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    shooting 308 175gr. smk's

    What is the twist rate of your barrel, and what is the 175 suggested minimum twist rate? That would be the first thing i would look. Might be losing to much speed.
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    doesnt fit wth..

    Doesnt seem to fit in my rock chucker. Anybody know were I can get a press for this bad boy and sizer die? Was thinkin some sort of 30cal wildcat round what do yall think?
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    Pelican vs pelican storm: VOTE

    Atmospheric pressure is the same inside your case as out side when you force down on the case your creating extra pressure thus causing air to force out. This is better then hearing it suck air in.
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    Building my first custom hunting rifle: weight question...

    Another stock option is a manners elite hunter. Weighes in around 26 ounces will def have some added benefit as far quality goes.
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    how to "tame" the recoil on a 300 win mag?

    Agreed but is the op in this situation. If so i would recommend this. If not shoot the gun first a much as you can handle then decide if it needs a brake. If you can put 100 rounds down range in a day with out the brake and beable to be accurate, then dont add un-needed weight to the gun. If you...
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    Shooting cinder blocks from 1000 yards away! 338 Lapua

    First shot was impressive hitting the same block 3 times in a row with out hitting the other... thats just awesome.
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    RCBS Customer service! A+

    So recently ordered a rcbs hand priming tool. Tool didnt work because the safety gate assembly was to short. Called rcbs and they are sending the right gate assembly free of charge. Its hard to find good customer service these days. Thumbs up to these guys. Will def be buying more rcbs gear.
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    700 milspec in 300, opinions?

    Got mine from buds guns online it was just under 1100 and the threaded was just over 1100 but not by more then $50.
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    700 milspec in 300, opinions?

    I just got mine but its a very nice rifle and shoots well so far and thats with factory loads. How much does he want for it what does it come with and ask what the round count is.
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    Considering joining Marines to be USMC Sniper. Please Read

    Im by no means a sniper and not in the miltary. You sound like your really thinking about this so heres what I think fwiw. Being a sniper is a lot more then being able to shoot a rifle good or even great. Being a sniper is a metal thing. You must be able to handle the physical challenges...
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    ah remington why am I so suprised......

    Took her out and shot her. Used some 180gr federals from academy (needed the brass for hand loads) and didnt do to bad. First shot low = cold bore. Next 2 way high then brought scope down and ended up with six in the black, one hole has two rounds in it. Not bad i think, for first time out with...
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    seriel number?

    Aint it a shame we have to worry about that..
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    seriel number?

    New 5r has a stamp in the action were the bolt handle locks down when bolt is closed. Its a square with a bunch of dots. Havent ever noticed this befor how long have they been doin this. Gun I bought last year a rem 700 also has it just never noticed it cause its matte blued.
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    ah remington why am I so suprised......

    Cool man, yea im lookin forward to putting a few down range... soon as i can find some brass to reload. Congrats on the new stick!
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    ah remington why am I so suprised......

    So to crack at it. 5mins had her whooped into shape! Used an old points file( used for points on a distrubter cap for you non auto mechanics) well a broken piece of one anyhow, that and some 220 grit emory cloth. Bolt moves great and cant even snag a patch on it! Thanks to all for ideas and...