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    Flatline Transition

    Frank- Not as of yet, but we'll compile some sort of 'official' report to release once we've seen results of further distance comparison. It will include all to the pertinent, associated data of the test conditions along with the results. Aside from hits on target, what would you like to see...
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    Range Report 308/198gr Flatlines ELR in MT - results from field

    Not sure who you're asking, so I'll add what I know. Flatlines in general work quite well with SAAMI spec chambers because they do not require much throat. Typically, the 198 needs about .115 to .125 of free bore. You don't need any special seating dies either. Your usual preference should...
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    Range Report 308/198gr Flatlines ELR in MT - results from field

    James will have better 1st hand experience on this than I, but they are generally very forgiving in terms of jump. Closer is better in most cases, but we have shot them with good results at a caliber in jump length. In a chamber throated for the 225, you will certainly be jumping them. I'd...
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    Flatline Transition

    The testing is being done with a 5.4 twist, shot at 1660fps. With the rate of decay, this closely mimics the conditions of transition at much shorter distance. The load was proven; less than 1/2 minute variance even at the 1100 yard mark, so I'd have to say that shot to shot BC variation is...
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    Range Report 308/198gr Flatlines ELR in MT - results from field

    Nothing first hand...yet. I have feed back from a few folks that say they have done a fine job. I will be testing some Flatlines on some pigs this summer and will report details as we have them
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    Chassis vs Pillar Bedding for ELR

    Sorry David, I used it only in reference as compared to a conventionally bedded stock. I should not have, nor did I intentionally, lump it in with broader title of chassis.
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    Flatline Transition

    Since the introduction of the Flatline bullets, we have always stood by the fact that they were never designed with transitional flight in mind. Achieving a marked 20% increase in supersonic flight performance and the extension of that flight has always and continues to be the primary intention...
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    Chassis vs Pillar Bedding for ELR

    If done right, both should shoot to their potential. Many in the ELR game are successful with chassis systems. David Tubb and his Adaptive Target Rifle come to mind as one that has been in the winner's circle. The point is that as long as the receiver mates properly to the chassis, there is...
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    375 actions?

    P-Chey is what I meant to say. It comes down to the question of demand with regard to how many are brought in, and I think they were simply early to the market when they introduced it. Now that the 375's are as popular as they are, I'd think there should be some interest in bringing them back.
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    375 actions?

    At least they did. The PL has not been available here in the US for some time. I'm not sure if they make that version anymore or not (I don't think so?). But they are certainly missing out none the less given the 375 craze of today. I have been waiting for a response from them about a few...
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    375 actions?

    Dont forget Borden and Pierce. Both have new additions to the market that may not be widely publicized yet.
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    14.9 5000 meters supersonic

    I've been trying for a year and a half to get something out of Truvelo. Every time I inquire, I get the put off 'we'll get to it but not sure when' answer. Kind of funny that they advertise the very receiver we want/need, but have never actually delivered any, at least according to their rep...
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    14.9 5000 meters supersonic

    Mark- There's nothing wrong we with the cartridge design. It works quite well actually. It has never had any extraction issues at all. The trouble is an continues to be finding a sound receiver suitable that is reliable, as Alan said.
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    The new 33XC & 37XC cartridges designed by David Tubb

    The 285 grain .338 Flatline is scheduled to be released at Shot Show. Working to build inventory and get the website squared away right now. I think you will find the military surplus powders to vary substantially from one lot to the next; enough so that you won't like the results. Any yes...
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    The new 33XC & 37XC cartridges designed by David Tubb

    I am working on an alternative the the Hodgdon brand. We have used is quite a bit already and it is almost identical in burn rate, but is much cleaner. I will know more about it as the discussions are had at Shot and will keep you posted once I have details.
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    The new 33XC & 37XC cartridges designed by David Tubb

    There is nothing wrong with having that much neck clearance. While the game of Palma is in it twilight, it was common place to run excessive neck clearance on the 308. It was mostly mandated and not the shooters choice, but it functioned just fine. The downside it the amount that he brass is...
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    Range Report Bartlien Barrel Issues

    .... Exactly why I said that there was not enough info given to diagnose anything ....
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    Range Report Bartlien Barrel Issues

    There is not enough information given by the OP to completely diagnose the situation here. Typically with a weak firing pin spring, you tend to see vertical stringing and not usually widened groups. In addition to the carbon ring, you might also look at the ammo in terms of run out and neck...
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    World's Longest Shot 'Quit Your Bitchin' ELR match

    Define normal. Twist rate requirements for solids, like it or not, are not the same as the requirements for jacketed lead. While we do try to design bullets that work in conventional twist barrels (because the masses already have them), sometimes we have to go outside the box and optimize for...
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    World's Longest Shot 'Quit Your Bitchin' ELR match

    That has been experimented with; we've moved it a couple of times on David's request. As we are able to more readily test the transition, we will see specifically what slightly changes of location have.
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