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    Split necks: Pressure, or tired brass?

    Re: Split necks: Pressure, or tired brass? Alrighty. I'll start doing it that way. Thanks Gents!
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    Split necks: Pressure, or tired brass?

    Re: Split necks: Pressure, or tired brass? Yes, I have always used the sizing button in the die. I'll take it out and see how it goes. Fired necks measure 344. Did the software give any probable velocity for this load?
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    Split necks: Pressure, or tired brass?

    Gents, need some help. Just got back from the range today, and I had probably 2/3 of my necks split. This from my standard 308 load that I shoot all the time: Full Prep Winchester Brass 178 A-Max's with a 10 thou jump 43.0 gr RL15 BR-2 primers Rifle is a Remington 700 with a 24" Kreiger 10...
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    This rifle eats scopes!

    Re: This rifle eats scopes! Good idea about the Burris rings. I'll give those a go for sure.
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    What bullet seater are you using for 178 AMAX?

    Re: What bullet seater are you using for 178 AMAX? I use the same die for the 178's with no issues. Sounds like there might be something inside the die that you haven't seen yet. I know that the competition dies aren't cheap, but, I would swap out the die.
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    This rifle eats scopes!

    Re: This rifle eats scopes! Longshot, my last post was actually 3 replies to previous posts. Buffybuster mentioned that there is definitely a diff in the rings-specific front and rear pieces. Poke mentioned the possibility of something coming loose. And Patriotoutlaw mentioned the...
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    This rifle eats scopes!

    Re: This rifle eats scopes! When the accuracy went wacky this time, the first thing I did while still at the range was put wrenches on everything to make sure nothing was loose. I checked action to stock, rings to reciever, and rings to scope. All were tight. I know there is a difference...
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    This rifle eats scopes!

    Re: This rifle eats scopes! Agreed. I've been in this game for a while too, Ruger just isnt spoken of, or raved about.
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    This rifle eats scopes!

    Re: This rifle eats scopes! When the scopes have quit, it was an all of a sudden thing. Starting out, everything is good, putting shots more or less where I want them, then, I cant even keep it on paper. Poof, no accuracy, or consistency at all. No changes to the load, to the scope, the...
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    This rifle eats scopes!

    Re: This rifle eats scopes! I'll give the RL15 another go for sure. My 308 absolutely loves that stuff! I havent tried the Leupold on the 308 again to see if its working ok. I'll have to try it to see if its indeed the scopes getting killed, or something else. The scopes that quit didnt...
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    This rifle eats scopes!

    Re: This rifle eats scopes! I'll never think that any of you are dumping on this rifle. There are alot of fellow shooters on here that know a hell of alot more than I do. I respect anyones knowledge, opinions, and offers for solutions. THANK YOU ALL!
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    This rifle eats scopes!

    Re: This rifle eats scopes! The rifle was bought new, I say near new because it's 14 years old (my bro doesnt shoot near as much as the rest of us do). As far as loads go, Ive thrown smk's, amax's, bergers, ballistic tips, in weights from 52 to 69. 4064, 4895, RL15, varget, 4350, 4831 with...
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    This rifle eats scopes!

    Good morning fellow pro's. Im a long time lurker here, I shoot a ton, but dont post alot. I recently got into a new project with my brother's bolt gun. It's a standard Ruger 77mkIIv in .220 swift, and I (we) have had some issues that I hope somebody can shed some light on. First off, this...
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    Range Report .280 or .280 AI

    Can any of you .280 shooters tell the diff between the standard, and the AI from a velocity, or accuracy standpoint? I've heard that the standard .280 is pretty accurate. I was just wondering if the hassle of obtaining, or forming AI brass was worth having the AI over the standard. Im going...
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    midway varget

    Re: midway varget I think Midway is doing that for all powders, not just the Varget. I got both an e-mail, and a call today about the cancellation of my RE15 order that I placed on monday. Got lucky at Sportsman's Warehouse earlier today, 2 five pounders.
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