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    Maggie’s What are you drinking right now!?

    Two fingers of Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year Old Bourbon.Nice way to end a hard day of work. Regards,Mike
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    Rifle Scopes hmmmm.... @100 dead on..@400 .5mil left @660y 1mil left

    Is it possible your Natural point of aim was off a little.I know the position of your left elbow can have a big effect on natural point of aim. Regards,Mike
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    Third Generation Shooters Supply GTG??

    I bought some powder from them last Month.Great customer service with fast shipping and low shipping cost.I would highly recommend this company. Regards,Mike
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    vihtavuori powders ?

    Re: vihtavuori powders ? I have had very good results with N-140 in 308. Regards,Mike
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    Questions on the M1A

    Re: Questions on the M1A Sadlak make a very good mount for the M-1A.AR type rifle are lot easier to mount a scope and remove one.Cheap mounts will not work well on a M-1A.The M-1A needs to be glass bedded for max accuracy or mounted in a high tech stock with aluminum block.I have shot an M-1...
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    Problem Reloading .308 LC Match Cases

    Re: Problem Reloading .308 LC Match Cases The brass may have been fired in an M1-A with a standard GI barrel.You may need to use a small base die. Regards,Mike
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    Anyone Talk with Widener's Lately?

    Re: Anyone Talk with Widener's Lately? Widener's sent out an email a 3 weeks ago.The have a shipping back log of about 4 weeks. Regards,Mike
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    Hand Priming Tool

    Re: Hand Priming Tool I like the Sinclair Tool.You really get a good feel for how the primer is seating.Its not a cheap tool but I have used mine for 5 years with out any problems. Regards,Mike
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    Having an issue holding groups using fired brass

    Re: Having an issue holding groups using fired brass I would check my scope mount and rings and make sure they are tight.If you have not cleaned your barrel for a while it may be an issue.If you clean barrel I would fire 5-6 fowler rounds before testing. Also check to see if action bolts are...
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    Sizing for minimum headspace in M1A?

    Re: Sizing for minimum headspace in M1A? Use the Hornaday Tool to Measure fired cases from your M1-A.Size them .002-.003 under that size.You probably want to use a small base die with your match M1-A chamber.I like to use Imperial Sizing Wax for sizing.It help give me consistent results...
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    Hornady L-N-L AP press accessories

    Re: Hornady L-N-L AP press accessories I like my Hornaday L-N-L Press.I would recommend buying some spare bushing.That way once you have your dies set up for that cal you are all set.It also makes Cal change over fairly quick. Regards,Mike
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    priming tools

    Re: priming tools I use the Sinclair.You get great feeling when you seat the primer.It take a little longer due to the fact you have to lock the case into the holder. I would recommend you get the Sinclair shell holder for the cartridge you are priming. Regards,Mike
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    Need help determining value of brass.

    Re: Need help determining value of brass. I could use this type of heavy brass for my M1-A.Let me know how much you want for it.I can send you a postal money order or use paypal gift if you want. Regards,Mike
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    Remighton 700 Police

    Re: Remighton 700 Police + 1 on what High Binder recommends.Same load hammers in my Palma Rifle. Regards,Mike
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    Priming PAIN IN THE ASS

    Re: Priming PAIN IN THE ASS Sinclair makes a hand priming tool.I find it easier on the hand than the Lee or RCBS.It gives you a great feel on how the primers are seating.The tool is not for fast priming but more for precision.You have to lock the case into the shell holder.It sells for around...
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    Primer differences

    Re: Primer differences The small primer pocket in Palma brass tend not to loosen up as quick as large rifle primer pockets.Palma Brass is popular with wild cat cartridge like the 6.5 Super. For 308 I do not see much of an advantage unless you are using really hot loads.Than the Small Rifle...
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    Lilja barreled AR308 , need some help

    Re: Lilja barreled AR308 , need some help Gas Guns are tough on brass.You Win Brass may have been a little soft and your AR distorted the case head when it was extracting it. Try to find some Lake City Brass .It will hold up in a gas gun. Regards,Mike
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    Lilja barreled AR308 , need some help

    Re: Lilja barreled AR308 , need some help Hi Mark I have a 3 groove Lilja on my palma rifle at it hammers with the 155's. The 175 SMK should shoot very well for you . You Federal Brass Should be ok.Just keep ant eye for loose primer pockets. But Lapua Brass is hard to beat. Regards,Mike
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    Lilja barreled AR308 , need some help

    Re: Lilja barreled AR308 , need some help In my M14 I use 41.5 H4895 W/ 175SMK in LC Brass. Have also had good luck with 43.2 RL-15 W/175SMK in LC Brass. Regards,Mike
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    Anybody shooting the 155 smk2156 w/ 1:11.25

    Re: Anybody shooting the 155 smk2156 w/ 1:11.25 I have shot the 155's out of my M-1A with a Rock 1-11.25 barrel. They shot great.I was using 42.5 of H-4895 with M-118LR Brass. I used H-4895 because I was using a gas gun. Regards,Mike