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    Velocity goal for reliable 1000+ yard shooting?

    Re: Velocity goal for reliable 1000+ yard shooting? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gvanhyning</div><div class="ubbcode-body">German Salazar has an interesting view on the .308 and 1000 yards the second paragraph down...
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    Velocity goal for reliable 1000+ yard shooting?

    Re: Velocity goal for reliable 1000+ yard shooting? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Aimsmall55</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why not push the 175 otm behind power pro 2000 mr. This discussion wouldn't even needed. .510 g1. I'm 400 asl. Running...
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    Which cleaning rod

    Re: Which cleaning rod I use Dewey for everything and love them...you might have to buy adapters or different jags because of the size or thread Dewey uses but they are great rods. Buy one piece rods!
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    Whats the best press for a newbie?

    Re: Whats the best press for a newbie? I have loaded handgun and shotgun for about 18 years. I started out with a Dillion 650 and then to a 550. I only used them for loading pistol ammo. The 650 is quick but with the case feeder if you happen to get a 40 in a 45acp etc it SUCKS! The...
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    Velocity goal for reliable 1000+ yard shooting?

    Re: Velocity goal for reliable 1000+ yard shooting? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SniperUncle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I found a load on ammoguide, that in a 20" barrel should yield 2873FPS muzzle vel, on a 155gr Sierra Match King bullet...
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    Velocity goal for reliable 1000+ yard shooting?

    Re: Velocity goal for reliable 1000+ yard shooting? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gvanhyning</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would suggest you start by building a load. It will require you to do a little research, make a decision, and a few...
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    Velocity goal for reliable 1000+ yard shooting?

    Re: Velocity goal for reliable 1000+ yard shooting? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BigJohn451</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I do a lot of 1000 yard matches here in GA. To get to 1k with a 308you need a 175 SMK at 2650. (Thats a base...
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    Rifle Scopes Practical Field Differences in Horus H58 vs H59

    Re: Practical Field Differences in Horus H58 vs H59 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 77grain</div><div class="ubbcode-body">besides the center dot IIRC the only difference was one extra mil of windage on the grid. If you got the 58 at a better...
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    Best Slings for AICS 2.0?

    Re: Best Slings for AICS 2.0? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nuttshooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have both. If I was shooting a class or something like a comp I would get a normal AI sling. The biathlon sling does not really allow for...
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    Velocity goal for reliable 1000+ yard shooting?

    Re: Velocity goal for reliable 1000+ yard shooting? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ChrisGarrett</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You want the bullet to be super sonic and then some. There's a trans-sonic region where the bullet make become upset...
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    Best Slings for AICS 2.0?

    Re: Best Slings for AICS 2.0? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: madppcs</div><div class="ubbcode-body">http://www.eurooptic.com/tab-biathlon-slings.aspx Or use the Accuracy International biathlon sling. I have their regular sling and it works great...
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    Velocity goal for reliable 1000+ yard shooting?

    Re: Velocity goal for reliable 1000+ yard shooting? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gvanhyning</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just some questions before I say much ... 1. Did you work a load up to 43.0 grains? 2. Did you perform a Ladder or OCW...
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    Velocity goal for reliable 1000+ yard shooting?

    I just started loading 308 with 175g Sierra BTHP, RL-15 powder (43g to start) Federal Gold Medal Match Primer and winchester brass (new). I am seeing no pressure signs at all. I have a 20" barrel 5R rifling and at 10 feet from muzzle my 10 shot average was 2,525 FPS. With an iPhone app this...
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    Suppressors Form 4 wait time

    Re: Form 4 wait time Oh and my dealer said he actually got some back in 4 months when I picked mine up in September...he was shocked so no idea why those went so fast.
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    Suppressors Form 4 wait time

    Re: Form 4 wait time Just got a Form 1 back at exactly 6 months 3 weeks..got a Form 4 back in exactly the same time in September 2012 so they don't seem to be getting any quicker. Both are in a Trust and in WI.
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    Best Slings for AICS 2.0?

    What would be the best sling choices for use with an AICS 2.0? I need it for training classes and competition use. Thanks guys.
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    Rifle Scopes Bushnell Tactical TRS-25 and DLOC-TRS25 Test Run

    Re: Bushnell Tactical TRS-25 and DLOC-TRS25 Test Run <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tylerw02</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've never seen them for sale. Maybe one will show up when I order my AX. </div></div> I had a broken part on a new...
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    Rifle Scopes S&B 3-20 question

    Re: S&B 3-20 question <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think it is inherent in the design, if the glue holding the screw leaks through you have an issue, if the screw is not holding correctly you have an...
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    Rifle Scopes Leupold mk6 3-18 w/ tmr reticle

    Re: Leupold mk6 3-18 w/ tmr reticle How does this compare to an HDMR?
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    Rifle Scopes Practical Field Differences in Horus H58 vs H59

    I bought an HDMR 3.5-21 with an H58 but wanted an H59. The seller made an error on the reticle description but has made it right so I am keeping it. I ordered a new HDMR but with an H59 and am wondering two things 1) should I sell the H58 for the H59 or 2) just keep the H58 (it was a good...