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    What Makes 175gr SMK better than 168gr?

    20" 1-10 twist (Rem AAC-SD factory barrel)
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    What Makes 175gr SMK better than 168gr?

    This is the issue...im only ~440ft above sea level. plugging in a higher altitude gave me similar results to yours. thanks!
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    Krylon AICS examples

    Debating whether or not to paint my black AICS 1.5 using Krylon. Looking for examples you guys have done and what colour combinations. Prefer black/tan/khaki/brown combos...with a focus on just spraying and spiderwebbing...not interested in any camo patters (digital, or GAP-style camo...
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    What Makes 175gr SMK better than 168gr?

    Im shooting 168gr SMKs right now at 2625fps and finding that theyre dying out ~800m (agrees with what JBM says). I plug in data for 175gr SMKs with MVs posted by other members here and its saying that the bullets will go sub-sonic at around 900m. Im looking at pushing out to 1000m with my...
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    Help! Mystery pin - AICS stock

    what paints and colours did you use for the stock? I like the contrast
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    Lee Case Length Gauge

    same issue here...just emailed Lee and will hopefully get the proper gauge sent out.
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    Specific Muzzle Brake Quetions

    surefire mb762ssal...like shooting a 223, and able to track shots/corrections
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    Barrel Nodes

    thanks for all the replies guys!
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    Barrel Nodes

    Looking for input on finding barrel nodes. Are they based on Velocity, Barrel Pressure, both? The reason I ask is, if I found a good node with LOAD "X" and switch powder, lot, etc... could I achieve the same results if LOAD "Y" had a matching MV or pressure?
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    Using a Socket as a comparator tool

    Havent been able to get ahold of a bullet comparator up here in Canada, and was looking for opinions on a homemade solution. It will be used for 308, and I have heard of some ppl using a 9mm 12-pt socket that give consistent readings. has anyone used anything similar? and if not, what...
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    Rem700 AAC-SD loads?

    Re: Rem700 AAC-SD loads? thanks for all the info so far! Ive whipped up 150rds at .5 increments between 42-45gr. Hoping ill find a couple 'nodes' within these rounds and can move forward from there. Im aiming for ~2600fps, but accuracy and spread will determine the load i go with.
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    Rem700 AAC-SD loads?

    Just grabbed this rifle and heading out for a few months with it...need to mix up some rounds before I leave. Im not looking for THE LOAD (will start load development when I get back), just need a solid and consistent load that will perform as good as possible. Components: Varget Federal 1x...