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    510 DTC - need a case sent to JGS - will pay

    Hi everyone, Reaching out from Australia, and need a favor. Does anyone has a spare: - 510 DTC case (fireformed but not re-sized) they can send to Becky at JGS Precision Tools for me? Also, if someone has: - .510 762gr SINGLE FEED MTAC - .510 798gr SINGLE FEED MTH I can send $ over via...
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    Gunsmithing CIP Drawing for new Cartridge - recommendation for company

    Hi, I just need to get drawings for a new cartridge design in the CIP format for the reaming company. Can anyone recommend a company that does drawings? THanks.
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    Starting/end load 375 CheyTac for ladder test

    Hey all, Just looking for a starting and max load for a 375 CT for my ladder test. Projectile - Cutting edge 375 gr MTH Powder - H50 BMG thanks !
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    375 Cheytac to 375 Snipetac - Ladder test and Fireforming

    Hi All, I am about to set up my new rifle, and i have to fireform my 375 CT brass to 375 ST brass. I have always ladder tested my rifles, and plan to do so with this new build. I have however never had to fireform brass. Is my plan right: 1. just shoot off all 75 rounds of 375 CT brass using...
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    imperial case wax - how to dissolve?

    Anyone know of anything that will dissolve the wax before i ultrasonically clean my cases..? have tried: - vinegar - bleach - detergent perhaps i could try degreaser.
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    Hunting & Fishing Sitka 45 Bivy pack...

    Just wondering if anyone has one of these and whether it is a very big pack or not..? I am tossing up between the Bivy 30 and 45.. I dont want a massive pack, but i like the idea of the rifle/bow holder on the 45, something the 30 doesnt have. The 45 looks like it shrinks down pretty small...
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    DTA SRS - Conversion Shot POI change

    Hi All, For those of your with a DTA SRS A1 with a barrel conversion... do you have this occur: 1. Zero at 200 yards with Sub 0.5 MOA. 2. pull barrel out 3. put barrel back in 4. first shot: 4 inches high at 200 yards (relatively consistently) 6. Second shot: 2 inches high at 200 yards...
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    F T/R Competition Bullet Seating - Wax or no wax ?

    Shooting a 338 Lap... i used to lube the bullet before seating, but i went away from doing that, not sure why, just did. So, do the 1000 yard bench rest shooter tend to WAX the bullet before seating??? Or, is WAX inappropriate and should another type of lube be used ?
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    Kestrel ??? which one

    Up till this point, i use istrelok for my dope. But i'm just guessing all the factors... I'm looking at a weather station... I was going to just go ahead and buy the Kestrel 4500NV Applied Ballistics, but i noticed it isnt compatible with a MAC, and that put me off a little and got me...
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    338 Snipetac or AM BULLPUP ?

    I have the DTA SRS A1 in 338 Lap... i LOVE the bullpup... anyone heard of any gunsmith making a 338 Snipetac or Allen Mag in Bullpup ?
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    INOX / WD40 coated inside Barrel, first couple of shots way off

    i spray INOX (not sure if you have that in America) which is like WD40 down the barrel of my DTA SRS A1 338 LM after i shoot it and put it away, i dont clean the barrel between shooting.... just coat it to protect it. I dont clean out the barrel of the lubricant before shooting, i just shoot...
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    DTA SRS Return to Zero issue

    Having issues with my DTA regarding changing barrel and returning to the same impact point. In the attachment (shot at 200 yards), the scope isn’t touched at all during the 4 shots. If i don’t touch the barrel, i can sight it in, and shoot sub 0.5MOA all day. As soon as i change the barrel, it...
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    opinion on my Ladder results 338 / 260

    Both tested at 490 yards in around 10-20 knots of varying wind swirling in a gully 338 LM... -- DTA SRS A1 My first Ladder test narrowed my range down to 91.1 to 91.9 gr of N570. The pic attached of the 8 shot group (91.5 went astray, like waaay away, dont know what happened there) has all...
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    Cleaning and Accuracy.. does a fouled barrel affect the shot?

    When for example ladder testing, i tend to clean every 7-9 shots. Is this necessary...? Does a fouled barrel affect the accuracy?
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    QuickLoad QL - need load for 338 Lap

    Hi guys, having a Mac, QL wont work on it. Can someone please run a load development for me for my Ladder testing this weekend. Gun - DTA SRS-A1 Barrel - 26 inch powder - VV N570 Proj - Berger 300 gr Elite Hunter BC G1 - 0.818 BC G7 - 0.419 not sure what else is needed, i'm not...
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    Fire forming - seating depth ?

    Hi all, When Fire forming, what seating depth should i use? Should i jam the bullet into the lands to give the most pressure? Or can this slightly hinder the shoulder from moving forward?
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    Ultrasonic Cleaner - what's best to put in ?

    Hi all, What is best to use in my Ultrasonic cleaner. I've got demineralised water, just not sure what else to use. I have Brasso, but am told the Ammonia in it causes the Brass to stress or something. Some people are suggesting Cream of Tarter, or Baking Soda... Any suggestions and the...
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    Forster Dies - having a Major issue...

    Hi all, Brand new Forster dies for my 338 Lap - (DTA SRS A1). The RCBS dies i was using were working perfectly, not a single issue. The new Forster FLS, just wont accept the cases. I have tried 2 different types of lube (the only suggestion from Forster was to try different lube), but it...
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    Howdy from Australia !

    Hi all, Decided to join up to expand my knowledge from shooters in the good old US of A !
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