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  1. groovinpickle

    Inconsistent Shoulder bump

    Re: Inconsistent Shoulder bump <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kentucky Jelly</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I am going to remove the de-capping pin, button and re-size again to see if that helps. </div></div> I suspect that you'll find that it...
  2. groovinpickle

    Expected concentricity out of new Lapua brass

    Re: Expected concentricity out of new Lapua brass I sorted 500 pieces of new .223 Lapua by neck concentricity earlier this year, and only had 5-10 that were above 0.0025" as measured on my Sinclair gauge. And I think those topped out around 0.003". I don't think you can directly compare my...
  3. groovinpickle

    New Lapua Brass .223 Questions

    Re: New Lapua Brass .223 Questions I've bought 800 pieces of Lapua .223 in the last 2-3 years and in my experience it's pretty much good to go out of the box. Headspace and neck dimensions are very consistent and are pretty similar to what I'd size them to when resizing. Length is the only...
  4. groovinpickle

    FNG having problems loading for AR15 **FIXED**

    Re: FNG having problems loading for AR15 I had a LaRue Stealth when I first started loading, and I remember having problems because I wasn't bumping the shoulder back far enough The headspace dimension is pretty close to minimum, I believe, and the old "crank down the die until it touches...
  5. groovinpickle

    Redding 'S' FS Die Question?

    Re: Redding 'S' FS Die Question? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RVS</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> The big difference I have found is with the BD, you can bump the shoulder back on live rounds. A FL die you cannot because of the threaded narrow...
  6. groovinpickle

    Is Lapua Brass a waste of money for an AR-15?

    Re: Is Lapua Brass a waste of money for an AR-15? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: signut</div><div class="ubbcode-body">In my opinion, yes. Buy the LC when it's on sale; strong,annealed, and can be bought right.</div></div> Natchez has a good deal...
  7. groovinpickle

    bulk ammo for my bolt gun? .223

    Re: bulk ammo for my bolt gun? .223 Let's see if I can get the numbers to work out. All of this stuff was purchased in the last few months. I bought 500pc of Lapua from Midway for about $280 shipped (prices have since gone up). That's an estimated 5000 rounds' worth of brass, so figure...
  8. groovinpickle

    bulk ammo for my bolt gun? .223

    Re: bulk ammo for my bolt gun? .223 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: the noobie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Because for milk jug hunting I dont want to shoot expensive hand loads.</div></div> The last time I ran the numbers, I came up with...
  9. groovinpickle

    Why is .223 headspace in 10,000ths?

    Re: Why is .223 headspace in 10,000ths? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: himaster</div><div class="ubbcode-body">But don't hijack the thread with a bunch of stuff that wasn't asked for.</div></div> To be fair, wasn't Fuzzball answering your question?
  10. groovinpickle

    High qty reloading of match rounds, 2 Chargemaster

    Re: High qty reloading of match rounds, 2 Chargemaster There are other ways to accomplish it, but two Chargemasters speeds up the process while still keeping it error-free, as long as I double-check the final thrown weight. I also justified the purchase of a second one based on the fact that...
  11. groovinpickle

    Larue Stealth Uppers?

    Re: Larue Stealth Uppers? I owned one for about a year. Nice enough upper, though I wish it'd been a little more accurate for me. It was good for 1 MOA five shot groups, but I had hoped for a little bit better. I handloaded for it, and it liked 52gr and 77gr SMKs quite well.
  12. groovinpickle

    Dual chargemasters, worth it?

    Re: Dual chargemasters, worth it? Did you cut your powder hoppers in half? I quite like it. edit: ordered a second Chargemaster today
  13. groovinpickle

    Redding bushing neck sizer expanded ball and lube

    Re: Redding bushing neck sizer expanded ball and lube Here is some good reading on how to best make use of the bushings. Do whatever works for you, but the manufacturer's recommendations are where I like to start.
  14. groovinpickle

    Dual chargemasters, worth it?

    Re: Dual chargemasters, worth it? FYI, through today (5/31) MidwayUSA has the Chargemaster on sale for $299 (dealer price), and RCBS is doing a $50 rebate on a $300+ purchase, so just buy a shellholder or a powder funnel or something.
  15. groovinpickle

    Dual chargemasters, worth it?

    Re: Dual chargemasters, worth it? I've often considered buying a second one, because I can easily seat two bullets (in primed cases) in the time that it takes the Chargemaster to accurately throw a charge. You'd have to do some testing to make sure that they stay in sync, but if you're...
  16. groovinpickle

    redding dies

    Re: redding dies <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RTO</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you go with Redding bushing dies you may want to buy several bushings. One of my Redding instructions says .003 less another set of Redding instructions says...
  17. groovinpickle

    Need help reloading .223

    Re: Need help reloading .223 Sure, LC is good stuff in general. The usual precautions about range pickup brass notwithstanding, of course. If it has crimped primers, you'll need to remove the crimp. Dillon makes a primer pocket swager that everybody seems to like, but there are other tools...
  18. groovinpickle

    Rifle Scopes are optics companies missing it??

    Re: are optics companies missing it?? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hidesertcowboy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I don't see how the stuff I am asking for really adds that much cost</div></div> That's because you're neglecting the R&D costs...
  19. groovinpickle

    Turn necks w/ a Redding S FL Bushing Die for .223?

    Re: Turn necks w/ a Redding S FL Bushing Die for .223? I switched from LC to Lapua on my old AR and my groups shrunk significantly. I was using a Type S FL die with a .247" bushing. Skip the expander ball and don't bother turning necks. In my experience Lapua is pretty much good to go out of...
  20. groovinpickle

    Keeping customers informed on thier builds newlink

    Re: Keeping customers informed on thier builds. As a software guy, I was just thinking the other day how this would be a really nice feature for a tech-savvy gunsmith to implement for his customers. ... and as a customer I look forward to seeing my build take form! (Drew in MS)
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