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    OCW with Magneto Speed Chronograph

    I am very interested in getting one of these but was hoping someone could chime in on how using one would affect the results of an OCW test to work up a new load? I understand that the Magneto Speed affects POI but this aspect is a non-issue in my mind. What concerns me is, having the unit...
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    Rifle Scopes Scope Body Stress and Internal Damage

    So I have a super sniper 10x that I've had for years and has worked 100% up until about a week ago. I had recently completed building an AR-15 from parts and already had put a pair of Troy BUIS on. So...I test fit the SS and the rear BUIS was right in the middle of the SS underneath the knobs...
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    RL-17 and Temp Effect on Effective Charge Weight

    I am just starting to load my 308 WIN with RL-17 and 200 gr Berger Hybrids. I found my max safe load at 50.5 gr at 80 deg yesterday. I typically do the majority of my shooting in 100+ degree weather though. Since RL-17 is a temp sensitive powder, I'm trying to figure out how much to alter my...
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    Low Temp Brass Annealing

    So I tumbled my 223 brass with my SS media and put them in the oven at 170 deg (lowest my oven will go) to dry quickly. Well...one thing led to another and I left them in there for about 5 hours. I know annealing is all about time and temperature but I have no clue how 5 hours at 170 deg will...
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns The AK-47 of 1911's

    I'm trying to find a 1911 (in 45 ACP of course) that has the reliability of an AK. I don't care about frills and this and that. This will be my primary weapon for home defense and will double as a paper puncher from time to time. Under $600 would be preferable. Any help or thoughts would be...
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    Primer Eating Press

    I just purchased a new house and will be moving my press inside for the first time ever (woohoo!). However, this brings up a new problem that I've never had. I currently have a Lee Breech Lock Challenger Press and like it well enough for now but it spits primers all over the place. I...
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    Sray Lube Question

    I got a can of Hornady's spray lube a few months ago but have never used it until today. It has been in the garage for the entire time in high 90's and low 100's degree weather (which means its probably another 15 degrees inside the garage). When I tried it today it just shot out a stream of...
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    Hunting & Fishing 45-70 Cast Hunting Source

    I've been trying to find this information for days now and still no luck. I don't and won't be casting my own any time soon so I'm stuck with what I can buy. I'm new to the 45-70 and would very much like to take it white tail hunting with me in November. I already have a jacketed bullet...
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    Ejector Marked Brass

    So I was out at the range the other week and make a mistake and left oil in the barrel from short term storage. Luckily nothing serious happened but it was definitely a learning experience. I just slide two clean patches down the barrel and never saw another pressure sign. However, I now have...
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    Rifle Scopes SS 1-4x24 Recoil Limit

    I'm just wondering if anyone knows what recoil the super sniper 1-4x24 Tactical 30mm can withstand a stout load from a 45-70? The other models seem to specifically say they can withstand up to a 50 BMG recoil but these dont say anything concerning the recoil it can withstand. I'd just hate to...
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    OCW Method Works!

    Just thought I would share. I just got done using the OCW method on my new GAP Rock in 308. I worked up two separate loads, one 175 SMK and the other, 168 Barnes TTSX. I am now getting one hole groups with the Barnes and 1/4" groups with the SMK's. I was pretty skeptical of it when I read...
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    Hunting & Fishing 300 Blackout for Hogs?

    Im very interested in getting this round in an AR-15 but am torn on barrel length. I'd like to get something as short as possible, something around the 8-10" length for use with a can but dont want to sacrifice the ability to hunt hogs. Shots would not be over 200m and I would be using...
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    Silica Gel Packets

    I'm looking to get some of these packets to keep my powder free from moisture but have no clue how much to get for both a 1 lb. jug and an 8 lb. jug. The website shows anything from 1/2 gram packets on up to 448 gram packets. Would multiple smaller packets be better or perhaps a single larger...
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    Barnes TSX Loading

    I have determined the best seating depth for my rifle but that means that I will have to crimp on the middle groove on the bullet. There are three grooves on the bullet of course and I would assume that it is meant to be seated on the first groove closest to the tip but was wondering if there...
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    Did I just ruin my brass?

    I just got in my sinclair primer pocket uniformer and made use of it on a about 150 new brass (308). I got tired of doing it and chamfering so I figured I would mix it up and seat some primers. Well I guess I must have uniformed them wrong somehow believe it or not. I thought it was idot...
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    Crushed shoulder when seating bullet

    Im new to reloading and have only thus far loaded a total of about 50 rounds of 30-30 for another rifle and didnt have any trouble whatsoever. I got my brass prepped, primed, put powder in and went to seat the bullets and this is what I got. I am using 308 winchester brass never fired, and...
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    My new toy

    Just got a GAP Rock in 308 with manners stock. I have a SS 10x42 on there for now until my skills improve. Havent had a chance to shoot it yet with work and whatnot but really hoping I can take it out in a few days to get it broken in and see what it and I can do. Just thought I would share...
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    New to the Hide

    Hello everyone, I've been lurking around on here for a while and finally bought a GAP Rock in 308WIN with manners stock. I have placed a 10x42 super sniper on it for now until I hone my skills some and can justify spending 3k on a scope. I am not new to shooting but am new to shooting for any...
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