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    308 reloader 15

    Re: 308 reloader 15 42grs with 178gr AMAX 2700fps avg. 42.5gr consitency went downhill and at 43gr load too hot for my rifle. 44.5grs 165gr Nosler BalTip 2775fps avg. Sim
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    Gunsmithing savage 10 FCP HS Precision

    Re: savage 10 FCP HS Precision Hello, It all depends on what you want to use the rifle for. I have another Savage in .243 win. and it has a 26 inch varmint barrel. I would love to have it shortened to 24 or even 22 inches. The 26 inch barrel is a little too unwieldy for my preference. I use...
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    Gunsmithing savage 10 FCP HS Precision

    Re: savage 10 FCP HS Precision Hello, I have the same model rifle. I like mine alot. It seems to shoot better when the barrel has a few rounds through it. I used to clean my weapons thoroughly (carbon and copper removed) every time they were shot. I typically only clean now after accuracy...
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    Rifle Scopes Schmidt & Bender 6x42 made in West Germany

    Re: Schmidt & Bender 6x42 made in West Germany Thanks, PGS I understand the up/down left/right and the adjustment per click. The little screw had me wondering what the heck it was for. I tried searching every way I could think of for an owner's manual and the only thing I came up with is on...
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    Rifle Scopes Schmidt & Bender 6x42 made in West Germany

    Hello, I recently acquired a 6x42 Schmidt & Bender made in West Germany. This scope obviously has a little age on it but is in very good shape. I would appreciate it if anyone would enlighten me on how the adjustment knobs work. The knobs are hunting type knobs I think. They are finger...
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    How many reloads are you getting out of your brass

    Re: How many reloads are you getting out of your b Hello, The number of times you can reload your brass depends on lots of variables. One being how you size your brass. The least amount of sizing which is still reliable in your rifle will give you the longest brass life. Another is the...
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    New to reloading, a few questions .

    Re: New to reloading, a few questions . I have a wilson trimmer and recommend it. I size my brass and then trim all of it to the length of the shortest case. With new cases this generally means they are shorter than needed. This allows consistency and a few firings before They need trimming...
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    Hunting & Fishing *UPDATE* Major Fail @ 300yds

    Re: *UPDATE* Major Fail @ 300yds Hello, "Badshooter" congratualations on your deer. I don't recall you stating your age or hunting experience in previous posts but in my opinion you are probably not just any ole "Bubba". If you were then you probably wouldn't have cared enough to start this...
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    Advanced Marksmanship Practical Tactical Practice - Avoiding Group Shots

    Re: Practical Tactical Practice - Avoiding Group Shots Thought I would post my first attempt. The smaller bullet holes are from my AR. Another shooter was at the range practicing for highpower competition. He was standing in front of the benches. I didn't want to shoot from bench while...
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    Chamfering the case mouth

    Re: Chamfering the case mouth When loading and trying to be precise, I use 0000 steel wool and spin the case while pinching the steel wool around the mouth. This seems to work very well for me. I tried this after being frustrated with the standard deburring tools (like the wilson posted...
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    Gunsmithing So i want to make a stock?

    Re: So i want to make a stock? Hello I can't see your drawings from this computer so I can't comment on them. As others have said be careful with firearms due to your age and account for the obvious danger and legal issues. However I assume your parents have knowledge of your plans if for...
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    Maggie’s "butt love"

    Re: "butt love" He puts them in the Wench and then the winch pulls them out.
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    need help

    Re: need help Hello, I have never had a problem removing the occassional live primer. On the other hand 300 is quite a few to deal with. If he takes it slow when decapping then there should be no problems. Sim
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    Lube the inside of case necks when resizing?

    Re: Lube the inside of case necks when resizing? Hello, I have a small container with ball bearings about the size of BB's. Into this I put some powdered graphite. Give the container a shake or two before use. I dip the case necks into the graphite coated bearings before neck sizing. This...
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    Fieldcraft What distance is your zero?

    Re: What distance is your zero? Hello, I have my rifle zeroed at 300yds. My knobs are set to 0/0 elevation/windage at this range. When I hunt in the woods I come down to a 100yd setting. When I hunt some of the fields I use the 300yd zero. When I shoot beyond 300yds I come up to...
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