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  1. Cat64

    Rifle Scopes Burris XTR II Rifle Scopes

    Did you ever compared the quality of the glass with other known manufacturers? I am just wondering how clear is the picture compared with an ED/HD glass? Also on 40x are the reticles covering the target?
  2. Cat64

    Rifle Scopes NightForce Competititon vs. March scopes

    Another question...I guess based on the answers I got to my previous post I would like to hear a comparison between the above mentioned scopes. Some of you will perhaps disagree, but I looked through the glass of a couple NF other the Competition (which sports this HD glass) and the picture...
  3. Cat64

    Rifle Scopes Burris XTR II 8-40x50

    Thank you. I am debating between this one and the NightForce Competition. I know NF is more expensive but at this point in my "shooting career":rolleyes: I will purchase a scope to have for the rest of my life. Funny thing is, I have a NF Competition already and all my shooting buddies (which...
  4. Cat64

    Rifle Scopes Burris XTR II 8-40x50

    I know there are a few threads dealing with this issue, but I wanted an abbreviated overall advice if this scope is worth the purchase and where can I find the best deal. Thank you.
  5. Cat64

    6.5x47 Lapua neck tension question

    Appreciate you guys and your knowledge. Went and chamfered a few cases and voila...problem solved with neck tension. The problems I still have is (see my the other post) not being able to bump the shoulder past a certain point which makes the cycling of resized cases "forceful"
  6. Cat64

    Unusual request for a phone consultation

    I had an extra shellholder which I shaved a little. Still not able to bump past a certain point. Two things happen: 1. I can tell that the shellholder is not "hitting" against the ram any longer if I go past 1/4 turn clockwise (I feel it and and don't hear the familiar sound) and 2. At this...
  7. Cat64

    Unusual request for a phone consultation

    Just watched a youtube video on Redding competition dies. If I use that will I still need to shave the die?
  8. Cat64

    6.5x47 Lapua neck tension question

    Great. Is it recommended to chamfer the case even though you have not trimmed the case? I never had to do that in any other calibers I reload for.
  9. Cat64

    Unusual request for a phone consultation

    Will I achieve the same result by shaving the shell holder rather than the die? Can I irreparably damage anything by shaving the die? Also I am puzzled by the neck tension as stated in my other thread. Thank you for the answer.
  10. Cat64

    Unusual request for a phone consultation

    Nothing is silly at this point. Yes I did measure. Cases are only increasing in overall length by very little which keeps them all well below specs.
  11. Cat64

    6.5x47 Lapua neck tension question

    Besides the problem I have listed in a thread below, I discovered that the neck tension I get after resizing is not adequate. The cases I am using are brand new Lapua (fired once). The outside diameter of a fired case is .293 (if I drop a bullet in the case at this time it will go down with a...
  12. Cat64

    Unusual request for a phone consultation

    I tried that. Nothing...
  13. Cat64

    Unusual request for a phone consultation

    It is crazy but it appears the angle of the shoulder increases. I painted with a permanent marker the mouth and shoulder of a case which cycle with force and I see marks of pressure slightly above the datum line. The shoulder cannot bump up after resizing.
  14. Cat64

    Unusual request for a phone consultation

    Cycling is hard either I have the bullet seated or not. The bullets slide in the fired case touching the mouth walls rather little. It does nor require force to push it in the case.
  15. Cat64

    Unusual request for a phone consultation

    Just got home and checked again. Outside neck diameter of fired brass = .293 outside diameter of FL sized brass =.289 Is this within normal parameters? Looking in my book I see that the outside neck diameter listed is .291
  16. Cat64

    Unusual request for a phone consultation

    I am not familiar with the inserts. You need a special die for that right? I would not be able to use mine. I was contemplating buying a new die but don't have money to blow. At least wanted to see if another die would work.
  17. Cat64

    Unusual request for a phone consultation

    I was not able to get it to bump that far
  18. Cat64

    Unusual request for a phone consultation

    The underlined statements above are correct. The .001 refers to the shoulder not the overall case length. I was aware comparing the spent case with the spent primer still in vs the resized case with no primer would give erroneous readings…however I still have the dilemma as to why after resizing...
  19. Cat64

    Unusual request for a phone consultation

    I am at the wits end with using a Forster FL die for my 6.5x47 Lapua. It seems that no matter what I do I can't seem to make it work. I have a similar product for my 6 mm BR and it works with no problems. But this....well...I have no idea what to do. Called the company but yet I have no solid...
  20. Cat64

    McMillan lead time

    Glad for you. People from McMillan are easy to deal with and I am sure they are working hard trying to accommodate everyone's order. Well, I hope I will not have to wait too long. Thank you to all who answered.
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