Recent content by 04cobra

I have been reloading for a few months now and am learning a lot. One subject I do not feel that I comprehend very well is over pressure signs. I hear a lot of talk about it in reloading manuals and in forums but I have never been able to find detailed instructions -with pictures- to describe...

Re: .223/5.56mm load data 77gr SMK No they chrono at about 2800. With my frieds 20" barrel he gets about 2860-2870. The primers always looked fine.

Re: .223/5.56mm load data 77gr SMK Thanks for the input. Accuracy is my main concern, I would like to get as much velocity out of it as possible with out sacrificing accuracy. I have a 850 yd target that I like to plink at with my ar every now and then so I could use the extra velocity...

I have been searching this forum for about 30min and I can't find what I am looking for. Hopefully someone can help me here. I have some 77gr SMK that I am loading for my AR-15 with a 18" bull barrel 1-8 twist. My gun loves the buffalo bore .223 77gr 2900fps ammo, so I am trying to copy that...

Re: Need help with Fixed zoom optic Yeah I meant fixed power. I was trying to save money while still getting a durable quality scope. I found the vortex 6-24x50 Viper PST. That looks like a scope I would be happy with. I am not familiar with the vortex brand, but from what I see it seems...

Re: Need help with Fixed zoom optic Thanks for the advise. That looks like a good way to go. Anybody else have any recomendations?

I feel bad asking this question but I have spent way too many hours researching a scope for my new gun with out finding what I want. It is a r700 chambered in 300 WSM. It is going to be a strictly long range shooting rifle. 800+ yards. I am basicly wanting a fixed zoom scope that will handle...