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  1. ZA206

    Do chrome lined barrels speed up?

    You should look into VFG pellets…
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    CLE alternatives

    Depending on the blank and caliber, I’d be in!
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    Magpul MOE PR Stock

    I just got one of the new Magpul DT stocks on one of lightweight 16” builds, it replaces a rattle trap MOE that I hated. It’s basically Magpuls version of an Arisaka tricked out CTR without the adjustable buttplate. I have one of the tricked out Arisaka CTR’s… that’s a nice ass stock! I also...
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    Proof Carbon

    My 16“ Proof CF AR I built is a hammer. First 10 rounds it was awesome, the next 120 rounds or so sucked as it had a burr at the gas port (took pictures after about 50 rounds) and wouldn’t shoot anything under 1.5 MOA. 120-150 got a lot better and after 150 it became a laser beam shooting...
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    To Anneal, or not to Anneal, That is the Question

    I anneal because I refuse to sort brass by the number of times fired. LC and Winchester 223 are saved for precision loads, everything else is used for general purpose/blaster ammo, but it all gets annealed through my Ugly Annealer when I do a large batch. I sort by headstamp after annealing. I...
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    5.56 / AR Load Development

    You need a scope to do load development if looking for accuracy.
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    Staball Match “heavy for caliber”

    20" Bartlein 1:7.7 twist with CLE chamber.
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    Staball Match “heavy for caliber”

    Most of previous work with 52 SMK and 53 VMax was with H322 and N133, but I had tinkered with XBR. My brass prep is better now and my shooting form is better now, so I’d expect some better results than in the past. FYI, this particular rifle has never really liked the 53 VMax, but I’m still...
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    Staball Match “heavy for caliber”

    I have done lots of load work ups with Staball Match in 223, mostly 77 & 69 grain. Last Sunday I tried Match with the 52 SMK. I should have tried this sooner…. LOL
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    V4 vs supertrickler vs ingenuity trickler

    Maybe I just got a good one!!! LOL!!!
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    V4 vs supertrickler vs ingenuity trickler

    I don't understand everyone having issues with the V4. I use it constantly, and it's quick and I only get overthrows maybe once 30 drops or so (which I could eliminate if I really cared or wanted it to run a hair slower). If it does overthrow, I pull out the cup, use a finger to grab a couple...
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    Oversized Barrel Extension Preventing Installation Of Barrel on Thermo Fitted Upper Receiver

    I‘d just buy an Aero upper receiver or something and just save the BCM upper for another project. .002” interference fit is a lot! Or, you could just lightly sand the receiver extension ID and fit it to the barrel extension (still keeping the interference fit). I wouldn’t mess with adjusting the...
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    Zero press versus Redding T-7 turret.

    I currently have a T7, but have a Zero on order. I like the T7 a lot and I feel it makes quality ammo. I dislike the way it catches (or doesn’t) spent primers, and this causes it to need to be cleaned frequently, but other than that it’s been solid. I’m giving the T7 to one of my employees as a...
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    Do you use expanding mandrels after a full-length bushing die for neck sizing?

    I’ve used both the Sinclair expanding (-.001) and turning (-.002) mandrels. I’ve found better accuracy and SD’s with the turning mandrels while using moly neck lube. I anneal all cases before resizing. I only shoot 223 and 6.5CM semiauto rifles. Less neck tension could work better in bolt...
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    Compass Lake Engineering closing doors to the public

    Yo Jake, definitely keep us posted on where Paul winds up!
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    Compass Lake Engineering closing doors to the public

    This is a damn travesty. WTF?
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    Is there any ball powder that is as temp stable as Varget?

    Also… I use a lot of TAC, great powder that’s similar in burn speed to XBR8208. If you want precision loads with it, you may need to have a “summer load” and a “winter load”… as I’ve seen it pick up 50+ fps over a 30F temp change in 223 Remington. Which is roughly .3 to .5 grains of powder. If...
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    Is there any ball powder that is as temp stable as Varget?

    If stick powders are fair game, then OP should try these: N135, N140, N540, SW Precision These are in stock at most online powder vendors.
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    Redding 6.5CM resizing die issues…

    Redding wound up send me one of their competition shell holders and told me to use imperial wax. They didn’t say it, but I think they polished the inside of the die. It works fine now, but seems to take a lot more force than I’m used to compared to 308 resizing.
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    Need some suggestions on 6.5CM accuracy loads - AR Proof CF barrel

    I always shift my POI down or up 1”-2” from my POA so I don’t shoot out my aim point. Sighters are typically shot at a separate target board.
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