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  1. Sugarbug

    Good option for a $6k-$8k Minivan

    Well... Around tax time next year, my wife and I have decided to get a van. We're having our third child the beginning of March and will be selling her Ford Taurus (2005, piece of shit) and getting a van. Important: 1) Safety 2) Something that will run for as close to forever as...
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    S&B C headstamp 308 brass

    I've got some once fired brass that came with my rifle, but I'm not sure on the manufacturer. It's 308 once fired. What are they worth? About to sell about 200 pieces of various headstamps.
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    Gym Pet-Peeves

    What pisses you off in the gym? Just that thing that makes you want to hulk smash the dumbass? Mine? Oh... well... I don't like to --- SITTING ON A MACHINE ON YOUR GD CELL PHONE!!!!!!!!! I've been known to get a little irritated at that.
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    First Bolt $1200ish budget

    What do you guys recommend (and why) for my first bolt gun? I don't have the budget for a full custom job, but I am considering the 5r in 308. Currently discussing a trade for one with a little work done to it, but it's a tax-free 2nd amendment weekend (no sales tax in LA for...
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    Do you build or assemble rifles?

    I've heard complaints from a few people about anyone other than smiths using the term "build." So if you're putting an AR together from components, do you say you're building an AR? To me, that seems to be the accepted verbiage, but there are some who whine about it. "You're not building...
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    Lapua once fired... Now what?

    Shot a ladder test with my Lapua brass and am going to run the same test again this weekend to check the validity of the results. I have the once fired brass and wanted to know how to go about prepping them to fire again. Neck size? Full length size? Trim to 1.750"? Shooting from an AR.
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    What in the hell...

    Loading for a new rifle. 80gr amax set to an OAL of 2.550" as suggested by the Lyman manual. However when I loaded up a dummy round and chamber it (AR), the cartridge gets completely stuck. I can mortar the gun and get the case out, but the bullets get stuck in the barrel. I know my...
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    80gr Amax with Winchester748 recipe

    Ok, so we're sticking with mag length right now. My Lyman has an 80gr Jacketed HPBT load with an OAL of 2.550". Is this where I want to stay? Suggested starting grains: 21.8. Max: 24.0. Components: Virgin Lapua Brass Remington 7 1/2 primers Winchester 748 (all I could find) Hornady AMax...
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    Rifle Scopes SWFA SS 16x Turret Issue

    I bought a used SS 16x from SWFA that was supposed to be in lightly used condition. Upon delivery, I generally agree with the exception of the windage turret. It is almost impossible to hear and you can barely feel it and you adjust it. If I have ear protection on, I can't hear it. Is...
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    Gunsmithing Cartridge quality for barrel break-in

    I know there's a lot of argument about barrel break-in, so let's forego any discussion and just assume that I'm right and it's something you should do. Now that we're all correct, I was wondering if cartridge quality is of any concern. I know guys that won't let anything buy handloaded...
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    Lapua Brass...

    Natchez actually had some Lapua in stock and I picked up a hundred rounds. (damn, they're purrty) I was wondering if there is any need to size them. I haven't taken a mic to them yet, but I'm assuming they're gtg out of the box. For those of you that use Lapua brass, do you do anything...
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    Beginning Load Development

    Read a lot here suggesting developing all loads with the cartridge all the way forward. How do I go about ensuring this? About to start my first load development. i.e. "slammed"
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    Rifle Scopes SWFA Coupon Code and 16 or 20?

    Anyone know of one? I've got to make a "budget" purchase and am going with the 16 or 20x SS. Rifle will only be used at 100y to sight in and for load development. Then exclusively at 300y or 600y. Would you recommend 16 or 20 power? I can only afford the fixed power at the moment and...
  14. Sugarbug

    First time shooting at 600y!

    I know, I know, a lot of you guys do this in your sleep, but this is my first time shooting at 600 yards. Actually, it's my first time shooting beyond 100 yards and first time shooting a bolt action that wasn't my 91/30. Shot a 600 yard Field Precision Match with a friend's borrowed Rem...
  15. Sugarbug

    Mosin barrel shot out?

    I have a 1938 Tula 91/30 and took it to the range on Saturday. I've shot it before with good results, but Saturday, something was pretty off... I was maintaining the same hold at 100 yards shooting at 10" steel gongs. Some shots would hammer it just fine; others would be high right, then...
  16. Sugarbug

    Gunsmithing Cerakote in/around New Orleans, LA

    Anyone know of a "GOOD" place to get a rifle cerakoted? Will be the upper, handguard, barrel, and lower.
  17. Sugarbug

    Photos Teach Em Young!

    Put up some pictures of your young ones!! My son is 5 and is just getting really interested in what daddy does with his guns. For Christmas he got a 22lr Cricket. Took a few months, but he's recently shown a lot more interest and is requesting to shoot it a lot now. Loves coming home and...
  18. Sugarbug

    748 for 223

    I've been looking for Varget, but cannot find it anywhere. A buddy of mine gave me a pound of Winchester 748 and it looks like that's what I'll be using. Any of you guys use it? I'll be using WCC brass-- or Lapua if I can find it before I start loading rounds. Will be pushing 80gr...
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    Gunsmithing Winchester 94 loading issue

    I realize this is not exactly the forum's forte, but I know there are a lot of knowledgeable guys running around here also. I have a Winchester 94 that I just redid the wood on. All I did was take out the mag tube and set it aside. Decided to put the wood back on today and do a quick...
  20. Sugarbug

    Amax or Berger?

    Trying to pick a bullet. Thinking of the 80gr Amax, 80.5gr Berger, or 82gr Berger. Which of those do you prefer and why? Also, if you have a different preference, I'd like to hear that too. Going into a Krieger 223 Wylde 24" with 1:7.7 twist.
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