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  1. Smithcollector

    700P or a 5R milspec?

    Re: 700P or a 5R milspec? If by "high pressure signs" you mean primer cratering, that's a pretty common problem with later Remington's larger-than-needed firing pin hole. I think the fix is to sleeve the hole, but Remington maintains it's no problem. The primers for my 5R brass look awful...
  2. Smithcollector

    Range Report Long- vs short-action

    Looking at the reloading manuals and comparing 30-06 to 308, or 280 to 7mm-08, the short-action cases are clearly more efficient, getting equal or more velocity from less powder. It seems like it's a free lunch to switch to the short-action version if there's one available. So what's the...
  3. Smithcollector

    Gunsmithing Replacing a Rem 700 extractor

    Re: Replacing a Rem 700 extractor Like Sally said on prom night, "Just slide it right in"! Seriously, there's a little lip that the extractor fits under, but the extractor slips right in and is easier in practice than it sounds. Just be careful not to bend the new one - it doesn't require...
  4. Smithcollector

    Ice Dancing Just Made Me Puke!!!

    Re: Ice Dancing Just Made Me Puke!!! Couple more years and the Zamboni guys are going to get their own Olympic event.
  5. Smithcollector

    Rifle Scopes nightforce vs. Zeiss

    Re: nightforce vs. Zeiss Zeiss is a great scope and the Conquest is superb for the money, but it has a 1" tube, so might be limited in adjustment.
  6. Smithcollector

    Rifle Scopes NF 50mm or 56mm

    Re: NF 50mm or 56mm I've had trouble with nonadjustable stocks getting a good cheek weld with a 56mm. My eyes can't see any difference in brightness in the 50 and 56 NF 5.5x22's, I have both the 50 and 56 but prefer the 50
  7. Smithcollector

    Rifle Scopes quick nf scope question

    Re: quick nf scope question BR models have turrets with covers, while the turrets on the NXS models are exposed. Also the finish on the BR model is a brighter blue while the NXS is more matte.
  8. Smithcollector

    Rifle Scopes Nightforce NXS question

    Re: Nightforce NXS question thanks guys
  9. Smithcollector

    Rifle Scopes Nightforce NXS question

    I can't adjust the magnification setting on my 3.5x15 without the entire end rotating along with it. Is this normal?
  10. Smithcollector

    Rem 5R 223 bolt difficulty

    Re: Rem 5R 223 bolt difficulty HateCA, is the objective to round the edges of the "blade" of the extractor or to make the "blade" narrower, so that it doesn't grab as much rim?
  11. Smithcollector

    Rem 5R 223 bolt difficulty

    Re: Rem 5R 223 bolt difficulty Replacement extractor ordered. I guess the little shavings of brass in the end of the bolt should have tipped me off. Thanks for help
  12. Smithcollector

    Rem 5R 223 bolt difficulty

    Re: Rem 5R 223 bolt difficulty Today I cranked my Redding body die down and pushed the shoulder on 2 cases back to 1.525 and seated the bullets - bolt closes just as tight as before. I then trimmed these cases back to 1.70 and tried again - same problem Wonder if I should send the rifle to...
  13. Smithcollector

    Rem 5R 223 bolt difficulty

    The bolt on my new 5R closes fairly smoothly and easily without a cartridge, but neither my handloads nor factory ammunition works well; it takes more force to close the bolt than I'd expect. I don't think it's a headspace issue, since (1) factory ammo is just as bad and (2) I'm using fairly new...
  14. Smithcollector

    starting load ??/ Rem 700 R5 .223

    Re: starting load ??/ Rem 700 R5 .223 I've just started working with mine, but with Sierra 69gr, Hornady brass and Winchester primers I'm having pretty good luck with +/- 24.6 grains of H335 and 25.3 grains of Varget
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