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Distance to lands changes with different bullets

Hey all,

I'll start by saying I'm months into reloading so still fairly new. However, I think I've done well overall. There is one particular rifle that has me confused and could use your help. I'm trying to reload for it and want to determine distance to lands so I know where that is and I don't start loading for it by jamming bullets. I generally back off 15 to 25 thou as a start. Details of rifle are below:

Howa mini 1500
6.5 grendel
Virgin starline brass
123 Amax
123 SST

I have stripped the bolt and confirmed that it falls freely both on itself and on a virgin piece of brass, as I am using. I've seated a 123sst little by little and place it on my bolt and send it in to battery to see where it free falls. Then I did the same with a 123Amax.

123sst free falls right at 1.739
123Amax free falls right at 1.7285

Then I tried hornady factory ammo loaded with a 123BTHP. I was able to find two that measure right at 1.683 and one let's the bolt free fall and the other doesn't.

I thought the factory ammo was probably because the cases are not consistent and some brass pieces are fatter than others. However, all my virgin starline has been good fitting and the problem is still present with those.

I'm using hornady guages.
Any tips?

Higher quality trimmers worth it?

I’m fine with paying for top quality equipment. Right now I’m using the Frankford arsenal trimmer. I’ve been eyeing a gen 3 Henderson. With all the extras it’s around $1100. Ouch. I understand it’ll save a bit of time over the Frankford, is there any noticeable difference as far as es and sd go?
I personally just trim, debur/chamfer one time and then only chamfer/debur if the brass gets dinged up.

SOLD New Manners LRH

Decided to go a different route and selling this stock.

$1100 shipped

Brand new
LRH
ELITE HUNTER IMPACT PRECISION SA
MCS-M5 SA MINI CHASSIS
M-24
ADJ BUTT SPACERS 1 INCH
ET GAP MOLDED LRH / PRO HUNTER
3.5" ARCA RAIL
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Large Gun Safe

OK, looking into spending some money on a newSafe. Currently have one from tractor supply but with a pending divorce and my wife potentially keeping the house and me moving to a condo. I would just leave the Safe at her house and upgrade to get something better with stronger fireproof. What brands should I be looking at, is liberty as good as it used to be? Here’s what I currently have. I would like one at least this size or larger.
Don’t mind the homemade rosary beads for my grandmother who passed away a few years ago.

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SOLD SOLUS OBSIDIAN ACTION, 6.5 BA, 17 COMP CHASSIS WITH WEIGHTS

Selling my Solus Obsidian to consolidate my actions. 180rd through the BA. The bolt lift is nice and light on this one vs the standard Solus. Shooting 0.5” with factory and 0.3” with hand loads. I can provide load devs. Pricing is as follows:

**UPDATE: The everything is sold**
  • Obsidian Action, Area419 bolt-knob, 419 bolt-adapter and factory bolt-knob: $690
  • Add the Solus 22” 6.5cm Barrel: $200
  • Add the TT Single Stage trigger: $100
  • Add the Solus Action Wrench: $70
  • Add the 17in ODG Competition Chassis, NVG mount, 4x SRS m-lok weight: $670
You know how it is, the action must go first. Shipping and insurance are on me to US50 but your FFL must be able to receive from an individual or add $40 to ship the action. The only trades that I'm looking for are barrels for CDG/Maus/Arch, American Rifle Co actions and a XLR C6 buttstock.

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Reloading Equipment SwissP 223 Rem 69gr Styx Action In stock + Norma 300 SAUM Brass

Limited Quantity of SwissP 223 Rem 69gr Styx Action Available - As low as a dollar per round

Norma 300 SAUM Brass - Ships starting Friday

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Accessories Mausingfield Action and Berger 6mm 105 Hybrids

First is a brand new/handled Mausingfield M7 SA. 308 BF. 20 MOA rail. One of the last few purchased from ARC before they went out of stock for good. Has been handled but never fired. $1200 OBO shipped to your FFL

Next is 500ct Berger 105gr Hybrids. Lot #3168. $225 shipped.

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SOLD B&T surefire hub adapter (5.56 variant)

This came on a B&T can that I have, I don't run a lot of surefire muzzle brakes so I swapped it out for what I do use.

Description
5.56 SF Titanium HUB Adapter

(SD-ADPSFTI-556)

The Rotex-SF HUB is fully compatible with all 1.375x24TPI “HUB” compatible suppressors on the market today and is constructed of Titanium and stainless steel components. This HUB is compatible with all B&T Rotex flash hiders, as well as all SureFire SOCOM flash hiders, muzzle brakes and WarComp hybrid muzzle devices. The HUB is simply threaded into compatible suppressors and snugged up with a spanner wrench. HUB assemblies can be semi-permanently attached using Rocksett or other thread locking compounds should the end user desire. The Rotex-SF HUB ships standard with all Rotex and SRBS rifle suppressors.

Fully HUB Compatible (1.375x24TPI)
Constructed of Titanium and Stainless Steel
B&T Rotex Flash Hider and SureFire SOCOM Muzzle Device compatible
One-Hand Mounting System
5.56x45mm Compatible
Not Compatible with the SFA2-556 SF Muzzle Device

$225 shipped

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SOLD Premier 5-25

Been debating selling the beast. Premier Heritage Tactical 5-25x56, MOA with MOA-ER illuminated reticle.

Standard turret wear. Functions perfectly and glass is clean. Comes with PR caps but no box.

$1750 shipped.
$2000 with NEAR mount.

Trade of interest: ATACR 7-35, Mil-C. TT315M or P, gen3xr. ATACR 4-20, Mil-XT. SB 6-36 RAL7005, MSR2.

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SOLD SAC/Surgeon Built Armalite .260 rem CAG Trials Rifle

Up for sale is a small piece of history, In the early 2010's, CAG wanted .260 rifles to match their surgeon CSR's, SAC & Armalite came up with this rifle. This is a truly hand built, custom, semi-automatic rifle. For the ultimate in precision, performance, and exclusivity, the Armalite CAG Trials Rifle, a rare collaboration between SAC (Specialized Armaments Corporation) and Armalite, chambered in .260 Remington. This rifle was meticulously crafted for the demanding selection process of CAG, and to my knowledge, only four rifles were ever produced. If you're a serious collector, operator, or enthusiast, this is an opportunity to own a piece of military history. The rifle looks to be only test fired, there are a few small knicks and marks from being stored in a safe. The only other one on the market that I have seen, is currently for sale for $25k.

SOLD Shipped. Comes as pictured with a KAC 10rd mag.
Venmo F&F or bank wire only.


Please inquire for more information and pictures.

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