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    Hunting & Fishing .270 hunting load?

    Re: .270 hunting load? I think H4831SC is a great powder and I use a lot of it but in my 270 Winchester it's IMR 8208 XBR.
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    M1 grand in 30-06 load request

    Re: M1 grand in 30-06 load request The Hornady manual has a section dedicated to M1 Garand reloading.
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    Tumbler for stainless

    Re: Tumbler for stainless Thumler's Tumbler Model B Source
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    Help me understand why...

    Re: Help me understand why... There are two reasons: 1. The heavier bullets will give slightly more recoil. 2. The load is sending the heavier bullets at a lower velocity than the lighter ones giving the barrel a bit more time to rise during recoil. Barrel harmonics could also play a...
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    204 twist rate question

    Re: 204 twist rate question It should stabilize them just fine.
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    I Need Some Direction!

    Re: I Need Some Direction! There are some smiths that could make a chamber to a specific case size with the EDM method so he may be a better than average gunsmith.
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    How do YOU debur case necks?

    Re: How do YOU debur case necks? When I'm processing hundreds of case, I use an RCBS powered Trim Pro with a 3-way cutter and when processing one or two hundred I use a manual chamfrer and deburring tool. I've not had the problem you describe with either method.
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    Hunting & Fishing 25-06 Projectiles

    Re: 25-06 Projectiles The 115 gr. Berger VLDs work well for me. If you wish to keep the hide on the foxes though, you probably ought to go with something else as the exit wound will probably be pretty big.
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    Quick reloading question

    Re: Quick reloading question They don't need to be crimped. Pros: Possibly better accuracy with some bullets such as Barnes TSX. Cons: Wasted time.
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    .308 Win Question

    Re: .308 Win Question 1. If you lost your reloading book, you need to buy another one. 2. You should be able to get the information you need on Hodgdon's web site. 3. Occasionally, my loads come in a little over book but, since I have no idea of your reloading competence or what criteria...
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    Graf and Sons $15 hazmat fee

    Re: Graf and Sons $15 hazmat fee <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jasonk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The last time I ordered powder I believe it was.....40 pounds and an 8 pound jug for a buddy. Hazmat boxes are limited to 48#.</div></div>...
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    Graf and Sons $15 hazmat fee

    Re: Graf and Sons $15 hazmat fee Do this guys; compare the price of 16 lbs. of powder or 2 cases of primers with $15 off the Hazmat fee at Graf's and then compare the price of 16 lbs. of powder or 2 cases primers with nothing off the Hazmat at Powder Valley and see where you come out. You...
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    460 s&w reloading data

    Re: 460 s&w reloading data I get about 2,350 fps out of a braked 15 inch Encore barrel with a maximum load of Alliant 2400 using Hornady 250 gr. SST/ML bullets.
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    Suppressors Sig Sauer P290 vs Kimber Solo

    Re: Sig Sauer P290 vs Kimber Solo Thanks for the replies gentlemen. It sounds like the Solo is the way to go.
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    Suppressors Sig Sauer P290 vs Kimber Solo

    From looking at the specifications, it would appear that the Sig Sauer P290 and the Kimber Solo are essentially the same in weight and dimensions. Since I've never had a firearm made by either company, I'd like to know of opinions regarding the relative quality of firearms of said companies or...
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    Hunting & Fishing Head shot

    Re: Head shot I'd use a little more gun next time if I were you. If you had missed a vital spot, your trophy could have escaped wounded.
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    Hunting & Fishing Need gear suggestions for my first predator hunt.

    Re: Need gear suggestions for my first predator hunt. First of all forget the shotgun and just take the rifle. You can likewise leave the decoy at home. With a sling for your rifle and a back pack from Wal Mart, you should be good to go. I made my own shooting sticks out of straight willow...
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    Hunting & Fishing Ethical Distance for Whitetail

    Re: Ethical Distance for Whitetail In my opinion, to give the deer a sporting chance, they should only be hunted with rocks or clubs or perhaps sling shots. Distances should be limited to 6 feet.
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    should I resize new lapua brass?

    Re: should I resize new lapua brass? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: osuarchitect</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It takes what, maybe 30 minutes tops to resize new cases? In my progressize I can crank them out in under 15 minutes...why on earth...
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    should I resize new lapua brass?

    Re: should I resize new lapua brass? Pray tell, do you also resize the cases of new brass cartridges? They're made exactly the same way empty cases for reloading are made. In addition, resized cases are not necessarily capable of better accuracy than new unresized brass. I've demonstrated...
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