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    223 Bolt Gun w/ 88 ELD-M Help

    Pretty much the same. The chamber hole is so small that if you drop a round on the follower it doesn't line up with the lack of clearance. So I just mag change too. I wish there was an extension for those 12 round stages or a malfunction.
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    223 Bolt Gun w/ 88 ELD-M Help

    Everything is buttery with accurate mags. I can't single load a round though easily. It's mag fed only for time sake
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    223 Bolt Gun w/ 88 ELD-M Help

    I have a 223AI shooting the 88s between 2800-2900 with my nucleus. Above 2850, most of my loads only are shootable with Lapua brass. I will blow primers right out with LC or FC brass. Lapua can take a lot more before showing pressure ime so be careful.
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    Looking for Competition Prize and Award Ideas.

    Could always make challenge coins or get something engraved like a knife, dope book, etc...
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    Competition dynamics team match advice

    You're doing a lot of walking so have a sling and be able to carry everything. I used a tripod or bipod only. No sticks. A 16" will do just fine. The best way to approach the secondary is essentially to get a distance and and start hosing. You have unlimited ammo so you can adjust for the wind...
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    223Ai Best loads

    I'm assuming you're talking about your freebore? Yeah definitely will effect your pressure lol.
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    223Ai Best loads

    Please work up to my loads if you haven't already. They can be spicy. You do not want to blow up your gun. Speed is not everything, so don't push your luck. I have found that the 223 Ackley is especially susceptible to minimal pressure signs due to the small case and Ackley angles. This means...
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    223Ai Best loads

    Maybe I should've been more specific. Given a like chamber with mostly identical measurements and tolerances, you should be able to. If you shot the brass thru a loose chamber you'll have issues. You can small base resize, or like someone else suggested, buy new brass. My Lapua brass has 10x or...
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    223Ai Best loads

    It should be. It wouldn't be any different as any other brass as long as the brass shoulder hasn't been set back too far for the crush fit.
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    280 ai

    If you call Peterson directly they might have cosmetic brass seconds for really good prices.
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    223Ai Best loads

    https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/223-ackley-improved.6364566/ I was getting 2850 with that XBR load. But it was hot. Some of these loads I can only shoot with Lapua brass as LC and others blow out. The n140 load can be a bit hot, but that h4895 is low pressure and just stupid...
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    223Ai Best loads

    88elds 24.1 h4895 stupid small 25.3gr XBR 25.1gr N140
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    Lightweight vs Heavy/PRS Rifle Set-up for Mammoth?

    Solid advice. About the same way I approached it. My general rule of thumb is 100cal/oz. Olive oil and other calorie dense items help. I also brought Snickers 3x/day for morale. Other items like electrolytes to keep you from cramping are a must for me as I am a heavy sweater. Overall, sleep...
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    Lightweight vs Heavy/PRS Rifle Set-up for Mammoth?

    Depends on personal capabilities, but pounds equal pain. Flat shooting for the unknown distances allow for greater margin of error and there is little wind out there at Gordon. So next year I'm thinking a 18-20" 22br, 22cm or 6cm. I ran a 19" 6 creed and it did fine. I ran a sub 12lb rifle with...
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    Tracer bullets

    Honestly? Don't shoot them. It only takes one to start a fire. I wouldn't take that risk. PB blast might penetrate the cap but is that worth the risk? American reloading has pulls that'll probably be more accurate anyways for a cost well lower than a fire departments bill for a fire.
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    MDT ACC Elite

    Don't forget us lefties (the good kind). Also, a long action inlet for the LA r700 would be the best. Also maybe a spacer for the use of the 3.750 mags. #leftiesmatter
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    Which Left Handed Long Action Chassis?

    I bought the LA ACC for my 280AI. planning on milling out the safety and bolt handle when I get it it
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    Monthly Sporting Rifle match RATON NM

    Signed up and ready. This should be fun!
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    223 Bolt Gun (current climate)

    I'm not sure. I'm working with a Smith to get it increased though. After looking at my notes, I am at 1.920 CBTO with the 88s to the lands.
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    .223 Rem - Slower burning powders for longer barrel?

    I did. There's photos and data in the 223 Ackley thread but long story short is that I got good velocity and accuracy, but terrible SDs. Extreme spreads of 40+ fps constantly
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