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  1. stello1001

    What are yall doing with barrels you removed new?

    Hey all, I'm just curious what everyone does with a barrel they remove. In my situation, I have 3 308s. The one I want to rebarrel has a brand new custom barrel. I can't remember the brand but supposedly it's a good one. I bought the rifle with this barrel and the work was done by a reputable...
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    How do you know if bedding is needed?

    Hey fellow hiders, TLDR: Torquing and loosening action screws causes action to shift up and down. Stock has aluminum bedding block but maybe its not making a perfect mate. FULL STORY: I've got a rifle that quite frankly I can't seem to get shooting to my liking and struggles with...
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    Pin that holds ejector is not solid but i want to push it out

    Hello all, My m70 in .223 has the pin that keeps the ejector be hollow or not solid. It's almost like a tube/pipe pretty much. My concern is, when I try to push it out, I might roll the edges or damage it. Does anyone know any tricks to take these out? Or does anyone know where to get a...
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    Which action has highest barrel availability?

    Hey all, Been thinking about it for a while now. Maybe I should upgrade and get a better rifle. I have many, but the one I'm thinking about replacing is my howa in 6.5 CM. It's a prs style rifle and has served me well but every now and then, I get that itch about trying something better. My 3...
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    WTB Tikka ctr 6.5cm 24"

    Hey all, Currently there is a decent sale for a new ctr in the ~$1000 range after rebate. I was about to get one just for the heck of it. But then I thought, if someone has a used one for cheaper that wants to get rid of it, I may help them out. If you got something, let me know.
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    VV powders & temp stability

    Have you all seen the new video VV put out? Supposedly their 500 series powders are more stable than their 100 series. I can't imagine that being true with the 500 being double base and the 100 single base. Perhaps things got lost in translation and nobody on their team was able to verify their...
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    Remington 9 1/2 standard vs magnum

    Hey all, Just realized I bought the wrong primers. I thought I was getting Magnums but got standard instead. In your experience, have the standards worked and performed well? I just naturally use Magnums on everything and have never had a problem. I'm going to be loading 308, 6.5 creedmoor...
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    Mixing brass lots, same headstamp.

    Hey all, I am curious, who mixes lots of brass with the same headstamp to load "match" or precision stuff with good success? My OCD tells me not to do it but I'm not even sure it's a big deal. I bought some 308 lapua brass off the hide at a good deal. What I didn't realize was that I would be...
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    2 heavy bolt lifts and dirty cases

    Just tested some loads today. Had 2 cases on my last (highest charge) that had heavy bolt lift and they came out dirty. Specs below: 6.5 GRENDEL (howa mini bolt action) Virgin starline RUAG primers 107 TMK benchmark powder Cases were chamfered & deburred prior to running a mandrel through...
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    Black wavy marks on brass

    Hey all, This is a first for me. Anyone have any clue how these marks got here? The marks are on the cases after having spent an afternoon dry tumbling in rice. I suppose it's possible they were there prior to going into the tumbler. However, I cannot recall me making that observation before...
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    Accessories M70/SPR stock

    Hey all, I have this hunting style stock for sale. I want to say it's a McMillan HTG but not 100% positive. It does have a decelerator pad. It's mostly in good condition. The bottom of the stock has some imperfections, probably from the previous owner trying to fit a different bottom metal and...
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    Neighbor's horses in my property problem (texas)

    Hey all, I wanted to see if I can pick the hide's brain a bit. I found a great stretch of property that extends 1km long in a straight line. I am in the process of buying it so I can do some of my shooting there. There is no fence on the property but it is still a good deal. One neighbor has...
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    Seekins hit pro vs custom?

    Hey all, I've really been thinking about getting a seekins hit pro. Maybe not right away but sometime down the road. It's in the $2k range and I know I'm nearing custom money territory. I've never thought about getting a custom or felt curious/attracted about going that route. I'm just not...
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    Who uses BLC2 successfully

    Hello all, As the title states, who's using this stuff with success? I have a pound that I never opened and don't know what to do with it. I shoot the following: 6.5 grendel .223 .308 6.5 creedmoor I know it works on all the mentioned but the creedmoor. I've heard and read it's really dirty...
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    Gunsmithing How to clean area right before chamber

    Hey all, As title states, how do you all clean the area right before the chamber and even the chamber too? I keep getting chunks of carbon making their way into the chamber and then they fall to the open area before the chamber. I first noticed this when I couldn't get the bolt closed on a...
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    Accessories WTB: cleaning rod guide for howa mini

    Need a rod guide for a howa mini currently chambered in 6.5 grendel. Let me know what you got
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    Optics WTB: Steiner p4xi 4-16 sun shade

    Hey all, This scope didn't come with a sun shade but I think a different model scope shade will fit. Let me know what you got.
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    Factory 2nd WRE primers testing

    Hello all, Today I went to the deer lease to try out some factory 2nds White River Energetics LRM primers. Overall, I am very happy with how they turned out. Originally, I was supposed to take 25 rounds of the same recipe but (but loaded with my regular Wolf LRM primers) as a control and then...
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    General reloading questions

    Hey all, I'm somewhat new to reloading but been very successful and having great results thus far. For the most part, I'm good as far as the whole process goes. I just have a few questions and I think I know the answers but would like to get a 2nd opinion from more experienced loaders...
  20. stello1001

    Where is everyone buying their precision calipers?

    Hey all, As title states, where are you buying calipers? I can go to Amazon and buy something & get it delivered the next day. However, with precision instruments, I would think buying straight from the manufacturer is best in order to avoid fakes. I went to mitutoyo website and it seems like...
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