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I have acquired about 1000 rounds of XM118LR that I am using for the start of an F class 1000 yard rifle. This is marked as lot XM118PD, which my research suggests was released in the civilian market because it didn't meet military QC. Before bedding my rifle, I can safely say that I was able to...

Thank you. I have been trying 24.4 of Varget with the 80 loaded to 2.550 with a velocity of just over 2800, fired at 49' ASL. After I found out from White Oak that I needed to shorten my C.O.L. to 2.465, I was on the phone to Sierra, where they suggested my experimentation a grain below what I...

Good morning. I just discovered yesterday that with my long range AR in 223 with a Wylde chamber, I need to seat my bullets to a C.O.L. of 2.465 to avoid engraving of the bullet and allow the bolt to go into full battery. Being disabled, I am now competing in mid range and long range F class...

Hello. I have been reloading since about 1980 using a single stage press and balance beam scale. In 2006 I upgraded to a Lyman 1200 DPS dispenser. Sadly, due to an unexpected accident, I didn't get to start using it until 2012 when it was well out of warranty. I am finding that the base of...

Hello. I realize my reply is a bit late and comparable to comparing apples to oranges. In my quest to build a handicapped friendly long range AR, I opted to acquire a WOA 26" Match Upper for a Bushmaster lower I had on hand. This upper has a 1:8" Douglas 26" barrel. I use 77 gr SMKs for 600...

Sorry for the confusion about the post. I became aware of the Sendero well before my accident and resultant concussion. Through the fog of the concussion, I remember the Sendero being offered with a walnut stock like the classic Remington 700 BDL rifles. Since the accident, I have seen Remington...

Hi. The Remington 700 Long Range is the economy version of the sendero. It sells for almost half the price of the sendero. The barrel and action are essentially the same, but the Long Range appears to have a matte finish. It comes with a Bell & Carlson M40 stock with the aluminum bedding...

Hi. I have an M223XR scope mount on my AR platform match rifle that I specifically built for NRA Long Range rifle matches. This rifle was built to accommodate my injuries but yet placing me back in competition. I have mixed feelings about the M223XR scope mount. I placed an 8-32x BSA Platinum...

Hello. Many years ago before my accident and resultant concussion, I had a Weaver KT15 on my 1000 yard bolt gun, and I remember that the dual X reticle had set, published dimensions that were beneficial for both ranging and sizing game. Sadly, I can't remember where I saw these dimensions...

Hello. I have recently acquired a Weaver K10 scope that was represented as a "K10 60B". However, upon its delivery and close scrutiny, I have to believe this scope isn't a K10 60B. I suspect this may be an earlier vintage than the K10 60 I already own. Unique characteristics include: 1...

I have an older El Paso Weaver that needs some TLC. I have an idea for one of the fixes, but I do not know how viable it is. First, are the eye pieces on the Weaver K scopes interchangeable between powers or are they power specific? The eye piece on my K10 has a crack on the interior edge...

No, I do not know what parallax is. What I remember thru the fog of concussion induced memory loss is something akin to the real versus perceived flight of the bullet passing the merger of line of sight. Most likely my understanding is incorrect. Having been an iron sight shooter virtually all...

I am rather new to F class, but experienced in NRA High power (25+ years). I am adapting my match rifles, so I am using both the 223 and 308 which allows me to compete in F T/R matches. I have proven to myself that I can safely utilize the 223 at 1000 yards prior to moving to F class, but I...

Hi. I have an El Paso Weaver T16 I am installing on a Remington 700 (.308) I am building as a long range F class rifle. For the most part, this rifle will be used for matches ranging from 800 to 1000 yards, with an occasional 600 yard match. My question: if I set the parallax for 1000...

Recent car wreck messed my back up even more than it was and just can't get into positions to shoot tactical matches any more, I can shoot prone for extended periods of time and I hope F Class F TR fills my need to compete. Thanks for your help Sorry to hear about the accident injuries, but...