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    Imr 4064 in 308

    Win brass 175 SMK 2.80 OAL 44.2 4064 Always under .75moa, often around .5moa in my factory Rem 700 5R 20" Been very happy with this combo.
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    Daniel Defense Mk12, worth it?

    BCM does not make barrels. They sell them. I am 90% sure the same is true of KAC. I can only speak from my own experience, but I have found DD barrels to be consistently more accurate than any other CHF CL'd barrel. That does make them unique. If your experience says otherwise, that is fine...
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    Daniel Defense Mk12, worth it?

    You must have missed the part where I discussed the performance of my DD barrels. It was in the post you quoted. I'll expand: I am a former industry guy who personally knows a lot of the major players in the AR market. There are a lot of good companies out there for sure, but based on my...
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    Daniel Defense Mk12, worth it?

    It may not be built of the same parts, but is does pretty closely resemble a Mk12. Standard AR parts/internals plus: 18" rifle length gas, SS barrel of heavier contour 12" quad rail Improved trigger Save for the furniture and the specific manufacturer of the components, I'd say they're more...
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    Pressure signs in a Rem 5R

    Thanks for the input guys, it is appreciated. I got some input from a well respected individual in the precision world and he thinks they are normal 700 primers. His opinion was that sticky bolt lifts and ejector swipe were the most important criteria. I am going to confirm any headspace...
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    Pressure signs in a Rem 5R

    If you read my original post, you'd see that your assumption is off the mark. My question was in regard to the varying opinions on which signs are important and which ones are not. I have not had the opportunity to chrono these loads.
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    Pressure signs in a Rem 5R

    I went back to inspect my cases. They have been tumbled so I don't know exactly which load these are, but I loaded a total of 4 cases at 45.5 and these four are the worst, so I have to assume these are them. I am posting them for an opinion. To make it perfectly clear to guys like...
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    Pressure signs in a Rem 5R

    I must have missed the part where posting data, loads, findings, and asking for advice was "ignoring" the signs.
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    Pressure signs in a Rem 5R

    I had flattened primers from 40gr up (my starting load). I hit a node around 42 and another around 44.5. This rifle is flattening primers on every load I've shot through it, so I'm thinking it may be a headspace issue. I'll get that checked out and probably explore the node at 42. I'm using...
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    Pressure signs in a Rem 5R

    175 smk
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    Pressure signs in a Rem 5R

    I'm using new Win brass seated at 2.80 COAL. I know factory Rem chambers are known for long throats. I was under the impression 2.80 is a safe starting point for length. Does that info help with diagnosis at all?
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    Pressure signs in a Rem 5R

    I'm working up a load in my 308 5R factory rifle. Using 4064 powder. Max load is 45.5 grains which is slightly compressed in Win brass. I've gone up from 90% to max load. I don't have any ejector flow or head stamp deformities. I DO get primer flattening and slight primer flow even on...
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    Help me design a "lighter" weight hunting gun.

    I know bolt actions are the thing on this website, but I really like single shot rifles (break action or falling block style). You get a lot of barrel length for the overall length of the rifle, they are slim and easy to carry in the field (something that I consider quite important), light...
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    New Sponsor - Bullets.com

    Yep. Economics 101. The consumer expects the vendor to offer product at nearly zero profit in a market where the vendor may not be able to replace the stock they have once it sells. There are a number of smaller gun shops around the country who specialize in black rifles that have had a very...
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    Looking for a starting point in today's market with 20" Rem 700 5R (308)

    Ordering an 8lb jug of 4064 from Mid South and I snagged 175SMK's from Palmetto. Going to do my best to work up a load that replicates the factory FGMM. Thanks for your help!
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    Looking for a starting point in today's market with 20" Rem 700 5R (308)

    I have a good supply of Winchester brass and CCI primers. Primers are available locally (albeit somewhat expensive). I am looking to purchase powder online and can't find anything there either.
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    Looking for a starting point in today's market with 20" Rem 700 5R (308)

    As the title says, I have a 20" Rem 5R 308. This rifle is about a half minute gun with 175gr FGMM. I have experience reloading, but not for 308. I have brass and primers already and need to source powder and projectiles. 175 SMK seem easy enough to run across but powder has been an issue. My...
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    Spray painting stainless steel

    In case anyone runs across this post down the road, a self etching primer did the trick perfectly. I paid almost $11 for a can of it at the auto parts store, then saw it on the shelf at Home Depot for less than $5. I used two light coats of primer and the Krylon stuck perfectly.
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    Accuracy vs Cost, Please Help

    I've owned custom high end long guns in the past, and I have found that I tend to prefer high end factory offerings. (Generally) you'll get 90% of the performance for much lower cost. Are they as refined? No. Are there some features the customs may have? Yes. Can you pick and choose any of...
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    Spray painting stainless steel

    Yes the other barrel was prepped (it is blasted as well, very similar appearance to the 5R), but it may not have had time to cure. I have painted and shot AR-15's within a few hours in the past, maybe I need to just let these sit longer. I'll try a primer on the 5R and see if that helps as well...
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