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    Ballistics Question

    Re: Ballistics Question <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BigMoneyGrip</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is there a computer program/simulator that can give balistics using type of powder and weight and projectile weight along with bore??? Reason I...
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    can't decide on bullet

    Re: can't decide on bullet 1. Be sure the barrel twist is fast enough to stabilize the bullet you wish to shoot. 2. For long range you should pick a bullet you get excellent accuracy with in your gun. 3. Look at ballistic tables/drop charts. That should give you an idea of optimal...
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    300 WM Load Help / Question??

    Re: 300 WM Load Help / Question?? Your load workup will not be in vain. There may be some difference in velocity but whether it would be do to a slightly longer case or to differences in friction at the neck would be debatable. In fact, different was of cleaning brass can result in small...
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    The way I like to do load work-up when possible.

    - - - - - - I like the fact the various groups lined up well on the horizontal axis; this doesn't always happen using different bullets with the same load otherwise. Even with cartridges with different bullets loaded randomly, a groundhog at 200 yards would be in mortal danger. The...
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    Primers siting proud of the case head

    Re: Primers siting proud of the case head I think the primers are not really bottomed out in the primer pocket. I would suggest applying a bit more pressure to your hand priming tool. I've used BUNCHES of Winchester brass and I've used Remington primers and have never had the problem you...
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    257 wby bad on brass?

    Re: 257 wby bad on brass? I load for accuracy and, it turns out, my Weatherby loads are at the upper end of the recommended loads. I specifically went to Norma brass after having Remington brass fail after a few firings. Also, the Handloader magazine article I mentioned found Norma brass to...
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    257 wby bad on brass?

    Re: 257 wby bad on brass? 1. I've never blown a primer with mine in firing probably 250 rounds. 2. Norma brass is what I use in a 257 Weatherby, a 300 Weatherby, a 375 H&H Magnum and a 378 Weatherby Magnum. I've not found it to be soft and, as a matter of fact, in a test done for...
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    Same load for Ballistic Tip and Accubond???

    Re: Same load for Ballistic Tip and Accubond??? It could very well be that accuracy will be different between Ballistic Tips and Accubonds but the powder charge to get optimum accuracy from each will probably be the same or very similar. In fact, in rifles, I've found powder charges for...
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    Primer Pocket Blow Out???

    Re: Primer Pocket Blow Out??? I agree, simply looking at the primer and disregarding the leak, it doesn't appear to be an instance of excess pressure but if this or similar is happening in more than one instance then it IS from excess pressure and not from "material failure."
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    Suppressors Suppressor Questions

    I'm thinking of getting a suppressor and have some questions. For price, I'll probably stay under $1,000. 1. If I get a suppressor for a .308 caliber rifle would it also work for a smaller caliber such as .284 or .224? 2. Do suppressors adversely affect accuracy? 3. Any particular brand...
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    anyone used 8208 or varget in 30-06

    Re: anyone used 8208 or varget in 30-06 I use Varget in 30/06 loads with 168 gr. bullets with excellent results.
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    Rifle Scopes Leupold Mark 4 10X

    Re: Leupold Mark 4 10X Thanks for all the replies. I actually have several Leupold Mark 4 scopes. Three, if I remember correctly, are 3.5-10X and one a 2.5-8X and I've been quite happy with all of them. I was just wondering if there was so much of advantage with the Mark 4 10X scope that I...
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    Rifle Scopes Leupold Mark 4 10X

    I have a question for you real scope experts. A fixed power Leupold Mark 4 10X sells for about $1,500 but you can buy an illuminated Leupold Mark 4 3.5-10X variable scope for about the same money. What is it about the fixed 10X that justifies as much money as the variable?
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    Best Way to Crimp

    Re: Best Way to Crimp I think you're saying that: 1. New factory rounds chamber fine and... 2. You are currently crimping your bullets. I don't know what cartridge you're shooting but if it's something like a 308 or 30/06, you don't need to crimp and your attempts at crimping are...
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    Group help please

    Re: Group help please It certainly could be the scope but with some loads there is a very narrow "sweet spot." A change in temperature could make a difference in how the load shoots but, I have to say, I haven't had that problem in my 7mm Rem. Mag. which uses RL-22 so I would favor a scope...
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    Whats the best powder?

    Re: Whats the best powder? The metering of IMR 8208 XBR is fantastic and I have a wonderful load using it in my 270 Winchester. I've tried it in some other cartridges and didn't get as good results accuracy wise but I think it would be worth trying in a 308 and I'll probably do so at some point.
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    chronograph Why?

    Re: chronograph Why? I first reloaded around 1967 and to date have NEVER used a chronograph to help me decide what the pressure of a load is and my use of one is limited to checking velocities once a load is worked up. Knowing the muzzle velocity is useful for calculating bullet drop at...
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    MIDWAY BLEM'S SALE!!!

    Re: MIDWAY BLEM'S SALE!!! It won't help on the blemished bullet purchase but if you have an additional $50 of non sale items you wish to order, the promo code below is good for $10 off an order of $50 and is good until 7/31/11: 1071171
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    Rifle Scopes Mark4 custom BDC's

    Re: Mark4 custom BDC's Leupold only offers a few standard turrets; anything else has to be custom made. It's not hard to contact Leupold; just call 1-800-LEUPOLD; I did it yesterday to order a custom Mark 4 turret. The cost will be about $65 shipped to me.
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    So what is it neck sizing or collet

    Re: So what is it neck sizing or collet I had Lee make a 357 Herrett collet die so I suppose they'll make one for you.
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