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    338 mag bolt stop over ride

    Here is another one of my gizmos. The magazine follower holds the bolt open on an empty mag. I wanted to be able to drop a single round in and close the bolt without messing around with the magazine. TAC 338 action in 338 Norma mag. I made this from a battery terminal cover. I never throw...
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    What is this noise?

    Re: What is this noise? Gas piston
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    250gr OTM loads for the 338 Norma

    I have a good load for the 300gr OTM and 90grs of N570 that gives me very good accuracy and 2750fps. I have been looking for published load data for the 338 Norma with not much luck. Also thought I did a pretty good job of searching here on the hide. I think N570 might be a little slow for 250...
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    I.O.T.A (Indoor Optical Training Aid)

    Re: I.O.T.A (Indoor Optical Training Aid) Some have asked how to ID a Butler Creek cap they already have on there scope. It is marked,in very small numbers, on the inside of the rim.
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    I.O.T.A (Indoor Optical Training Aid)

    Re: I.O.T.A (Indoor Optical Training Aid) This is a quick note to those that I have missed. There have been a couple of you that I never got back to and I have no excuse. I try to make it a point to be quick with a response and sometimes I get confused. I have some vacation time coming soon...
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    308 Secondary Explosion Effect (handloading)

    Re: 308 Secondary Explosion Effect (handloading) Isn't the trim to length 2.005 on a 308 case? I know that a long piece of brass is a very quick way to run up the pressure.
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    I.O.T.A (Indoor Optical Training Aid)

    Re: I.O.T.A (Indoor Optical Training Aid) If you could let me know what size Butler Creek obj. cap your scope uses that would help me out. Thank you
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    I.O.T.A (Indoor Optical Training Aid)

    Re: I.O.T.A (Indoor Optical Training Aid) Good deal! I had a package of lens blanks sitting by the front door today. Same as before, I make these up one at a time as they are called for. If you know what size Butler Creek cap your scope uses that will be helpful or make, model and objective...
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    I.O.T.A (Indoor Optical Training Aid)

    Re: I.O.T.A (Indoor Optical Training Aid) I should have more lenses next we.
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    I.O.T.A (Indoor Optical Training Aid)

    Re: I.O.T.A (Indoor Optical Training Aid) My lenses should be in next week.
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    I.O.T.A (Indoor Optical Training Aid)

    Re: I.O.T.A (Indoor Optical Training Aid) Yes, I am still making them but I have been out of lenses. I should have more lens blanks soon, but you all know how that goes. That's why I have been waiting untill I have the blanks in my hand before I said anything. As before I will be making...
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    DIY steel targets . . . continued

    Re: DIY steel targets . . . continued Here is my target after the test. It worked as planned. We just ran out to try Scottys new 4X4, the target and my new 338 Norma Mag. 871 yards after 3 shots to zero at 100. It was 35 degrees with a very brisk 15 to 20 mph wind at our backs. We fired...
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    Redding 338 VLD seater plug

    Re: Redding 338 VLD seater plug I just started loading for my new 338 Norma Mag and I have run into a similar problem with the bullet seating stem. The tip of the 300 Berger OTM bullets are bottoming out in the stem of my Forester Ultra seater. I noticed the tip of the bullet was getting...
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    DIY steel targets . . . continued

    Re: DIY steel targets . . . continued This is my take on a fast set-up semi reactive AR500 target.View My Video
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    I.O.T.A (Indoor Optical Training Aid)

    Re: I.O.T.A (Indoor Optical Training Aid) I wanted to ask if there are any shooters here that are in the eye care or optical lab bussiness that would be interested in helping me? My IOTA has been a fun little hobby for me and a very usefull tool for those who have one. The company that I...
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    Which Chronograph

    Re: Which Chronograph I baught an Oehler, very happy with it.
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    Just picked up Rem 721 300 H&H Mag

    Re: Just picked up Rem 721 300 H&H Mag If you keep a sharp eye out you might be able to find a 721 bolt with a .473 bolt face and your gtg. Or you could go with a new PT&G bolt with a Sako extractor.
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    Gunsmithing Remington 700 300 Win Mag Bolt Question / Problem?

    Re: Remington 700 300 Win Mag Bolt Question / Problem? Looks like poor QC when the rivot was installed at the time of production.
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    I.O.T.A (Indoor Optical Training Aid)

    Re: I.O.T.A (Indoor Optical Training Aid) I have had two people use crazy glue on there lens and the fumes put a haze on the lens. Glue should not be nessesary to hold the lens in. Thanks
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    Stainless Steel Media Testimonials

    Re: Stainless Steel Media Testimonials Here is a handy little trick. 1) my magnet is always handy for lose media 2) and it helps keep the wing nuts and washers together