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  1. wayno1

    Do primer pockets stretch? .308 Fed GMM

    wow.... hot? I am loading 3-4 x fired FC GMM cases with 168gr SMK, 43.0 grains of Varget, OAL 2.82", Fed BR primer. Over Chrono showing 2625 FPS with Magentospeed Chrono which is a muzzle velocity. Unlocking bolt to eject cartridge is a little stiff, but it's a little stiff chambering the...
  2. wayno1

    Any help appreciated I am out of ideas

    Am reposting a post from jrob. Hope he doesn't mind: Hope it helps you out. jrob has about 1000+ posts. jrob Re: .260 Remington bullet and twist recommendations. There does not seem to be a unanimous school of thought on 6.5mm barrel twists for the heavier projectiles. Both 8 and 8.5...
  3. wayno1

    Any help appreciated I am out of ideas

    With all respect if you're thinking about putting anew bbl on the rifle, I'd spring for the expensive ammo first. A LOT cheaper. Once you know you match the factory, you'll have more confidence in the rifle. Else I'd pursue a refund from Savage or another rifle. Pitting on the crown is not a...
  4. wayno1

    Do primer pockets stretch? .308 Fed GMM

    Just annealed some .308 Fed GMM cases fire for 4th time. Trying to clean pockets with Sinclair primer pocket tool. It always took out the primer residue before and left the bottom of the pocket shiny. now not touching the residue at all. Did the pockets lengthen? I can measure the depth with my...
  5. wayno1

    Clean between strings when load developing?

    Good point. Kinda trying to see if the difference in seating or brass make any difference, but I guess it will be dirtty in the match anyway. Good point, thanks!
  6. wayno1

    Clean between strings when load developing?

    Thanks for the reply. Trying to see if the different loading and brass make any difference. 3/6 make sense. Once I get a bit better at this I can refine what I do.
  7. wayno1

    Clean between strings when load developing?

    Again, good point, thanks for the reply. Will go with that.
  8. wayno1

    Clean between strings when load developing?

    Thanks! Good points and works for me.
  9. wayno1

    Clean between strings when load developing?

    Rem700 PSS .308 24" bbl, 1/12" 168gr Sierra SMK, Fed BR210, Varget, FC and LC match brass. Refining loads and comparing brass. Am going to be shooting about 5-6 strings, ie, 10 rds each brass; LC match and FC match, groups of 10 seated to 2.82 for each brass, and .010 off the lands for each...
  10. wayno1

    help with 'off the lands math' & input? Thanks!

    Yes, you're right. Using Sinclair hex style comparator, and didn't zero. Will redo the measurements. thanks!
  11. wayno1

    help with 'off the lands math' & input? Thanks!

    Using Sinclair hex style comparator, and didn't zero. Will redo the measurements. thanks!
  12. wayno1

    help with 'off the lands math' & input? Thanks!

    Thanks for the reply. Will check the numbers. As for OAL length vs base to ogive, I am not subtracting or zeroing for the length of the tool. I think it comes out the same. Getting late so am going to do a set of 2.81 with 43.0 grains of Varget. been a pretty good load at F class ranges...
  13. wayno1

    help with 'off the lands math' & input? Thanks!

    will try the 2.81 tomorrow. Have been wokign 2.95 and 2.80 to make them similar to the fed GMM. I use this for F class so length is not an issue.
  14. wayno1

    help with 'off the lands math' & input? Thanks!

    Rem 700 PSS 18" bbl .308 Trying to seat bullet as long as possible and work up a load. Federal Gold Medal MAtch 168 gr SMK shows an ogive to base of 3.145" Have the RCBS Micrometer. Followed directions - 3 times. The 'bullet' head is a very hard steel and will not go into the lands...
  15. wayno1

    Annealing brass question

    June, 96 Cases "The 650-degree crayon, which melts at about 10 to 15 degrees below annealing temperature, is Number 3261K449 in my old McMaster-Carr catalog, at a nominal price of $7.80. Be sure to specify crayon when you order. McMaster-Carr also sells 650-degree temperature-sensing pellets...
  16. wayno1

    Rem 700 PSS stock screw torque?

    Rem 700 PSS - about 25 years old. Synthetic Stock. Getting 2 different suggestions for the mounting screws. One camp says 40 inch/lbs torque front and rear, Remington says 45 inch lbs, other military & police sites say 65 inch lbs torque. Thanks! Wayne
  17. wayno1

    new loads? Nodes?

    New to uploading so pardon if am not getting it right... somehow attached a 'thumbnail' and can't delete it. Rem 700 PSS 24" BBL Working on new loads with 168gr SMK, Varget, Fed 210 primer, FC Brass Brass weighs ~ 181 grains. 100 yards bench rest Working on loads for F Class 300/500/600 yds...
  18. wayno1

    Sidearms & Scatterguns Pistol for Grizzly Bear Country

    Never bring a knife to a gunfight (as a primary weapon), never bring a little gun to a gunfight, Never go without friends.... ALWAYS bring friends with BIG guns. Make note of the references to the shotgun with Brenneke slugs. Unfortunately, .50 Brownings are large and unwieldy...
  19. wayno1

    expander ball diameter size for .308?

    LOL ! I know EXACTLY how you feel. I thought I had ordered the regular FL die, but I would have gone to the bushing dies eventually, so the Lord watches out for children and fools... ordered a redding competition bushing die along with the redding nitride bushings, as backup for the whidden...
  20. wayno1

    expander ball diameter size for .308?

    Ordered .333-337 Redding nitride bushings from Midway. Will go from there.
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