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  1. ReaperDriver

    New Barrel Throat Finish, Rifling damage- is this Normal?

    The parts shown in the pictures in the OP. I'd probably let the chamber slide, as that would have little effect on the barrel's performance. But the big nicks to me are unacceptable. If it were sold as a "blem", maybe. I've had a lot of precision barrels and I don't buy that that is a normal...
  2. ReaperDriver

    Proof Research barrels for an AI-AT? What's the skinny?

    Thanks all for the thumbs up. I'll probably go ahead and pick this barrel up.
  3. ReaperDriver

    Proof Research barrels for an AI-AT? What's the skinny?

    Shorter? As in Headspace or in throat length?
  4. ReaperDriver

    Proof Research barrels for an AI-AT? What's the skinny?

    Haha, I probably should have added.... "When I do my part". Which is not all the time for sure.
  5. ReaperDriver

    Proof Research barrels for an AI-AT? What's the skinny?

    Yep, understood about that. I'm doing that dance now currently with the .260 AT and a .260 JP Upper. I keep dedicated boxes of Lapua brass labeled and separate for each. One efficiency I did find was that you can actually use the same sizing die. I've got a redding competition set with a...
  6. ReaperDriver

    New Barrel Throat Finish, Rifling damage- is this Normal?

    Unless you got a steal on it, send it back. I wouldn't accept that sort of machining from a top tier maker. It may or may not shoot well, but these issues will always be in the back of your mind and you will blame it (right or wrong) for any issues. It will always F*ck with your head. Just...
  7. ReaperDriver

    Proof Research barrels for an AI-AT? What's the skinny?

    I'm shopping around for a 6 creed barrel for my AT. I came across a PR stainless barrel for a decent price and wanted to check on opinions before I buy. I know Proof has a good rep, but are they all that for accuracy or over hyped. I'm currently shooting a Bartlein Gradous chambered barrel in...
  8. ReaperDriver

    Building the Perfect Reloading Room

    That's an amazing reloading room. The only thing it's missing is a nice leather couch, a beer fridge and a large flat screen on the wall so you can watch college football while a couple of hot Russian hookers does your brass prep for you and grabs you a beer when you get thirsty. Just saying.
  9. ReaperDriver

    Lets discuss reloading methods between bolt gun and semi autos.

    The biggest lesson learned in reloading the same cartridge in a gas gun vs a bolt gun was to lower my velocity expectations. Shooting the same components, same bullet, etc. consistently hits really high pressure long before my bolt gun charge wts. I topped out in the gas gun at 100+ fps...
  10. ReaperDriver

    Recommendation for best iphone App for storing reloading data, rifle dope, shot log, etc?

    I'm trying to find the best app for what the thread titles is asking, a one stop shopping location to store and organize reloading data, dope for each rifle and each cartridge, and so on. I'm doing a lot of this on an Excel spreadsheet on my laptop - but wanted something on the phone that I can...
  11. ReaperDriver

    123gr Scenar

    Thank you! Of course I'll work up appropriately. Just was interested in knowing about where a good load is to works towards.
  12. ReaperDriver

    123gr Scenar

    Nice! What charge weight of Varget? What Caliber - 6.5CM? What rifle & barrel length? What brass?
  13. ReaperDriver

    New Winchester Staball 6.5 ball powder

    Yep, it's for a .260 Rem. Hodgdon does have data for 140s and up, so I decided to use it in my .260 Rem 26" AI-AT Bolt gun instead with heavier bullets, and just use the IMR 4451 in the gas gun with 130's and 123s. I shot a quick series today as an initial workup to see how they did. I shot...
  14. ReaperDriver

    Ladder test analysis

    The Labradar isn't THAT sensitive to placement. You have a decent window to get it into as long as it's pointing at the target. That seems to be the most critical one. Also, with a Brake - you definitely want it well behind and off to the side of the muzzle about 12" or more. Shooting with a...
  15. ReaperDriver

    Ladder test analysis

    Also, even though the CM is not quite as sensitive as some of the super accurate .01 scales, I still make sure there are no fans on or A/C vents blowing over the bench when I'm throwing powder. In addition, if you want to get super anal - you'd make sure you had a clean power line for the unit...
  16. ReaperDriver

    Inconsistent Pressure signs (Swipe/Ejector marks) on virgin brass with 6.5 "light-ish" loads

    Thanks. Well, like I said - the jury is still sorta out. Once I can retest and duplicate it, I'll know for sure. but it looks promising.....
  17. ReaperDriver

    Ladder test analysis

    A couple of more thoughts on the Labradar, As I'm beginning to think this is likely the source of your errors..... Alignment of the LR is critical. Using the little V-notch on top, try to get it lined up both vertically as well as left and right. You don't want it pointed at the ground or up...
  18. ReaperDriver

    What powder does Berger use in their Factory Match ammo?

    I have a 6CM upper coming from JP in a about a month and was able to score several boxes of the Berger 109 LR Hybrids to use as a benchmark before reloading. Does anyone know what Powder JP uses for their factory 6CM loads? Same question for their 6.5CM 140 and 144 Factory loads? I'd be...
  19. ReaperDriver

    New Winchester Staball 6.5 ball powder

    Question for the group on using StaBall with lighter bullets..... I picked up 2lbs of it when it briefly became available at powder valley but haven't shot any yet as I have been concenting on working up comp loads for my .260 gas gun. I checked on Hogden's site and they don't list any bullets...
  20. ReaperDriver

    123gr Scenar

    I sorta have had the opposite experience. I bought 1K of the 123 scenars recently and worked up a load in my .260 JP gas gun. I couldn't get them fast enough before hitting pressure to have an advantage over the 130 Berger AR Hybrids that the gun likes using H4350 or IMR 4451. I have not...
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