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    Gunsmithing Rem 700 300 Win Mag Extraction Problem

    Hello, I am having problems with a my new to me (used) rem 700 300wm. It will not extract a snap cap. I fired two shots at the range through it and neither would extract. I had to push out with a cleaning rod. Basically, the extractor would pull free and shave small amounts of brass (very...
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    Pressure Signs

    Biged, Thanks for the pressure info. I will check the volumes on cases with and with out the ejector marks as soon as I get back to the house. At what charge weight with the LC brass does it yield safe pressures? The brass was purchased online from a brass distributer as once fired surplus. I...
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    Pressure Signs

    I worked my way up safely to this charge for my gun. Believe it or not, ALL my primers look like that, no matter what load. I was more worried about the smooth markings around the edge of the base of the brass shown primarily in the bottom two rounds. The primers are CCI 200. Scale used was...
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    Pressure Signs

    I shot some of my "pet" load today and it appears I may have gotten some pressure signs on my brass. The gun is a Rem 700. The load is 44.5 grains varget under a 175gr SMK seated to 2.84. It was roughly 32 degrees today, and this load had never given me pressure signs before. The brass was on...
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    Hornady, Redding or Lee Reloading dies

    I use Redding F/L with the carbide conversion. Works very well and operates smoothly in 308 and 223. I also use the redding comp seater. Does great for me. FWIW I used Lee FL sizer before I bought the redding set and it did its job.
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    Wilson Seating Die

    I full length size, and will continue to do so in my standard press. Not looking to go towards neck sizing in the Wilson dies. The die I am questioning is just the Wilson seater. Once I size, I can do all other work indoors (if the seater die works as I was wishing)
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    Wilson Seating Die

    Thanks for all the great feedback and replies. My runout numbers aren't terrible, just not very consistent. By hand dies, I am meaning being completely free of a press. I have seen videos posted of the die in use strictly with hands, pushing down on a table. This would be perfect for me if...
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    Wilson Seating Die

    I'm looking at upgrading my 308 die setup. I've been eyeballing the Wilson hand die seater with micrometer adjustment, but I wanted to ask questions to people with experience. Are these worth the money as a seater or should I look elsewhere? Are they true hand dies or do they require an arbor...
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    varmint load

    27.0 gr RE-15 and 26.7 gr Benchmark are both extremely accurate in my Savage with 52gr Sierra MK. I could not get Varget to perform.
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    Annealing Question, Over Used The Tempilaq

    I just started with annealing. The process went good. I used the propane torch with a Lee trimmer shell holder placed in a screw driver. I utilized Tempilaq to make sure I was at the correct temperature (750) on all the brass. My problem is that I used too much tempilaq and it ran down the...
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    Need input on NNY (PPU) .308 brass

    I came across several hundred NNY brass in a trade. I have read that this is essentially the same as PPU brass (its made by privi). Has anyone reloaded this brass, and more importantly, has anyone reloaded this brass for accuracy? Is this comparable to commercial or military brass? The only...
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    .308 For 1k Questions

    Re: .308 For 1k Questions <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: melloyello</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am going through this very problem right now. I have a very accurate load (.414"@100/5shots)that averages 2423fps but that's not what I want in a...
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    .308 For 1k Questions

    Re: .308 For 1k Questions Thanks for the input. I have the rig to do it, just not the right user and ammo yet. I'm running a 26" rem 700 with a NF NP-R1 and NF rings. What MOA at 100 yards is acceptable for 1k that you've seen?
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    .308 For 1k Questions

    I am getting a little confused when it comes to loading some 175smks for 1k yards. I have 9 years experience in rifle reloading, but this is my first rodeo for long range. It seems most people are strictly saying that you load to get the appropriate velocity to stay over mach 1.2 and disregard...
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    Rifle Scopes Nightforce 12-42x56 nxs

    Re: Nightforce 12-42x56 nxs Thanks again for all the info. I feel better about my initial choice and decided to make the nightforce plunge. I just placed an order with Chris's company for the 12-42x56NXS. I think NF dico'ing that scope is a blessing in disguise for me. Now the eager wait...
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