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  1. biggin69

    military brass auctions

    Ive noticed that they have been letting lots out between 1000 and 4000 pounds lately. This is different than the 20000 to 40000 pound lots they use to do. I recently was bidding on 4200 pounds of 50 BMG brass and it sold for about $2 a pound. I talked to the government liquidation staff at...
  2. biggin69

    Powder help with the big 50!

    I have used WC860 with good results. I use 232gr to push a 690gr FMJ out at about 2,750 fps. For accuracy I use H50 and AMAX rounds. From my school of hard knocks reloading the 50, I respectfully offer the additional reloading tips: ..Lube the cases up good before you resize/de-prime...
  3. biggin69

    TAC Powder

    Has anyone had any luck finding TAC powder? I called Western Powders about a month ago and they claimed they are producing this powder and shipping it out. They wouldn't share which distributors where receiving it. Thanks!
  4. biggin69

    Duplicating MK 262 Mod 1 Ammo

    Ive been trying my hand at reloading 5.56 rounds in an attempt to duplicate the Black Hills MK262 Mod 1 ammunition that supplied to the US Military for use in the 18" SBR. Im using LC brass, CCI 41 primers and SMK 77 gr with the cannelure. My understanding is the military load develops a...
  5. biggin69

    2 AR15s won't cycle. Need Help please.

    I hope this isnt a repeat. You said the gas block was installed up against the shoulder of the barrel. My experience is that the gas block must be moved forward the thickness of the original front hand guard holder (metal plate). Check that measurement beacuse this might cause an offset in...
  6. biggin69

    2013 THUNDER BEAST TEAM CHALLENGE - ANNOUNCEMENT

    Does the match still have openings
  7. biggin69

    DPMS MK12 barrel/ spr build (update w/pics)

    Re: DPMS MK12 barrel With the 77gr and CFE223, what velocity are you getting out of the 18" barrel?
  8. biggin69

    home made case lube

    Re: home made case lube Ive heard of this combo before. Any idea on the mix ratios?
  9. biggin69

    toscrap steel

    Re: toscrap steel +1 for JC Steel Plates! I have several in AR500 and I love them.
  10. biggin69

    Range Report Best hunting 7mm-08 bullet for 18" barrel

    Re: Best hunting 7mm-08 bullet for 18" barrel Im reloading my son's 7mm-08 with 140 gr Berger VLD. Great results.
  11. biggin69

    Vendors selling AI Mags

    Re: Vendors selling AI Mags I think CDI Precision sells 5 and 10 round AI mags
  12. biggin69

    Rifle Scopes Leupold ER/T 6.5-20x50 M5 or 8.5-25x50 M5

    Re: Leupold ER/T 6.5-20x50 M5 or 8.5-25x50 M5 I have my Leupold in 6.5-20. More than enough for me to shoot out to 1000 yds with my 308. I went with the H58 reticle and I love it!
  13. biggin69

    308 Ogive measurement

    Re: 308 Ogive measurement On my Savage 10PC, after measuring the chamber, my loads are set with a ogive of 2.223 with 175 SMK for a jump of 0.020". This is giving me a COAL of 2.787 to 2.794". Im reloading with 40.8 gr of IMR8208XBR which is giving me an average velocity of 2606 fps.
  14. biggin69

    Hodgdon CFE 223

    Re: Hodgdon CFE 223 Thanks so much for your input! Im always looking for more info on reloading. Let me do some more digging and I will let you know what I found. Thanks again!
  15. biggin69

    Hodgdon CFE 223

    Re: Hodgdon CFE 223 Thanks for the info Tx_Flyboy; I agree the the charge and velocity are low but for some reason this semiauto rifle seems to group better in this velocity range. Now I would never use this load for my bolt gun. I had loaded with velocities in the 2700 fps range to...
  16. biggin69

    Hodgdon CFE 223

    Re: Hodgdon CFE 223 Finally made it out to the range yesterday! Using my 18" barreled LaRue OBR, here are my results: Temp 84 deg F Elevation 3910 Pressure 29.96 Humidity 10% 175 gr SMK LC 04 Brass CCI 34 Primer 44.2 grains of CFE223 Best Group - Average Velocity of 2530 fps
  17. biggin69

    QD Scope Mounts

    Re: QD Scope Mounts I was looking at the lever types....
  18. biggin69

    QD Scope Mounts

    Im looking at getting a 30mm QD scope mount for my 308 bolt gun. Ive looked on the internet for different manufacturers such as LaRue, GG&G, etc. Id like to get some input from those of you that actually use these types of mounts to determine which is the best. Thanks for your input!
  19. biggin69

    Gunsmithing Geissele SSF

    Looking for a lead or dealer that carries Geissele triggers, specifically the SSF for a Class III M-16
  20. biggin69

    Cadex TAC-50 Strike 50 Stock

    I am looking at upgrade the factory stock on my McMillan TAC-50 to a Cadex Strike 50. All the info I have found on the web indicates that this a premium stock upgrade. But before I put my $2,500+ down, I wanted to see if anyone here had purchased one and how do they like it. Thanks for the info!
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