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    308 155 Scenar Load Question

    Re: 308 155 Scenar Load Question Those projos are notorious for not settling in to an acceptable accuracy until they reach 2900fps. You more than likely will not get the required velocity for the 155gr Scenars using varget.
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    Gunsmithing Torque Driver

    Re: Torque Driver I keep a Proto 1/4" torque wrench and Proto torque screw driver in the shop, Borka kit in the gear bag. All in all, the Borka could take the place of the 2 Proto units as far a rifle work goes.
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    Reloading bench woes

    Re: Reloading bench woes Any energy from operating levers, setting things down, bumping etc can spike the result of the scale causing the auto powder throw to become eractic. 2 choices, put the powder unit on its own bench or time the throws so that nothing is happening on the loading bench...
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    Whats the best powder for 75gr 5.56

    Re: Whats the best powder for 75gr 5.56 Ramshot TAC - on par in accuracy potential with most other powders used in his weight projo, added velocity increase of 4-6%, ball powder for easy set up and consistent throws.
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    Atlas or harris

    Re: Atlas or harris For a QD rail mount, the average harris will cost you $180. Atlas will be $280, there is no comparison between the 2. Atlas has an outstanding product.
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    6.5x47 lapua build

    Re: 6.5x47 lapua build 8 twist is what I would stick with. Any of the current barrel makers, Rock, Krieger, Obermeyer, Brux, Lilja... cant name em all but you wont go wrong with any of them! I have a shilen on mine, I won it so cant complain.
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    6.5x47 lapua build

    Re: 6.5x47 lapua build Same load, 123gr Scenar hBN coated, semi hot round pushing 3020fps from an 18" barrel: (left) after having a bolt bushing installed and (right) before... GreTan modified bolt on the left and standard Remington bolt on the right.
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    300 BLK Load Data

    Re: 300 BLK Load Data 19.7gr 1680 Federal SR Match LC Brass, converted from .223 155gr Lapua Scenar, HbN coated 16" bolt action, 1-8" Twist Wind at zero mph, 102f, 27% RH Group was a bit tough to shoot using an H25 reticle, reticle was thick enough to completely obscure the shoot and see dot.
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    timney straight trigger?

    Re: timney straight trigger? I have one on a rifle sitting in an A5, had it for a few months and like it so far.
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    AZ LRPRS monthly match 17 Sept.

    Re: AZ LRPRS monthly match 17 Sept. If anyone from Tucson is planning on attending these in the future, drop me a line... interested in setting up a car pool.
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    range finder for prairie dogs

    Re: range finder for prairie dogs When we shoot pdogs, we range off of mounds, trees, cactus, schrubs, ranch debris etc. After 20 minutes we have land marks noted and don't use a range finder anymore.
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    Rifle Scopes Switching from NXS to Razer HD

    Re: Switching from NXS to Razer HD The size of the elevation turret is a plus not a negative for me, the EBR-2B reticle is damn near perfect for what I use the optic for/on, as mentioned it is on the heavy side of things. Ask yourself a question, where does your current optic fall short? Do...
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    Rifle Scopes Homemade ballistic drop turrets! Save yourself $$

    Re: Homemade ballistic drop turrets! Save yourself $$ I have a couple 4" vinyl printers and have made a handful of custom labels in the past that have worked out pretty well. Here is one I made with .5" all weather tape with a clear coat.
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    Official MidwayUSA Codes

    Re: Official MidwayUSA Codes The most recent codes posted above work, when you copy and paste make sure you don't grab the space at the end of the number... <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mrjimsfc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Codes didn't work...
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    Rifle Scopes How tough is your Super Sniper 10x42?

    Re: How tough is your Super Sniper 10x42? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: WRENCHHEAD</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: phreakmode</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I had mine on...
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    Rifle Scopes How tough is your Super Sniper 10x42?

    Re: How tough is your Super Sniper 10x42? I had mine on a hunting rifle, I got cuaght up on the bolt knob and pull the rifle off the bench, it impacted concrete directly on the elevation turret and ripped the assembly right out of the tube. I expected something to be bent, not destroyed. SWFA...
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    Range Report Hearing steel at long range

    Re: Hearing steel at long range Depends on the wind, light breezes I can still hear hits on free hanging steel around 2000 yards using 300grainers.
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    New 338 LM build

    Re: New 338 LM build <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tac243</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: phreakmode</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div...
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    New 338 LM build

    Re: New 338 LM build <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tac243</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i don't no how long you've been a machinist but it appears you got the bolt on the wrong side of the action.... </div></div> Even worse than that, it's a...
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    Rifle Scopes TMR reticle opinions

    Re: TMR reticle opinions TMR is an excellent reticle, for a general use it's what I prefer.