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    Where can I get a Weatherby headspace/bump gauge???

    I've got a 257 weatherby and I want to get a gauge to dial in my sizing shoulder bump.....I cannot find one any where? Any ideas? Need this but for 257 wby or some other wby double radius neck:
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns Input on IAI Javelina Longslide 10mm

    Guys, seeking some opinions for those who might have some experience with this gun....IAI Javelina 10mm longslide. I have an opportunity to pick one up....looks like a good piece to hunt with....any experiences with it?
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    Will a 280 Rem Hornady Lock n Load modified case work in a 280 ackley?

    I am trying to avoid having to wait and send off a 280 ackley cartridge to Hornady if I can help it.....would a standard 280 Rem hornady modified case headspace correctly to give me an accurate OAL measurement in my 280 AI? Or do I really need the case to have the blown out shoulder to get a...
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    Can brass be too old (age) to reload???

    My Dad dropped off some 7mm Mag brass that is 1979/1980 era brass that was once fired. Can brass be too old to reload? It was stored properly in a low humidity area and looks OK. Just didn't know if brass becomes brittle or something when its old.
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    Leica 1600 Rangefinder-Is this a good deal?

    I have a chance to get a Leica 1600 Range Finder-Factory repaired, but new for $519....is this an "ok" deal or a "get off your butt and go get them now" deal? They also have a nice set of Leupold Rx1000i yd range finder too for only $239 is the Leica worth the extra $$$?
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    Anybody have an RCBS case prep center go out?

    I have a case prep center that is exactly one-year old. Got it last year for my bday on 10/17 and last night it just quit working. It is not used very much, probably ran an average of 15 minutes total per month. Is there a re-set button somwhere? Just wont turn on now....Anybody have this happen?
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    280 Ackley...would you choose 168 or 180 VLD?

    Guys, Want to see some opinions and reasoning..... What would the pros/cons be to loading up the 168s vs 180 Berger VLDs? What would you choose and why? BTW, if you have any pet loads using H4831 please share.
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    What type of powder in 7 mag Hornady Custom?

    Recently bought a 7mm Mag to use for a 257 Wby build. Part of the deal was 18 rounds of new 7mm Hornady Custom 139gr. SST. Any idea what kind of powder Hornady uses in their 7mm mag 139gr Hornady Customer loads? Each round had about 71.5-72gr of a spherical type powder. I pulled the 7mm...
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    Gunsmithing Float or No Float???

    I just dropped a 700 action and Lilja #3 barrel off with a smith in North TX to have it made into a 257 wby. The Lilja #3 is about the size of a Remington factory magnum barrel. I ordered a B&C sporter stock with the aluminum bedding block. The dealer I bought it form said it comes with the...
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    Is my eroded flash hider affecting accuracy???

    Guys, I took off my flash hider the other day and noticed the area that meets up with the barrel was enlarged and eroded out. The guns accuracy has fallen off a little bit. Could this be the culprit?
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    Gunsmithing Fluting a barrel after its been shot

    Guys, I recently had a Krieger #6 barrel cut for 280AI and installed. I have put about 200 rounds through it. I want to take out some weight and have the barrel fluted. Will this have any ill effects on accuracy? WIll this induce stress into the barrel and have negative effects?
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    Finished Build! -- 280 AI

    Wanted to share a build I just finished. I'll post better pics later: .280 Ackley Improved Rem 700 BDL Lefthanded 24" Krieger #6 H-S Precision Stock with DIY paint job Devcon Bedded by me Trigger adjusted to 1.5# 20 MOA base (bedded) Leupold Mk4 Rings Vortex PST ffp 4-16x50
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    Gunsmithing Newly barreled rifle....hard to chamber/open bolt?

    Guys, I recently had a Rem 700 action barreled to 280 AI. It is bedded it into a H-S stock. When I chamber a round it takes some pretty good effort to close the bolt and then open the bolt to extract the round. I have not shot it yet.... Is this normal on a newly barrel rifle? I had a pretty...
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    25-06 Barnes Seating Depth??

    I am working up some starting loads for a .25-06 using 100gr TTSX and 115gr TSX Barnes behind H4831. I notice that the Barnes literature shows deeper bullet seating than most other manufactures of same weight projectiles (3.080 compared to 3.155). Does anyone know why they recommend this? Do...
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    Need starting load for .40 Tac-XP Titegroup

    I have looked everywhere and cannot find a starting load for .40 S&W using the following Power: Titegroup Bullet: 155gr Barnes Tac-XP Anyone load this?
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    Fire Forming ?????

    I am in the build process of a 280 Ack Imp. I know that I can buy Nosler brass....but is "Fire Forming" as simple as buying 280 Rem Cartridges and shooting them in the Ack Imp chamber??? I have a connection to buy some new 280 Rem loads for cheap...is there any case prep needed when...
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    168gr Berger VLD OAL tool dead on at 2.800???

    Maybe it was just a coincidence..but I measured the OAL with a BERGER VLD (.308...168gr) and came up with 2.800 dead on. This is pretty much the book measurement. This is on a Rem 700 SPS. How far "into" the lands do you guys like to seat the VLD's? I had some loads that were 2.835" and they...
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    Fair asking price for a McM A3 Sporter?

    What would be a fair price/going rate for a McMillian A3 Sporter stock with the edge package assuming good condition?
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    What calibers can I rebarrel from a .30-06 700 BDL

    Need some input here... I found a great deal on a lefthanded 700 BDL in .30-06 Based on long action and bolt face choices what calibers could I rebarrel it for? Will the bolt face work for a .257 Weatherby?
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    Chamfer/deburr twice fired brass?

    New to reloading here so excuse this question if it is dumb... Do I have to chamfer/deburr case necks if it was previously deburred/chamfered on its last loading? I shot some reloads that were previously case prepped. Assuming I do not have to trim them can I skip this step?
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