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    Magnum primers give less speed than regular ones ?

    In my .284 Win I noticed that with otherwise the same load (180 Berger VLD, 58,0 greins of N560, C.O.L 80,0mm, Lapua brass) I got 4 m/s less speed with Fed215 magnum primer than with Fed210. With Fed210 898 m/s and with Fed215 894m/s at +18C. This goes against the common logic but I suspect the...
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    Range Report .284 heavies at transsonic/subsonic speeds ?

    Re: .284 heavies at transsonic/subsonic speeds ? I did not shoot for groups but for reactive targets similar to Larue. I suspect I will get better accuracy with a little tamed loads but that remains to be seen.
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    Range Report .284 heavies at transsonic/subsonic speeds ?

    Re: .284 heavies at transsonic/subsonic speeds ? Got to shoot the Berger 180 VLDs out of my .284 Win last weekend but only between 300m and 1060 meters. They flew just fine. I got with 58,0 greins of VV N560 905m/s whis is around 3018 fps or so at +25C. No overpressure. No need for a muzzle...
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    7 Rem Mag - 7 WSM - 7-08

    Re: Loads for 7 Rem Mag-7 WSM-7-08 .284 Loaded to C.O.L: 80,0mm Bullet: Berger 180 VLD (target) Brass: Lapua 6.5X284 Norma opened up to 7mm Primer: 215 Federal Powder: VV N560, 58,0 grein (safe in my gun, probably unsafe in your gun) Speed: 905 m/s at +25C Barrel: 5R Chromemoly from Border...
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    Range Report .284 heavies at transsonic/subsonic speeds ?

    Re: .284 heavies at transsonic/subsonic speeds ? 300sniper: Thanks for the good info. I have actually 9.2 twist so 175 MKs might tumble too far out but I will have to test them too. WildBill: I had a hunch that 175 MKs might fly nicely through transsonic but I have to test them to know for...
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    Furthest shot with 155 gr Scenar

    Re: Furthest shot with 155 gr Scenar I have shot them to 1100m with good hits at 2980 fps. At 1200m I just lost them with no hits. This at 400 ft above sea level in +20C. Barrel 24" in 308 Win. Of course wind was playing too but then I shot at 1100m targets again and connected them again. I...
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    Range Report .284 heavies at transsonic/subsonic speeds ?

    Does anyone have any info how the following .284 bullets behave at transsonic speeds and below ? Berger 180 VLD Berger 180 "Hybrid" Berger 168 VLD Sierra 175 Match King Hornady 162 A-MAX I have a .284 Win that can send the regular Berger 180 VLD at 2990 fps (58,0 grein N560 does it) but I will...
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    Range Report Spin Drift

    Re: Spin Drift Glenn D. Zediker has a book called Competition Handloading - making the target bigger. I think that title pretty much summarizes it all when shooting long range. Do everything to decrease your groups and to help you place them on the intended target. SD is just one of them...
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    Range Report Spin Drift

    Re: Spin Drift Ask Bryan Litz about it if you do not believe me. He can explain it better because he IS a bonafide rocket scientist :-)
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    Range Report Spin Drift

    Re: Spin Drift Bryan Litz (Berger Bullets ballistician) has created a formula for calculating spin drift that takes into account the bullet length, twist length and bullet speed. It has been used quite a lot here in Finland since his book came out. Before that we used a formula from a book...
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    Rifle Scopes AI 1-piece 18 MOA picatinny mount

    I received on Friday a 18 MOA one-piece scope mount for Picatinny-rail made by AI. I measured the front and back and it seems the slope is more like 22-23 MOA. I do not mind that at all but has somebody actually measured how much their 18 MOA sloped mount actually changed the POI ? I will of...
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    Rifle Scopes Liberty Optics and PST's

    Re: Liberty Optics and PST's RANT ON Just for informatioin: In European Union all MAP or any Official Retail Price schemes are illegal and may cayse fines in millions for the manufacturers trying to enforece any kind of price fixing. It is NOT the manufacturer´s rigth to stipulate at which...
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    Lapua .308 brass problems?

    Re: Lapua .308 brass problems? I have not had any problems with Lapua brass so far but I do clean the flash channels and deburr the flas channel and stnadardize the primer holes with Sinclair tools. I do it once for the life of the brass and do not worry about it afterwards. I pay less for...
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    Rifle Scopes New Schmidt Bender scope

    Re: New Schmidt Bender scope I handled the 3-20X50 PMII a week ago. The lockable turrets are a solution in search of a problem. One hit to the side of the turret and it is locked for good. Not very tactical in my opionion. The extra audible klick for 0-position on windage turret is a good...
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    Reloading 284 Win rounds long ?

    Re: Reloading 284 Win rounds long ? Long story short on the "tight CIP necks". My ammo OD: .312" My rifle neck ID: .315" or 0.0025"/side CIP minimum neck ID: .322" which would mean 0.05"/per side. The bullet would need an air controller to guide it out of the rifle. So my "tight neck" is...
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    Looking for one well suited pistol powder.

    Re: Looking for one well suited pistol powder. I use VV N340 for both 9X19 and .45 Auto. No problems. Can be used to load other calibers too.
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    Reloading sucks for precision rifle.Too much time!

    Re: Reloading sucks for precision rifle.Too much time! After resizing I would skip the tumbling process alltogether. Wipe the sizing grease off with a paper towel. Skip the Giraud unless you shoot a tight cahmbered semi-auto. Maybe you could do the Giraud every fifth reloading or so. A 308 or...
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    Genetically disadvantaged. Lefty needs advice.

    Re: Genetically disadvantaged. Lefty needs advice. Tikka T3 LH SS Varmint. Get a McM or a Roedale AICS for it. You do not have to give up anything in accuracy or shootability. You should get it in 6.5X55 but I read somewhere Beretta does not ship thos to the USA. If 308Win is ok then get one.
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    284 Win -vs- 280 Rem

    Re: 284 Win -vs- 280 Rem One thing in favour of .284 Win is that you can buy excellent Lapua and Norma brass for it in addition to regular Winchester brass. Just open it up and load it. No fireforming or similar chores. Tight chamber will keep your brass in good condition for a long time.
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    Rifle Scopes PVS-22 Mount for Sako TRG22/42?

    Re: PVS-22 Mount for Sako TRG22/42? Attention: The Sako "Vegetation collector rail system" does NOT work with the older steel TRG-bipod. Only the newer M08 version with the legs less wide apart works. The older bipod does not fit into the rifle with the thicker rail system in place. So if...
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