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  1. jb326

    Forming 260 brass from 308... Is neck turning a must?

    Thanks guys. So what is going to be my "best" choice in a trimmer, bearing in mind that money is somewhat of an issue. I've got 400 pcs of brass formed, I guess I need to get trimming... My McRee chassis is somewhere on a big brown truck, an it's going to be time to shoot when it arrives.
  2. jb326

    Forming 260 brass from 308... Is neck turning a must?

    The title pretty much sums it up... I have read everything from it is absolutely necessary to outside neck turn to it likely not being necessary at all. As I understand it, I can load a round, color the case neck with a Sharpie, and then chamber it to find out if I need to, but I'm a little new...
  3. jb326

    precision rifles... show em

    My (best) contribution... 700P cut to 16", McRee Precision Compact folding chassis and a Leupold 4-14.
  4. jb326

    Savage 111 in 30-06. What to do??

    Re: Savage 111 in 30-06. What to do?? Once upon a time, I actually set out to build a precision rifle specifically in 30-06. I was on a limited budget, and so a Savage action was used. Below is what I ended up with... It is a Savage 116SS action, McGowen SS Select Match 1-10" barrel and a...
  5. jb326

    Suppressors Need info for custom kydex sheath.

    Re: Need info for custom kydex sheath. I own a small outfit that makes sheaths and holster (trotac.com), and I'd be glad to help you out if you wanted. With that said though, I'd recommend that you make it yourself, if that is still something you're considering... It is pretty easy and...
  6. jb326

    Fieldcraft Police Marksman - Body Armor?

    Re: Police Marksman - Body Armor? We do not. Though we as the M/O (Marksman/ Observer) Team are part of the tac team, we operate and train independently. We are not dual purpose sniper/entry and we do not wear armor (but we are issued it just in case). Our duties usually consist of being on...
  7. jb326

    Suppressors 5.56 & .308 with one surpressor

    Re: 5.56 & .308 with one surpressor Earlier today I paid for and began paperwork on a Rock Creek 308 QD suppressor that works on both the 308 and 223. Vortex QD flash hiders are used as the base for the QD system. Rock Creek is owned by Nick Hope just outside of Birmingham, AL. Retail on the...
  8. jb326

    Introduction

    Hello all... I have been a member here at the Hide for a while, but mainly lurked and never really gotten into any discussions. Today I was looking for some subsonic load data and suddenly realized that I've never introduced myself... My name is John and I am a 28 year old Deputy Sheriff in...