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    OAL Guage - Why?

    If you are referring to a Hornady (or Possum Hollow) OAL gauge then that is the easiest way to find "jam" in my mind. There are other tools or techniques that will do the same thing but are different (Sinclair is an example). There is a learning curve using the tools but that just my...
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    6.5 Grendel

    I'm waiting on the Sierra 120 TGK to become available again. I saw them listed late last year (?) and went as far to add them to my cart on Sierra's website. I waited and thought on it and they were gone. They are a long SOB though. I'm playing with the Sierra tipped BK now with 8208 and it...
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    223 Ackley Improved

    Without reading through again to double-check, it seems it is the Redding FL bushing die that is not bumping the shoulders? Kadams1563, I also use a Co-Ax with my Redding dies. FWIW, mine are the FL bushing sizer and micrometer seater. I bought mine second hand either on here or over on the...
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    Super high ES on virgin brass

    A 223 can be a frustrating SOB trying to get great "numbers". I consider a sd of 10 to be pretty good. I personally don't get those numbers with virgin brass. Like another mentioned, I actually enjoy the process of reloading and my tools show it. I use a lab grade MRS scale, anneal every time...
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    Bolt Carrier Group impact on accuracy?

    I didn't even realize there was a lawsuit until you mentioned it msgriff. I looked it up and had to scratch my knot in wonder. WTH! Nevertheless, I wouldn't get rid of my JP FMOS carriers but I also wouldn't mind having more Young Manufacturing NM carriers. Sorry for the derail OP!
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    Bolt Carrier Group impact on accuracy?

    Is that actually in stock? I understand KE Arms bought Young Manufacturing and I haven't seen a NM BCG in a year or more. I have seen that website before but never called them to double-check.
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    Bolt Carrier Group impact on accuracy?

    I agree with you on requiring reliability. With very good parts assembled with care and a purpose you get both. I know you know that and I am not being sarcastic. One of the higher quality carriers won't hurt your intention for your build with the exception of $$$. It's not a cheap hobby when...
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    Bolt Carrier Group impact on accuracy?

    I just don't know the answer to your question but agree with the above mentioned replies where the barrel is a huge part. That said, I've read the articles by Joe Carlos many times and stuff from others looking for "the secret". A barrel from known accuracy companies fitted tight, good...
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    REM 7 1/2 for Lapua 6.5CM?

    The primer flowed back into the firing pin hole. Looked like what I described it as. I had already used Gre-Tan for at least one other bolt for the same reason (Remington Model 7 with a 6.5×47L barrel) and honestly I figured I would need to bush the Surgeon bolt from the start. I seem to...
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    REM 7 1/2 for Lapua 6.5CM?

    Yes on the Rem 7 1/2. You'll know right quick about the firing pin hole. My Surgeon action showed me a real nice tit on the first 6×47L round fired. Off to Gre-Tan it went. Other than a possible wait time and $$ there is no downside. The measurement Seekins gave you may be fine though.
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    Forster Coax with Inline Fab 4” Micro

    I do use the quick change plates for both of my 4" Ultramounts. I make sure the rods have about 1/2" of space from the bench face. Obviously the primer tube has plenty of clearance too. I like the quick change plates enough that every press I own has one and I use their plate mounts to hang the...
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    Little help please

    I use a rod in the barrel every time when I use the Hornady/Possum Hollow tool to find jam. I have a boogered up Dewey 22 caliber jag that it cut the tip off of and made it a flat point. No harm done as a light push is all it should take.
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    Best 10 Round Magazine for Bench Rest - AR - 6.8 SPC

    Precision Reflex Industries as stated by 346ci. I use them for my Grendels and not a 6.8 though. Fully welded SS.
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    Any experience with ODIN Works Barrels for a typical AR?

    Very good information already. I have one Odin barrel myself but have built 5 or 6 using an Odin barrel. Mine is a 16" with intermediate length gas (Rock River receivers, Geissele Mk14 15", Triggertech, JP FMOS carrier, and a Delta Stryker HD 1-6) and from the beginning it has shot an average...
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    Ruger American Ranch trigger upgrade?

    I put the Timney on my 300BO RAR and didn't really consider the spring change. It is much better than the factory trigger and that's what I expected. Considering what else I've done to the RAR without any huge improvements, the $150ish was well worth it. It is a good little rifle and a lot of...
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    Maggie’s Motivational Pic Thread v2.0 - - New Rules - See Post #1

    36. No pear salad, chitlins, or coke cake. Never heard of coca cola cake, and won't eat chitlins because I've driven through a small town near me that has something they call the Chitlin Strutt while the Strutt was on going. Nope!
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    NF Unimount vs Seekins MXM?

    I have both and can't say if one is better or not. FWIW, the expensive Vortex is supposedly made by Seekins and I have 2 of those (slight style differences but same screw size, shape, weight, etc). I did have an issue with either the Seekins or one of the Vortex where it didn't tighten down on...
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    Die Scratching Brass

    Too much lube can put a dent in the neck/shoulder junction but I'd rather have that than an underlubed case causing problems. I err on the side of more than less. I've delt with similar issues before making wildcat cases and will use a stiff nylon brush (Brownells heavy duty), a large patch...
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    Upper receiver? 😳YIKES BARREL EXTENTION 😳

    Depends on what your plans are for the rifle but since you have an above average barrel (IMHO since it's a Criterion chambered by Craddock per the rumor mill) I'd try another upper and still shim it (or bed it if you don't have shim stock). I have 3 Ultramatch barrels and they all shoot very...
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    Upper receiver? 😳YIKES BARREL EXTENTION 😳

    Is it consistently throwing a particular shot during a string? I'm sure you've already checked clearances to include gas tube alignment. I like my upper and lower to be tight and use a Accushim in all of them. I shim not "bed" all barrels and use either a Young Manufacturing NM or JP carrier...
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