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  1. J

    Tikka T3 Thread

    Interested in hearing that you put a .223 Varmint in an X-Ray, when you say it's a little light in the butt do you mean the rifle is too light weight? Have you tried any AICS mags in that chassis and how does it feed? I too was waiting for the AICS chassis but finally gave up and went for a...
  2. J

    6.5 Creedmoor barrel length.

    I am with you. Don't need that information to spend a small fraction of what it would cost to do a proper study - just putting it out there.
  3. J

    6.5 Creedmoor barrel length.

    A real scientific test would involve multiple barrels. Any study of any type with what we call n=1 is always suspect. Realize that would be crazy expensive but just putting it out there. The other thing would be a parallel set of control barrels, same age and seasoned with the same number of...
  4. J

    6.5 Creedmoor barrel length.

    I have to disagree. Barrel life can be affected by barrel length, the reason is say you want to achieve a specific MV and you have two barrel lengths. With the shorter barrel length, you are going to have to load the round hotter to achieve the same MV as a rifle with a longer barrel. A...
  5. J

    Christensen Arms, any good these days?

    Really depends on what caliber you are looking for and whether you really looking for a lightweight shooter vs. a more expensive shooter. If you are looking for the former and care less about the price/bragability, I would suggest you take a look at the Tikka T3x rifles. I normally shoot an AI...
  6. J

    Biggest cartridge/caliber YOU can shoot comfortably?

    I can comfortably shoot my AI AT with a 30”" barrel and 200 grain Berger Hybrid without a brake, but I had a chance to shoot an AI PSR last year with a 338 LM barrel. Had a box of 10 rounds Lapua ammo with the 300 grain HP – the stuff that cost around $60 a box. Took two shots and hit the steel...
  7. J

    Reloading miscues

    Nope. Biggest mistake is to reload when distracted and seat a bullet with no powder to result in a squib. See lots of that working as an SO.
  8. J

    What is causing this burr on my case mouths? Redding type S die.

    This could in fact be "peening" caused by collision of cases against each other in the SS media drum. This is a well documented effect. A few things you can do to avoid this: 1) Reduce the number of cases in each run - less cases, less collision. 2) Reduce the run time - 1 hour is all that...
  9. J

    Ear problem from shooting.

    Found the following on Wikipedia - makes for interesting reading: Measurements indicate that on a rifle, a muzzle brake adds 5 to 10 dB to the normal noise level perceived by the shooter, increasing total noise levels up to 160 dB(A) +/- 3 dB.[12] Painful discomfort occurs at approximately...
  10. J

    Ear problem from shooting.

    No mystery to those that shoots a lot. Anytime that you shoot your gun next to any obstruction be it a wall or a barrel, some of that sound that normally dissipates will get reflected back. The closer and the more the obstruction i.e. 2-sides , 3-sides, or of course 4-sides, the louder the...
  11. J

    Ear problem from shooting.

    I think this is correct especially if the sound gets trapped by a barricade or barrel......
  12. J

    Ear problem from shooting.

    T140 – the thing about the MSA is that I was actually looking into getting a pair thinking perhaps it and the gel pads might be more protective but I was surprised to see that their NRR number was lower than the Howard Leight? I have actually been real good about protecting my hearing as I am...
  13. J

    Ear problem from shooting.

    My custom ear plugs actually work pretty good. They are good enough to allow me to be on the handgun range without the ear muffs, not that I do that at any frequency or on purpose. They are definitely not good enough for rifle or when I am close to a handgun shooter. When I have the plugs and...
  14. J

    Ear problem from shooting.

    Thanks thrusty! Sorry to hear that you had the same problem but much appreciate the info.
  15. J

    Ear problem from shooting.

    Bkw1911 - It was one of those blind stages with an opening with a barricade behind the opening and a wall on the other side so I think that is the reason for the “trapped” sound. I wear Oakley M frames and so they are pretty thin but it is impossible to say whether my ear muffs may be slightly...
  16. J

    Ear problem from shooting.

    I’ve worked for 4 years as an IDPA SO in matches and practice so not new to guns and gunfire. Pretty careful with my ears as always double plug using both a set of Radian custom molded earplugs and a pair of Howard Leight electronic impact shooting sport earmuff. Two weeks ago, I RO my first...
  17. J

    Thermal grease?

    I think your best bet would be to call JP and ask them - can't loose that way.
  18. J

    Looking at polyethylene body armor

    Any experience and suggestion in terms of brands to buy?
  19. J

    Ss balls vs pins

    I took a look for you - the key to getting a reasonable price ball bearings is to look under "utility grade" ball bearings.
  20. J

    Ss balls vs pins

    It is certainly not going to be cheap like BBs....
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