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    .223 powders, 69 SMK through 80 ELD-M

    Just setting up to load for a new Gen 2 RPR in .223. On hand: Lapua brass, 69-grain SMK, 80-grain ELD-M, BR-4 primers and H4895. If I were to add one more powder, I am thinking Varget or 8208-XBR, but have heard the XBR can be finicky with the Hornady 80. Any recommendations? Thanks.
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    Barrel-friendly loads for 6mm Creedmoor

    Although I ordered a box of SMK 107s with my initial brass and dies order from Graf's, I immediately got to thinking that the 107 is a bit of a waste at the distances I will most often shoot at my local range -- 100-300 yards. And after considering all the comments about the 6 Creed being a...
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    Setting up for 6mm Creedmoor

    I'll probably just start with a set of plain-vanilla Hornady dies and some 107-grain SMKs. I see Starline is now making 6mm Creed brass in addition to Hornady. Any recommendations on which brand to go with? I would normally go with Lapua, but don't want to deal with possible issues necking down...