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    Utah Shootouts Apr 9, 2011 Scores Up-VIDEO UP

    Re: Utah Shootouts Apr 9, 2011 See ya Saturday. Alan
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    Advanced Marksmanship Bipod "low" or bipod "high"?

    Yesterday, while out shooting some steel from different field positions off my 6-9 Harris bipod, I noticed that if the angle of the target was above level, say up hill, I didn't feel as comfortable in the prone position. I felt that my face was off my stock. My neck and back seemed quite...
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    Proof of a primer test

    Re: Proof of a primer test Sorry! Yes, I did change zeros. This is a purpose built as a hunting rifle and I was going for a 200 yd zero at 100; 1.6" high. I also will run some more verification test groups. Alan
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    Proof of a primer test

    6.5x47 Lapua Pierce short action 26" SS #3 Broughton 5C 2lb Rifle Basix trigger PTG bottom metal Pierce 20 MOA pic rail Farrell alum rings NF 2.5-10-32 140 Partition 41.6 Rel 17 CCI 450 seated .017" off lands After first running a ladder, then some verification groups, then a few more to...
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    Hunting & Fishing 139 6.5 vs 155 .308 Scenar

    Re: 139 6.5 vs 155 .308 Scenar 6.5 all the way. Don't use the Scenar's for hunting. Have heard too many neg over on LRH.com about them. Lots of other great hunting 6.5 bullets. Alan
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    How wide is the accuracy node??? pic added

    Re: How wide is the accuracy node??? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BLK7</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Bolt lift is easy and primer flow is nill. I haven't reached max yet according to those indicators and don't feel the need to get over 3000...
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    How wide is the accuracy node??? pic added

    Re: How wide is the accuracy node??? Yes, it can happen! A ladder with hardly any vertical climb. I've seen it a few times. Alan And yet, here is the same rifle, same powder but different bullet.
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    Northern Utah PCPR March 5th

    Re: Northern Utah PCPR March 5th I'm coming. Alan
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    260 Remington and R17

    Re: 260 Remington and R17 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sandwarrior</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> One of the characteristics of RE-17 is that with the better 'heat sensitivity' (burn retardant mixed with powder, not sprayed on) process in...
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    Annealing Brass

    Re: Annealing Brass I bought this earlier this year and have been exceptionally please with it. This thing is "FAST". I would go stir crazy waiting for the big wheel to go round and round. Alan http://www.cartridgeanneal.com/
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    Range Report Is the 260 AI a logical choice over the 6.5x47 L?

    Re: Is the 260 AI a logical choice over the 6.5x47 L? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sandwarrior</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Jeez, I don't know why we argue this and argue this. Get a 6.5 barrel, cut a 6.5x55 AI chamber, run LOW pressures...
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    260 velocities

    Re: 260 velocities <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Forwardeyes</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> One of our best shooters here in Utah runs a 6.5x284 pushing 142 SMK's about 2750. He gets great brass life and still continues to do well, usually...
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    260 velocities

    Re: 260 velocities <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: captrichardson</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I could push these load into the next higher accuracy node which would be around 2,800-2,850 fps, but I prefer not to be beat the crap out of...
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    Range Report Is the 260 AI a logical choice over the 6.5x47 L?

    Re: Is the 260 AI a logical choice over the 6.5x47 L? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BobinNC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I don't have a dog in this fight, preferring 7mm sized bullets to 6.5mm sized one's. Before everyone gets all giddy over...
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    Range Report Is the 260 AI a logical choice over the 6.5x47 L?

    Re: Is the 260 AI a logical choice over the 6.5x47 L? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hondo64d</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ChadTRG42</div><div...
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    260 velocities

    Re: 260 velocities Try Rel 17. You'll probably see 100-150 fps more.
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    139-142 grain 6.5mm high B.C. bullets

    Re: 139-142 grain 6.5mm high B.C. bullets If someone tells you the 140's won't work with the x47, their are seriously deluded! I actually prefer the 130-142 class vs the 123 gr crowd. Much better BC and wind bucking ability waaay out there. I currently run 140 AB, VLD and PT in my "little"...
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    What dies are you using?

    Re: What dies are you using? Both Redding and Forster. For my light and heavy 6.5x47's I used Redding Type-S FL bushing die and Comp Seater as both chambers were cut with the same reamer and I don't have to change a thing. I like standard FL size dies for my 257 Rob and 9.3x62 but with the...
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    Barnes TTSX vs Nosler Accubond

    Re: Barnes TTSX vs Nosler Accubond Their are a couple of things to consider with the Accubonds. 1. Inexpensive compared to the Barnes. 2. Better/higher BC. 3. 180 Ballistic Tip = great for cheaper practice as it it's identical except for lack of bonded lead. If you notice any difference...
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    Oehler 35P Thoughts & Review

    Re: Oehler 35P Thoughts & Review <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mtn grizzly</div><div class="ubbcode-body">GSSP Where did you get the $$$ to buy a 35P? </div></div> I hadn't paid for the other stuff yet. Alan
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