Recent content by mshedden
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Loose bullet seating?
Many thanks for the advice. I think the Federal brass is thinner in the neck area - it does measure .001 or more smaller than the PPU on loaded ammo. I have some Lapua brass on the way so may standardize on that for the future.- mshedden
- Post #5
- Forum: Reloading Depot
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Loose bullet seating?
Just getting back into reloading after years away. I'm loading 6.5x55 using an old RCBS press and Lee dies, 140gr Hornady BTHPs. I have 2 brands of brass, PPU and Federal. I have reloaded the PPU 3 times, neck sizing only, with no problems, after the 4th firing I got sticky bolt lift, and neck...- mshedden
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- Forum: Reloading Depot
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Your suggestions for rifle for novice female shooter
While I am the guy with the T3/KRG in the sale section, I would say one advantage of the KRG for a novice shooter is the weight of the chassis helps absorb more of the (admittedly mild) recoil. I'd say the Tikka T3 Sporter is a pretty good alternative for a new rifle for just under $1500 @...- mshedden
- Post #19
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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TRG-22 dumb question
My rifle came with a swivel and stud for the rear lower buttstock. The stud has threads as if it were designed to screw into wood(?) after a pilot hole had been drilled(?) (not machine threads like a bolt). Anyway, I can insert this stud about half way into the hole under the stock, but it will...- mshedden
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- dumb question trg22
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- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
