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    190 SMK and IMR4064

    I'm going to go out on a hunch and say you will find the spot right at 39.5 I'm using the same powder same bullet as you only difference is the brass and I am using a 30" tube
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    Couple of questions on LC once fired brass

    To answer your question it really depends on the casing, 223/556 its going to be either the M4/Ma16 variant or the SAW (light machine gun) for the 308 its always machine gun brass unless it states on the head stamp LC LR which is going to be bolt guns, there's some LC match brass which is used...
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    223 dents?

    The vertical lines look like they where made with dirty brass going into a sizing die, its happened to me when I first started reloading. the dent should be blown out the next time its fired, but can also have weekend the side wall.
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    Beginner needs help

    One thing to also take into considerstion are the LEE dies, especially the collet dies. a good case lube hornady makes a lube similar to imperial Every thing else is pretty much covered, also a nice quite area where you can fully concentrate on the task at hand.
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    What causes lateral shots

    thanks for all the responces, ill try to get out early an comfirm again, I will post some pics overll Im very pleased with the powder and bullet.
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    What causes lateral shots

    Thanks for the responce, I have made up some more and will test/ shoot at 300 and 600 for over all groupd performace. if anything I will work my position and go back to shooting
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    What causes lateral shots

    Been a long time since I have posted but, an decided to get back into it. shooting out of a factory savage 12, Lapua cases Fed 210 primers Sierra 180 with IMR 4064 the gun is out shooting me hands down, but Im wanting to squeeze all the juice. after running a charge test I came up with the...
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    F T/R Competition 600/1000 Yard F-Class Competition: Palomino Valley Gun Club (Reno, NV)

    Myself and another Marine went there this past Sunday, it was his first match ever. Good facilities well ran match, we both left with a good impression. An they where all willing to lend a hand with new shooters as far as what equipment to use and how to use it. Will definatley be going there...
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    Proud moment at the bench,

    Re: Proud moment at the bench, No Child labor, if its in the fam right Terry good looking boy, here are some more from that day http://s1101.photobucket.com/albums/g421/memo1814/?action=view&current=VIDEO0081.mp4 some of them are short since i took them with my phone...
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    Proud moment at the bench,

    Re: Proud moment at the bench, Thanks for posting them for me, I forgot to include myself. To busy snapping pics I guess. We will be back at it more than likely tonight, I will make sure to take various pics to include video if at all possible.
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    Proud moment at the bench,

    Re: Proud moment at the bench, let me know if you can see them I will try and upload more pictures,
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    Proud moment at the bench,

    So I was watching tv with the fam, when My 8yr old son said he wanted to spend time in the garage. He didnt just want to hammer, glue or play with tools. He wanted to learn how to reload "like I do" as he put it. Well I jumped all over it, pour myself some coffee an him some coco, and head to...
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    Help – Prep Milt Match Brass

    Re: Help – Prep Milt Match Brass I full length size all of mine the same way, and then fire form them. you are getting different headspace measurements either because 1: fired from different rifle's 2: die is not set up rght. Also you have to remember LC MAtch brass was designed for M1A's...
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    RCBS Power Puller

    Re: RCBS Power Puller I have an O ring kit that I got at the local parts store, the rubber is more durable an has lasted a while. that an the extra sizes I use as well to put on the dies to help them "float" memo
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    Problem loading .223

    Re: Problem loading .223 Did you have an expandral in the die. why not full length size them to ensure that they are all equal. if the projectile is falling through, you dont have enough neck tension. I would go back an resize them all. Just a safety issue for a gas gun
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    Should I go heavier?

    Re: Should I go heavier? I wouldn't change a thing. Sniper rifle are a 1/12 with a 24" rare 26" barrels. They shoot fine at 1k. by going faster on the twist that will just give you the means to...., 1. how are you on components, if you have a sunch of 175 shoot them. 2. what do you plan to...
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    MIlitary Powders

    Re: MIlitary Powders I have never used it nor heard of "Long Range Match military powder", I do use RL15 for both my 223 and 308 with good results. What would you use it for (rifles)and application memo
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    Anyone useing RCBS "PowderMaster"

    As the title says anyone use, or have RCBS powdermaster electronic dispenser. A friend of mine gave me one, of course no instructions, I am trying to pair it up with my RCBS 750. The dispenser keeps flashing "scale" there are no other connections that I see. How do I get it to read, sense the...
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    175 SMK's

    Re: 175 SMK's I have had a few boxes with the same result. I wrote down the lot number. Everytime I would go out and buy more. I would look for the same lot number. What lot number do you have
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    F T/R Competition Results Odessa FV200yd F-Class Aug. 6th

    Re: Results Odessa FV200yd F-Class Aug. 6th The most impressive part for me, was the part where you lent your rifle/ ammo to a new shooter, bonus for a kid. Thats how we ensure the sport never looses interest. As you said he will be a big threat, especially once he gets hooked. Thanks for...