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Recent content by J.J. Kelly

  1. J

    Scar 17 optic advice

    Hello, On my first scar 17 I had a weaver 1x5 tactical scope that in a Pat Rodgers class it broke, ATK fixed it better than it was but it is on another rifle. Now I put a Nightforce 1x4 on it and then it broke, went back to factory, they said they could not find anything wrong with it but when...
  2. J

    Value of a used Armalite 301

    $2,900 plus tax for short rail / non-adjustable stock; about $400 more for the other with full rail / adjustable stock.
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    .338 lapua and H-1000

    When I look at load data, most people are loading hotter than me without pressure signs. My accurate load of 88.0 grs of retumbo--col 3.725--300 SMK average 2575 fps. I know most are getting 2700 fps but at 90 grs, bolt lift is stiff and there are extractor marks. Retumbo is a little slower than...
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    .338 lapua and H-1000

    Hello, I have been using 88.0 grs of retumbo with 300 smk and want to use h-1000. The data that people show are using more powder than me reaching max load. Looks like I would be using 84 to 85.5 grs of h-1000; anybody seeing same result?
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    the do everything rifle on a budget opinions wanted

    Ruger scout rifle, semi-auto guns scare people (stopped by police), nice short bolt gun in .308 put any scope on it, get extra mags.
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    Done with Retumbo

    If you live anywhere near central Florida, got 3lb of H1000 and would buy your retumbo.
  7. J

    Concensus on dies for a 338 Lapua Magnum?

    RCBS standard die set, full length sizing die and seat die; also a form and trim die. I also just bought an inside-neck ream die and use modified #14 shell holder. I use all RCBS; I think it's important not to mix different companies dies / shell holders.
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    Armalite AR 30 338 LM

    Hello again, I forgot----there's no recoil---I can see my hits on steel at 1000 yds. .338 lapua is my favorite cartridge; I used .30-06, .308, .300 win, .300 weatherby, .338 win, 7 rem, 7-08, 7 STW, .270 win, different .375's, .50 bmg
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    Armalite AR 30 338 LM

    Hello, I have the Armalite AR-30 a1, nightforce ATACR 5x25x56, Badger 20 moa base; it is the best gun I ever bought out of the box and I have owned many guns. I have sold all long range target rifles and only working with this one. My load of 88.0 grs of retumbo with 300 gr SMK puts 5 shots apx...
  10. J

    Savage fcp 338 lapua help

    sounds like the base is on backwards
  11. J

    How often should I be cleaning?

    Clean after every time I shoot the gun. I'm trying not to ever use a brush, letting the solvent to work. When your done cleaning your gun, last thing is to swab with alcohol. I don't want any lube in that barrel, makes for a better cold bore shot.
  12. J

    DSA Fal vs M1a

    I had 2 DSA fal's, they were better than the Belgium gun. The first was a heavy barrel gun that the barrel was cut to 16" with a vortex flash hider. The second was a STG-58 16" barrel with Austrian brake, metal forearms had to be changed. The important part about metric fal's, is when the barrel...
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    1000 yards ez with .338 lupua

    Hello gixxerk8, my rifle likes 91 to 92 grs with a 250 gr bullet, what is your 300 gr bullet load with retumbo. Also what you OAL and load if you have used H-1000 with 300 gr bullet. With a 250 gr bullet I had bolt stick with 94 grs but I see people here have used up to 96 to 98 grs; if I did...
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    338 Lapua 1000 Yard Accuracy Test

    Thanks for the info Grizz, looking at solids.
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    338 Lapua 1000 Yard Accuracy Test

    First, good shooting. Thanks for the info; my gun reaches high pressure faster; with 300 gr SMK, 89.0 grs of retumbo---H-1000 is 2 grains less. When loaded with 90.0 grs of retumbo started to see pressure signs; also with seating depth I'm .02 off lands, OAL is 3.725, max is 3.745. Doing a 1200...
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