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  1. Eric_F

    New 6mm Advanced Rifle Cartridge

    The 103 in 6 ARC worked fine on whitetail this past season for me. Complete pass through, no recovered bullet, close range though, like 20 yds.
  2. Eric_F

    New 6mm Advanced Rifle Cartridge

    This should help https://www.sgtofarms.com/product-page/soa-belt-buster-die As would getting a sizing die that's a little bigger, early Hornady dies were pretty small, I forget which ones SOA says are best but they have a video somewhere on it.
  3. Eric_F

    6GT or Dasher Brass from 22-250?

    You might have better luck starting with a 308 or 260 Rem die to push the shoulders back, the more shallow angle makes that easier. Then follow up with your 6 GT or Dasher die. And annealing to start and probably in between, likely followed by neck turning is what I'd try if you really have to...
  4. Eric_F

    SOLD WTS- New KRG Bravo Tikka T3X w/ new forend

    AICS and not CTR mags, I assume?
  5. Eric_F

    284 Winchester

    I tried the usual powders recommended for 284 and 168 ABLRs, H4831SC and RL23. They ran slower than I hoped or weren't very accurate, so I ended up with H4350. I'm getting 2850 fps out of a 24" barrel and great accuracy, and have taken three elk with it.
  6. Eric_F

    Low Cost Annealers

    https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/best-d-i-y-option-for-brass-annealing.6989832/#post-8361405
  7. Eric_F

    Hornadys new ELD VT

    I mean... https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1027025184?pid=677895
  8. Eric_F

    Second guessing a part

    Adjustable.
  9. Eric_F

    SOLD Tikka XLR Element 4.0 + folder

    Al or Mg? Short action or 3.56"?
  10. Eric_F

    Getting into reloading- Buy the best press I can afford, or start more slowly?

    I'd agree that if time is a high priority, reloading will likely conflict. I'd think about if reloading for all those cartridges is really needed. If you're only looking for increased accuracy, you likely won't see that with 9mm, and perhaps not .223 or 6.5 CM depending on your usage and what...
  11. Eric_F

    Question on resizing with SAC die

    Hey. I'm not sure what's going on, if it's not lengths I'd look at widths/diameters (neck, shoulders). But on the 0.004" bump for new brass (if that ends up being needed), if you're concerned you could anneal *after* the first sizing and that ought to be addressed. Further resizing can just be...
  12. Eric_F

    .277 Fury 16.5” shorty bolt report

    Sorry to continue the thread drift, but in case it helps anyone I want to follow up: annealing my cases after forming fixed the issues I was having. Pretty sure the work hardening after forming to 6.5 CM was preventing the last ~0.005" of shoulder set back. After one pass each of 308 and 6.5 CM...
  13. Eric_F

    .277 Fury 16.5” shorty bolt report

    I can handle being called a moron, especially when paired with good advice. I am new to wildcats, unless you count fireforming 6 BRA, which shouldn't count. Not new to reloading at all. I'll try the Lee lube and 308 die, thanks.
  14. Eric_F

    .277 Fury 16.5” shorty bolt report

    Welp. I formed about 35 Fury cases down to 6.5 CM without too much issue. However, I found I needed a Small Base die and repeated sizings to get them fitting in a chamber gauge (or my chamber). But just today I started having cases where the brass was spinning separately from the steel base, and...
  15. Eric_F

    Safe recommendation

    Agreed that a budget is needed. Disagree that you should skip a safe or use a minimal cabinet until you can get a Fort Knox or whatever. Personally I'd go for a Liberty/Cannon/whatever is available on sale locally. I know you asked for keyed and battery free, but at this price and space...
  16. Eric_F

    Ugly reloading precision primer seater

    The ACP has been replaced by the APP. I've heard good things about both but never used them. I do really like the Lee Classic Turret and Six Pack presses though. https://www.titanreloading.com/product/lee-deluxe-app/ Anyway, the Ugly primer looks cool, but I'm perfectly fine with my Frankford...
  17. Eric_F

    Tikka re-barrel for 7prc or 280ai

    Either cartridge may run into OAL problems in a Tikka with factory magazines and heavy bullets, BTW. If you're running 3.56" MDT mags or LA AICS mags (with a chassis or aftermarket bottom metal) then you're fine.
  18. Eric_F

    The Goldilocks Hunting Rifle

    Middleweight 7mm is the obvious answer. So 280 AI if you want factory ammo availability, 284 Win if you like being a special snowflake. I've got a 9lb Tikka 284 for basically your purposes.
  19. Eric_F

    Optic recommendation 3-18 on a budget

    At that price point you'll have to go Chinese, except for maybe that Riton. You can find the Vortex Strike Eagle 3-18 for $500 (there have been a few on eBay recently) or as mentioned the Athlon Helos 2-12.
  20. Eric_F

    Tikka T3 Tact A1 - scope mounts

    Had to look up the MTC rings. They seem like air gun rings, so I'd stay away in general but especially the adjustable cant seems like asking for trouble. They are however quite affordable (as is your optic) so I take it you're looking for budget recommendations. Generally people here like the...
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