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  1. Stangs55

    .308 bullet selection

    Take a look at the 180gr Scirocco bullets. Some of the best expansions I've seen in a 30 cal in S. Texas whitetail. In stock: Swift Scirocco 2 Bullets 30 Cal (308 Diameter) 180 Grain Bonded
  2. Stangs55

    Results From a First Time Reloader and Some Questions

    Sorry to resurrect my old post, but I finally got back on the bench. Oklahoma weather has been unkind and my garage reloading setup hasn't been ideal in this weather... Quick early question: Since I wet tumble my brass in SS media, do I need to deburr/dechamfer again after cleaning...
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    Deburr & Chamfer Needed if I Don't Trim?

    I'm wet tumbling, so I guess I need to do it again. Thank you.
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    Deburr & Chamfer Needed if I Don't Trim?

    I bought some new brass initially...deburred/chamferred and loaded... Now that I've picked that brass back up, I've cleaned and FL resized it. However, I'm finding that my cartridge length is still good (about 0.010 less than max), so I do not plan to trim it. Do I need to deburr and chamfer...
  5. Stangs55

    Results From a First Time Reloader and Some Questions

    This is what I'm seeing with the SMK...but not as much the AMAX. Is there a particular bullet that you find more troublesome?
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    Results From a First Time Reloader and Some Questions

    Here's how I would use the competition seating die when starting from scratch: 1. Seat a little high and turn down the micrometer and reseat until I measure to COAL 2.260" exactly (for .223) 2. Get a different case/bullet and seat it 3. Measure COAL/OOAL. Here is where I would often find that it...
  7. Stangs55

    Results From a First Time Reloader and Some Questions

    Great feedback. I really appreciate it. I'll get back on the bench this weekend and report back.
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    Results From a First Time Reloader and Some Questions

    That's what I'd assumed... It's just funny that it seems to be with SMK and not AMAX...at least during that loading session as I've yet to find time to get back to the bench. Most would be within +/- 0.005 (measured from ogive with hornady comparator)...but that still leaves you with a...
  9. Stangs55

    Need help with Nosler bullets

    This should be what you're looking for. Took this from my Nosler reloading manual, 7th Edition (latest).
  10. Stangs55

    Reloading DVD

    I haven't watched it...but I've considered the below DVD as it's cheap and has decent reviews: RCBS Precisioneered Handloading DVD
  11. Stangs55

    Results From a First Time Reloader and Some Questions

    I had previously posted asking for help getting started with the right equipment for reloading. I appreciate all the help for a new guy... I decided to actually start by loading for my .223 and .308 Larue AR's...something that I've been told in hindsight was like trying to learn the hard way...
  12. Stangs55

    Labradar doppler chronograph

    Some pics of the thing in person (thanks to mygunculture) Note the velocities shown down range in the second photo...
  13. Stangs55

    Labradar doppler chronograph

    I'd read elsewhere that it should pair with iPhone/iPads. If the software/app is functional and slick, then I don't see how I'll be able to avoid buying one...
  14. Stangs55

    Labradar doppler chronograph

    Labradar doppler chronograph Tagging this thread... As someone who is just starting into the world of reloading and ready to buy a chrono...I'm going to pump the brakes until this thing releases. I wonder how it deals with multiple people side-by-side at the range though...
  15. Stangs55

    Getting Started Reloading - Here's What I've Bought...

    Do you crimp if you mag load SMKs?
  16. Stangs55

    Getting Started Reloading - Here's What I've Bought...

    A quick question... Is it worth it to try measure the ogive and customize the bullet seating depths for an AR-15 and AR-10 platform if I plan to magazine feed my rounds? Or should I just start at maximum magazine OAL allowed and forget it? I ask because I wonder if using the Hornady or Sinclair...
  17. Stangs55

    Getting Started Reloading - Here's What I've Bought...

    Thanks for the feedback. Buy once, cry once! It was hard to actually to not buy a chargemaster combo right now... The way I saw it, a good digital scale will set you back $100 to $150, while a good powder measure will be a conservative $150 (or in the $300s for a Harrel)... Or I could buy the...
  18. Stangs55

    Getting Started Reloading - Here's What I've Bought...

    ...you tell me where I went wrong and where I still need to fill in... I really don't do what many people would consider "high volume"...a couple hundred rounds in a month. I'm a detail oriented guy (ie: OCD), so I'm really looking to tune loads for my barrels as opposed to saving money. I'm...
  19. Stangs55

    308 PMAGS

    Re: 308 PMAGS <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Strykervet</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wow, Brownell's just stopped taking new orders on them. Said any existing backorders won't be cancelled, thank god. I had all my chips with them, 30 on...
  20. Stangs55

    Rifle Scopes Bushnell HDMR. Anything new on the horizon?

    Re: Bushnell HDMR. Anything new on the horizon? I've been holding off for a couple months now awaiting zero stop at shot show...just another week... Going to subscribe to this thread...someone post when the hear anything...
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