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Is it possible to calculate the effects of a strong headwind on a bullet’s trajectory? I attempted to do this by changing the wind angle to 12 o clock and moving the wind speed up and down but I didn’t see any changes to the vertical correction (“path” in the language of AB). Situation: I was...

I'm one of those folks on the hunt for elusive "best" 300 WM brass. Norma seems always be out of stock. I have been thinking about buying some of this Berger factory ammo (see subject line above) but was never sure about the brass quality. It isn't listed on the website...

I recently picked up a 6mm CM and have been anxious to get it into a hunting scenario. This weekend was the opener for AZ rifle Javelina in 18B (near Wikieup). Here are a few pics of the pig and the exit wound created by the 6mm CM. This shot was taken at 347 yards, and from a 16 degree down...

In my reloading room, I keep a Tipton, but I’d like to have a more mobile option, for those occasional cases when one needs to clear an obstruction from the barrel. Any recommendations on a cleaning rod that will match the following criteria: (1) fit into a backpack ( I use an Eberlestock...

I need to pick up a head for the tripod I use for hunting/shooting. I typically mount a PIG Saddle on a variety of Manfrotto Tripods to hold both binos for extended glassing and to shoot distances < 500 yards. The head must allow me to make adjustments to rifle quickly. My first thought is to...

I'm looking at getting some new caps for my Steiner P4Xi, 4-16x56. I have used Butler Creek for a long time but don't like them much, because they are too flimsy and won't fold down completely. I am aware of Tenebraex's covers, but they don't seem to carry one for the P4Xi (at least according to...

On a recent hunting trip in the Kaibab (northern AZ), I had a chance to photograph the hunt of the young man you see in the pics below. It was his first buck mule deer tag (not bad for a first buck!). He used the "Hatch" Bipod (named after three brothers who own/run Hatch Outwest Precision)...

I'm looking for a mid-range optic for a hunting rig, so shots 1000 yds and under, and will rotate among a 300WM, .308, and 6mm CM. I would like the scope to be aroudn $2000. I've narrowed it down to these three, but am open to other suggestions. All of these can be found on the used market for...

There are really two questions I have: How much does consistent primer seating matter? And if consistency in this operation is truly critical, then what is the most consistent primer seating tool? (I understand that Primal Rights has two high end options here...

I've been working up a hunting load for my 6mm CM, and have had some good results on paper/steel with the 103 Gr ELD X. Has anyone had a chance to use these in a hunting context, and on big game? I'll take it out on the Javelina hunt this February here in AZ (report forthcoming). I would imagine...

I have been using a Tikka T3 CTR (.308) for about 3 years now and with great success. I've used it in PRS-style matches, hunting, and general target shooting. For the last 3 years, I've had it in a Mcrees G7 with the folding stock but am thinking about swapping it out for something different...

I just added neck turning + Sinclair expander mandrel to my reloading process. I removed the expander ball from my full length sizing die. But I can't seem to find an answer to this question: How often should I be turning the necks? Once? After every firing? Every other firing? Thanks in advance.

I just picked up the Sinclair expander die/mandrel. Since I will be using the Sinclair expander die to set neck tension and concentricity should I just remove the expander ball from my Hornaday match full length resizing die? Or is there a reason to keep the expander ball in the full length...

I recently picked up a 6mm Creedmoor from GuNinja here on Sniper's Hide (specs: LRI build, Deviant Action, 26'' 1/8 twist Bartlein barrel). But I wanted to provide a reloading report on some recent 100 yd ladder tests done comparing H1000 and H4350. As I surf the forums, it seems that folks are...