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Recent content by alpine007

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    300 Win Mag loads?

    I recently returned from an ibex hunt in Kyrgyzstan, and a hunter in our party had a Sako 85 Finnlight in 300 Win Mag. I really liked it, so purchased one on returning. He was a factory load guy, and I'm a reloader, but this cartridge is a new one for me. Any suggestions? 24 3/8 barrel. The...
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    RCBS 338 Lapua dies????

    Another newbie question....... Last year, in anticipation of purchasing a new 338 Lapua (Sako TRG 42), I started buying the components and dies to reload for it. Since the rifle has arrived and been shot (yep, I love it!), I have acquired enough brass to start working up my loads. I bought...
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    Phosphate vs bluing

    Another newbie question..... I'm homing in on a new Sako TRG 42. What are the ads/disads of phosphate versus bluing? This is my first "big" gun, and the phosphate thing is new to me. Thanks for any input.
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    338 Lapua/Sako TRG

    Hey, I'm a brand newbie on here, so please be kind if my questions are stupid, or if they have been answered a million times already. I'm in my late forties and have been shooting/reloading since I was about 14. The biggest rifle I have owned is a 270 Win, but I have fired 99% of my rounds...