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  1. Charlie Papa

    IMR 7828SSC in 243 or 260?

    I picked up some 7828SSC awhile back since it has a burn rate between H4350 and H1000 and thought it might be good in 243. And also because it was the only thing available. Unfortunately, I don't know anything else about it. Is it very temp sensitive? Does anyone have a good load for it in...
  2. Charlie Papa

    Wet tumbling drying rack

    Who knew they sold reloading accessories in the baby department of Target?
  3. Charlie Papa

    Sartorius GD503 scale problem

    I searched for this here and on the net, and I'd call the place from which I bought it, but they won't be open again until Monday. I received my new GD503 today, and it's been calibrated and certified legal for trade. There's a door on the bottom with a tamper seal on it that locks out the...
  4. Charlie Papa

    Photos "Ammunition Clips"

    been bugging me for awhile...
  5. Charlie Papa

    New Alpha Mags

    I placed a call to Alpha Industries Manufacturing Thursday about a couple of additional type-2 magazines I ordered, and spoke with Chris, the owner. He was really excited and talked with me at length about some improvements he had made, so I wanted to pass the info along to all of you. Chris...
  6. Charlie Papa

    Gunsmithing Bedding idea - good idea or bad?

    Please forgive me if this has already been thought of, but I didn't find anything in a brief search. I have an idea for bedding a new action into a stock, and thought I'd see if anyone can think of a reason not to do it. I'm getting a new action, which will come with a pinned recoil lug, and I...
  7. Charlie Papa

    Photos Finally coming together

    It's taken awhile, but I've finally got my 260 going, and close to finding that "perfect" load, too. So far, my best short-range group has been 1.065" 5 shots at 300 yards. For anyone interested, it's a Surgeon 591 and bottom metal, H-S Precision 3-color desert stock, Krieger fluted stainless...
  8. Charlie Papa

    Gunsmithing 300 BLK cycling problem

    I thought I'd throw this out there and see if anyone has had a similar problem or if anyone knows the best fix. I put together a 300 BLK using a Wilson Combat 14.7" barrel, carbine-length gas port, and an Adams Arms gas piston system. The lower includes a collapsible-length buffer tube...
  9. Charlie Papa

    Curious Bear

    Sorry if you've already seen this, thought it was worth sharing. Much respect to the hunter behind the camera. I think I would have shat myself. http://www.wimp.com/curiousbear/
  10. Charlie Papa

    Gunsmithing Paint removal from H-S Precision stock

    I found a PSS for sale that someone painted, but I'm not sure what kind of paint it is. It looks similar to Krylon. Is there a way to strip it off the stock without messing up the stock's original finish? Thanks for any advice or experiences with this.
  11. Charlie Papa

    Gunsmithing My brand new Starrett calipers were MADE IN CHINA!

    WTF?!? When did this happen?!? I'm so effing mad right now, I totally want to go on a rant.
  12. Charlie Papa

    I'm sorry I didn't appreciate you, .308 Win

    You were always so easy-going, non-temperamental. Easy to work with, easy to find tooling, data, components for. Hell, you even used the cheapest Lapua brass! But I wanted too much, was never satisfied. Always looking at the other cartridges, longing for a higher BC, more velocity... I was...
  13. Charlie Papa

    What's up with Alliant's load data?

    Looking online, they give only one charge weight per bullet. Is that start? Max?
  14. Charlie Papa

    Member Link Up Gunsite Hills, GA - Instruction

    Hi. I'm interested in getting some instruction at Gunsite Hills near Athens, GA. Chief needs at least two people to have a class, so if anyone would like to meet up and get what I hope is some pretty good experience shooting to 700, I think it is well-worth the $70 cost. I usually work...
  15. Charlie Papa

    Photos Sorry, no. She isn't single.

    Having fun on the 300yd line.
  16. Charlie Papa

    Identify this jacket

    Ok, weird (dumb) question, especially this time of year, but does anyone know where to find a jacket like this? Hell, I wouldn't be surprised if the gentleman wearing it is a member here.
  17. Charlie Papa

    Powder measure advice

    I am in need of a micrometer-type powder measure and would like to save the headache and wasted money of not knowing what will work well for me. Anybody want to weigh in on what kind of powder measure works well for them? I'm using it for 308 and 260 loading, H4350 and Varget, so daling mainly...
  18. Charlie Papa

    L.E. Wilson stainless micrometer .260 seater die

    I just received an email from LE Wilson that they are adding the .260 Remington to their line of stainless micrometer seater dies. I had emailed them some time ago about it not being available, and asked if I should have my 260 buddies all call and write requesting it. They kindly said they...
  19. Charlie Papa

    Spotting scopes with ranging reticle

    I borrowed a guy's Leupold spotting scope, think it was the MKIV 12-40X60 with a TMR reticle. When he spotted for me, it was really nice for him to be able to just say "come left a half mil" since I'm shooting with a mil reticle. I thought I'd like to have one, until I saw the price... Damn...
  20. Charlie Papa

    Trouble with electronic scales

    When I'm using either of my two electronic scales, one of which is a nice Pact, the other cheap MTM portable, I turn them on, calibrate them, weigh a few things to get them warmed up, check the check weight, recalibrate if necessary, then go about weighing cases or whatever I'm sorting. Then...