Search results

  1. T

    Anybody using Hornady 140gr 6.5mm BTHP?

    Re: Anybody using Hornady 140gr 6.5mm BTHP? Thanks for all the good information. The only difference I see in hornadys g1 vs g7 is at 1000 yards, if u switch it to g7 the BCs are pretty good. Now I just wait for my 260 barrel to get here!
  2. T

    What's the full-length sizer doing to my new brass

    Re: What's the full-length sizer doing to my new brass What lube did u use?
  3. T

    Official (DTA) SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

    Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread Looking for sling recommendations for SRS?? Using it for carrying, not shooting.
  4. T

    OpticsPlanet.com Review... Never Again!

    Re: OpticsPlanet.com Review... Never Again! Optics planet is definitely hit or miss. They have been good to me 90% of time. The other 10% issues with in stock items that really aren't. Midway is great for service, and u can always find a coupon right here. Brownells as well and you can get...
  5. T

    Anybody using Hornady 140gr 6.5mm BTHP?

    Just about to start loading 260. Ordered 4 different bullets to play with one being this hornady. Initially heard good things about them but have now been reading that the BC is inflated and they don't buck the wind that well. Anybody got any true data compared to the Amax, smk, or bergers? Or...
  6. T

    Suppressors What thread are the TB 338BA cans?

    Re: What thread are the TB 338BA cans? Thanks
  7. T

    Suppressors What thread are the TB 338BA cans?

    I realize these cans are made to go over the brake, but my question is are all the 338Ba cans the same thread to fit on the brakes? If so, what are the threads?
  8. T

    Die Question

    Re: Die Question I have 2 redding and one forster on the way. There's a really good article comparing the two that is sure someone can post the link. It gave the edge to forster especially for 30% less.
  9. T

    Official (DTA) SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

    Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Th Any luck on pix of the new bolt???
  10. T

    Official (DTA) SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

    Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Th Thanks for all the advice! Will go with black and get covers!
  11. T

    first chargemaster experience

    Re: first chargemaster experience I really enjoy my CM. it does however over throw .1-.2 every 1 out of 9 times on average. It's no big deal , I just take a lee dipper and remove 2-3 actual grains and its on. Only adds about 3 seconds to those throws that are out. It does this with Varget...
  12. T

    Official (DTA) SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

    Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Th Ok guys need your opinion on suppressor color. I'm going to put a TB 338ba on my DTA. My srs is earth tone on the plastic and black on the rest. Do I go with a black can or DE?? Can't figure out which will look better. I know if I use it on...
  13. T

    Official (DTA) SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

    Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Th Anybody have any pictures of the new bolts???
  14. T

    8.5" twist 260 barrell enough for 140gr bullets

    Re: 8.5" twist 260 barrell enough for 140gr bullets Just ordered Berger 140 target vld, Berger 140 hybrid, and hornady 140gr bthp. Gonna test them all if my 260 barrel ever gets here! I've heard for the money the hornadys shoot just like the Lapua 139. Pretty good for half the price of the...
  15. T

    can't close/ tight bolt.

    Re: can't close/ tight bolt. Is it fired brass, if so how many times, what brand
  16. T

    8.5" twist 260 barrell enough for 140gr bullets

    Always see that the 139+ gr 6.5mm bullets say 8+ twist. Is 8.5 ok, getting a DTA 260 barrell.
  17. T

    More neck sizing questions

    Re: More neck sizing questions Kevin, Yes I already got one of those Sinclair gauges and measured. In the directions it says to subtract some number, and keep them at that length. It was well over the Sami max. I think my game plan with be to keep them around factory new length.
  18. T

    More neck sizing questions

    Re: More neck sizing questions Kevin, What are your thoughts on chamber length. New lapua 308 brass is 2.007(ish), my chamber is much longer. Do u still trim to a set length so they are all even thus similar friction/pressure?? Do u let them get much longer then Sami since they will still...
  19. T

    More neck sizing questions

    Re: More neck sizing questions Thanks for all the info.
  20. T

    More neck sizing questions

    Re: More neck sizing questions Kevin, Last question (I think), are your using the redding bushing FL or are you not a bushing person? What FL die do you recommend for 260 Lapua brass.