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    Expander for neck tension

    Taylorbok has it right. The difference cost and availability for competitors outside the USA... the Forster and gauge pin might be more available Here is a example of a collet held pin... F class john is using a Hornady bullet puller I tried one but occasionally the pin would slide the solution...
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    Expander for neck tension

    I was interested in the Porter but had the same availability concerns. I grabbed the Forster universal bullet puller with a caliber specific collet and bot a series of pin gauges. the pin fit and i am using it to test different pin sizes
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    Muzzle brakes

    Coming late to the party but You may wish to check out Spearhead Machine they have a brake designed for ELR that fits your bill. I am waiting to get my grubby little hands on it for my 300wsm; currently run a MBM superbeast. Spearhead's is larger dia and incorporated a top port for more brake...
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    Expander Mandrel

    Not sure what amount of evidence you would be satisfy with given your indicating you have seen better results once you eliminated the mandrel. If i had to guess your neck bushing has a higher interference fit than the mandrel you used. The additional neck tension had positive results. You...
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    Expander Mandrel

    IF you are looking to get into neck mandrels, i would suggest pin gauges; sourced from any online tool company McMaster-Carr or SunCoast and a collet bullet puller, you can buy a set of pin gauges for $40. You will need to grind the edge off of one end of the pin. Conduct your testing to find...
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    Tangent Theta throw levers...made by...TANGENT THETA - They have arrived!

    It looks like it was designed for a guy prone hugging the ground, trying to have as little movement as possible not to give is location away.
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    Tuner question for guys with 1.2” or heavier straight contour barrels.

    Tuner for 1.25 yes... Same practice as non tuner barrels, (with the tuner attached) test lots until you find one that show best results. A tuner will give you the ability to maximize your ammo's grouping ability. It also give you an option to improve the ammo due to changing environmental...
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    F Class style rest for PRS rifle

    Absolutely Front rest, take more of the human component out of load development both vertical and horizontal. Vertical can be seen in most instances with all variations of shooting, bipod, prone, bipod off a bench. Horizontal is harder to identify shooting, of a bipod, prone, bipod off a...
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    Need advice on spotting scopes...

    How to manage Mirage; the quick and dirty...Mirage is wind you can see, it is also the most responsive. It reacts to wind (speed and direction) quicker then everything else wind flags, leaves, grass, rain. Reading the wind chart (pg 7) Here is a link how mirage and flags react to different wind...
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    22lr Ammo testing long range vs short.

    Impressive given the ES Couple follow up questions. Did you run your ammo over your chrony each session Did your get similar results for your SK rifle match and Eley contact Follow up. looking at your math for ELEY force. can you help me understand the vertical group 4.48" shouldn't it read...
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    22lr Ammo testing long range vs short.

    The shooting community has started to recognize at ELR distances extreme spread is the factor that dictates hits. Using JBM, I didn't see ELEY force substituted ELEY target _____________Range Drop in Drop MOA 1040 fps_____ 300_____ 176.8_____56.3 1070 fps_____ 300_____ 170.0_____54.1...
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    Build RimX or Buy Vudoo

    The two differ in one area Vudoo barrels use an extractor cut RimX barrel centerfire barrel chamber. The standard 22lr has always used an extractor cut. This feature separates most smiths and requires a specialized 22lr smith. RimX has changed this in their bolt design which does not...
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    Ultimatum Deuce 22LR

    Wish i had better news and i don't have a reasonable answer for the delays; maybe Covid BUT more transparency would go along way. I am a lefty, given the above I will wait until mid 2021 and check back before dropping pre-order dollars. Trevor
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    Ultimatum Deuce 22LR

    I also reached out to the Ultimatum here is their response i am hoping Frank get one of the first runs so he can do a review. Cheers Hi Trevor, Deuce is in production as we speak, we expect to have them complete and start shipping by the end of December/ early January at the latest! Left...
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    Ultimatum Deuce 22LR

    Apologies for bumping this thread The Deuce action interests me 3 lug, short throw and 6"o'clock firing pin. Is there any updates. has anyone gotten the barrelled action and can post a review /comment Cheers Trevor
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    Rifle Scopes What are the main reasons for choosing a red-dot sight over a reflex sight?

    i am going to go in a different route. My interest (the Shotgun) my question was which reticle circle dot combination had more advantages. RMRs typically have smaller circle then RDS both come with a 2moa dot. the RMR runs a 32 moa circle while RDS run 65 moa circle. The larger circle has...
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    Speed wins (.308 Question)

    If you are looking specifically at 155-168 class bullet then you should take a hard look at IMR8208xbr. it is a great powder for the lighter bullets. I use it for both 155 scenars and 168 bergers. If availability is an issue you can use AR-COMP (2nd choice) You get excellent temp stability with...
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    300 wsm velocity RL26

    Here is an extensive discussion on 300wsm and bullets 200 - 215; please note the longer barrels 300 WSM...WOW 200's powder H4350 215's powder RL23 don't tell anyone RL26 get the velocity but not the stability and subsequently falls short on consistency. Trevor
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    Wsm on a long action?

    I have a 300wsm in a Kelbly atlas LA action with a CADEX chassis. I have 338 CIP mag 3.850 more length then you will possibly need, but i plan to shoot 215 and want as much boiler room open for powder. 300 win mag body dia .513 300 wsm body dia .555 338 Lapua body dia .587 You...
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    Rifle Scopes More Tangent Theta TT525P Gen 3 XR are coming in!

    Possible reason dawn and dusk; a larger reticle can be more prominent during these times. more dynamic situations could allow for faster acquisition of the target. and on really ugly hot days the reticle doesn't bleed out as much. YMMV Trevor