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    168amax 47gVarg @200yds

    Re: 168amax 47gVarg @200yds Unfortunately at 2.9 I'm still a long way from the lands in this gun. Im actually testing 4 other powders tommorow mostly r15, but seeing that group from a factory tube makes me glad I have 8# varget on the way. Good shootin!
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    168amax 47gVarg @200yds

    Re: 168amax 47gVarg @200yds <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bdh308</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> once fired lapua's </div></div> +factory chamber, I see. I've got some similar loads with 168 amaxs ready to go for tommorow, but my OAL is 2.9". I...
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    168amax 47gVarg @200yds

    Re: 168amax 47gVarg @200yds Good shootin! How'd you get that much powder to stay in there in there? Crimp?
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    Hunting & Fishing .44 Magnum Hunting Load (Deer size game)

    Re: .44 Magnum Hunting Load (Deer size game) I like the 240 XTP or Sierra JHC over w296 or h110, start around 23 grains and work up.
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    Gunsmithing Looking for advice on a push feed M70

    Re: Looking for advice on a push feed M70 Aww, I'm already itching for a new bbl, don't encourage it! I will probably end up doing that eventually, I'd like a 6.5-06, 6.5-284, or .280AI on this rig. I was hoping in the meantime to see what improvements I can make to work with what I have. I...
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    Gunsmithing Looking for advice on a push feed M70

    I'm loking to squeeze some accuracy out of this rifle and I'm looking for suggestions. It is an early 90's XTR sporter in .270 win that I have bedded and floated the bbl and it is holding 3/4 moa with ammo it likes. Before it goes to my GS what would you recommend doing first? I'm thinking a...
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    Hunting & Fishing mil-dot scope for hunting??????

    Re: mil-dot scope for hunting?????? If you think in metric its a much easier conversion for range estimation.
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    nosler brass vs norma brass

    Re: nosler brass vs norma brass I use the Nosler in .308. It is extremely consistent in weight, and uniformity. It weighs closest to Federal brass, but I haven't weighed the Norma to compare.
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    Reloader 15 & temp sensitivity; who has tested ii?

    Re: Reloader 15 & temp sensitivity; who has tested ii? Thanks for the reply Grump. I honestly didn't realize QL had an adjustment for ambient temp. I had it set on default whatever that value is. It had got down in the 20s the night before and the rounds were in my truck, so they were pretty...
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    Reloader 15 & temp sensitivity; who has tested ii?

    Re: Reloader 15 & temp sensitivity; who has tested ii? I had some unexplained very low velocities last week with r15 and 150bt with temps in the 30s (barely). They were some 200 fps shy of what QL predicted??
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    Gunsmithing LTR magazine mod?

    Re: LTR magazine mod? :)Thanks Bob, it was quick. My GS is actually a good freind and we were supposed to go fishing on his property yesterday, but I brought my rifle just in case. I had talked to him Sun, and through the course of conversation he gave me the idea and mentioned that he...
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    Gunsmithing LTR magazine mod?

    Re: LTR magazine mod? I'm not sure what brand it is, but it must be slightly over 3". He milled out the rear of the receiver,shortened the bolt stop and changed the follower. I don't have any VLDs to try, so they may not reach, but the Amax @2.95" gives me room to play, and the heavies will...
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    Gunsmithing LTR magazine mod?

    Re: LTR magazine mod? Just an update, I had a new box installed today, my GS had it in stock. 2.95" is no problem, the VLD type bullets may even reach the lands from the mag. I feel like I have a brand new toy! Dntfxr
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    Gunsmithing LTR magazine mod?

    Re: LTR magazine mod? Great, I really appreciate that info! Dntfxr
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    Gunsmithing LTR magazine mod?

    Re: LTR magazine mod? Sorry, .308. 2.95 OAL 168Amax.
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    Gunsmithing LTR magazine mod?

    Is there any way to change the mag and modify the feed ramp to allow feeding with Amax's seated to touch the lands in a factory tube? thx dntfxr
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    Hunting & Fishing Hog dogs?

    Re: Hog dogs? Jagdterrier- great nose, tough as nails, can hog hunt for 8+ years, and won't cut nearly as bad as the larger curs. Pit for a catchdog.
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    .308 Winchester

    Re: Loads For .308 Winchester <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ridgerunner665</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The 168 BT is new...I stumbled upon them at the gun store. <span style="font-weight: bold">165 Ballistic Tip's BC is only .410</span>...so...
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    Handgun Loads - All Calibers

    Re: Handgun Loads- ALL CALIBERS- .44 rem mag 240 sierra jhc Rem brass cci magnum pistol 23.5 grains H110 SAFE IN MY GUNS (SRH, And Win 94 guide gun) Cloverleafs @ 50yds Very accurate and great whitetail load.