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    Win brass or lapua??

    Re: Win brass or lapua?? I use Lapua out of my bolt rifle and Win brass out of my M1A because of the way it gets beat up in the semi-auto platform.
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    Gunsmithing Taming Recoil on A 1911 Question

    Re: Taming Recoil on A 1911 Question EGW flat FP stop works well, but it does require more effort to rack the slide if you are trying weak handed shooting drills.
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    Daytona 500 Weekend

    Re: Daytona 500 Weekend Montoya hitting the jet dryer...priceless!
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    Range Report 100 yard Zero changes with different ammo?

    Re: 100 yard Zero changes with different ammo? Yes, poi changes often occur using different weight bullets if they are not in the same velocity neighborhood.
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    Range Report savage 10FCP ladder test results

    Re: savage 10FCP ladder test results Do another ladder with 0.1 increments staring at 44.4 up to 45.0 to further refine it.
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    Range Report ladder vs ocw??

    Re: ladder vs ocw?? I start with the ladder and confirm with the OCW.
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    switching primers

    Re: switching primers A good scope can make a huge difference. Switching back to primers, I have found that the BR-2's are not quite as "hot" as the Win LR primers I use. Velocity is down a bit when using them side by side with the same powder charge.
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    new to reloading, hornady or rcbs?

    Re: new to reloading, hornady or rcbs? RCBS Rock chucker, simple and friendly to use.
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    My 45ACP Load Question

    Re: My 45ACP Load Question Remember that the book is a reference manual not the end all. Your cases/primers look fine.
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    Powder

    Re: Powder Yes, CFE 223 was released to the public in Jan 2012. The military has been using it for quite some time. If you go to the Hogdon web site and enter the reloading center there are .223 loads using CFE 223.
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    308 die set

    Re: 308 die set They are both great set ups. Forster and Redding make top notch products, go with what fits your budget.
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    168 AMax or 178 AMax?

    Re: 168 AMax or 178 AMax? +1 on 178's
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    Press Queston

    Re: Press Queston +1 on using ball type powders in the Dillon measure.
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    annealing: to dunk or not to dunk

    Re: annealing: to dunk or not to dunk I'm not sorry I asked, I am always curious as to the motivation behind things. I can understand the need to consistency in neck tension and run out at 600 yards, but have you tried not annealing them after every firing and seeing if that opened up the groups?
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    Powder! IMR4064 or H4895?

    Re: Powder! IMR4064 or H4895? Varget can differ from lot to lot. If you find some that your gun likes, buy all you can of that particular lot#.
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    Anyone run a dehumidifier in their reloading room?

    Re: Anyone run a dehumidifier in their reloading room? I also reload in the basement and run a dehumidifier during the summer. It does help keep the humidity more consistent.
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    Next Purchase for Rem 700

    Re: Next Purchase for Rem 700 I put a rifle basix on mine and it is great. Definitely upgrade the stock as soon as you can.
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    Just bought Remington 700 sps Tactical AAC-SD

    Re: Just bought Remington 700 sps Tactical AAC-SD I have the same rifle and I would say go with a flash hider not a brake. They are very loud on a short barrel. You got some sound advice about getting the one that you can attach a suppressor to in the future.
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    Yup... A cleaning question...

    Re: Yup... A cleaning question... Depends on what I am shooting and how long it will be sitting for. My .308 can go literally hundreds of rounds before groups open up and needs to be cleaned. My 280 AI can only go about 40 rounds before cleaning is necessary. Barrel prep has a lot to do with...
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    Maiden voyage - New coyote rifle.

    Re: Maiden voyage - New coyote rifle. Great shot and nice pelt.