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    308 die set

    Re: 308 die set I use bushing neck dies from Redding and they have been worth every penny they cost. If you wait sometimes they show up used and you can save some money.
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    Powder measure?

    Re: Powder measure? Some powder measure do a better job than others. But as others have said, get a good scale , not a cheapy.
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    can you run full lead in 1911 barrel

    Re: can you run full lead in 1911 barrel yes, yes ,yes you can.
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    annealing: to dunk or not to dunk

    Re: annealing: to dunk or not to dunk X-Fan- Why do you anneal after every firing? I think you will find that you can get consistent neck tension by annealing every 3rd or 4th firing. You are creating a lot of work for yourself.
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    Recommended Powder & Bullet for Long Range .308

    Re: Recommended Powder & Bullet for Long Range .308 H4895- 43.0 gr ( be careful, this is 0.3 gr over published max, but my rifle likes it, work up your own load. I do not endorse going over published maximum loads) Sierra 175 MK seated .030 off the lands Out of my 20" barrel velocity is...
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    Powder! IMR4064 or H4895?

    Re: Powder! IMR4064 or H4895? Either powder is great, I have had very nice groupings using H4895 under the 175 SMK. I wouldn't hesitate to get either one.
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    So I'm going to buy my own rifle!

    Re: So I'm going to buy my own rifle! The AAC-SD is a nice gun for the money, but the other posters are right. It WILL need a new trigger and stock. Since I replaced mine with a McMillan A5 and a rifle basix trigger, it has been awesome.
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    Giraud Trimmer

    Re: Giraud Trimmer Great trimmer, I am jealous!
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    "Strange" range results.308

    Re: "Strange" range results.308 Usually slower bullets actually strike higher at close range, under 300 yards, because they are in the barrel longer as it rises.
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    annealing: to dunk or not to dunk

    Re: annealing: to dunk or not to dunk If you need to dunk you have heated the brass too much and too far.
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    Looking for a possible alternative to...

    Re: Looking for a possible alternative to... The new CFE223 looks very promising.
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    Range Report 178gr A-Max in Crusader Help

    Re: 178gr A-Max in Crusader Help I am curious on what is actually inconsistent as well? Is it your measurement once you remove the oal gauge?
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    Range Report looking for a ballistic program for my andriod

    Re: looking for a ballistic program for my andriod Shooter gives me the options I am looking for, both advanced and simple.
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    Range Report help! need chrono data 168 gmm

    Re: help! need chrono data 168 gmm Sorry, I don't know between 18 and 20", If you can get a MV, I can get you just about any data you want on any weight bullet.
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    Range Report Shooter App Help

    Re: Shooter App Help Now I understand better, to answer the op, the only way I know how to change the actuals is to use the MV tool. ONce on the table/graph solution page, hit your settings button and use the m tool to increase or decrease the MV until your actuals match.
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    Springfield M1A group issues.

    Re: Springfield M1A group issues. The most consistent way to get great accuracy out of an M1A after addressing the issues of unitizing and shimming the gas cylinder, trigger pull, lubricating all the moving parts. You should try switching gas pistons, don't think that could help? Read this by...
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    Range Report Shooter App Help

    Re: Shooter App Help Yes , you can build your own actuals, if you know the MV. You build your actual where it says add ammo/ bullet library.
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    Dillon XL650 *without* casefeeder

    Re: Dillon XL650 *without* casefeeder It is fine. I bought mine that way 10 years ago. But, the case feeder will speed things up dramatically.
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    Sako trg 22

    Re: Sako trg 22 I totally agree with turbo54.
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    Range Report help! need chrono data 168 gmm

    Re: help! need chrono data 168 gmm Good point, MV variations of as little as 50fps begin to add inches in rise or drop rather quickly at distance.