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  1. Powermac

    Cartridge Cases for .408 Cheytac

    Are you looking for brass for the 408? Cheytac sells. Jamison makes brass for it, although heard both good and bad about them. Australian Bertram make 408 brass that get's imported to the US in biq quantity so should be possible to find. And German Horneber makes 408 brass, if you commit to...
  2. Powermac

    Digital powder dispenser recommendations?

    Get the RCBS Chargemaster 1500 and be done with it first time, it's the gold standard of electronic powder dispensers for a reason. Quality wise it's better then Lyman and Pact no doubt about it. Yes it costs a few dollars more, but imo it's certainly worth it. Do the McDonalds straw mod to help...
  3. Powermac

    Rifle Scopes HELP PLEASE: M70 Pre 64 Scope Base

    Near mfg is a very good advice, one of the better ones out there for sure. Badger? Ken farrel as mentioned. EGW has a ton of models for m70's. Seekins precison used to have them available on web site i believe. Us optics if they make bases anymore. Recknagel. Nightforce? Weaver?
  4. Powermac

    .308 178 AMAX and VV N150 load for Tikka T3 tac

    For a 308 i would'nt use any Barnes bullet heavier then 165 grs for sure. Living in Europe i assume you wont shoot very bigand tough animals,for deer and such the 130 and 150 is really the best performers by far, certainly at some range. Shoot a 150 ttsx over 46,5 grain N150,myself if i hunt...
  5. Powermac

    .30-06 load development for long range?

    As for action i would personally look into the Surgeon 1086, and XL.Or a Badger M2013. As i'm from the other side of the Atlantic, i don't have the same availability in parts as most here does, so i do not have experience with most of the custom made US actions. The American rifle Company M5...
  6. Powermac

    .30-06 load development for long range?

    Here is some actual data onthe 308 vs 30-06 debate, based on over 6000 rounds fired. With rifles as similar as it's possible to get. The Rifleman's Journal: Cartridges: Sibling Rivalry: .308 vs. .30-06
  7. Powermac

    Concentricity Gauge how important?

    If you want a concentricity gauge, and don't mind paying for it the AccuracyOne gauge is the best there is imo. Bullettipping.com sells them with a Mitutoyo indicator for 400$ so not cheap. But for ease of use and consistent reading it can't be beat from my experience, the wheel turn makes it...
  8. Powermac

    .30-06 load development for long range?

    Here is some food for thought. From a accomplished shooter, that has used the 30-06 a lot. And it's certainly worth the time reading, if you are looking to build one. The Rifleman's Journal: Cartridges: Accuracy Secrets of the .30-06 - Part 1 The Rifleman's Journal: Cartridges: Accuracy...
  9. Powermac

    Solid copper bullets

    The Barnes TTSX or LRX are excellent hunting bullets, the TSX works too,but it's of a tougher construction, and slower expansion makes it even more dependent on velocity. In my opinion there is no better hunting bullets available for short to medium range hunting, clean and quick kills, with...
  10. Powermac

    FL sizing?

    It did not have much to do with the OP's FL sizing, but it's still a important point, and not trimming can be potentially dangerous. And to measure your chamber with a gauge is the best way to do it, having a close fit between the neck and the chamber shoulder will reduce backflow greatly and...
  11. Powermac

    DBM for Win. Pre-64 Model 70

    CDI, CDiPrecision Gunworks
  12. Powermac

    Comparator ID question

    If you want a good comparator, that gives a accurate and true reading. Look up Bob Greens BCG, it's far superior to the caliper style comparators, and has done wonders for my bullet seating consistency. The sinclar bullet sorting stand or tubbs comparator is also a nice product if you only want...
  13. Powermac

    Gunsmithing Anyone have experience with Mitsubishi D720 series vfd setup?

    Your absolutely right, the safety stop should have a separate parameter all together. Your not supposed to be able to program them so you can decide what happens though, just from simple safety reasons, and the MFG i assume want to be free of any liability. And yes the VFD's i have any...
  14. Powermac

    168 Berger 7mm mag powders

    VV N560 is my favorite powder for the 7 RM, although a bit temp sensitive. If top velocity is not of high importance N165 would be my first choice, very clean burning and consistent powder. N 160. N170 with the 180's. H-1000 works excellent, Retumbo should be good to go. MRP usually gives good...
  15. Powermac

    Reliable powder scales

    Yes there is quite some difference, and none of the scales in the videos are budget models exactly, so cheaper scales will usually have more drift. And as with many things you get what you pay for. Satorius is one of the best manufacturers of balances, and they in general perform very well, and...
  16. Powermac

    Gunsmithing Anyone have experience with Mitsubishi D720 series vfd setup?

    Well if you have wired the foot pedal into the safety stop circuit it kind of says itself why it happens. If you think of your foot pedal as a light switch, every time you push it down it turns the light off, and every time you release your foot you turn it back on. As it sounds you basically...
  17. Powermac

    Reliable powder scales

    Yes they are considerably more reliable in my experience. My Chargemaster scale drift quite frequently, and accuracy is 0.1-0.2 grains, along with it's slow response time and tendency to overthrow it is far from perfect. First off the normal budget type scale is of a strain gauge type, vs...
  18. Powermac

    RCBS A4 Press

    500 dollars for a single stage from the 1960's sounds like a no go to me. For someone collecting reloading presses? it would be a deal, or if you want something rather unique. You can buy a CO-AX for less, witch will give you better results and parts availability, a Rockchucker goes for less...
  19. Powermac

    Reliable powder scales

    If you want a digital scale, A&D FX 120i is a cheap as i would go, A&D HR100 AZ, Sartorius Quintrix or Practum. They all reliably measure your powder down to a single kernel, with a fast response time normally less then a second. The FX goes for 6-700 dollars the others are even more...
  20. Powermac

    electronic scale + powder dispenser

    THe Chargemaster 1500 is a excellent tool although it's accuracy is about as advertised, a bit worse to my findings. I use a CM 1500 to under throw a half grain, trickle with an Omega trickler onto a Sartorius Analythical balances with a 0.02 grain accuracy, thereby i can reliably measure every...
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