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How does it shoot…Speer Gold Dot 308Win 168g

I’m curious to know how Speer Gold Dot 308Win 168g groups out of bolt actions. I’m currently enjoying 168SMK FGMM and the groups are all sub 1” @ and 100.

My goal is to find some bonded boolets that shoot well from the factory.

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Please post up data if you can.

Tagging @Terry Cross @MikeRTacOps @308Ginger because they prob already know

Thanks,
-Doc

M-Press Die Blocks

Does anyone else seem to have an issue on a die block grub screw not wanting to stay tight? Resulting in a wandering die?
On my sizing die - i have had an issue getting the grub screw to stay tight. I am trying some blue loc-tite now to see if that might assist it.
i did tighten the screw at full up travel with a case in the holder to get it as far 'Up' in the die block threads - and top of die block travel - as possible.
Hoping this works. I have previously striped the hex portion of the grub trying to tighten it more. I'm kinda 'afraid' to use a grub screw other than the supplied brass ones - cause i don't want to damage the die threads with a steel screw. I guess i could always try to find a steel screw with a brass tip or something.

If you found the same - what were your solutions?

Accessories Colt Uppers, Geissele, BCM, Aero, BCG's, Colt Marked Receiver

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  2. 20” Square Forge Mark Carry handle receiver with C MP 1-7 .556 non f marked Colt Barrel. No BCG -$500
  3. 16” Square Forge Mark Carry handle receiver with C MP 1-7 .556 non f marked Colt Barrel. I will install delta ring and gas tube. No BCG/CH -$450
  4. 16” DPMS Anchor Harvey Marked Carry Handle Receiver with 1-9 .556 DPMS Barrel. Includes BCG/CH -$450
  5. 14.5” BCM BFH Factory Upper FSB. Midwest industries rail. 16” total length pin and weld. Great condition, low round count -$500
  6. 16” Ballistic Advantage Moe Complete Upper. Milspec BCG/Ch. Low round count. -$240 Stripped, $280 Complete
  7. 14.5” Colt 13629 Cage Code .556 1-7 Barrel. Previous pin and weld. Threads are fine. Dimpled for gas block. Geissele 13.5” Mk 16 blem new. 400 rounds though it. -$465
  8. 14.5” M4e1 Upper New in box. 13.5” Mlok -$350
  9. 11.5” Sionics EGRP Barrel, Aero keyforge receiver, Geissele Mk4 10” Fed HRT Rail, BCM Gas Block/Tube, and Dead Air Muzzle brake. 400 rounds through it. -$500
  10. Colt M4 Flattop Upper, C Stamped Raised Keyhole Cerro Forge, M4 Mark, T Marked. Comes with mbus Magpul rear sight. Good Condition. -$260
  11. Colt C marked Bcg with C marked bolt. Pretty rare. Not a lot of these with C on the bolt -$180

Prices are shipped. I ship fast with insurance. Message me for more pics

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Kids hunting rifle?

What’s recommended for a rifle for kids for deer hunting now? My youngest is signed up for hunter safety and wants to hunt next year. She’s going to be 12. Has shot a 243, will try a 6.5creedmoor. I found her sister a nice youth model Remington 700 243 when she was this age and that rifle shoots very well and works great. Also what would you recommend for a scope? She is possibly interested in shooting prs and nrl hunter with me too. So I was thinking 6creedmoor. I do reload but wasn’t thinking a custom
Was the way to go since she will be new to hunting and I don’t know if she will like competing.

Accessories Supercharged GMT-900 Z71 Tahoe

$23,750 20,750 DFW, figure around $1/mile for transport.

Supercharged GMT-900 Z71 Tahoe 200K miles DFW, TX

2011 Z71 Tahoe with Magnuson Radix TVS1900 intercooled Magnacharger. Factory pulley puts down around 6psi of boost, around 500hp.

I'm the second owner from new, and I take care of my cars. Bought it with 28K miles. Plugs, coil packs, front and rear diffs, transfer case, trans, motor all have had diligent service over the years. Runs strong. New UCA and LCA due to grommets getting wear, brakes done, new Optima red top, factory remote start, this thing is a gem.

Magnason Radix intercooled magnacharger, brand new BFG's, Bilstein 5100 series level shocks at all 4 corners, meticulously maintained and extensive service records. Mobil 1 and Napa gold filters only. You won't find another GMT-900 platform Z71 Tahoe like this again.

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Expander ball newb question

I have a rcbs matchmaster FL (bushing) sizing die. It has a decapping pin with an expander ball threaded into it.

Does anyone actually use that decapping pin/expander? Doesn’t it kind of defeat the purpose of a bushing ? What am I missing? I have just removed it all together.

My process is to use a universal decapping die to pop the primer, tumble, then a FL sizing die (shoulder bump of .002”) with proper bushing size, and then an expander mandrel to open the neck back up.

I am reloading precision ammo for prs, not bulk ammo .

SOLD Bushnell DMR3 3-21 EQL - $900

FS: Bushnell DMR3 3-21x50
EQL Mil reticle
Excellent condition, will also come with a scope chap in Multicam black.

$900 shipped

Zelle or Venmo preferred

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Accessories Magpul MAG1100BLK PMAG Black AICS 10rd 5.56x45mm NATO compatible w/ Short Action Magpul Hunter Stock

5 - Magpul MAG1100BLK PMAG Black AICS 10rd 5.56x45mm NATO compatible w/ Short Action Magpul Hunter Stock

All function well, but don’t need them anymore.


$145 125 shipped

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Gas gun - aero enhanced upper slop

I’ve noticed poi shift between shooting barricades and shooting off bipod, so I started looking at monolithic and semi-monolithic uppers which led me to want to try out the aero enhanced upper. I used to run bcm uppers and am very familiar with the thermo fit between the barrel and upper. This aero upper is very loose it’s like it’s oversized. I’ve seen various articles and forums about shimming and also bedding with loctite or jb weld. I’m wondering if there is a company that is making barrels with an oversized barrel extension or if anyone recommends a barrel manufacturer that makes a barrel that would be snug in an aero upper?

6 ARC Gas port erosion

I have a 22” Bartlein 6mm ARC AR. It is a rifle +2 gas system. I purchased the barrel and bolt from Precision Machine in WV. I have about 400 rnds through the barrel and get mediocre accuracy. The port fell on a land and it’s giving serious erosion issues. I believe that it is so bad that I am getting bullet deformation. I post here to have some experts give their opinions, maybe I don’t have an issue, please help me decide. I chose 6ARC for a precision auto loader build due to its resemblance to my 6BRN and PPC cartridges. I will post a picture of the build and some development targets shot at 100m. And some borescope photos. I appreciate you gentlemen and your knowledge. Thanks for your time.
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