas · Aug 14, 2025

NoDopes said:
So, Zelensky just updated his demands for peace.

1. No concessions on borders
2. No withdrawal from Donbas
3. Security guarantees from NATO
4. No demilitarization
5. Continued support of weapons from NATO
6. Russian reparations - 100's of billions in damages
7. Return of 20K "abducted" children and all POWs
8. No sanctions from Russia moving forward

Seriously, this guy must have doubled down on his crack. Has anybody seen Hunter lately?

LOL

Thump_rrr · Aug 14, 2025

I think you need a vacation from your vacation.

N_Turs · Aug 14, 2025

I to am new to reloading rifle ammo but to assume that everyone that has more experience then you is a Monkey is pretty silly. Its probably because the book max is way low compared to real world application. Your also posting on the only form that I've ever been on with a huge wealth of good knowledge and very little BS. The assumption that you would loose precision shows your lack of understanding. Accuracy nodes vary with velocity and pushing velocity is a good thing if accuracy and ES are where they need to be. It will allow you to have better accuracy at distance, with less effect on the bullet from environmental conditions.

brazz04 · Aug 14, 2025

Interesting I'm at about 2k on my 223 and I've never touched it. It's about .7s since new and never changed. My 6ARC has 350 through it since I built it this spring and is about the same ~.7s. Only thing through either bore was a bore snake on day 1.

Dirty D · Aug 14, 2025

mcc308 · Aug 14, 2025

Pm sent

Taylorbok · Aug 14, 2025

secondofangle2 said:
I cool my barrel every 5 rounds, that dude don’t give a fuuuuuuuck

I used to, until I started shooting NF, now I'll go strings of 10.

secondofangle2 said:
300 RUM is the KING of the 30 cal magnums. I’ve had 3 of them.
Case capacity is 114 grains H2O just shy of 338LM
Nosler brass was always hard to find and rem sucked balls
Other problem is mag freeing. Unless you go Wyatt, nothing will accommodate it because it’s so long

I had a RUM and went to a 30SM for mag feed reasons, it keeps up just fine.

drifter308 said:
I did the same thing. I have 2 pounds of it also.

Those are rookie numbers, pump them numbers up.

You wouldn't buy a race car and run it at half throttle.

Bevan · Aug 14, 2025

stello1001 said:
Hey all,

I am curious, who mixes lots of brass with the same headstamp to load "match" or precision stuff with good success?

My OCD tells me not to do it but I'm not even sure it's a big deal. I bought some 308 lapua brass off the hide at a good deal. What I didn't realize was that I would be getting 2 or 3 different lots. Which is fine, it was a good deal, but it would make life easier if I could just mix all and not worry.

I also have my 6.5CM peterson brass which is 2 lots. I have them separate but same thing. If I could mix all and not notice any accuracy degradation, it would make things easier.

Thanks,

Serg

Depends on your objective.

What are you using the ammo for?

Bevan · Aug 14, 2025

Ledzep said:
On occasion I've beat the fixture for groups, but it's not usually the case. More likely to be the lucky circumstance of me counteracting poor dispersion with my (lack of) aiming ability. It's not huge, but probably averages ~0.1-0.15 MOA on the whole that the fixture is better than me.

That's interesting. Assuming you're talking 20 + rd groups?

N_Turs · Aug 14, 2025

This is what ive heard but have a bunch of it and it meters well so figured I might be ok using it. Is there another powder you'd recommend?

mi650 · Aug 14, 2025

hermosabeach said:
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Terry Cross · Aug 14, 2025

eca7891 said:
https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/advanced-pistol-drill-the-10-second-showdown/

Any of you super pistol studs able to post a video of you doing this?

Are you going to post a video as well or are you just trolling for vids of some of these dudes in their tight American shooting pants?

David Lott · Aug 14, 2025

RAVAGE88 said:
I hear ya, but I don’t blame the guys shooting the matches, those are the guys I’m trying to help and reduce their level of frustration after spending a ton of money and issues abound. The research they do has actually fed the problems, not eliminated them.

On the other hand, just because someone shoots a lot of matches doesn’t mean they’re qualified as a technical consultant (which isn’t what I hear you saying at all). I know a lot of pilots that fly airplanes, but none of them can tell ya how to build it.

I’ve not said much about this topic for roughly seven years of listening to people blame the Nylon magazines for the varied feeding issues.

Hence, the likely obvious intensity of my comments above, which some are likely to consider something other than the “high road,” but it’s time to put blaming the magazines to rest and shift focus to the real reasons.

And based on the diagrams and explanations posted everywhere showing the tilting, rolling and need for an adjustable gadget of some sort, it’s not that the issues aren’t known, but not many will step up and address it openly.

At any rate, you’re 100% correct. Proper setup is key, but you shouldn’t have to care if your magazine hits a bag. The rifle should still run like a Swiss watch.

MB

I had a Foundation Centurion with a Vudoo bottom metal that fed flawlessly with a properly loaded magazine. See above post about the Glock 22

trob · Aug 14, 2025

4O6shootist said:
Manners w/ mini chassis isn't that light, carbon Bartlein isn't that light, that action is almost 2.5#. However a 12# number, dang near has to include the S&B.

