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    Anyone use or prefer WLR primers in .308?

    Re: Anyone use or prefer WLR primers in .308? YEP RE-15 & the IMR powders like the WLR fine.
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    Ramshot TAC versus Accurate 2230 for .223

    Re: Ramshot TAC versus Accurate 2230 for .223 Not sure one is any more sensitive than the other. I have tried them both, wasn't impressed with either. For your bullet weight, I would think TAC. just my $0.02
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    45 acp

    Re: 45 acp "Bullseye powder = a lot of cleaning materials." I love the smell of Hoppe's #9 ! "Look in the ballpark of 3.5 grains. Out of a 5" barrel government model Colt it will get you in the ballpark of 700 to 750 fps." I was using the 230 grain RN, but found much better consistency...
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    Different 308 loads for different seasons?

    Re: Different 308 loads for different seasons? Varget is known to be very stable, but unless you are willing to get more components or pull apart loaded ammo, load enough to shoot until hot weather testing can be done. You may want to use a drop-tube to minimized crushed/broken granuals, as...
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    new brass vs. used

    Re: new brass vs. used "I would not say new brass is bad (or good), so much as fully match preped brass is beter (whether fireformed or not)." +1
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    single digit Standard Deviation, what the secret?

    Re: single digit Standard Deviation, what the secret? I have found the most meaningful measure of S.D. to be the verticle spread of impacts at 600 yards. I don't have a chrono, so I shoot at a few distances and back calculate my Velocity at the muzzle. When doing this I "neglect" wind, hold...
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    new brass vs. used

    Re: new brass vs. used I have compared my standard load with new and fire-formed cases, and cannot say one shoots any better than the other. I did not notice any difference in group sizes, scores, or drop data. 178 A-max; 43.0 RE15, Win LRP, Win Brass - Trimmed to min. Savage Model 12...
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    168's with TAC look promising....

    Re: 168's with TAC look promising.... I have heard of folks having success with TAC, just never experienced it myself. Tried a number of loads in different cartridges.
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    110gr Vmax in .308

    Re: 110gr Vmax in .308 I think with the lighter bullet you will have a much more efficient load with a faster powder like H322. My guess is the top end RE15 or similar speed powders will be a compressed load.
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    HORNADY A-MAX , NOT HAPPY

    Re: HORNADY A-MAX , NOT HAPPY I am unfamiliar with the type of rifle competions shot in Australia, and am only somewhat familiar with the kinds of matches available in the U.S. so please excuse my ignorance when I ask in reference to your statement above: "When you think about it if you were...
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    Help with ladder test

    Re: Help with ladder test +1 on the OCW method.
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    BC's for .22LR

    Re: BC's for .22LR I appreciate the good information presented here, and do not mean to hi-jack the threads’ stated topic of B.C.’s; however the mention of the RA4 drag function really has me curious… I use a simple spreadsheet based ballistics calculator, it uses a G1 drag model. I have...
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    Marlin Model 60

    Re: Marlin Model 60 Not convinced it is the "cheap Federal bulk pack" as all .22 is pretty dirty, certainly some more than others. However getting it that dirty is a badge of honor in that it shows it gets a significant number of rounds. My buddy used to manage a local pawn shop, and they...
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    Marlin Model 60

    Re: Marlin Model 60 They usually run pretty well. I think if it hasn't been used in a long time, the oil last used could have "varnished" up and made things a little sticky. Any time a gun has been stored for an extended period, it is a good idea to swab out the bore, clean up the moving...
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    Easily Distracted

    Re: Easily Distracted Didn't spend enough time at the .22 rack to look close enough for prices... Definately would've been cheaper! LOL No pics until it's at the range being fired, - just superstitious that way;) Couple of guys here at work have Sharps in 45-70; I watched one of them a...
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    Easily Distracted

    I’m too easily distracted… I keep an envelope in my gun safe where I stash $ from the occasional side job, or extra coke money at the end of the week. The envelope of secret cash is called the “Good-Guy Fund”. Well, having survived the holidays, and in the spirit of starting out the new-year...
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    load development using new brass

    Re: load development using new brass The load in FC brass will be different than the Win brass. An interesting phenomenon is that for as well as the Fed GMM shoots the first time, it is not highly favored among hand loaders. I have a good supply of once fired FC and GMM brass, and have...
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    Rifle Scopes Bushnell Banner sunshades?

    Re: Bushnell Banner sunshades? Go down to the local auto-parts store and get a piece of radiator hose, should be able to find a diameter that fits snug over the objective. Use about 4times the diameter for the propper length. Hey it works... If you want a fancy shade, buy a fancy scope.
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    Gunsmithing Trigger adjustment on a Ruger M77mkII VT (Target)

    Re: Trigger adjustment on a Ruger M77mkII VT (Target) Rugers are a PITA. Triggers and scope mounts are the first two reasons on my list as to why. Best of luck.
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    Gunsmithing Is the Winchester 70 at a disadvantage?

    Re: Is the Winchester 70 at a disadvantage? "claw extractors are excellent" Agreed; but what I find interesting is the M700 extractor design being so robust. Yeh it's no claw, but relatively few problems considering the drastic difference in design and construction. As for the lock-time...
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