Recent content by sermonator

So, not to hijack the thread, but I've often heard some say never to shoot anything other than 150s in a M1. It seems from these posts that is not about the weight of the bullet, but the pressure curve of slow powders vs. the faster powders the M1 was designed for; is that correct? Using 168s...

I won't run anything more than the 123s (and like the 107, too) in 18" AR. I don't know if you are running this in a bolt gun or AR, but in general, the 140 is a bit heavy for the Grendel/LBC cartridge. Most barrels are 1/9 and the velocities from the Grendel are usually in the 2250 range...

Careful about switching brass! If you haven't worked up to it, it can get all bad quick. However, to deal with compressed loads, some use a vibrating tumbler and just set their hand up on in for a couple of seconds, settling the powder. I like a drop tube. I used them all the time when...

I know a lot of people don't like using them, but one option might be to molly coat your bullets. I know that you hear horror stories of moisture retention, but I clean my guns after using them and never had any problems.

This is more of an opinion poll, I guess, but I'm wondering why we don't see more 7-08s on this site than we do? I realize the popularity of the .308 is directly proportional to its military use. I get that all the 6.5s (6.5.47, Creedmoor, .260, etc.) have less recoil. Yet, I'm still...

I realize this isn't the question, but I've been waiting for someone to say something about the 7Mag. The 7RM (or 7wsm, if that's your thing), especially if throated for 175/180 match bullets, almost duplicates the .338LM for trajectory. The .300 is going a slight bit harder, from sheer bullet...

This is the SNIPERs hide, so common, how's it shoot? Show us some groups fired from this rifle so we can see if I t shoots as good as in looks.

I'm also inclined to the rifle length system. Most suggest this just works better because that was the original design. Run a 15" Samson, Midwest, etc., over the block and you protect everything fine.

Be aware that the issue of headspace on belts can create problems. Sometimes the chamber is very close to the die's dimensions, sometimes not so much. I had a Rem.700 in 7mag that would blow the case in front of the belt if you didn't constantly check every case. Yes this will eventually...

I've never used the co-ax press, so I can't speak to that. RCBS Rockchucker has worked for me for more than 30 years. Barring something made of aluminum or pot-metal, I don't think that the press has nearly as much to do with accuracy as good case prep (consistent length, weight and necks) and...

I'm w/ rockbox. It's not beautiful, but a savage action is cheap and easy to come by, the floating bolt head is the secret to their inherent accuracy. You can pick up a first tier barrel for less than 500: LW is mid 300s, Brux is mid 400s. Add a good stock, If you have to cut some dollars...

+1 on the Grendel. If you really want to stay w/ the AR platform and you don't have some alternative purpose in mind (like shooting coyotes), the Grendel (20" barrel) stays supersonic as far out as the .308. Lothar Walther barrels are top notch and fairly easy to come by. Cheaper barrels can...

The only reason you might "need" more than 16" is because most people are shooting 1/8 twist which can (depending on the barrel) be a little "ify" with the 77 SMK in that length at long range. All lighter bullets (69 smk) shoot fine in the 16" even to 500m and beyond. If you want to be able to...

I'm in agreement with the majority that a kit is NOT the way to get involved in precision reloading. It's fine for hunters only, but not for those serious about accuracy. I'm sure there are better presses that the Rockchucker, but can you find one at a good price and do you need a better press...

I'm don't shoot competition and guys that do might have better insight into this, but... I've noticed that some bullets don't like "jump" (Berger). Therefore, they tend to like one length, which is going to vary depending on how the bullet interacts with the throat. Others bullets don't seem...