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    .223 Die question

    Re: .223 Die question Lorena, i wouldn't say you would lose a finger but maybe get a bit of metal shard in you if not careful! when i was new to reloading i would test the primers just for the heck of it with an hammer and all that ever happened was a loud pop like "cap guns" would make. i...
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    First precision rifle.... Opinions wanted.

    Re: First precision rifle.... Opinions wanted. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Temp9</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This one, so that you won't have to replace the stock...
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    What to go with...Rem/Savage?

    Re: What to go with...Rem/Savage? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BoilerUP</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 220SWIFT AI</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Savages and Rems are...
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    Need help ASAP

    Re: Need help ASAP Buds' has these for around that price, good rifles imho and good shooters. http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/produ...XIS+XP+308+WSCP http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/produ...P+308+CAMO+WSCP http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/produ...P+308+CAMO+WSCP...
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    What to go with...Rem/Savage?

    Re: What to go with...Rem/Savage? i own both, and i believe they shoot equally well but i prefer the Savage over Remington because it's easier to make changes to and there's more aftermarket parts for it. Buds' has the Savage model 11 in various models for around $350 with free shipping, i...
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    Rifle Scopes millett Trs-1--made my decision!!!

    Re: millett Trs-1--opinions? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: devildogandboy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">hrf, it's in my price range and i have always wondered about the quality of the TRS-1 and i think it will be what i expect. i know that...
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    Need help ASAP

    Re: Need help ASAP i would definitely stay away from the Rem770 as that is one of the worst guns they ever put their name on! the mossberg i don't know about. Bud's has got the Savage model 11 for around $360 or so and they are really great rifles. the one i was looking at has the...
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    Gunsmithing Bolt face dent's on new Savage 338 lapua

    Re: Bolt face dent's on new Savage 338 lapua Savages' quality control isn't what it used to be, those defects have probably been there from day one. wwhat would concern me also is that scratch on the front of the bolt lug. what is it binding up against? you have some really good pics there, i...
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    Feedback Good Guy List

    Re: Good Guy List jdgray is good in my books, had my items in 3 days. thanks jd.
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    Long action vs Short action

    Re: Long action vs Short action i have an savage la that was chambered in 270, i just stuck different barrel in 7-08 on it and haven't had any problems with the feeding. it will work!
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    Rem260 or 6.5CM

    Re: Rem260 or 6.5CM <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tonytx</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The 6.5 Creedmoor can be made out of all of the casings you listed for the 260, I have made mine from 243 and 308 so far. So for a reloaded I think their...
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    New Savage Model 10 FP-SR problem

    Re: New Savage Model 10 FP-SR problem vixtar, if it has a scope mounted make sure that none of the screws for the base is protruding through the receiver wall into the chamber area. this could cause binding and is a problem often overlooked.
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    Stainless Steel Tumbling, on the cheap

    Re: Stainless Steel Tumbling, on the cheap as long as it fits your needs and does the job expected, that's all that matters. i keep watching all the ads and ebay looking for one that's CHEAP!! one day!
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    Best Reloading Manual

    Re: Best Reloading Manual i have several manuals of hornady, speer and hogdon going back to the mid 70's but my favorite "go to manual" is always the Hornady. i use it mainly for reference to find a starting point and they list most weights of bullets that i use. if they don't have the powder...
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    single stage press

    Re: single stage press <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ulpian</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hello everyone, I'm looking to get a single stage press, to reload for precision rifle shooting. Any recommendation? </div></div> i don't think you can do...
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    Rifle Scopes Bikini Covers vs Butler Creek

    Re: Bikini Covers vs Butler Creek all in all i'm not pleased with the Bikini scope covers but then i live in Arizona and not many things last long out here if they are made of plastic or rubber. i bought several of these Bikini scope covers less than 1 year ago and this is what happens...
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    Gunsmithing Rifle Basix trigger problem

    Re: Rifle Basix trigger problem i have two of them and couldn't be happier, just followed the instructions and now i have lighter trigger pul with very little if any creep and adjusted the overtravel to about "nil'. i would buy another!!
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    Gunsmithing Best release agent for bedding?

    Re: Best release agent for bedding? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TacticalMirage</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Pam cooking spray has always worked awesome for me. </div></div> ditto, Pam olive oil! nothing will stick!
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    308 "boot" question

    Re: 308 "boot" question <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 0313lance</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I got 43.0 and pour it into the case and it looks like the case is full to the top of the shoulder. Is that normal? I shook a winchester 150g factory...
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    Reloading NEWBIE. Help

    Re: Reloading NEWBIE. Help BigB308, i would go with RCBS dies and you might want to consider getting the "small base" dies if available. sometimes semi's will have a problem chambering rounds run through standard die sets. just something to consider.