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  1. holdoff

    Thinking of shooting f class

    Re: Thinking of shooting f class To be clear, I am NOT trying to pit F-class vs SR/MR/Palma. There is no room in our sport for any type of derision in the ranks. We need each other. There are obvious regional differences in attendance at matches, and SR is the entry vehicle for XTC shooting...
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    Thinking of shooting f class

    Re: Thinking of shooting f class Get out and shoot. You will have a great time, and shooters will do anything to help someone new. Just let everyone know it is your first match and don't worry to much about scores. I shoot both F-TR and Service Rifle and I think that F-TR specifically...
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    reloading .223 for AR platform

    Re: reloading .223 for AR platform k2peaker, You really have gotten to the real point of the matter. Yes, we all need to FL resize cases for .223 -- which lube to use is up to the end user. The most important dimension for reliability and safety in reloading for any autoloader is setting...
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    308 sizing questions

    Re: 308 sizing questions Turbo, Avoiding additional work hardening of the case should be the goal of any sizing operation, thats why I forgo FL sizing new brass. Many ways to skin a cat. Hornady and others will make a custom sizing die to your spec by using 2-3 fired cases from the chamber...
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    308 sizing questions

    Re: 308 sizing questions I agree with Jagged, The mandrel method for cleaning up new unfired case necks works very well, especially for Lapua brass. When brand new the necks are very tight and if not opened slightly/uniformed can lead to higher than neccesary force when seating bullets. I...
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    Forster Benchrest vs. Ultra Micrometer dies?

    Re: Forster Benchrest vs. Ultra Micrometer dies? Like fw707 said, The dies are the same. The mic top is very fast to dial in a setting, especially using an ogive comparator. I find that I don't use the mic for absolute measurements due to the fact that I float the die with a rubber o-ring...
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    308 sizing questions

    Re: 308 sizing questions Capt, Another to try is Forster's Bushing Bump die. This setup does not size the body of the case. It bumps the shoulder and allows the use of bushings to control neck tension. The die also allows the ability to adjust how much of the neck gets sized as well. The kit...
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    Ramshot TAC / Hornady 68gr BTHP Match Loads? AR-15

    Re: Ramshot TAC / Hornady 68gr BTHP Match Loads? AR-15 GBMaryland, Well I don't know what you are going to be "plinking", but the suggested loads above would make many service rifle guys very happy. Those loads should shoot sub MOA from a good AR. Even my chrome lined 16" carbine likes that...
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    reloading .223 for AR platform

    Re: reloading .223 for AR platform In the grand scheme of things pertaining to reloading, lubing and sizing cases is probably the least tedious of operations. Like others above, Hornady One Shot aerosol case lube works very well. Bottom line, you will need to lube cases for .223 in an AR...
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    Consistent alternative when lands too far to jam?

    Re: Consistent alternative when lands too far to jam? You could also try a different bullet. When I tried 155gr weight projectiles I quickly discovered that I couldn't reach the lands (REM 700 PSS). Until I saw some pictures of various projectiles side by side (accurate shooter.com 308 load...
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    How good is good enough?

    Re: How good is good enough? Another thought, You are shooting .308 Winchester. There are hundreds of bullet/powder/brass combos that just flat out work out of most peoples rifles. Do a search for the recipe you want and look for multiple posts that say "this x-load hammers". The work is...
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    How good is good enough?

    Re: How good is good enough? Load development can be as easy or as complex as you make it. This is a good start http://optimalchargeweight.embarqspace.com/ Also, many people swear by the Audette method or ladder testing. Check the stickys on the top of the page on reloading. After...
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    How good is good enough?

    Re: How good is good enough? Well.... It depends on what you goal is for the rifle/load combo. F-class demands the most accurate load you can devise, while ringing steel or practcal field comps demand less from the load per se and much more from the shooter. As above, shoot longer strings...
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    ever heard of this happening?

    Re: ever heard of this happening? Sorry for the confusion, I mean the UPPER receiver has the M4 cuts to match the barrel extension. Need another cup of coffee.
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    ever heard of this happening?

    Re: ever heard of this happening? I'm assuming that the barrel extension has M4 cuts, does the lower have the correct cuts as well? Have you tried this upper on another lower that has had no issues? Sometimes that will help to isolate problems.
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    looking at AR uppers for distance-18 or 20"-info?

    Re: looking at AR uppers for distance-18 or 20"-info? 1/8 will allow shooting the 80s if single loaded, may not intrest the OP, but can be done to maximize 600yd performance. While I like my Noveske barrel as well, the OP seems to be following a budget (like us all). If you are going to...
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    looking at AR uppers for distance-18 or 20"-info?

    Re: looking at AR uppers for distance-18 or 20"-info? Below are recommendations that should get you where you need to be without a premium barrel price tag. I have a WOA service rifle upper, and built a SPR with a 18in Noveske. For the price it would be hard to beat WOA. WOA also has...
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    Hornady 178 match .308?

    Re: Hornady 178 match .308? Yes sir, that is the "new" 178gr from Hornady. Regular match hollow point profile.
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    Hornady 178 match .308?

    Re: Hornady 178 match .308? Curious as well. 300 178s inbound. Rem PSS 1-10 24" with 178 AMAX used 44.5 Varget/LC/BR2. No chrono data, but worked well for F-TR. Load the 178 on your current 175 load and tweak it from there.
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    Loading for .223-Crap groups w/RL-15?

    Re: Loading for .223-Crap groups w/RL-15? I second the above advice. Your reloading data is just that, its YOURS. I look at posted load recipies as a potential, and i look for general trends in responses. Most professed service rifle shooters tend to run in the upper end to beyond max...
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