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    What happened to US optics?

    John Williams was very not dead when I met him.
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    What happened to US optics?

    I met the original owner last year, turns out he’s a member of our club. Nice guy and knows his way around optics. He was testing an unbranded scope for a company he didn’t name. The company has definitely changed since he sold it.
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    What scope to use for 100 yard groupings?

    The theory that you’re steadier with lower power is false. You just can’t see the error. If you can’t see it you can’t build the discipline to correct it.
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    35 Whelen, A great round being forgotten.

    If you’re contemplating a rebarrel look at 338-06. It was my choice of the two and I was very pleased with it.
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    Single Pistol powder for mid range loads with cast bullets in 357,41,44, mags & 45 colt?

    Unique is the answer. It’s dirty for sure, but meets your requirements. Case fill…. Meh It will spike if pushed though. Since you already have H110 you don’t have to worry about that.
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    Zero press Gen2

    I personally don’t like that my gen 1 doesn’t cam over. It makes for a very inconsistent feel. It does make excellent ammo though. I also take it to the range periodically and the primer tray has never failed to fall out in the truck. I’ve since learned to just leave it at home. Looking at...
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    Area 419 Zero Press And Reloading Info

    Owning a 419 Zero I would recommend buying a Redding T-7 instead. I have both and unless you have a very healthy budget you could invest the difference on other components. If budget is not an issue then go for it, they both make great ammo.
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    Finish/stain for reloading bench ?

    I’ve had mine for 3-4 years and did not b treat it at all. It’s covered with stains. I don’t have a recommendation, but definitely do something.
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    Primer seating depth?

    I actually tested this a couple of years ago and ran them across the magneto. Groups of 20 if I recall correctly. I tried various depths plus bottomed out. There was no appreciable difference in es or sd. I just bottom them out and roll on now. This was on a fairly well refined load and...
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    Floating dot sights

    I prefer the floating dot. It works with my brain more intuitively. Less thinking on my part.
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    Spotting scope info

    I would say both would do the job at 550. My ZCO 527 can spot holes at 500 when the weather is right, although it is better than most cheaper spotters.
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    Pope Death Watch... WITH A PRIZE!!! Quart of Maple Syrup to the winner!

    3-5-25
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    Bullet Diameter vs Velocity

    Maybe. The larger diameter at the same weight may have a shorter bearing surface, possibly enough to negate the circumference difference.
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    Bullet Diameter vs Velocity

    Yall make shit way too hard. The answer is yes. The larger diameter will be faster at the end of the barrel with equal pressure. It will take more powder to achieve that pressure. The larger bore diameter allows for it while keeping the same pressure. This all enables a higher velocity at...
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    Wet Mounting Scope Mounts - Where It All Started

    This is an excellent thread and the answer appears to be wet mounting. The theory of what happening isn't as clear to me. The OP, who damn sure did the work, suggest the grease allows it to return to its location. My thoughts, and it appears a few others as well, think it’s never truly seated...
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