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    Loads for Sig 716 DMR

    I have a Gen1 716 DMR & was shooting loads developed for my bolt. The load I was shooting was a 178 Hornady BTHP over 43.0 gr. of Varget. I noticed that there are slight ejector marks on primer - not severe, but definitely there & odd they are not present when shot out of my bolt gun. The...
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    What is a good rear bag?

    I have a Armageddon Gear Gamechanger Shmedium but that is a little bit big for a rear bag
  3. M

    Accu-Tac FC4

    Thinking about getting this bipod for precision long range shooting & PRS. This bipod is a little heavier than I would like but have been hearing good things on it. Comments on this bipod or other bipod recommendations?
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    Hornady Hand Primer

    My primer pockets are clean and brass has been properly prepped. 4 firings on the brass. Primer fully seated w/ single stage press so unless I was crushing the primer, the pockets are deep enough.
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    ELD-X vs ELD-M

    Thanks for your great replies. Wish that the 6.5 would keep the 147 weight for the -X though!
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    ELD-X vs ELD-M

    Yes, I knew that the X was a hunting round , designed to expand, etc. Just did not understand why it was more expensive. I guess they charge more because they can and hunters are willing to pay more. I do appreciate the construction differences details though! For PRS shooting, there is no...
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    Hornady Hand Primer

    Last group of cases that I primed w/ my Hornady hand primer left the primer about .003 proud. Tried to seat again w/ the hand primer and did not go in any deeper. Put in my single stage press & primer went to where it should be. Not sure if I used a RCBS or a Hornady case holder, but still...
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    ELD-X vs ELD-M

    The ELD-X is a little more expensive than the ELD-M. In 178gr. .308 it is about $3 per box (43 vs. 40). The BCs are similar. Curious why they are more expensive. Same difference for a 6.5 (although the bullet weights are a little different - 143 for the ELD-X vs. 147 for the ELD-M).
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    Trimmed Cases too short

    Replaced the cutter and cases are trimming much more consistently!
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    Trimmed Cases too short

    Talked w/ Little Crow & they said that a bad cutter will cause this. They also said that all you have to do to get a burr on the cutter is to run it backwards. Not sure I understand this, but will get some new cutters & try again...
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    Trimmed Cases too short

    I have rechecked my headspace and the shoulder bump is spot on - all cases within 0.001" (vary from 1.624" to 1.625"). Not sure what else would cause variation but will call Little Crow to discuss. Thanks for the other explanations, that is what was going through my mind. Not ideal, but not...
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    Trimmed Cases too short

    I trimmed my .308cases too short. They are running between 1.995" to 2.002". The max case length is supposed to be 2.015" w/ a trim length of 2.005". I don't see this as a real issue but want to confirm. Also, I used a little crow case trimmer and did trim after FL sizing the cases. Not...
  13. M

    Imperial Graphite Neck Lube

    Just got some and want to start using. After seating the bullet do you just wipe the case off with a rag?
  14. M

    Used Too Small a Bushing & Neck is Undersize

    Where did you get the mandrel set that goes up by 0.0005"?
  15. M

    Wilson Arbor Press w/ Force Measurement

    I'll definitely try the graphite. Will still get a 0.004" larger bushing. Otherwise try my bushing die & see what happens.
  16. M

    Wilson Arbor Press w/ Force Measurement

    Agreed. But its not like I'm going to get a 3-point ID mic like I use on bearing bores.
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    Wilson Arbor Press w/ Force Measurement

    I tried lubbing the bullets w/ Hornady one shot, but apparently that did not do much. Maybe will run a brush inside case mouth w/ lube on it.
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    Used Too Small a Bushing & Neck is Undersize

    I used a wrong size bushing in my Wilson Bushing type Full Length sizing die when loading my 6.5CM. There is about 0.005" neck tension on it. For details on how/why see: https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/wilson-arbor-press-w-force-measurement.7230208/#post-11751443 Anyway when...
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    Wilson Arbor Press w/ Force Measurement

    I cleaned wet w/ dawn using southern shine stainless media (does not dent like SS pins). I did not anneal. I usually anneal every third firing as I flame anneal and not induction anneal.
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    Wilson Arbor Press w/ Force Measurement

    I agree w/ the 0.294 being the bushing I need to try. The Alpha brass was once fired & I did chamfer the inside of the case mouth. I purchased loaded ammo from Eagle Eye as I did not have any 6.5 CM brass. Just bothers me why measuring the OD of a loaded round and measuring brass thickness...
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