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Recent content by Olivers_AR

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    hello from the VA / NC area

    The VA/NC border is famous for revenue generation, especially reckless for 20 over or 80mph (with speed limit of 70). Was at the Tarheel 3 Gun challenge (Apex/Durham area), they run monthly matches and big events. They have 300-400 yard steel targets/flashers. Cavalier out of Richmond runs...
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    hello from the VA / NC area

    Welcome to SN from Occupied Territory. Just passed thru your AO on my way to a match in NC a couple of weeks ago.
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    40 cal plated bullets

    Ran a bunch of Montana Gold 165g JHP and 180g JHP, they aren't plated, and made major power factor. Also used Berry's for plinking/practice. I'll leave the HD/SD argument alone for someone else to debate.
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    SW AMMO UPDATE THREAD

    Any word on when reloading is going to be reopened?
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    New Member from Southern MD

    Welcome from across the River! Dry fire so get trigger time.
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    SW AMMO UPDATE THREAD

    Same here, have brass and bullets, looking for reloading price/availability. If you can get once fired brass, ok with that also. Looking to combine it with the next .308 order for reloading.
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    Knaack Job Box Storage ?

    For powder, they recommend a wooden box with a weak seam that can expand in case of fire. Alliant Powder - Storage & Handling DO NOT SUBJECT THE STORAGE CABINETS TO CLOSE CONFINEMENT. STORAGE CABINETS SHOULD BE CONSTRUCTED OF INSULATING MATERIALS AND WITH A WEAK WALL SEAMS OR JOINTS TO...
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    spotting scope tripod and head

    Amazon has some decent deals on Manfrotto and heads. They work just fine and some can swivel so that you can see prone. Classic stands like the Giraud Spotting Scope Stand can cost more, but offer a different options.
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    Disposing of bad ammo?

    Some police departments/SO do ammo disposal. Landfills also have special HAZmat facilities. Is there a local range with a Dud box?
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    Official MidwayUSA Codes

    Usually get Birthday pricing, other option is C&R, also get discounts ETA: need to make sure birthdate is listed in profile. Otherwise call up CS and see if they can set it up for you.
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    .300 winmag ammo - good source?

    Yep - Walmart actually has .300 Wm in stock :)
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    Dillon Customer Service Slipping?

    Did the 45 minute hold, CS was able to diagnose my problem (primer seater too high) and shipped me blue tips in about 4 days and good to go. I was sitting in front of the press when I called in case I had be walked thru the problem. Primers were crushing the blue internal pickup tube end and...
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    SW AMMO UPDATE THREAD

    Got delivery today, looks great cannot wait to see how it shoots!
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    Does SWFA give a discount for snipershide members?

    They will or use to do a price match, and pretty good about what is in inventory. I got a Nikon special thru them and they matched other vendors.
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    Member Link Up VA Group Training @ CVT (Louisa)

    I would be interested in a 2 day class.