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    Buy or Build a sturdy workbench/reloading bench?

    I just moved into a new home with a large, 3 car garage. I need a workbench that can be dual purpose - a general bench for random house projects, and second, a sturdy bench that I can mount 2 or more reloading presses, with enough room for other reloading odds and ends. Previously, I used a...
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    Case runout of fired brass worse after annealing? age?

    Hoping you can solve this enigma. My typical case runout for fired Lapua neck turned brass is 0.001 or better. Prior to the latest firing, I annealed the brass and shot it it. After firing it (before resizing it) I was surprised to see runout around 0.002-0.0025. Resizing it kept it about the...
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    Rifle Scopes S&B 12-50x FFP vs 5-25x - downsides (other than obvious) of ultra mag scope?

    I am thinking about picking up a high powered scope for a 6xc that will be shot from 100-600 yards. I am a sucker for magnification (I have a NF 12-42 NXS) and will be shooting mostly groups (no steel or tactical comps at my range). Every thread seems to discourage people from buying ultra high...
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    Did I over anneal my brass? help!

    I just set up my new Bench Source annealer and had a hell of a time trying to determine if I had correctly set the dwell time and height of the torches. I am annealing my Lapua 308 brass which has 7 prior firings and has never been annealed before. When I ordered the Bench Source, it was...
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    175 SMK better at 200 yards than 100?

    I'm in the process of working up a load for a custom 308. Today, for the first time, I did some shooting, including a ladder test at 200 yards. I also shot a number of groups with the same charge (44.9gr Varget) at both 200 and 100 yards. What was odd was the 175 SMK shot very well at 200 yards...
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    switched cleaning methods - ES/SD improves, why?

    I was using a wet stainless media cleaning system (Thumbler Tumbler) and recently had to quickly load some fired brass for a range trip. Since I didn't have time to run the brass through the tumbler, I placed each case in my lathe and used 0000 stainless steel to clean outside of case. I ran a...
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    Type-s FL die runout - Help, what am I doing wrong?

    308 Bisley match chamber (.342 neck). Lapua brass, neck turned to 0.0136. Brass comes out of chamber with <0.001 runout. I do a 2 step sizing process to attempt to avoid runout. First step is with 339 TI bushing. Check runout after sizing, 0.001 or better. Next, use 335 bushing. Check runout...
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    Suppressors Thunderbeast KY dealer?

    I live in the northern ky area and looking for a good Thunderbeast dealer others have had good experiences with. If not, any class 3 dealers in the area that are good to work with?
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    Adjusting the CG X-treme trigger in a Tube Gun

    I have a CG X-treme mod 22 in an Eliseo Tube Gun w/ a Pierce action. I want to lighten the 2nd stage and I believe (per Tom Meyers) I need to access the #4 screw. What is the easiest way to gain access to this screw? I believe it is on the top of the trigger. Is there an access hole through the...
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    Tube gun actions - experiences with Borden and Defiance?

    I currently run an Eliseo w/ a Pierce action. I love the stock, but the action has always experienced binding in the rearmost position if the bolt is not pushed perfectly straight. I have been told by them that this is "normal" as a result of close tolerances. However, I find it aggravating...
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    6XC reamer advice - bullet selection and 3/4 vs. 1.5 degree lead angle?

    Since so many of you gave me such great advice in my previous thread (6.5 vs. 6mm), I thought I would ask SH's best and brightest again. I've decided on the 6XC, but now I need guidance on reamer specs and bullet selection. I know the reamer specs will likely dictate bullet selection, but...
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    6 vs 6.5mm - looking for guidance

    I figured I would ask the best and brightest their thoughts on my decision to choose either a 6 or 6.5mm caliber for my next build. I have spoken with others off the forum and their help has been great. Now, I want your input so I can have another data point to consider. I have searched SH but...
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    match rifle ammo: dillon 550b vs 650

    I have a CO-AX single stage, but would like to speed up the process, while maintaining the same accuracy. I've heard some well respected and experienced match winners have used progressives, but I'm not sure of their exact setup. My thoughts were to get a progressive press and use it as a...
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    Larue OBR in 6.5CM?

    Is there any news on Larue coming out with a 6.5CM option for the OBR/tOBR? I'm debating waiting for this, or going with the GAP10 which is available now in 6.5CM. The only thing keeping me from going with the GAP10, might not make rational/logical sense, but does cause me "concern." With...
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    questing re: using powered neck turning lathe

    Hi, I am using the Becigneul Case Turning Motor. See The Rifleman's Journal: Good Stuff: Becigneul Case Turning Motor I seem to be experiencing additional runout after I neck turn. My procedure is as follows: 1. Take once fired lapua brass from my rifle, FL size down (no expander ball)...
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    Help! Need help deciphering OCW results

    Just got back from the range. Rifle is a 24" bolt. Lapua 308 cases BR2 primers 175 SMK seated 0.015 off lands Varget powder I did a 3-shot OCW test from 43.7gr - 45.2gr of Varget in 0.3gr increments (1st picture). Then, I shot a few 5-shot groups of 42.9, 43.0, and 43.1gr of Varget (2nd...
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    Help! Need tactical soft case/drag bag advice

    I'm hoping the best and brightest can help me. I am looking for a high quality soft case/drag bag that can hold TWO scoped semi autos (16" lightweight Noveske and 18" SPR mk12). I recently bought a 36" voodoo tactical bag, but was disappointed after the shoulder straps kept coming loose and...
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    Where to get inexpensive powered neck turning lathe?

    I'm looking for a powered lathe like Paul Becigneul used to make. The Sinclair power center and Benchrite equivalent cost too much. Anyone know anyone that wants to sell a powered lathe (either collete or drill chuck)?
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    Anyone know where to buy 52gr a-max?

    I can't find this bullet anywhere. Anyone have any ideas? I really need to work up a load on this.
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    anyone have a lead on 168 amax?

    I have been searching for months. No one I can find has it in stock. Hornady won' tell me when they plan on shipping them to retailers? Does anyone know of a store that has these in stock?
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