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    Reloading die question

    I am brand new to reloading.... that being said, this may be a really dumb question, but one i need to ask. I came across a set of Whidden micrometer dies and I am not familiar with the company. Are these good dies for the same money as everyone else charges or should I wait and find a set of...
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    My build from Short Action Customs

    Thanks Locked&loaded. I love the look of those actions and really like the 60* bolt throw. That may be a bit heavier than I want to lug around though. I really appreciate the info! That is a great looking weapon. Get us some pics of the groups you get too.
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    My build from Short Action Customs

    Do you know how much it weighs by chance. I am considering doing something pretty similar. I really like those Badger actions and your paint job is outstanding! Thanks
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    Hunting & Fishing head shot video on an Ostrich at 276 yards ... nice :)

    276 + on the run! Very nice shot!
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    A long action Rem 700. What Caliber?

    Guys, I really appreciate all of the opinions and information everyone has posted. However, over the weekend everything has changed. I have decided to shelve this project for now and build from the ground up (even got the wife's blessing!). That being said, I am going to build a short...
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    A long action Rem 700. What Caliber?

    Barney, I really appreciate your time and helping me out. Thanks for the link as well as I am really trying to be a sponge at this point and learn as much as I can before I get my wallet out. I am sure you are right about just starting out with a custom action and building something from the...
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    A long action Rem 700. What Caliber?

    Barney, Thanks for the info. I really never thought about the long action being a disadvantage in some way. I just thought that most people use calibers more suited to a short action. I am curious as to what makes going with a long action a huge no no. Thanks!
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    A long action Rem 700. What Caliber?

    25-06 is a great hunting caliber. I have a Thompson Encore in 25-06 that is a hammer on these little whitetails we have here. As a matter of fact my 13yr old nephew used it to kill his first deer two weeks ago. It however, has not been the most accurate rifle I have ever used. I know that...
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    A long action Rem 700. What Caliber?

    Thanks for that link. Looks like you and I were on the same track. If this thing wasn't a long action, I would do a 6.5cm..... Seems like it fits what I need without the recoil and is pretty cheap to shoot as well. Doesn't seem right to chamber in a long action though Come to think of it...
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    A long action Rem 700. What Caliber?

    I agree with your philosophy here. This is the route I will take with whatever caliber I end up with. I am going to ask around and try to find someone with a .284 here. I would love to shoot it to get some idea of the recoil with or without the break.
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    A long action Rem 700. What Caliber?

    LRshooter101 thank you for the link to that article. I am going to do a bit more research on the .284 interesting
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    A long action Rem 700. What Caliber?

    I agree with you that .284 is a great caliber. I only see two downsides to this cartridge and one of those you already hit on... recoil. I know a good break will take care of the majority of this issue. The only other downside that I can find is that brass is expensive as hell! Not a huge...
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    A long action Rem 700. What Caliber?

    Ghostface, thanks for the measurements for the feed lips. I have a feeling whatever direction this goes, that info will come in handy. Great looking rifle by the way. '06 I presume?
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    A long action Rem 700. What Caliber?

    I wish I could say that I had but in all honesty.... no. The logical side of my says 30-06 (easiest). Then there is the 6.5-06 which would be flatter shooting but there is no factory ammo and barrel life isn't as good. But I still think 6.5x55AI loaded just a little hotter than the standard...
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    A long action Rem 700. What Caliber?

    Tyler02... There is a lot of wisdom in what you said there and the logical side of me agrees with you. I really don't have a great deal of time to tinker with everything to get it just right. My thought behind all of this is that I have more hunting rifles than I need now. This 270 has been...
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    A long action Rem 700. What Caliber?

    Thank you for that info Flatland! I was actually just over looking at some loads for the 6.5x55 and it looks like H1000 runs about the same velocities as everything else but seems to have slightly lower pressures so I may start with that one. Where did you come up with Dies for your 6.5x55AI...
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    A long action Rem 700. What Caliber?

    Great info Dennis! I can't believe with as much taper as the original cartridge has that the gains you experienced by improving it weren't more significant. Makes me wonder if it is really worth it.... I was hoping a 26in tube would push the 140's around 2950 but it sounds like that is going...
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    A long action Rem 700. What Caliber?

    Jmilera I have no idea what to expect! I was going to run at least a 24in barrel and possibly a 26in depending on what I finally decide to feed this thing. Anthony, I am with you on the 6.5x284 and barrel life. I won't be pouring tons of ammo though it but it may still be too short. That...
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    A long action Rem 700. What Caliber?

    ptaylortx tell me a bit about your rifle and the load you worked up for it. What bullets are you shooting?
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    A long action Rem 700. What Caliber?

    Now that is an interesting idea.... Did you have to make any mods to the chassis or stock for the barrel nut or is it small enough that it doesn't effect anything? Are very many people doing this to Rem 700's?? And to be clear as I don't know much about this. It is the same system and nut as...
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