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    Elr Mach V

    I wouldn't say that its more brittle than any ceramic, but is certainly right up there. I am by no means an expert here, just someone with hands on experience. I'd say from the above that TripleBull has a better handle on it than most.
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    Elr Mach V

    One who is versed in material properties can make proper suggestions for tasks to be performed. Thus, I would not make bearings out of aluminum, nor would I make a barrel out of carbide. Carbide is very brittle and will break before it flexes. So, even it if was feasible to make a barrel this...
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    Elr Mach V

    That is correct. I have discussed making barrels out of such materials with barrel mfg's and have cut enough Kovar and inconel myself to know that it is a lot to ask for. It is indeed tough on tools in regular machining practices. Trying to dril, ream and broach a bore in a barrel in said...
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    Irons on 20 moa rail?

    What do you plan to use for sights? You will potentially have a height issue by having the rear sight up so high. You may not be able to get your sight low enough to zero at 100. Mounted on a base atop a rail puts it quite a ways up from the C/L of the receiver, and depending on your front...
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    Snipex Adjustable Mount

    To add to what Jeff said, the fit and alignment of the components keep the pin in place. We have yet to see it drift on its own even after multiple firings and location changes. The lock screws are more for added security, but one could certainly run with out them if need be. Since the...
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    North east? New England shooting.

    Nothing up here but 600 yard ranges. Closest 1000 yard range is just outside Albany, NY. There was an attempt at a 1k range just north of the lakes region, but that got shot down by local politics (shocking right?). If someone knows different, I'd be all over it and ready to help it progress...
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    Press and dies for 416 B

    Might consider the Talon press too; seems to be a quality setup. http://www.talonadvanced.com/
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    Elr Mach V

    To date, there are no commercial coatings that will withstand the heat. DLC and Teflon go away at temps way below what your throat reaches on firing. Even HBN needs constant re-application. It has its merits, but is dependent upon diligence and maintenance. Sooner or later, this will be...
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    Gunsmithing 300 Norma Mag Won’t shoot Berger 230 or 215s

    In most cases (barrel length), 3400 is about the top end for the 198 in the 300 Norma. If you are willing to go long on your barrel, as Josh said, you gan get more, but it is always best to find the accuracy node over running top speed too. We recently put one together for a fellow who has...
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    Elr Mach V

    Barrels, like tires on a race car, by nature are a wear item. The harder you run them, the shorter their life. We've all been there; you just get your barrel and load working great and all of a sudden it is shot out. Each cartridge/load generally dictates how long it will last, but it is...
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    Best way to ship rifle in pelican case with no box?

    As an entity that ships and receives firearms on a regular basis for builds and re-barreling, I can offer you the following. 1. Ship only the parts needed. If I'm re-barreling a rifle, we don need the stock here and there is no need to trip over spare parts. This lessens the burden on your...
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    BAT Machine TR Action

    The intention is not to bash anyone's work, but what else is a guy to do after reaching out to the manufacturer and getting no response and reaching out to the distributor and being told that he doesn't know what he's talking about. Good on Josh for calling attention to issues that need to be...
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    ELR Meetings at SHOT Show

    Frank's response couldn't have been more concise and to the point. I said it in a previous post that the private group is not intended to exclude anyone's opinion, as all members of that inter rum committee are watching these forums and as many other sources for the feelings of the ELR...
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    Hyper Stabilized Bullets - Jim Boatright

    I would like to point out that the bullet pictured is not a Flatline in any way. This a bullet designed by James Boatright and has not yet been introduced for sale by anyone. The only similarity it has to the Flatline is that the same guy (me) makes them. And since the cat is already out of...
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    Any published data on flatline bullets from applied ballistics?

    I think it appropriate to point out at this point that all of the Doppler test numbers and drag curves are on our website for your use in downloadable pdf format. I will also go so far as to say that we will be heading to a facility to further test some newer bullets that have not yet be run...
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    Any published data on flatline bullets from applied ballistics?

    The 121 seems to behave better when seated closer to the lands, say 0.005 to 0.025.
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    6.5 Guys at the Shot Workd Record Event

    Thanks to the 6.5 Guy's for a great presentation and thanks again to Frank Galli for running the show! Thanks also to Mark Lonsdale & Eduardo Abril De Fontcuberta, as they also donated their time to running the show. I think this event set a precedent for things to come. And a special thank...
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    Any published data on flatline bullets from applied ballistics?

    I should also point out that we have starting load data on our website to for a variety of cartridges. If yours is not listed, we are happy to run a chart just for you. We will need cartridge information (wild cats will require some details such as case capacity in H20 weight in grains) and...
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    ELR Meetings at SHOT Show

    It is important to distinguish between terms here. A board member is/will be one elected by membership for the purposes of representation in the process of conducting business within an established organization. Committee members in this case are subsequently tasked with populous...
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    2018 SHOT Show (ELR-Specific): Day 4 (Friday, Jan 26, 2018)

    Here is a quick shot of the 375WTC. Left is a fired piece of brass and right is with a 400g Flatline seated deep (for the 361g chamber).
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