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  1. J

    Gunsmithing Ruger American Predator Bolt Issue

    Took my rifle out saturday, shot less than a half moa at 100 with factory hornady ammo, and shot very well with some rounds a quickly loaded before going out, so i guess problem solved. Not happy with Ruger not sharing what the issue is, I don't know what they have to hide but it most have been...
  2. J

    Gunsmithing Ruger American Predator Bolt Issue

    I haven't had the chance to putty rounds through it yet, I hope to by next weekend. It appears to feed better but not sold on the fix yet. I'll let you know when I get around to taking it to the range.
  3. J

    Gunsmithing Ruger American Predator Bolt Issue

    I returned the rifle to Ruger last week and just got notification that they sent it back. I called to inquire on what the problem was, the lady only could tell me that they replaced the barrel, but did not know anything more.
  4. J

    Ruger American Predator Bolt Issue

    I took a look in the chamber with a flash light and didn't see anything that looked abnormal, thanks for the suggestion though. I also posted in the gunsmithing forum with no replies.
  5. J

    Ruger American Predator Bolt Issue

    I took my new, and cleaned, RAP 6.5 creedmoor to the range yesterday for the fist time and experienced a handful of issues when cycling the bolt. First of which, with the bolt closed and the mag full, the bolt would get stuck when pulling back to put a round into the chamber, scaring the brass...
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    Gunsmithing Ruger American Predator Bolt Issue

    I took my new, and cleaned, RAP 6.5 creedmoor to the range yesterday for the fist time and experienced a handful of issues when cycling the bolt. First of which, with the bolt closed and the mag full, the bolt would get stuck when pulling back to put a round into the chamber, scaring the brass...
  7. J

    Reloader 17 Temperature Stability

    Thanks guys, I have a great load worked up for my 30-06 of 52 grains RL 17 with a 180 gr berger bullet, so it is certainly not causing pressure issue with a max in the Berger book at 55.2 grains. As far as testing goes I have tried down to 20 degrees with no change but it rarely gets to zero...
  8. J

    Reloader 17 Temperature Stability

    I have dug through countless forums for the last few weeks and hoping for guidance. So how temperature stable really is RL 17? I know it's not the best for stability but it's what I have, I can get, and seems to shoot quite accurately. I will likely not be shooting in the dog days of summer at...
  9. J

    Reloading help

    I'm trying to work up a load for my Savage Edge 30-06. I am debating Berger 168 gr VLD vs. 180 gr Elite Hunter, does anyone have any experience with the two? or With loading the Edge (I believe they got sued and had to change the name to axis)? Loading for deer and Elk at reasonable hunting...
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    30-06 Reloading Help

    Factory gun, the savage edge was renamed the axis but that was after I purchased it. It will be mostly used for hunting, but I like to practice with what I hunt with so it will see regular range trips but I'll be using hunting bullets. It currently has a Leupold VX-3 4-16 x 50 with weaver base...
  11. J

    30-06 Reloading Help

    Hey guys, I'm new to the forum and new to reloading and couldn't find anything so far that helped out, so here goes. What's you all's suggestions for bullet, powder, charge ect. for 30-06 used for manly hunting deer and other medium to big game within 500 yards? I also target shoot and wouldn't...