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    ruptured primers

    Re: ruptured primers I don't have the lot number , sorry I was to pissed off about the bolt face .
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    ruptured primers

    Re: ruptured primers I had the exact same problem ! I was able to see the exact same situation you describe . I sent Winchester an email explaining what happend and they immediatly responded . I had one primer that I had punched out and one still in the case (lapua brass ) .I mailed the blown...
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    M1 Garand

    Re: M1 Garand HXP brass works and is durable I just started shooting my Garand again so I'm in the R&D stage . It seems to cycle with no issues what so ever . I haven't gotten around to weighing them yet . But it does function reliably . The winchester 147 FMJ's are not very consistant at all...
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    M1 Garand

    Re: M1 Garand sorry bout that snafu . I'm using the IMR4895 . Varget ? I haven't tried it but it works great in my 308 and 223 bolt guns .
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    300 WM Load Question

    Re: 300 WM Load Question I have the 5R 300 wm as well . Try the 240 SMK with 65.5 H4831 SC at ten thousandths of the rifling . I chronoed the at an average of 2606 FPS and they are down right brutal on impact and sail good out to 1000yds . Also I didn't have so much luck with the H1000 , did...
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    M1 Garand

    I am currently shooting an M1 Garand NM with a 147 FMJ or a 168 BTHP Match Hornady . Im running 45 Gr with the 147 FMJ and 46gr with the 168 BTHPM . I'm seating at factory recomendations with a CCI 7.62 Military Primer . Using Remington brass with the 168 and HXP with the 147 / I know the hxp is...
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    208 amax with h1000

    Re: 208 amax with h1000 Try Hornady brass , I bet it tightens it up .
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    ladder test Rem sps 308 varget first reloads

    Re: ladder test Rem sps 308 varget first reloads I'm using the 168 BTHP MATCH Hornady with 43.5 Varget , CCI 200 primer , Remington and Winchester brass seated just over the manual specs . Aprox 10 thousanths . I havent measured the chamber yet . I'm using this load in a Remington 700 sps...
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    240 smk 300 win mag Remington700 5R

    I'm running a 240 SMK using 65.5 H4831SC , Fed215 primer with Hornady brass seated at 2.500 . That's aprox. 10thousanths off the rifling . I'm chronographing an avg of 2,606 FPS . It does well at a 1000 and is DEVASTATING at 600yds . It holds just under an inch at 200 and I havent realy tested...
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    Remington 700

    Re: Remington 700 I did adjust it , however when I sent it out to have a break installed I believe fed ex dropped it a few times (only barrel and action were sent ) . Perhaps I should try a new stock , I like the HS percision but the palm swell is difficult to get exact every time , I have a...
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    Remington 700

    Re: Remington 700 It was purchased new and I lightened it up best I could and cleaned it as well . Has about250 rnds through it . Havent done dry fire drills so that would be my fault . Newer trigger with external adjustment . Absolute trash !
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    Remington 700

    I have the 5R 300WM Remington 700 . The stock trigger is horriffic to say the least , the trigger pull is so inconsistant sometimes I look to see if the saftey is on . Any ideas ?
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    5R 300 win mag loads ?

    Ok I have tried several bullets of different weights and powder and so far H1000 with a 190 smk works well (needs fine tuning ). Runnin 79.0-79.2 gr H100 , FED215 MP seated at 3.440-3.490 . I also tried the 240 SMK amd it worked better than expected . Runnin 65.5 gr H4831SC , FED 215 MP seated...
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    New to reload, need input on gear.

    Re: New to reload, need input on gear. Thanks for pointing out the dillon . I never would have thought to mention that but I have more equipment than I probably need but the expander die was a good point !! On the dillon it gets that on stage two while powder is being added . What are your...
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    300 win mag R5 700 with little bastard break ?

    Re: 300 win mag R5 700 with little bastard break ? Are you talking about the magazine or the COAL not being sufficiant . Also what powder are you using ? I'm gonna try em if they come in ! The 75 gr amax says 1 in 8 or greater but I have the 5R in .223 as well wich is a 1 in 9 . Henceforth ...
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