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Recent content by WRM

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    Gunsmithing Where to find a broken shell extractor for odd calibers?

    Depending on action type (this won't work on break-open single shots), just get a fired case and jam it in to the stuck case, and extract. Works surprisingly well. Just hope that it doesn't get stuck on the first shot ;) . Sometimes a bore brush will work. Another thing that works on ALL...
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    375HH shooters

    Rl15 Many years ago when I first loaded for 375 H&H, someone told me that Reloader 15 is THE powder for 375H&H (that "someone" was an experienced hunter/booking agent on Accurate Reloading forums). Subsequent testing proved, to me, that this is a true statement. You can load 220s to 300s...
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns Need a good machete!!

    In my limited experience, I was impressed with the Condor "El Salvadore" stainless model. Many opinions - previous SH discussion: http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/snipers-hide-fieldcraft/140517-machete-choice.html
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    Gold & Silver

    Good points - PMs are for after you have all of the other bases covered - food/water/security/medical supplies/etc. Silver is a roller coaster this morning, after trading in a tight band for the past three days.... That's why I said store it and forget it - watching the "price" can drive you...
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    Gold & Silver

    Physical precious metals are a store of wealth, with a history of performing that function for thousands of years, and should not be confused with an "investment". Stored outside of the banking system, they have no "counterparty risk", as compared to paper assets, which all have counterparty...
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    Gold & Silver

    I have some opinions on PMs... many do not agree with these opinions, but I stand by them. This is my "Fourth Quarter 2013 Precious Metals Report", which was "published" on January 2nd. I am not a PM dealer, and I do not charge for my report, so have no direct financial interest...
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    Canada is not free, our SIG rifles were nationally banned by the police today.

    No, but it seems they face the same challenges?... Good to see you again last week! You can't kill an idea....
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    Canada is not free, our SIG rifles were nationally banned by the police today.

    You might want to do a search for "Sipsey Street Irregulars Three Percenters".
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    RO Bushnell Brawl, Thank You Sponsors

    Best ever! My "Once in a lifetime dream trip" to Rifles Only was train-up and match for the CorBon 308/Glock SHC in 2008, with GAP/Eric Reid built M40A1/USO MST-100 on my McMillan take-off (which has since found a new home with an 8541). I was hooked.... After taking the last year off to...
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    Lee Collet Die... Any chance in 6.5 Creedmor

    All you have to do is send them two fired cases, a sample bullet that you want to load, and a check for $70, and they'll make a custom set for you.... Custom Collet Necksizing Die Set - Lee Precision
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    Range Report Ballistic Card with Density Altitude

    This is the key. The trajectory varies due to DA - higher the DA, the "flatter" the trajectory is, because the atmosphere exerts less drag on the projectile (the air is less dense). That FDAC that you mention is a chart with multiple trajectories, so that when you set it for your DA, it gives...
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    Fieldcraft Machete of choice?

    Sounds like a line from a Billy Bob Thornton movie?... Three similar type Machetes arrived on Saturday. I have not had a chance to use any of them, but here are my first impressions (low-high price).... 1) Cold Steel Latin Machete 18" w/cordura sheath. Nothing special, edge not fully...
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    Please explain how a bullet can "go to sleep" and get more accurate at longer ranges?

    We had a passionate discussion on this subject many years ago on the Accurate Reloading Forums - when I read that Chapter in Brian's book I got the impression that he was aware of that discussion, and agree with his conclusions. I'm surprised that no one has posted a link to "How Bullets Fly"...
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    *Announcing the 2009 Sniper's Hide Build Rifle *

    Status "still working on it...". (Edited to add on 11/29/2013) Issue(s) have been resolved to my satisfaction. Meanwhile, I had to move on - the USO SN3 3.8-22 SH LE #34 and Atlas, intended for this build, have a new, permanent, home....
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    *Announcing the 2009 Sniper's Hide Build Rifle *

    Speaking only for myself, not yet - still working on it....