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    22" 7mm Mag Barrel

    Re: 22" 7mm Mag Barrel I wouldn't lose any sleep about minor velocity loss from a 22" bbl... Although 7RM loses a tiny bit more velocity than some other rounds, in my experience it is still negligible and will make absolutely no difference at all on game...none whatsoever! Bullet choice...
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    Question on the Sale of my Remington 700

    Re: Question on the Sale of my Remington 700 I just have a few recommendations that I <span style="font-weight: bold">always</span> do. Obtain a signed copy of the FFL dealer license through the mail and check the License on the ATF site. Only accept payment by a USPS Money Order, and cash...
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    double based powders

    Re: double based powders Yes...and that's why ball powder is formulated with extra flame retardants to reduce burning temps. Some ball powders are better in this regard than others, but this is largely a non-issue, and anyway, barrels are cheaper than the cost of the ammo it takes to wear one...
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    need some advice on a MK262 substitute

    Re: need some advice on a MK262 substitute WC844 is a non commercial powder similar, but not identical in burning rate to H335, some lots may be faster, some slower, so start your load workup there. You can weigh the powder in your rounds to see if that lot is on the fast or slow side. A...
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    Rifle Scopes Anyone use a SWFA SS 3-9x42 on their hunting rig?

    Re: Anyone use a SWFA SS 3-9x42 on their hunting rig? Monarch has better glass...? Even if that's true for your eyes, SS 3-9 glass is good, and plenty good enough to hunt with. As to weight...it's a bit heavier than lighter duty scopes, but not much more than some. The SS is about 4oz...
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    Stevens 200 ---- B&C Stock Choice

    Re: Stevens 200 ---- B&C Stock Choice Not to rain on your future spending, but I would sand the barrel channel in your current stock so that the barrel has room to float freely, and recommend a good 20 MOA scope rail and rings, a reliable scope...perhaps some loading equipment. Those are...
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    my 300 win mag finshed (now with first group shot)

    Re: my 300 win mag finshed Nice touch that you fluted the barrel to save some weight...otherwise it'd be a tad on the heavy side I think. TC
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    Another AAC-SD 308 with my twist

    Re: Another AAC-SD 308 with my twist The ARMS rings are well made, but with that scope and rings setup, the rifle is packing some un-necessary extra pounds. For a field rifle, I'd go with a much smaller scope with good glass, aluminum rings and flute that barrel... The rifle would end up...
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    Gunsmithing 1911 aluminum/lightweight frame ?

    Re: 1911 aluminum/lightweight frame ? All aluminum is not created equal... Colt seems to have figured out the aluminum alloy durability issue, although when I started with the Commander there were no others to choose from. Still, I run identical Commanders, the steel frame on the range and...
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    Marlin XS7

    Re: Marlin XS7 If you are just looking for an inexpensive rifle, I prefer a Howa or new Weatherby Vanguard for a lot of reasons...they both make a Youth Model. TC
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    New .300 WSM

    Re: New .300 WSM Nice rifle...and a well organized gun room you have there...much more so than mine. TC
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    FN vs 700 for build?

    Re: FN vs 700 for build? The Rem 700 is the winner of the practical custom vote. The PBR XP, or at least the ones I have had my hands on, shoot well as they are. They benefit from a stock upgrade, but other than that the metal work is fine. TC
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    Why IMR 4895 over IMR 4064 for 175 SMKs?

    Re: Why IMR 4895 over IMR 4064 for 175 SMKs? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TacticalJ</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So anybody tried Accurate 2520 in a 308 for a bolt gun?</div></div> Yes...it's an excellent powder. As a ball powder in that...
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    New to reloading. Bought my first piece of kit

    Re: New to reloading. Bought my first piece of kit I have several nice micrometers that I have never used in the reloading process... However my stainless steel dial calipers are nearly constantly in my left hand it seems, with the added bonus that the dial is large enough that I can still...
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    New to reloading. Bought my first piece of kit

    Re: New to reloading. Bought my first piece of kit Well...I prefer the consistent accuracy the manual scale brings. I have one that is still accurate to 1/10 gr and is over 40 years old...I wonder if most of these digital units will still be working 4 years from now...? I like the Ohaus...
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    why the resurgence of the scout rifle?

    Re: why the resurgence of the scout rifle? The Scout rifle was a solution to a problem that didn't exist, but it's the <span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold">only</span></span> solution that was ever developed to solve that particular problem. Well...30 years later...
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    replacing m1a bolt stop

    Re: replacing m1a bolt stop I would advise you to stop right now... You want to be very careful with this, using the proper punch and not banging away, because it is surprisingly easy to break out the roll pin channel on cast receivers rendering the receiver useless without expensive welding...
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    Stevens 200 action question

    Re: Stevens 200 action question Stevens in 223 is a good shooter with a usable barrel twist as it comes in the box. It could use a better stock, but you might consider shooting it when you get your hands on it to give it a fair evaluation first. TC
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    Howa's Recommended Barrel Break in Procedure

    Re: Howa's Recommended Barrel Break in Procedure It's a Zen ritual, grasshopper. TC
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    .243 Win. to 1,400 yards

    Re: .243 Win. to 1,400 yards That's a great outcome from a 95SMK...I'd want to be shooting 105s at least. TC
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