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My rule of thumb is when building a load: Over 50 grains powder charge use for testing @ 0.5 grain increments Under 50 grains powder... -
Doom replied to the thread Bullet Tipping and Neck Turning worth doing?.There is no one answer to the question. The ultimate effect of tipping is going to depend on the consistency of the chosen bullet. If...
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Doom replied to the thread G1 as a factor for bullet/round selection.The OP might want to consider the Ballistic Coefficient (BC) in the following way. For short range shooting, 100 to about 400-500yds...
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40.9 is what I would verify with a larger sample size at distance
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Doom replied to the thread Almost new rifle - groups spread horizontal.Where is the rifle pointing after recoil? Is it close to the target or to one side. If it's not pretty much in line with the original...
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Doom replied to the thread Best bullet choice for accuracy .223 Rem up to 300 Yards.I failed to include that the threat angle is greater on the 223 Rem than on the more modern cartridges.
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Doom replied to the thread Best bullet choice for accuracy .223 Rem up to 300 Yards.The 62 ELD-VT is a long bullet designed for some of the newer chambering like the 22CM and 224 Valkerie. These chambers are different...
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Since you're annealing after cleaning, I'd say it's residual cleaning solutions that are being burned. If you're going to wet tumble...
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Doom replied to the thread Casualties from 19 months in storage.....As long as it's flash rust and not pitting any good lightweight oil should work fine. Use the steel wool only if necessary. Nice...
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Doom replied to the thread 308 win Winchester Brass.I don't know whether your primer pockets are actually a problem or not but Winchester produces what is known as a balloon head case...
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Doom replied to the thread Charge weight test - Group diagnosis for 6mm Dasher.I would look around the 31.8 with the VLD and 30.4 with the hybrid. This is based on consistency of POI but your test seems to have...
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Doom reacted to Mike Casselton's post in the thread Hornady 6 ARC data for Lever too hot? with
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Three separate high pressure signs. I'm not sure why you would even need to ask this question. Back off at least one full grain and... -
Only losing 100-ish FPS with an 8" shorter barrel is telling you your load is over pressure. Differences in case, primer, powder lot...
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Doom replied to the thread Bullets with shortest jump to lands, AR 308 gas guns.This is a 308 chamber of some version. Forget about the VLD's, ELD's and any other super duper match grade bullet. You are going to be...
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