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    458 SOCOM load data

    Re: 458 SOCOM load data The 1 caliber seating depth would be a general starting point and yes, there are exceptions. One exception would be the 300 Winchester Magnum where the neck itself is less than 1 caliber long so with that cartridge you'll always have less than 1 caliber of case...
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    458 SOCOM load data

    Re: 458 SOCOM load data There are several things you need to know about COAL: 1. If the bullet is seated deeper the pressure increases and if seated further out pressure decreases unless the bullet is so far out that it contacts the lands in which case pressure increases. 2. If you wish...
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    Redding case lathe..Anyone using one??

    Re: Redding case lathe..Anyone using one?? I have a Redding trimmer which I like a bit better now than at first. Part of the problem was it was missing a screw or two and, since I had never had one before, I wasn't aware of the missing parts. Finally, after getting it as it should be, it...
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    Primers

    Re: Primers What you have should work fine but to know what will work the best you'll have to try some others and see. The particular cartridge and powder you're using both factor in to the best primer to use. A lot of the time, the particular primer doesn't make much difference. If it...
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    460 smith and wesson brass

    Re: 460 smith and wesson brass I use Starline 460 S&W brass. Get it from MidwayUSA or even Starline. You may also be interested to know that there are two different "maximum" case lengths published. I would go with the longer length. Also, perhaps in an effort to save money, I've found...
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    Rifle Scopes ? fake Leupold

    Re: ? fake Leupold You have to be VERY careful on eBay. I sent a message to eBay, I believe about that very scope, about it being a fake when bidding was in the low $600s and they did nothing about it so I guess they don't really care as long as they're getting money and not losing it...
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    Rifle Scopes Delete

    Re: Is this normal? I noticed distortion in one of my scopes when wearing glasses but not when shooting without. Are you wearing glasses?
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    Stainless Steel Media

    Re: Stainless Steel Media Well, I've gotten all my stuff and have processed a couple batches of cases. I found stainless steel media for a little over $30 shipped for 7 lbs. and a 15 lb. capacity Thumler's Tumbler for a little under $170. My observations: 1. Laundry soap doesn't do too...
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    Molly coated bullets

    Re: Molly coated bullets <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: brand692</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here are the lessons I learned from shooting Moly 6mm projectiles. 1. They typically have less resistance going down the tube. 2. Less resistance...
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    Custom brass headstamp

    Re: Custom brass headstamp I've used Quality Cartridge 357 Herrett brass and it's just fine.
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    Rifle Scopes Leupold Custom Shop

    Re: Leupold Custom Shop I've used them a couple of times to have target turrets put on one of their scopes. The price was reasonable and the work was done promptly.
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    Stainless Steel Media

    I've ordered a Thumler's Tumbler and am now shopping for stainless steel media. There are so many different profiles I'm a bit confused. I have two questions: 1. What Rockwell hardness is best? 2. What dimension/profile is best?
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    Rifle Scopes Need Advice Please

    Re: Need Advice Please For what you want, I would also go with the 4-16X. That said, a 3-9X would also work. For shooting at much over 300 yards some type of reticle that gives you holdover points like mildots or Leupold's TMR reticle is very useful. As for rings and bases; I usually go...
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    Impending Case head seperation - Pics

    Re: Impending Case head seperation - Pics Head separation is caused by the cycle of shooting, resizing, shooting, etc. If a cartridge case has to be trimmed it means the brass is going somewhere with resizing and that would be toward the mouth of the case since the brass at the head is...
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    IMR 8208 XBR, thumbs up?

    Re: IMR 8208 XBR, thumbs up? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Piston Pete</div><div class="ubbcode-body">is this "new" IMR 8208 XBR have any resemblance to the old military 8208 ? i have about 12 lbs. of it, kinda dirty, and has a strong odor that...
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    IMR 8208 XBR, thumbs up?

    Re: IMR 8208 XBR, thumbs up? I use it in a 270 Winchester with excellent results with 130 gr. bullets. It meters better than any other powder I've used including ball powders. I generally weigh all charges but after throwing dozens of charges and finding the thrown weight to be right on, I...
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    new to reloading

    Re: new to reloading I've been reloading since the 1960s and only got a chronograph a few years ago. I have NEVER used it as a criteria for load workup. My use of it is limited to satisfy my curiosity as to how fast my bullets are going after load workup. A chronograph is nice yes but...
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    270 Loads

    Re: 270 Loads This load has worked very well for me. I've taken 3 deer with it this summer the closest being 145 yards and the furthest 280 yards. Those were both neck shots. On the 200 yard deer, the first shot spined it and the finishing shot was a neck shot. I've found if you put one...
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    to crimp or not to crimp ?

    Re: to crimp or not to crimp ? If you wish to crimp, consider the Lee Factory Crimp Die. While there are other ways to crimp, in my opinion, that die is the best for that purpose.
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    .270 wsm primer question..

    Re: .270 wsm primer question.. If you're not satisfied with the accuracy you're getting, try magnum primers. The primer that works best isn't necessarily determined by case size. For instance, in a 357 Herrett loaded with IMR 4227, I clearly get better accuracy with with CCI 250 large rifle...
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