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  1. jagged77

    Need help on .338 Lapua 300 grain loads

    Re: Need help on .338 Lapua 300 grain loads I've been having similar problems, thought I'd found a good load with 300 scenars and n570, went to verify it and got poor results. I've got some H1000 to try so hopefully will fare better, retumbo seems to be also a good choice.
  2. jagged77

    700 police or another tikka ?

    Re: 700 police or another tikka ? You could also consider the R700 SPS Tactical? 1:9 twist which will shoot the 69gr SMK's. The 20" barrel really doesn't seem to be an issue, I shoot mine out to 800 regularly. You'll just need to factor in a replacement stock, the Hogue really isn't up to...
  3. jagged77

    oal for .308

    Re: oal for .308 If your friend can't get the COAL correct (and not correct it after realising a mistake had been made) then what's to say the powder charge is correct, the sizings been done right, correct primers.... You can correct OAL with an inertia hammer as stated above but I'd be...
  4. jagged77

    Annealing?

    Re: Annealing? You always want to anneal after cleaning and before any sizing ops - this way you can see the colour change more easily and your sizing benefits from consistent hardness of the neck and shoulder. How often is up to you - I find that work hardening does not occur for quite a...
  5. jagged77

    Socks?????????

    Re: Socks????????? I've always used Smartwool, really comfy and warm even in the worst conditions (cold and wet is what the UK does best after all..). Last trip to the US however I bought some Remington hunting sock - big thick green things. Very pleased with them - very comfy and not showing...
  6. jagged77

    scope max elevation

    Re: scope max elevation For those of you running a DTA or similar or just needing more elevation check out the unimounts from third eye tactical, Available up to 40 MOA with 30, 34 or 35mm rings. Only downside is they're in the UK for you guys in the US. Third eye tactical
  7. jagged77

    Suppressed .308 load with 175 gr SMKs

    Re: Suppressed .308 load with 175 gr SMKs There's no difference when working up a load for use with a suppressor or not - varget and the 175smk must be one of the most written about loading combinations on this forum, search the reloading depot at the top of the forum page. 41 - 43.5 grains...
  8. jagged77

    700 SPS Tactical, SPS Varming, AAC-SD or 5R??

    Re: 700 SPS Tactical, SPS Varming, AAC-SD or 5R?? The SPS Tactical in the B&C stock for $625 sounds like a good deal, as fday says krylon is cheap so a respray is easy enough. I've had the varmint and got rid for the tactical - shoots very well.
  9. jagged77

    Maggie’s Hysterical Video. 2 Hamsters 1 Wheel

    Re: Hysterical Video. 2 Hamsters 1 Wheel That had me in tucks, good find Shank!
  10. jagged77

    Rain and effects on ballistics today

    Re: Rain and effects on ballistics today Have seen massive pressure spikes when bullet tips have got wet and then inserted into the chamber - especially if seated close to the lands. As the old saying goes, keep your powder dry! (or bullet heads in this case)
  11. jagged77

    safe load

    Re: safe load Seems doable to get that sort of velocity out of a 30" tube. I've been pushing close to 2900 fps with mine without going over book max (300gr scenars, n570 out of a 30" border) with no excessive pressure signs. The accuracy node however is around 2840 so will stick there. Watch...
  12. jagged77

    Forster vs. Lee collet die

    Re: Forster vs. Lee collet die <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: oldfatguy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Been using Lee collet dies for 223 and 308 for a while now with no problems at all. Have the Rockchucker set up per the post above. But, I...
  13. jagged77

    good set of dies?

    Re: good set of dies? I use the Forster in 338 and can definitely recommend them, the bench rest seating die is a really good piece of kit and they are not all that expensive. Either that or go with Redding.
  14. jagged77

    RCBS X die reduces my urge for a Giraud Trimmer

    Re: RCBS X die reduces my urge for a Giraud Trimmer <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1kOrBust</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: aloreman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Not a...
  15. jagged77

    RCBS X die reduces my urge for a Giraud Trimmer

    Re: RCBS X die reduces my urge for a Giraud Trimmer I've used a couple of sets, in my opinion they are ok but nothing to write home about - my go to method of body sizing then neck sizing doesn't make the cases grow that much faster but with the added plus of straighter ammo. I'd rather go...
  16. jagged77

    Forster vs. Lee collet die

    Re: Forster vs. Lee collet die Sometimes you need to use a bit of lube on the neck to stop the collet from gripping and buckling (especially after annealing). I set mine up to use the full stroke of the press, that way pressure on the case mouth is the same for every case as you bottom out on...
  17. jagged77

    when do you anneal?

    Re: when do you anneal? I use either a Lee or Redding decapping die to deprime prior to cleaning with stainless media. If you use lemishine, when you come to anneal the cases may not turn colour as well for some reason, this can make it hard to judge when they're done right unless you time...
  18. jagged77

    when do you anneal?

    Re: when do you anneal? The process should be, clean brass, anneal and then resize. You are looking for case neck consistency and uniformity in terms of hardness of the necks before you run them all through the die.
  19. jagged77

    Best bullet for subsonic 308

    Re: Best bullet for subsonic 308 Go with the 180 round nose and trail boss, worked really well for me out of my 1:12 20" barrel.
  20. jagged77

    Help me prioritize. New stock vs. handloading

    Re: Help me prioritize. New stock vs. handloading <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Temper</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Defusion</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div...
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