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    AICS long action mag falls out?

    I have a nice 300 win rifle using Surgeon bottom metal. One of my 3 mags falls out under recoil nearly every shot. These are 5 round AI mags. The other two are just fine and rather than shitcanning an expensive mag I'd like to fix it. Any suggestions? I dont want to sell it and give someone...
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    Problem chambering 300 win

    Okay, here's the problem. I am running pulldown MK248 brass. I run it through my size die ( FL Hornady ) It is then loaded with a Sierra 190 SMK. Some of the rounds will not chamber. I measured the cases and they are no longer than the ones that fit. I pulled the bullets on the ones that...
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    300 win mag prvi brass?

    I need to load a couple hundred rounds of win mag for a class. Norma, win, hornady brass is rare as hens teeth right now. I see prvi in stock. Is it worth buying or should I hold out hope for Norma in the next couple months?
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    300 win mag 22 inch 208 AMAX

    Assembling components right now for 300 win mag loads. My rifle when completed will have a 22" 1:10 twist. I'm planning to start off with the 208 AMAX. Powders are Win 780, H1000, and Retumbo. I'm wanting to maximize barrel life and it's most often going to be shot at 800-1000 yds and I'm...
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    Manners versapod mount?

    Anybody have a photo of the naked versapod mount in their manners stock? I ordered this option in my T2A. I havent yet ordered up my bipod and have been thinking of options. I have been thinking of ordering the Versapod battlepack and would like to know any other options to consider that will...
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    300 win mag questions

    New to the win mag here. I have a rifle in progress being pieced together. Defiance Deviant action on order, Proof Research 1:10 22" barrel, Manners T2, Badger FTE brake. With my action date of 01/14 I've got a while to gather components. I've got some Norma brass coming and want to build...
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    What brake for 300 win mag? Badger FTE?

    I'm building a 300 win mag and have been looking towards the Badger FTE for a muzzle brake. It seems to meet a few basic requirements of being easy to attach/remove and it's weight should minimize the POI shift when removing it and using a suppressor. I'd appreciate any advice on other brakes...
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    Rifle Scopes Leupold MK6 1-6 vs other options?

    I'm an aimpoint fanboi on my AR but my astigmatism is getting the best of me lately. I'm strongly considering selling my micro and magnifier to put towards the MK6 with CMR-W reticle. It's spendy but I can do it if I sell off my Aimpoint stuff. I've tried many optics over the years from the...
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    My visit to Surefire

    A few weeks ago I got to visit Surefire in Fountain Valley, CA. I was given the grand tour of thier facilities and was pretty surprised at what I saw. First off was thier redundancy, CA is known for earthquakes and Surefire hedges their bets with duplicate facilities and can move production to...
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    Hunting & Fishing Help me select a 308 win bullet for long shots

    Hunting good sized mule deer where the shots are long and some of the bedding areas are unapproachable without spooking everything. Last year my son and I glassed about and spotted a nice mulie at a ranged 398 yards. My rifle is a 20" .308 autoloader and we sent a 175SMK right through the...
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    Range Report G7 BC on Nosler 175gr CC ?

    Looking around but not finding the info I want. I'm reading Bryan Litz's book and it lists the 155 but not the 175 CC. I would like to run it against the SMKs to see if it's comparable. When nosler has the 2nds in they're much cheaper than anything else.
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    Dillon 550 and powders for 308

    Yup, I'm looking for impossible or at least unlikely. I want a powder that will flow like water and meter perfectly or superbly close through my Dillon 550 AND throw 308 win 175SMKs to the equivalent velocity I get from 44.5gr of RL15. Both RL15 and Varget are accurate loads in my rifle but the...
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    175smk with RL15 from a 20" autoloader?

    Need to load some 175smks for my LR308 running a 20" krieger 1:11 barrel. I will have to make 1000 yards with it. I'd prefer to run Varget but not going to be possible as I cant get any locally. I've got some RL15 on hand and a bunch of CCI LR primers and Win cases. A few good recipes...
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    Range Report How far to shoot 168 SMK at roughly 2580fps?

    Trying to decide if the ammo I currently have loaded is adequate for a class. Will be shooting at 2300' elevation and my load is a 168 SMK at about 2580fps. It's a very mild load with excellent brass life and great accuracy but I'm not sure it's gonna make the grade for long range use. One...
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    I need a sling!

    I currently run a 20" LR308 with a PRS stock and SWS forend. I'm using a crappy 1" nylon sling currently. I dont know what to use on this rig. I want something that will allow me to shoot this heavy as hell beast offhand as well as to comfortably carry it in a patrol position. I need to...
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    168gr bulk bullets from wideners?

    Wideners lists 168gr BTHP bulk bullets for $93/500 IIRC. Are these decent bullets or crap? They'll run about $40 less than SMKs but if they're significantly worse performers I'll stick with the known bullet. I suspect they're serbian bullets but I havent called to ask.
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    Stupid question, substituting 168 SMK with 168AMAX

    For a .308 Win out of a 20" barrel. I'm out of SMKs but have a box of AMAX bullets sitting here. For a local sniper match with no real prizes outside bragging rights am I gonna see a huge difference running the same load with the AMAX vs the SMKs? I've got all my dope worked out w SMKs...
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    Gunsmithing DPMS LR308 fixture to true receiver face?

    I have an LR308 with a Krieger barrel and would like to have the receiver matched up to ensure the barrel sits squarely. I've seen tools to do this with AR15s but nothing for the AR10/LR308. I'd rather not spend $500 on a one time use setup but I certainly wouldnt be opposed to paying a smith...
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    Filing on my sizing die???

    Had reloaded rounds that wont fit my chamber ( fired from another rifle previously ) after running through my dillon small base 308 dies. This condition persists even after adjusting so that the press cams over into the die. The cases fit a gauge just fine but not in my match chamber. I...
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    Reloading for gas guns, tuning the gas system?

    I'm reloading for my LR308 with a Krieger 1:11 twist 20" barrel. I can get some great velocity of course at the cost of killing my brass after very few loadings. I was easily passing 2750 with 168gr AMAX bullets and Varget but my primer pockets were getting pretty loose and I tossed the brass...
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