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  1. Lt. Arclight

    338 lapua jump to lands question

    Re: 338 lapua jump to lands question Magazine length for me-regardless of barrel. 3.600" in an AIAW. 338LM will build BIG pressure FAST jammed into the lands.
  2. Lt. Arclight

    need help with barrel twist for 338LM

    Re: need help with barrel twist for 338LM A Bartlein in 1/9.5" works well on my AIAW. Mine was chambered by GAP.
  3. Lt. Arclight

    338 Lapua Magnum Load Data Questions for TRG 42

    Re: 338 Lapua Magnum Load Data Questions for TRG 42 I load and shoot alot of 338LM. Over 6K rounds since mid 2005. I've wasted alot of powder and barrel life trying to get the "optimum" load. I give you credit for your attention to detail. I personally would not try to develop a long range...
  4. Lt. Arclight

    F1 Austin, TX

    Re: F1 Austin, TX Great facility.Its amazing how fast they completed it.
  5. Lt. Arclight

    GAP VS SURGEON

    Re: GAP VS SURGEON I own 2 AI's and love them. Now a GAP chambered barrel on my 338LM makes it even better than it was new out of the box. One thing is for certain. I've dealt with many gunsmith's,but GA Precision has done the best work and have built the most accurate rifles I've ever...
  6. Lt. Arclight

    .338 lapua...What powder to use for 300g

    Re: .338 lapua...What powder to use for 300g RL25 gives good accuracy but is far too temp sensitive to use it for max loads. I like 90-91 Retumbo for COAL of 3.610.H1000 is also a very consistent powder. PS: 87grains of RL25 was my max for C.I.P. length. If you can load longer COAL your...
  7. Lt. Arclight

    Rifle Scopes 50 BMG Optic (And Chassis) Advice

    Re: 50 BMG Optic (And Chassis) Advice I have 2 NXS 5.5-22x56 w/ milrad turrets on a my State Arms Borerider stick and on my McMillan Tac50. You aren't going to need anymore elevation and frankly 22-25x is plenty. If you plan on shooting WELL beyond 1K you can't expect your rifle optic to...
  8. Lt. Arclight

    Gunsmithing Sako M995

    Re: Sako M995 JRu, OUTSTANDING post. Excellent job.
  9. Lt. Arclight

    338 help

    Re: 338 help Its been my experience to stay off the lands,unless its the 300 Berger.After 6K rounds of 338LM, I've gotten the best results with the Hodgdon powders. H1000,Retumbo, US 869, and H50BMG for 30+ inch tubes. For me load development at 300 yards usually results in good mid range...
  10. Lt. Arclight

    338 help

    Re: 338 help I must respectfully disagree about 0.1-0.2 gr. in 338LM. With Retumbo or some other extruded powders 0.5 is more realistic. Not to mention, the accuracy of the chamber,quality of the barrel etc. H1000 is an excellent powder and probably the LEAST temp sensitive- but frankly...
  11. Lt. Arclight

    Case trimming: Hate it!!

    Re: Case trimming: Hate it!! Agree 100% Giraud rules. I do have a Gracey though and with a carbide blade supplied By THIS GUY-Clicky! it does an extremely good job. So much so, that I decided NOT to buy the Giraud.
  12. Lt. Arclight

    Hurricane Sandy

    Re: Hurricane Sandy On generator as I type. One massive clusterfuck. I will say for certain-there will be NO LOOTING in my AOO. Here in Morris County, we got no flooding but the 24hour 50-75mph windstorm was terrifying-especially amoung HUGE wood around my home. Thank God no damage. Just a...
  13. Lt. Arclight

    .338 lapua brass

    Re: .338 lapua brass If you get a barrel chambered by Moon @ GAP. You will have one accurate chamber that will just chamber a Go gauge. I just installed a new Bartlein on my AIAW 338LM. I have body dies from all the manufactures. It is a major pain in the ass to get brass fired from any other...
  14. Lt. Arclight

    .338 LM fps

    Re: .338 LM fps I've always tried to duplicate Lapua factory performance with both scenar and Lock-Base. I agree 100% with turbo54. It's just the nature of reloading just to see how far you can push a load. 250's are packing alot of energy out past 1500 yards. My AIAW has a 27in 1/11 as...
  15. Lt. Arclight

    Ever train without earpro?

    Re: Ever train without earpro? When I have fired in self defense-I can't recall hearing more than a pop.Auditory exclusion 100%. Time was compressed-at least for me. NO way can you possibly induce that much mental stress in training to duplicate a real tactical encounter. Train to fight...
  16. Lt. Arclight

    Any pilots?

    Re: Any pilots? Yeah, Commercial, Multi Engine, Instrument,CFII. My injuries have prevented me to keep my 1st or 2nd class medical and flying for free isn't my idea of fun anymore. I built a Pitt's S1A and was partners in a Factory built Pitt's S2A. I have around 800 hours in taildraggers...
  17. Lt. Arclight

    Some shots from Afghanistan

    Re: Some shots from Afghanistan Thank You for your service. May God bless you.BE CAREFUL.
  18. Lt. Arclight

    Good realoading book for .338 lapua?

    Re: Good realoading book for .338 lapua? I've loaded over 6K rounds of 338LM over the last seven years or so. I agree 100% with Kevin Thomas. I've used RL 25, VV 560,VV24N41, US 869, H50BMG, H1000 and Retumbo for 4 different sticks. I've found my best results have been with Hodgdon powders. I...
  19. Lt. Arclight

    Gunsmithing Any help choosing a Tig Welder?

    Re: Any help choosing a Tig Welder? I have a Lincoln Square Wave 175. Fantastic machine. Helped me survive 6 years of racing 410 Sprint Cars. If you need more than that machine you also need a water cooled torch.
  20. Lt. Arclight

    Changing load for second brass firing?

    Re: Changing load for second brass firing? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: timelinex</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm finally honing in on a great load for my 338lm. I am using brand new and prepped lapua brass. I have used almost all my new...
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