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    Cleaning case necks without tumbling?

    Is there a good way for this? Most of what I have loaded is just pistol stuff that headspaces on the cartridge rim, so I haven't really felt the need to buy a tumbler. If I want to reuse chamber-formed brass that has roughness on the neck area from carbon deposits, is there a good easy way to...
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    Help me build a .30-06 load for this rifle. New to precision hand loading...

    Those are 3/4" donuts on the targets, btw. I wonder if it's going to turn out to be 48.2 gr.
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    Help me build a .30-06 load for this rifle. New to precision hand loading...

    Well... today was a frustrating disaster. First of all. My primary range was closed (they are trying to save money limiting hours over the summer). There is another 100 yard range in the Brazos valley called Arrowhead Shooting range. If you're here, ever move here, or visit here. DO NOT...
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    Help me build a .30-06 load for this rifle. New to precision hand loading...

    Edited the original charge list for those who might be using the search function in the future.
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    Help me build a .30-06 load for this rifle. New to precision hand loading...

    Thanks everyone!!! Tristian, thank you. Big time, great post with expectations and methods. Yes, my notebook has a graduation at 48.7 gr. Forgot it in my post. Thank you for catching that. I loaded from my notebook and not the post.
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    At what max range do you think this rifle could ring the steel reliably?

    I was actually looking a the Redfield Revolution 3-9x40 TAC. Thoughts?
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    Pedersen Device?

    One of my favorite parts of my M1903 is the Mark I stock. It's a mixmaster (CMP Greek return, 1918 receiver re-barreled in 1944) that shoots like the hammers of hell, but I have had multiple people trying to build complete Mark I's (sans device) have asked if I would be willing to sell it.
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    Help me build a .30-06 load for this rifle. New to precision hand loading...

    So... now that I have confirmed the hard way that cartridges with an OAL that fits in my magazine will jam the bullet into the lands. How far off the lands should I be for OCW test?
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    Stuck bullet immediately in front of chamber (chambered dummy round into lands)

    Thanks y'all! Just a touch with the cleaning rod down the bore and it fell out the back of the chamber. That's why i asked here: so I didn't do anything stupid and make it worse. Much much gratitude.
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    Stuck bullet immediately in front of chamber (chambered dummy round into lands)

    Dumb move. Bullet stuck where the lands begin from closing bolt on a dummy round with too long an OAL. I can see it looking into the barrel from the chamber end with the bolt removed. Correct way to remove without mushrooming? Do I really need to push it all the way down the bore and out the...
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    At what max range do you think this rifle could ring the steel reliably?

    Hairball, thanks. This thread and the hand load thread are PRECISELY because I made the decision that I don't want to do a thing to this rifle besides put a nice scope on it (keeping the original stuff), outfit it with an M1907 sling, and build a hand load that will max out its potential.... And...
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    I am an Ivory Tower Nerd; I am not a Contractor, Veteran, or Valor Thief... airport story.

    Heh. I love that damn bag for light travel or fieldwork. No sooner did I say "this bag looks perfect, so many uses!", I noticed the 5.11 thing becoming a cultural phenomenon, blowing up. I spent the last several years living in an unnamed city where police are gaining a reputation for pandemic...
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    I am an Ivory Tower Nerd; I am not a Contractor, Veteran, or Valor Thief... airport story.

    I was coming back from visiting Florida on vacation with my SO (I was born raised there). I'm in the Atlanta airport for a layover, I go to mens room, and when I'm finished, as I'm headed to wash my hands, I get stopped by gentleman. I'll paint you a picture: I'm 29, and short. 5'3". Hair...
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    At what max range do you think this rifle could ring the steel reliably?

    It's just a shooter for fun. Don't hunt much these days, but I shoot a LOT. Although, not at greater distances (>200 yds). It was inexpensive, well taken care of, born the same year as me, and I grew up hunting with the same rifle in 7 mm RM. And the one thing that is going to be replaced ASAP...
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    At what max range do you think this rifle could ring the steel reliably?

    Posting this here for curiosity and edification purposes... in other words, for S and G. Feel free to crucify my ignorance and naiveté. The rifle is a .30-06 Remington 700 from 1984. It is bone stock, including the Bushnell Sportview scope that came with it as a package in the 80's. The only...
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    Pedersen Device?

    A local gun store here wanted an obscene amount for an M1903 in a Mark I stock. The tag even read something like "ultra rare, Pederson device 1903". I asked to see the device, and the reply was that the rifle didn't have it, it was just made for it. Roll eyes. When I mentioned their...
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    Help me build a .30-06 load for this rifle. New to precision hand loading...

    Bump so I can get some experienced words chimed in here before I waste precious supplies. :)
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    Help me build a .30-06 load for this rifle. New to precision hand loading...

    Alright, thanks everyone so far. I have some cases to load with 4064 and AMAX 178 gr See if this sounds right: Using the 175 gr load data. Min charge: 46.5 gr Max charge: 49.5 gr 1% graduations in charge weight: Graduations: 1-3: 47.3 gr 4-6: 47.7 gr 7-9: 48.2 gr 10-12: 48.7 gr 13-15: 49.2...
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    Forgive me in advance for being potentially offensive in my ignorance...

    I'm certainly not going to try to deny the AR platform and the 5.56 its proper due. There are a great many departed that would attest to its capabilities. I fully admit my prejudices and you make a very good point about carrying as a part of your kit.
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    Forgive me in advance for being potentially offensive in my ignorance...

    I have to confess, I do still giggle at the thought of 5.56 NATO being in a high power match.
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