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  1. SmokyJoe

    N565 and the 6.5 PRC

    I spoke with one of Berger’s load data techs about the 156 EOL and the numbers they gave me suggest RL26 is a bit faster than N565, and that H1000 is a bit slower. They recommended the following: 6.5PRC / 156EOL / 2.955 COAL / 26” barrel RL26 Min 52.0 - 2677 fps. Max 57.8 - 2944 fps N565 Min...
  2. SmokyJoe

    N565 and the 6.5 PRC

    I have heard that H1000 and VV N565 are pretty close. On the 156, I worked up from 53.0 and kept an eye on velocity and pressure signs.
  3. SmokyJoe

    N565 and the 6.5 PRC

    Just started some load dev with VV N565 in 6.5 PRC and am seeing good numbers for Hunter Hammer 124gr and Berger 156gr EOL in a short action. A plus is that this is a very clean burning powder. I’ll be confirming some nodes and jump on Sunday and will fill in details by EOD. Prelim data for...
  4. SmokyJoe

    Optics SOLD - Gunwerks G7 BR2 Ballistic Laser Rangefinder

    SOLD Gunwerks G7 BR2 Ballistic Rangefinder - Metric $625.00 ***SOLD***$600.00 shipped/insured Discreet Paypal + 3% or USPS Money Orders only This is an excellent laser rangefinder with a built in ballistic computer. I purchased it new from Gunwerks a little more than a year ago. It is in...
  5. SmokyJoe

    High end truck gun

    Rainier Ultramatch barrel with Superlative Arms adjustable gas block Young Manufacturing Side Charging Upper receiver Young Nat’l Match BCG - Side Charge Seekins SP223 lower JP Rapid Config handguard Geissele SSA BAD-CSS Vert stock Kahles K16i
  6. SmokyJoe

    Truck Vault

    If you are considering options, Decked is not bad. Maybe not as sturdy, and limited options on depth of drawer, but much less costly. Mine just works, and has room for everything I need to carry. Basically water ‘tight’ although humidity/light dust can get in. Decked
  7. SmokyJoe

    UPS up to some Shenanigans I think. Part 1

    Since MPA “took care of all the shipping paperwork and the cost” the shipping contract is between MPA and UPS, and they probably insured it properly as they were aware of the value of the item being shipped. Further, I would imagine that MPA has a commercial contract with UPS that gives them...
  8. SmokyJoe

    What Brand or Model Has the Best Chassis Inlet?

    The XLR Element 3.0 is 65/65 ftlbs; rear tang is well supported. This chassis matches well to the Fuzion action...lots of solid contact from front to rear.
  9. SmokyJoe

    Talk me out of a folder

    Can’t talk you out of one unless add’l cost is a deal breaker. They are functionally versatile for transport and cleaning. The Gen 2 XLR folder can be adjusted to lock up tight. The KRG W3 folder locks up better than the XLR, but the hinge protrudes more.
  10. SmokyJoe

    Gunsmithing Stainless barrel/Titanium action - How much torque?

    Again, thanks for all your input. Super helpful. I spoke with GAP, who chambered and threaded this barrel, and they, like LRI, torque these to 100 ft-lbs.