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  1. M

    Headspace Length Variation on Sig 716 DMR

    Thanks for the explanation. The case is definitely oval at the mouth as it bangs the barrel extension while it is ejected. Can also see two axial scrapes from the bolt teeth. Nothing severely distorted, but nonetheless, distorted. I assumed that the accurate reading was the shortest one...
  2. M

    Headspace Length Variation on Sig 716 DMR

    Is this because of the barrel chamber or a function of the brass and how it cools? Is this normal? Have not noticed this before in my rifles.
  3. M

    Headspace Length Variation on Sig 716 DMR

    Just measured the headspace length on cases fired by my Sig 716 DMR. The brass is R-P four time fired brass. The headspace length varied from 1.627" to 1,631" for brass coming out of the same rifle. Why is there so much variation?
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    Alpha Brass - Shorter than min case length

    I just shot some Eagle Eye ammo in 6.5CM that I bought primarily for the brass. After sizing my cases I measured the case length and all the cases were between 1.904" & 1.907". The minimum case length (i.e. trim length) for 6.5 CM is 1.910". Not terribly undersize but all of the cases were...
  5. M

    Cleaning Rod OK to as Carry On

    Don't fly often to the tune of doing 120K miles a year. Don't have time to be slowed down by TSA and my carry on does not include anything that gets trough easily. TSA is fickle. What one agent requires another prohibits. No rhyme or reason. Can see some TSA A**Hat saying that a one piece...
  6. M

    Cleaning Rod OK to as Carry On

    I am flying out to see my son & need to get a cleaning rod out to him. Can I carry on or will TSA not allow?
  7. M

    Loads for Sig 716 DMR

    Moderators - Please move this post to the Reloading Depot section.
  8. M

    Lapua/Alpha worth the premium?

    Is Lapua or Alpha worth the premium? Just getting into 6.5CM and need to stock up on brass. Can get starline for about half the price.
  9. M

    Cleaning Rod - Jag Adaptors

    I used to have a bunch and all of a sudden cannot find them. Will have to figure out what thread sizes I have now I guess.
  10. M

    Cleaning Rod - Jag Adaptors

    I have a bunch of cleaning rods & jags./brushes There are many different thread pitches, male vs. female etc. Is there a 'generic' thread adaptor kit? So that I could use most of my jags/brushes with any of my rods?
  11. M

    Anyone use Silica Gel Packets-Desiccant Packs to keep moisture out of powder?

    Does anyone use the Silica Gel Packets-Desiccant Packs to reduce how much moisture is in opened powder jugs. Never have before but am beginning to buy 8 lbs. jugs which I will not go through very quickly. What size packets would I need? That is how much water in weight should the packet be...
  12. M

    Loads for Sig 716 DMR

    I have a Gen1 716 DMR & was shooting loads developed for my bolt. The load I was shooting was a 178 Hornady BTHP over 43.0 gr. of Varget. I noticed that there are slight ejector marks on primer - not severe, but definitely there & odd they are not present when shot out of my bolt gun. The...
  13. M

    What is a good rear bag?

    I have a Armageddon Gear Gamechanger Shmedium but that is a little bit big for a rear bag
  14. M

    Accu-Tac FC4

    Thinking about getting this bipod for precision long range shooting & PRS. This bipod is a little heavier than I would like but have been hearing good things on it. Comments on this bipod or other bipod recommendations?
  15. M

    Hornady Hand Primer

    My primer pockets are clean and brass has been properly prepped. 4 firings on the brass. Primer fully seated w/ single stage press so unless I was crushing the primer, the pockets are deep enough.
  16. M

    ELD-X vs ELD-M

    Thanks for your great replies. Wish that the 6.5 would keep the 147 weight for the -X though!
  17. M

    ELD-X vs ELD-M

    Yes, I knew that the X was a hunting round , designed to expand, etc. Just did not understand why it was more expensive. I guess they charge more because they can and hunters are willing to pay more. I do appreciate the construction differences details though! For PRS shooting, there is no...
  18. M

    Hornady Hand Primer

    Last group of cases that I primed w/ my Hornady hand primer left the primer about .003 proud. Tried to seat again w/ the hand primer and did not go in any deeper. Put in my single stage press & primer went to where it should be. Not sure if I used a RCBS or a Hornady case holder, but still...
  19. M

    ELD-X vs ELD-M

    The ELD-X is a little more expensive than the ELD-M. In 178gr. .308 it is about $3 per box (43 vs. 40). The BCs are similar. Curious why they are more expensive. Same difference for a 6.5 (although the bullet weights are a little different - 143 for the ELD-X vs. 147 for the ELD-M).
  20. M

    Trimmed Cases too short

    Replaced the cutter and cases are trimming much more consistently!
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