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    getting someone to reload????

    Re: getting someone to reload???? If you are going to shoot someone else's reloads, you are placing a great deal of trust in that individual. You had better really know that person and be confident in his skills. Causing a catastrophic failure can be as easy as grabbing the wrong bottle of...
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    DPMS LR-308 Problem

    Re: DPMS LR-308 Problem I had a similar problem with an AR-15. The bolt would come back when fired, but not all the way so it did not strip the next round from the magazine. I finally figured out that my gas block had come slightly loose and moved just enough forward that it was not...
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    AR-15 Failure

    I was shooting my AR-15 today when I had a failure that I have never encountered before. The bolt was stuck in the full forward position in the carrier assembly. The problem is that the bolt sticking forward left me unable to open the action to remove the BCA to address the situation. I carry...
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    .223 subsonic

    Re: .223 subsonic Trying to load a .223 case with Trail Boss is like trying to pour Cherios down a straw. Trail Boss also does not meter well if you are using a drop. What I have had much better luck with is Hodgdon Clays. It is a shotgun powder but it works in this application. What I...
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    bullet weights - when do you start to worry?

    Re: bullet weights - when do you start to worry? I have weighed out various lots of .308 bullets and yes I weighed every one. I did it more as a science experiment that anything else. I weighed out 1000 180gr Sierra Match Kings. 80% were between 179.9 and 180.1. As I recall the worst I...
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    Getting started on reloading need some input

    Re: Getting started on reloading need some input I would not buy a kit, but here is what I ended up with buying item by item: Lee 4 Hole Turret Press: the turret press can speed things up quite a bit especially on pistol rounds. Another advantage is that the tool heads are only around...
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    Rifle Scopes Best place to "shop" multiple brand scopes?

    Re: Best place to "shop" multiple brand scopes? Anymore it seems that much of what we want/need has to be purchased online, sight unseen. That said I might offer this advice. Consider buying used instead of new. Worst case scenario if you buy it right you can sell it for little to no loss...
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    Which primer to use

    Re: Which primer to use What range are you wanting to be accurate at? That will determine what bullets you want to look at. Also, with due respect, the opinion of your friend regarding Sierra bullets runs contrary to most of the informed world. 24gr (give or take) of H335 under a 69gr...
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    Lapua brass seating problem (update w/pics)

    Re: Lapua brass seating problem with pic I do not believe the .006 delta between the OD of the bullet and the ID of the case neck is causing this. As an experiment I just took a 308 Winchester case and intentionally necked it down to .301 (.007 delta base on a .308 diameter bullet). The...
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    Reloaded .308

    Re: Reloaded .308 Assuming that you are buying the bullets in 500ea qty (and no allowance for shipping) here is what you would be looking at: 168gr SMK: .31ea Powder (assumes 42gr charge and $22 per lb w/tax): .13ea Primer (assmes purchasing 1000ea at approx $3 per 100): .03 That puts...
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    Lee Auto Prime

    Re: Lee Auto Prime As far as the best hand priming tool goes, I would have to highly recommend the RCBS Universal Hand Priming Tool. I like it because it does not require separate shell holders for different calibers. The only change is from small to large primers or vice versa, which takes...
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    Rifle Scopes $300 dollar scope

    Re: $300 dollar scope I had a Millett scope which was replaced with the Viper. I had multiple warranty returns on the Millett for failure to track. I would not recommend you go that direction. Don't be afraid to look in the optics for sale forum for a used scope. Used quality is better...
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    Rifle Scopes aluminum versus steel rings and bases

    Re: aluminum versus steel rings and bases The thing about "aluminum" is that there are lots of different types of aluminum. I have Seekins rings, they are made from 7075 aluminum. This alloy is commonly used in aircraft structures and is very strong. 7075 is stronger than some steel...
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    Rifle Scopes Viper Vortex 6-24 ffp or sfp - convince me

    Re: Viper Vortex 6-24 ffp or sfp - convince me I do the "extra math" you mention with my SFP scope. It is not that big a deal. If you are wanting to shoot small groups and small targets inside of 300 yds I think the SFP will treat you better. If you are wanting to be able to hold over or...
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    Rifle Scopes POI change.... is it just me?

    Re: POI change.... is it just me? I owned the same scope that you have. I experienced multiple warranty returns for failure to track before I finally disposed of the problem. It would not suprise me at all if the scope was not working properly. Try box testing it at different...
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    Rifle Scopes $300 dollar scope

    Re: $300 dollar scope I would consider expanding your budget to $400 and take a look at the Vortex Viper (not the PST). I have one and for the price it is excellent and meets your criteria (20x and mil dots).
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    reloading question

    Re: reloading question In response to your question about the bullets being pushed in, are you using the separate crimp die? If so (assuming crimp die is also Lee) you need to lower it slightly to increase the crimp. If you are not using a crimp die, you need to invest in one. I use the...
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    Rifle Scopes IOR compared to Nightforce

    Re: IOR compared to Nightforce I looked at the IOR before I bought my NF (used from a member). For me resale value on the NF was a big selling point. I was confident that I could sell the NF for what I had in it and sell it quickly if I wanted/needed to. The IOR's I watched at the time...
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    Ruger 10/22 accuracy issue

    Re: Ruger 10/22 accuracy issue I had read about the sonic vs. sub sonic issue previously. The only subsonic ammo I could find to try was Remington. That ammo produced the worst results of anything I tried. Group size was at least 8" with the flyers. Is there a preferred brand of sub sonic...
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    Federal Gold Medal Target

    Re: Federal Gold Medal Target The box I tried producted more flyers than the Fed 810, AutoMatch (from Walmart, bulk), or Fed Champion. Could just be my rifle or that particular box. YMMV.
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