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    Spotters Tract Toric

    Spent 9 days out in the NM boonies with mine on a Muley hunt. Didn’t get a Muley, but the glass was superb in all regards. I cannot imagine wanting more. Will definitely be adding the 22x mil reticle eyepiece. For those interested, Tract offers a nice military/veteran’s discount too. John
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    6.5 Creedmoor

    Update to add velocity. Took this load out to 900 yards and calculated the velocity with Ballistic AE. It worked out to 2883 and the group was stupid good, about 5” horizontal, and less than 2” vertical. John
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    Mighty Armory Full length sizing die

    Went back to my honed Forster die. Produces a Little less runout than the MA for me. While the MA has a nicer finish, it just sits on the shelf now. John
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    Spotters Tract Toric

    Ordered the 27-55 today for an upcoming Mulie hunt. Looking forward to putting it through its paces. From everything I’ve read, it’s about as close to Alpha you can get without paying Alpha prices. Also really like that I can get a mil reticle eyepiece. Struggling whether to get the 22x or...
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    What is the best powder for 6.5 Creedmoor (even if not available)

    I prefer Varget with 120 to 130 gr bullets and H4350 or R16 for 120 to 147gr bullets. R16 performs well but is a little bulky, resulting in compressed loads sometimes. Haven’t tried any yet, but R15.5 sounds interesting for 120 to 130gr bullets too. John
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    God Bless Texas!

    https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-issues-executive-order-prohibiting-vaccine-mandates-by-any-entity-adds-issue-to-special-session-agenda John
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    God Bless Texas!

    I suppose it would have been better if he DIDN’T do the executive order against vaccine mandates… John
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    God Bless Texas!

    https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-issues-executive-order-prohibiting-vaccine-mandates-by-any-entity-adds-issue-to-special-session-agenda John
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    Needing Sage Advice on a Season of Failed Load Development

    Looking at the pic again, I think it’s 40.9. I think I misread your handwriting the first time I looked at it. So, I’d shoot 40.9 again and if it repeats, start a seating depth test. Berger suggest .040” intervals for their test. I use .025” because it’s a single full turn on my Forster...
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    Needing Sage Advice on a Season of Failed Load Development

    I would shoot 40.4 again to see if it will repeat. If it does, I would start a seating depth test. Edited to add that the 7lb trigger may very well be the reason you’re seeing horizontal stringing. John
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    Needing Sage Advice on a Season of Failed Load Development

    EXCELLENT article. John
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    Needing Sage Advice on a Season of Failed Load Development

    In my view, the chrono should be the last part of your load development, done only after you find an acceptably good shooting load. And, you’re right, don’t shoot for groups with the magnetospeed attached. Some will criticize my method, but it has repeatedly produced good results for me...
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    Needing Sage Advice on a Season of Failed Load Development

    In theory, velocity flat spots are fine, but all that really matters is what happens on the target. Did you put the loads on paper? John
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    6.5 Creedmoor

    I’ve had good luck with 123gr Scenars, 130gr VLDs, and 130gr AR Hybrids launched at 2900 - 2975 from my 24” Bartlein barrels. In those bullet weights, I prefer Varget, but did just recently work up an accurate load using R16 and 130gr AR Hybrids. Haven’t had the opportunity yet to verify...
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    Tightest sizing 6.5cm dies?!

    My Forsters have consistently sized smaller at the base and shoulder for me than Reddings, with the exception of the small base Reddings. John
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    6.5 creedmoor whitetail round

    From your write up, it sounds like you would be more confident in more of a controlled expansion bullet than one that fragments. I have had great luck with the 129gr Hornady SPs loaded to 2870 or so. Doesn’t grenade but does leave a silver dollar sized exit on whitetails. BC is nothing great...
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    Ranking firearm manufactures

    Bergarra HMR.
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    6.5 Creedmoor

    Haven’t checked yet. I don’t chrono any more but rather give an educated guess and true the velocity on my farthest target (900 yards) using ballistic AE. John
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    6.5 Creedmoor

    Trying to narrow down component inventory so worked up a load for my hunting rig with some of what I had left. Load data is on the pic. OAL is actually base to ogive but includes Sinclair comparator so subtract 1”. This is a ten shot group. John
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    When "Government" Controls the Media

    My concern is not that the government has taken control of our media but rather that the media has willfully given the libtards control of them. John
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