Mine is pretty similar. manners LRH, 24” proof carbon sendero, Nx8 4-32 with nf rings, silencerco scythe, and tricer bipod (w/long legs) is 10.5lbs all in ready to roll.
Im not calling him a liar, I’m really just curious where the weight is

ballisticdaddy · Aug 14, 2025

Agracer said:
the internet bad information is such a huge thing when it comes to R700 rimfire platforms.

I've got a Vudoo and RimX. While I initially had some problems with the Vudoo, once I learned how to load the magazine correctly and got it set in my stock correctly, and stopped letting hit a bag on a barricade (tilting it backwards)I've had almost zero issues with it in several thousand rounds.

RimX is the same. Get it set correctly and load it properly and it runs fine.

Every time I hear people complain about either, esp. people who've never run one or done any research on how to properly use them, I just roll my eyes. Lots of lazy people want to push the easy button and run a high end mechanical device yet refuse to even attempt to learn how to work it correctly. I mean, the guy who just shot and cleared that stage had no problems therefore I'll do the same. All while completely ignoring that guy who just cleared that stage figured out how to make it all work correctly several thousand rounds ago.

This

Shooting matches has taught most of us that feeding seems to be an issue with most rimfire rifles.....until you work them out! I have been running 2-10 round and 1-15 round original Vudoo aluminum magazines for years and would not switch for anything.

supercorndogs · Aug 14, 2025

Ronin22 said:
Oh the amount of money we will pour into shooting these damn song dogs! LOL

I never thought the day would come I'd recommend checking out a China brand scope, but look at the Athlon scopes. Some of the models check a lot of your boxes.

Oh the barrels burned and lead slung....and splats made.

koshkin · Aug 14, 2025

Generally speaking, if you really want ZCO... it might be worthwhile to just look around see if you can find a used 4-20x50 ZCO. It is an excellent design.

As far as the more mid-range designs go, you should take a look at Telson Victory 5-32x56. It checks most of your boxes. Ditto for the somewhat more expensive Element Theos 6-36x56.

Element Nexus Gen2 4-25x50 checks all of your boxes, except I do not know what it costs on your side of the border.

March 4.5-28x52 may very well be the best scope of this type, but like ZCO the price is a bit up there.

Conversely, if you want to stay a bit more on budget, Vortex Viper 5-25x50 FFP is very impressive for the money. It checks all of your boxes and is probably the bang for the buck champ here. There isn't a huge amount of elevation adjustment in it, but enough for NRL Hunter.

ILya

Rifletuner · Aug 14, 2025

I want to try the Kraft scope height coolaid and would like to hear from people who have tried risers. Right now I am struggling to find a riser that I can add on to my existing pic rail / mount, so would like to hear recommendations on something suitable.

Also, what height do people recommend? The few I have found are .5". My current optic centreline from the bore is about 1.8", so I am thinking adding half an inch is probably not a bad starting point. But also open to input on this too.

Dirty D · Aug 14, 2025

RAVAGE88 · Aug 14, 2025

Agracer said:
the internet bad information is such a huge thing when it comes to R700 rimfire platforms.

I've got a Vudoo and RimX. While I initially had some problems with the Vudoo, once I learned how to load the magazine correctly and got it set in my stock correctly, and stopped letting hit a bag on a barricade (tilting it backwards)I've had almost zero issues with it in several thousand rounds.

RimX is the same. Get it set correctly and load it properly and it runs fine.

Every time I hear people complain about either, esp. people who've never run one or done any research on how to properly use them, I just roll my eyes. Lots of lazy people want to push the easy button and run a high end mechanical device yet refuse to even attempt to learn how to work it correctly. I mean, the guy who just shot and cleared that stage had no problems therefore I'll do the same. All while completely ignoring that guy who just cleared that stage figured out how to make it all work correctly several thousand rounds ago.

I hear ya, but I don’t blame the guys shooting the matches, those are the guys I’m trying to help and reduce their level of frustration after spending a ton of money and issues abound. The research they do has actually fed the problems, not eliminated them.

I’ve not said much about this topic for roughly seven years of listening to people blame the Nylon magazines for the varied feeding issues. Hence, the likely obvious intensity of my comments above, which some are likely to consider something other than the “high road,” but it’s time to put blaming the magazines to rest and shift focus to the real reasons.

And, based on the diagrams and explanations posted in many places showing the tilting, rolling and need for an adjustable gadget of some sort, it’s not that the issues aren’t known, but not many will step up and address it openly.

At any rate, you’re 100% correct. Proper setup is key, but you shouldn’t have to care if your magazine hits a bag. The rifle should still run like a Swiss watch.

MB

ballisticdaddy · Aug 14, 2025

Sold!

brazz04 · Aug 14, 2025

bbyars said:
in my limited experience, proofs seem to be like the CRBs in the fact that you constantly have to clean them/strip the copper out for them to continue to shoot well.

Seems a bit odd, I don't have any accuracy issues with my Proof barrels (3 going right now). They almost always get pretty rave reviews. I don't clean barrels, and haven't seen any accuracy loss.

Flywheel · Aug 14, 2025

Sold.

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