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West Michigan 22lr Precision Steel Series
To follow up with a great set of matches last year, we are building a small series here in West Michigan. 4 regular matches plus finale, best 3 + finale will determine season placement. Send me a direct message to register or with any questions...- Thread
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Done with Hornady tipped bullets....?
So I finally had my last straw with tipped bullets. Specifically, Hornady, but I'm not likely to go back to anything with a polymer tip for the appreciable future. Quick version: 223s they shoot great at 100, 200 and with 6.5s even 400-600yds. But...- Thread
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OMG Seating stem accuracy difference
So I've wanted to test this for a while and finally got around to it. For compressed loads, the bullets can get marked/damaged pretty easily, and if seating stem doesn't fit bullet PERFECTLY, I suspected it would cause accuracy issues. Today, I...- Thread
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Multi-shot Test vs Satterlee Method: An Objective Look
I've tossed this topic around in my head for quite a bit and I wanted to share test data from new barrel. Mainly, because a lot of shooters that are new to handloading are hearing about Satterlee's method from YouTube and elsewhere thinking it will...- Thread
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Area 419 Build: Impact 737R, PRS2, Bartlein 6.5CM
Quick post on new build and huge thanks to Area 419 team! I was back and forth between a 6.5CM and 224V bolt gun build but decided to go with new competition setup. Craig, Simon and Jon @Area419 were awesome to work with thoughout the process and...- Thread
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If I see another PSA 224V review....
My God! People are stupid (most of the time)! The shear number of 224V reviews on YouTube using PSA barrels and uppers is ridiculous and all of them end the same way: [SomeInternetNinjaBechrestSniperGuy]:"[I]Well, there you go. 1:7 doesn't work for...- Thread
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Criterion Prefit Barrel Nut System
Thought I'd post some pics of the new Criterion Howa Prefit barrel with the Big Horn barrel nut for those that are interested. Went with a 26" 8T Straight taper .900 muzzle diameter. Did the swap last night and, other than breaking the factory tube...- Thread
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West Michigan 22LR Precision Match
Just a note to copy the link to details about a match in West Michigan next month; there isn't a dedicated 22LR match section but this is where we all browse, so here is link to the thread with match details: [URL...- Thread
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6.5 CM OCW Torture Test - Dracos Barrel
I posted earlier thread about Dracos 22" Creedmoor barrel but I've been feeling like I never gave it a fair shake for you guys. I tested only two factory ammo types and only a small set of handloads (ELDM) with Varget, not to mention mixed lots of...- Thread
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Tested: ER Shaw Ruger Precision Rimfire Barrel
Just put on a new ER Shaw barrel for the RPR... Night and day difference over factory barrel. Have about 400 rounds through it today both breaking in and group testing. Factory barrel shot okay (.6-1" 5 and 10 shot groups and depending on ammo) this...- Thread
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Tip/Trick for Calibrating Kestrel Compass
Here's a fix to calibrate the compass if it's being picky. Updated to firmware 1.27 and immediately afterwards, I had issues with my compass calibration not working no matter what I try: slow, fast, slow/fast turns, nada. All variations would not...- Thread