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    HS Precision bottom metal

    Re: HS Precision bottom metal i have one in new condition for sale. it is short action. never installed. open package.
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    Sierra MatchKing .338 Cal 300gr Availability

    Re: Sierra MatchKing .338 Cal 300gr Availability thanks guys. i too placed an order a while ago with MidwayUSA but i am running out of bullets. i've thinking of switching to Lapua but the high price is holding me back. if Midway can't deliver soon, i will switch. has any of you used the...
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    Sierra MatchKing .338 Cal 300gr Availability

    I am having trouble locating any dealers having this bullet in stock. If you know of any dealer stocking this bullet please PM me. Thanks.
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    NJ Hathcock Match 20111023 - Connecticut Carpool

    Re: NJ Hathcock Match 20111023 - Connecticut Carpool i missed the deadline. i understand the match was full well before the deadline. anyway, i am nowhere ready to participate. i need lots of practice.
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    NJ Hathcock Match 20111023 - Connecticut Carpool

    Re: NJ Hathcock Match 20111023 - Connecticut Carpool <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob01</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wish I could make it this year but can't. Have to work. </div></div> are you going to miss the 3gun match also?
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    NJ Hathcock Match 20111023 - Connecticut Carpool

    Any Connecticut shooters headed for the Hathcock match on 10/23 who would like to share the ride (and gas) with me, please contact me. I expect to leave early and get to Cherry Ridge EARLY, say 0630. joe
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    338LM Bullet Stability - 300gr SMK in 11 twist

    Re: 338LM Bullet Stability - 300gr SMK in 11 twist twist affects accuracy. more twist less accuracy. here's an article discussing this: http://riflebarrels.com/articles/bullets_ballastics/bullet_imbalance_twist.htm
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    338LM Bullet Stability - 300gr SMK in 11 twist

    Re: 338LM Bullet Stability - 300gr SMK in 11 twist <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: elkregulator</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No, sorry I didn't read the question correctly... That is not in a LM. However, I am shooting a 300 smk in a 11 twist...
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    338LM Bullet Stability - 300gr SMK in 11 twist

    Re: 338LM Bullet Stability - 300gr SMK in 11 twist <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 95LTZ</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My first sub 1/2 MOA 5 shot groups fired with a 338 Lapua using a 11.25 twist & 300 SMK. I never had the chance to shoot farther...
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    338LM Bullet Stability - 300gr SMK in 11 twist

    Re: 338LM Bullet Stability - 300gr SMK in 11 twist <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: elkregulator</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No trouble here- 300 smk, 11 twist, 3300 fps, scary accurate and easy to shoot. </div></div> that's nice. getting back...
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    338LM Bullet Stability - 300gr SMK in 11 twist

    Re: 338LM Bullet Stability - 300gr SMK in 11 twist the holes at both 100 and 200 yards are perfectly round. the groups at 200 yards are larger. this is dismal. so much so i have not kept any targets. i have made sure to eliminate parallax. i will try a different scope (scope currently...
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    338LM Bullet Stability - 300gr SMK in 11 twist

    Re: 338LM Bullet Stability - 300gr SMK in 11 twist i am using an AWSM with the original barrel. i keep my COAL at 3.6 to be able to feed from the magazine. unless i replace the barrel with a custom chamber, i may be far from the lands. is the 300 SMK a VLD? my load using H1000 drives the...
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    338LM Bullet Stability - 300gr SMK in 11 twist

    is 11" twist adequate for stabilizing the 300gr SMK? or would i be better off with the 250gr?
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    Giraud or Gracey Trimmer?

    Re: Giraud or Gracey Trimmer? Giraud, definitely. i had a Gracey but replaced it after finding it was inconsistent.
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    Suggestions needed: Benelli M2 Magazine Extension

    which is better, Nordic Components or Dave's Metal Works? will an extended bolt handle affect the function/reliability of the M2?