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    Where to start?? Powder/Bullets/Primers Tikka T3x Varmint .223

    Certainly what clcustom1911 said. Folks here can give you some examples of powders that have worked for them, but without question get the actual load data from a published manual. One manual is great, but more are better. Some powder companies also publish data online for free (such as...
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    Where to start?? Powder/Bullets/Primers Tikka T3x Varmint .223

    Assuming your AR also has at least a 1:8 twist barrel (or maybe a 1:7 twist), you might be real pleased with some Ramshot TAC powder for .223. I shoot Hornady 75 gr. BTHP's through my 1:9 twist Rem 700 and get consistent 1/2 moa groups out to 300 yds. using TAC. It's a spherical powder, so it...
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    Watches?

    Colorado, I'm in your camp. Owning a mechanical watch is about more than accuracy, as quartz watches are more accurate. The soulfullness, engineering and manufacturing prowess and skill required to assemble a mechanical watch is amazing. It's not an either / or, but both. I'm wearing my...
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    Watches?

    Bit of a watch nerd. Have everything from a Rolex Explorer II to a Swatch Sistem 51 to a solar G-Shock. Horses for courses. Would also agree that the Seiko SKX-007 is a super ISO rated dive watch, great value (only $200-$300), has a legendary mechanical mvmt. (no, it's not a Brueget), known...
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    Shoulder bumping ques.

    Thanks for all the feedback gents!
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    Shoulder bumping ques.

    I don't remember what the base to shoulder length was last time I resized some of the brass. I'll do that this weekend and report back.. Last I remember, I was taking whatever the fired cartridge base to shoulder measurement was and bumping it back .002" not taking into account whether it...
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    Shoulder bumping ques.

    Sounds good regarding the gas gun spent cases. I'll toss those, and use only the cases that were originally fired in the 700 (which is what I'm doing now). Sounds like unless or until the Rem 700 fired cases don't chamber, I can resize without bumping the shoulders back and be on my way...
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    Shoulder bumping ques.

    I thought I would tap into the brain trust here to enlighten myself a bit. I currently reload .223 for my Remington 700 SPS Tac (in a Bravo stock, Timney 510, etc.). I did OCW testing and came up with 23.0 gr. of TAC under a Hornady 75 gr. BTHP. Can consistently get 0.5 MOA groups. So the...
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    Unlimited budget .308. What you choosing?

    OP, curious what your thoughts are on all these suggestions?
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    Rimfire scope

    OP, what kind of shooting do you intend to do - squirrel hunting, silhouette, punching paper, trainer for larger rifle, etc.? For hunting, the Nightforce you're asking about would be great. If you're punching paper, shooting silhouette, etc., more magnification you'll probably find more...
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    Just how bad are the current R700s

    Aren't those expensive Burger Bullets only good starting at 50 yds.! Seriously, was shooting my 700 SPS Tac in .223 sitting in a Bravo stock this past Sunday and shot three 5 shot groups at 200 yds and got a 1/2", 1/2" and 7/16" groups. Couldn't be happier with that considering the bozo behind...
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    Just how bad are the current R700s

    I bought a Rem 700 SPS Tac in .223 a few years ago, and have been very pleased with it. The finish is just fine (no rust as some others mention). I came with the Hogue tupperware stock which I knew I'd replace as I needed some comb adjustability. Out of the box, it was a 1/2 - 1 MOA rifle...
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    Rifle build questions

    Like others said, something like a 6mmBR Norma might be a neat option with some bigger bullets than .223 (easier to see on target) with much better BC's while still having low recoil. Especially if it's built on a heavy gun (full profile barrel in a longer length 26"-30"). Do you intend to...
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    Rifle build questions

    Boy, lots of options. You could get a Tikka CTR or Varmint and throw it into something like a KRG Bravo stock if you want something simple, quick and great quality. The Tikka comes with a 1:8 twist barrel so you could load heavier bullets. If you like the idea of a build, you could go the...
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    Anschutz

    My cold bore flyers are approx. 1/2" from shot 2, 3, and so on.
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    Anschutz

    I have a 1416 HB and have the first shot flyer issue too. Not a big deal. This past weekend, I tried Lapua Center-X and it's the best shooting so far. Will buy some more. Have tried SK Pistol and Rifle Match, Wolf Match Extra, Eley Club & Target and some cheaper rounds, with the Wolf...
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    Anschutz

    Btrain, do you know if the stock on your Annie is available to purchase after the fact? I have a 1416 and would like to have an adjustable comb stock and have never seen those stocks available as an aftermarket item. p.s. how do you like your 1416?
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    Chassis or stock for an anschutz 22

    64 or 54 action?
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    barrel life - 6.5 Creedmoor vs 300 Norma Mag

    OP, what do want this new stick to do? Hunt, paper targets, steel? What range do you anticipate shooting at - 100, 300 600 1200, 1 mile?
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    .223 20” 1:9 twist

    I've been using a mix, mostly Hornady though.
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