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    Significant SD Velocity Spread..ideas?

    Re: Significant SD Velocity Spread..ideas? I appreciate the input. I can see that the numbers I'm seeing are not necessarily that out of line. I suppose what got me going is two rounds that chrono'd the same went through the same hole. I've worked up loads for quite a few rifles over the...
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    Significant SD Velocity Spread..ideas?

    I'm shooting a factory barreled Remington LTR in .308. I'm loading 168gr SMK with Lapua brass, CCI BR primers, 43.8 of Varget. Trimmed to length, primer pockets reamed, neck chamfered and deburred. Primed with RCBS hand priming tool. Lee collet die neck sized. Although, these loads had...
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    Extreme Spread of Group Sizes?

    Re: Extreme Spread of Group Sizes? ArticLight, I hear ya. I was thinking that too, as far as getting confident and doing bad things without noticing. So, the last couple of times out I took the PSS with me. I was alternating guns to let them cool and relaxing in between groups. The PSS...
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    Extreme Spread of Group Sizes?

    Re: Extreme Spread of Group Sizes? Zeroed1983, There isn't any conistency to wether it's the first group fired or the 3rd (or 6th for that matter). I've let the gun completely cool between groups and I've only let it cool a little. I've even cleaned the gun after a couple of groups to see...
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    Extreme Spread of Group Sizes?

    Okay, what kind of spread is conisidered acceptable from group to group? I have a stock Remington LTR .308. With most loads the gun will shoot a .450 5 shot group or two, then throw a 1.110 or 1.200 group (all of these are at 100 yds). The barrel is floated with decent clearance and no...
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    Rifle Scopes Midway Showing Mil Turret Mark 4s.

    I frequent MidwayUSA's site quite often and noticed they are showing 1/20 mil turreted Mark 4s "Coming Soon". Just thought it was interesting as I've never noticed anyone stocking them. 1/20 seems awfully fine though. 21bravo aka, Craig P. in MO
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    problems with 223/5.56 reloads

    Re: problems with 223/5.56 reloads Will a sized empty case chamber freely? If a sized empty case chambers more freely than a loaded round than I would suspect a problem in the bullet seating die step of the process. If your freshly sized empty brass does not chamber freely, obviously...
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    Why carbidee dies for pistol?

    Re: Why carbidee dies for pistol? The benefit is not longevity. Carbide dies do not require the cases to be lubed. It saves the mess, time and the concern of stuck cases in the sizing die. With that being said, I still use a little "One Shot" spray lube on the brass as it allows the cases...
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    .45 acp loading equipment

    Re: .45 acp loading equipment I second or third, the recommendation for carbide dies with a little "One Shot" spray lube on the brass. I've loaded in excess of 15,000 rounds of 9mm and a few thousand .45 on a Lee Loadmaster. The Loadmaster is definitely a finicky beast and if your not...
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    reloading bench

    Re: reloading bench If you're asking for advice, I think you may want to give yourself a little more room to work with that Loadmaster, kind tight quarters! Just kidding, looks like a great start. I'm developing a plan to rearrange and organize my reloading room also. I've been reloading...
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    Gunsmithing Most Accurate 5.56/.223 AR15 Barrel for Build

    Re: Most Accurate 5.56/.223 AR15 Barrel for Build I applied pressure to the unlocked charging handle at the same time so the bolt would unlock as the brass moved to the rear. Talk about looking like a "Monkey $#^%& a football". It was a 6.8 barrel. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div...
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    Gunsmithing Most Accurate 5.56/.223 AR15 Barrel for Build

    Re: Most Accurate 5.56/.223 AR15 Barrel for Build This subject is as I suspected. It appears most of the more well known barrel makers have a good product when it comes to higher end AR barrels. Anybody have any horror stories with any of barrels mentioned so far. I understand every...
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    Gunsmithing Most Accurate 5.56/.223 AR15 Barrel for Build

    I must not be search function savvy as I didn't turn up what I was after. Looking for opinions on the best 20" AR15 1-7/1-8" twist barrel to go with for a scoped up SDM type build. I've built a lot of ARs but never with a custom barrel with full intent of building the most accurate AR I can...
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    OCW with vs without Suppressor?

    Anyone ever done any testing to see what occurs to OCW with a suppressor attached vs unsuppressed? Just curious, 21Bravo aka Craig P. in MO
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    9mm

    Re: 9mm Load it. I've been shooting USPSA for a few years as a memeber and a fews longer just for practice. You can load quality ammo at a reduced load which is a big plus not to mention significant cost savings. 9mm brass is abundant and reloading pistol for practical matches is a breeze...
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    Range Report Pact Mark IV Chronograph Tips?

    Re: Pact Mark IV Chronograph Tips? BallCoeff, All of those factors make sense. Although, no trees or cover where I use the chrono. I understand the shade concept throwing it off. I primarily chrono, 9mm, 45acp, .223 and .308. It's just not consistent. Maybe the unit is faulty but when I...
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    Range Report Pact Mark IV Chronograph Tips?

    I've had this chrono for a while and it has always been super finicky. Regardless, of the lighting(I shoot outside only)it generally picks up less than half of the rounds fired. I called Pact and they advised, ensuring the cables are not crossed, place a sandbag over the wires as close to the...
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    9mm economics

    Re: 9mm economics Precision Delta is a good way to go. I shoot USPSA matches and have been using their bullets for years. I load with Accurate Arms #5 because I have a lot of it and powder goes a long, long way in pistol caliber. 5.2 grains under a 124gr pill get's me around 1040fps which...
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    Micro Adjust Seating Die vs Lee Seating Die

    Okay, I suppose the answer should be clear however I'd like to here from someone who has first hand experience. The question: Will a micro adjust competition seating die (ie RCBS) seat more consistently than a run of the mill Lee seating die? Thanks, 21Bravo aka Craig P. in MO
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    Good .308 Die Set for Factory Remington Chamber

    Re: Good .308 Die Set for Factory Remington Chamber They have the "Gold Medal" match seater bushing die in stock but the standard competition seater die is out of stock for now. Is there an advantage to using the bushing die over the standard competition seater? It is a little over $30 more.
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