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    My first hand load.

    Re: My first hand load. Welcome to a lifetime hobby!! I reload more than I shoot, it has gotten that bad. I like the Nosler bullets in flat base, have always shot well for me in 30 cal. As for IMR 4895, if I had to pick one powder, that would be the one. I have never gotten around to Varget...
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    Hunting & Fishing .308 Hunting bullet

    Re: .308 Hunting bullet Nosler Partition are probably the most reliable of the premium bullets. I use the Hornady 165 SST, just because I like the way they shoot through my rifle. They have great expansion in my experience but have heard of them blowing up at higher velocities.
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    Gunsmithing Win 70 synthetic?

    I need some advice, I just traded for a Win 70 25/06, 26" barrel, sporter weight. For the interim until I can find a B&C or similar is it worth the effort to bed this stock? I have very little experience with bedding or synthetic stocks. Your advice will be appreciated. Thanks, Rich
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    New to .223 looking for an accurate load

    Re: New to .223 looking for an accurate load 55gr Hornady SP + H335 (work up load for rifle)have given me great results. For longer ranges went to Barnes HP for coyotes.
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    .243 Win

    Re: .243 Win John, Win M 70 heavy barrel 37.2 BLC2 Win Large rifle primer Win brass Hornady 65 VMAX BLC2 sure as not a go to powder for the 243 but gave great results in my rifle. If I had to pick one combo for varmints would be IMR 4350 and Sierra 85 hp
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    Reloading supplies near Des Moines

    Re: Reloading supplies near Des Moines PM sent
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    Gunsmithing Rem 700 trigger adjustment

    Anyone here have the correct sequence to adjust trigger. I bought a 22/250 with a 9 lb. pull. Thanks, Rich
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    I need Dillon 550b help

    Re: I need Dillon 550b help There are several small tricks that make a big difference. Queequeg hit on several. 1) make sure at downstroke, powder bar is fully to the rear 2) if your stroke is jerky, you may have powder die too far down to where it is sticking in the case mouth causing...
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    Member Link Up any Iowa guys

    Re: any Iowa guys Hello sk91
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    Member Link Up any Iowa guys

    Re: any Iowa guys Near Osceola
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    any irish out there

    Re: any irish out there Wish I was in Ireland!! Lifelong dream to go there. 100% Irish myself, but USA trademark.
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    Rifle Scopes Which rangefinder, Leica 1200 or Bushnell 1500 ARC

    Re: Which rangefinder, Leica 1200 or Bushnell 1500 ARC I bought one of the first Leica 800 LRF at a gun show from a dealer who just happened to be in the area. It worked flawlessly! When the light was right it would range up into the 900's. It would lock up on deer at 600 yds. Anyway, one day...
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    Accurate # 2200

    Does anyone have any experience with this in AR's w/55gr bullet? I ended up with 8lbs of it. Thanks, Rich
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    Gunsmithing bedding

    I have a couple of questions on bedding. I have a Savage 10 w/ B&C Medalist stock. How far into barrel channel do you bed or free float clear back to receiver ring? How much space to allow for bedding to get solid/rigid bond? Thanks in advance. Rich
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    Rifle Scopes The SuperSniper Gamble

    Re: The SuperSniper Gamble I bought the side focus. Did I screw up? What is the benefit of rear focus? Thanks, Rich
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    Win 52 globe inserts

    Hi all, Does anyone have any interest in some original front sight inserts for "bull gun" Mdl 52. I will trade for? Rich
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    190's in 308

    Re: 190's in 308 Thanks all for replying. I have a Savage 10, stock barrel, everything else changed. Will try and see how they do. I think I will try the 2600 fps range and start there. Rich
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    190's in 308

    Has anybody shot these much out of a 308? What velocity? Thanks, Rich
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    Member Link Up Iowa

    Re: Iowa thanks
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    best powder?

    Re: best powder? What does Varget compare to in burn rate?