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    6mm BR

    Ok, I tested two distinct processes of brass prep. First batch was annealed and sized using forster bushing bump die+ carbide expander mandrel 21c. Second batch was not annealed, FL sized without a rod, then carbide expander mandrel 21c. Surprisingly, the second batch was giving me a really...
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    6mm BR

    Ok, I tested today 105 gr BT Targets and 105 gr Hybrids. Left column Hybrids, right column BT Targets. 29.5/29.8/30.2 charge weights for both bullets. Seating depth- 10thau off the lands for Hybrids and 5 thau for BT Targets. Additional factor- trigger. I have 650grams trigger and I believe at...
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    6mm BR

    Who's running 105gr Hybrid Targets and VV n140? I read somwhere here that 30.5 gr is a good idea. I will start developing at 29.5 and go up to 30.5. What do you think?
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    Howa 1500

    @ceekay1 I assumed 1,5 month would be enough for shipping. One has to be highly unprofessional to ship a trigger overseas via first class international. I had idealistic assumption about US companies being highly professional. Another example could be Forster- they sold me a defective die and...
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    Howa 1500

    I had 3 howas and would like to raise the following issue: Howa is not as susceptible to tuning the same way rem700 clones are. Examples: If you want an F-class level trigger meaning 10oz or lighter there is only one option: jard trigger. I ordered one from them and jard shipped it the cheapest...
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    Annealer for 200$. Does it make sense?

    My wonderful Italian annealer crashed. Before it gets repaired I decided to built an interim solution. I came across this video: I ordered already components and will be building the device hopefully next week. What do you think?
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    How to know when to try another bullet?

    I use the same powder with acceptable results. However, I prefer Bergers to Scenars. I am chasing BC. Putting a Scenar next to Berger VLD on the table is like putting Kara del Toro next to Tanya Mityushina.
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    Using Reloads Done By Someone Else

    I know some f-class/prs shooters who do the same. They are all high net worth individuals with best custom rifles who do not have time to reload themeselves. Instead they hire an experienced reloader to develop AND TEST a winning load for their rifle. It takes one week and costs approx. 500...
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    Inconsistent seating depth

    i have this t-shirt and wear it during matches. lol.
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    Inconsistent seating depth

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    Inconsistent seating depth

    It's a crucial factor you mentioned. I do have a quality caliper but yes there is a chance of error either tool's error or human error. This is why precision reloading is so difficult. If you have some thoughts on excluding such errors pls kindly share with us.
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    Inconsistent seating depth

    Cases were trimmed, deburred, chamf. Bullets- no, they were not sorted based on ogive or weight.
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    Inconsistent seating depth

    I conducted the following test today at the range. 19 degrees Celsius, 92% humidity, headwind 13 km/h, 100 m off bench, F-class bipod, SEB rear bag. I was shooting 140 gr Berger Hybrid Targets seated 15-20 thau off the lands, N 555 VV powder, Lapua brass. I was shooting 5-shot groups. The...
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    Inconsistent seating depth

    guessing does not lead our discussion anywhere, but I do appreciate your concern.
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    Inconsistent seating depth

    This is my hypothesis. I have to buy a 200$ replacement part for my annealing machine and hopefully my sds go down and I finally get back to consistent neck tension.
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    Inconsistent seating depth

    Somewhere between 15-20 thau.
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    Inconsistent seating depth

    Nope. No compressed loads.
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    Inconsistent seating depth

    yes, I was using the hornady tool. I was using insert no. 5 if I remember correctly.
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    Inconsistent seating depth

    Thank you Sir for bringing to the table new crucial variables. 1. No. I did not sort the bullets. I had this idea but decided to put my faith in Berger's propaganda. I was seating 140gr Hybrid Targets. 2. I think the seating die setup is ok.
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    Inconsistent seating depth

    Exactly this is the point. I have track record with Forster but since many top F-class champs use the following set: Redding body die+Redding neck sizing die, I decided to give it a try. People can talk for hours how important that is to separate bumping shoulders from neck sizing. Don't argue...
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