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    Photos Rem 223 5R with some changes

    Rem 5R - .223 24" bbl, 1/9 twist . no accurizing work. originally SS finish. bbl threaded 1/2 X 28 , knurled bbl protector & Badger knob installed by Bob Greene, cerakoted by me, new bottom metal PTG & bolt bushed by Greg Tannel, 4.5 X 14 Leup Mk 4 40mm, bipod 1913 rail from BT industries...
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    Advanced Marksmanship reloading for 500 yards

    Re: reloading for 500 yards rem5rmil, so what changed. Sounds like you were good all the time, hitting short & just needed a come-up to 11 MOA? Guess you are sticking with reloading?
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    Gunsmithing Grizzly Mill/Drill

    Re: Grizzly Mill/Drill this looks sturdy. http://www.actionmachinery.com/writeups/16503.htm
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    Gunsmithing Grizzly Mill/Drill

    Re: Grizzly Mill/Drill thanks all, for the info. G728 looks good. I am going to PA to check them out next week. Ratbert, thought you were a glass something or other. What happened...?
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    Gunsmithing Grizzly Mill/Drill

    Re: Grizzly Mill/Drill So, dovetail column, grizzly quality is good for the $. Expect I could buy a bigger older better used mill , but I have wood floors, and a hike to get to my shop. Thanx for info, other brands to consider ? I am looking for a mill 1st, lathe to come later....
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    Gunsmithing Grizzly Mill/Drill

    Anyone have any experience with one of their mills? I am considering a mill/drill say, GO619. Many to choose from, any suggestions from users...what is good for an amateur gun-machinist...
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    Pete Lincoln - Roedale Precision PLEASE READ

    Re: Pete Roedale - Roedale Precision PLEASE READ I ordered an RCS II & RH50 bipod. Roedale website/webshop has shipping lead times on it for various type of parts & builds - weeks to months specified as wait times. I have sent 2 emails to the company to check configuration of stock etc. &...
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    barrel length for 6.5 X 284

    Re: barrel length for 6.5 X 284 r = restricted to .223 & .308 ?
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    barrel length for 6.5 X 284

    Re: barrel length for 6.5 X 284 F-Class Open. got it. thanx.
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    barrel length for 6.5 X 284

    Going to have a new rifle built- have 29" & 31 " blanks 6.5mm 1/8.5 on hand. AMU & HV contour. I often see bbl length of 28" for this cartridge. Going to shoot (possibly f/tr)., steel LR and varmints. Does 6.5 X 284 need 28" to burn powder-must be a reason for bbl over 26"... ? 139 Lapua...
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    very first 620 yd group

    Re: very first 620 yd group That is fine shooting. 620 yds is a hike. Keep up the good work. Totally stock Rem, too. Shooting with your Dad. Awesome.
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    Advanced Marksmanship reloading for 500 yards

    Re: reloading for 500 yards Suggest a purchase. There is more in this book than is needed for most. Really helpful, tho. Sorry, saw that you posted your reload info earlier. http://www.zediker.com/books/handloading/hlmain.html
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    Advanced Marksmanship reloading for 500 yards

    Re: reloading for 500 yards rem5rmil, Experts may chime in... They will want to know more : bullet / manufacturer/ weight powder & grains OAL+ distance to lands, etc. Primer case manf'r. sizing info twist jump or jammed or In looking over the suggestions for you, the "ladder" post...
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    Advanced Marksmanship reloading for 500 yards

    Re: reloading for 500 yards post your results, good info for all. good luck!
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    Advanced Marksmanship reloading for 500 yards

    Re: reloading for 500 yards I don't know a lot, but first .308 loads - I shot horrible groups with 42.0g RL-15 and tiny little holes with 45.0g...fwiw. Also, different brass has different neck thicknesses, and that makes for different tension, which changes pressure, etc. For instance ww...
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    Advanced Marksmanship reloading for 500 yards

    Re: reloading for 500 yards grab a spotter buddy, may take a beer or two to convince. I usually can shoot well at my 400 yd "range" with naked 155's scenars, bought 155 molys by mistake and couldn't hit s**t, something had changed, and like you saw debris all around gong-shooting alone. I...
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    Advanced Marksmanship reloading for 500 yards

    Re: reloading for 500 yards I am no expert. I have shot .308 some LR. 168's 155's to 400-1100 yds. are you testing your reloads at 100 yds to get an idea of accuracy? are you a beginner or advanced reloader? Are you F/L bushing sizing, how are you seating bullets? Using FGM brass from...
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    F T/R Competition F class competition

    Re: F class competition thanks for the info!
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    F T/R Competition F class competition

    Can someone direct me to a good source to learn more about F class? I'd like to give it a try. I am in NW Connecticut-traveling to matches no problem. Thanks, Bill W
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    Rifle Scopes Is a nightforce nxs 12-42x56 overkill?

    Re: Is a nightforce nxs 12-42x56 overkill? hey, you know, he DID ask for advice...
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