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    Gunsmithing Help!!! Broken shell casing stuck in chamber...

    I have a M2008 with a Bartlein barrel in a AICS chassis that GAP built for me. It's chambered to .308 Win and shoots waayyy good. I have been loading 43.7 grs Varget over CCI BR-2 pimers under 155 Scenars in Lapua brass. Seems to be a great load. After 10 reload cycles I had a case separate...
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    Gracey powered primer pocket uniformer/cleaner?

    Has anyone had experience with this piece of equipment? I am looking for a way to speed up my brass prep for high volume .223 and maybe .308? Right now I use a K&M uniforming tool in a battery drill. Is the Gracey machine quality gear and worth the investment? I wish Giraud made one.
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    Brass pressure signs...

    I have read some very good info on this subject and think I am "reading" my brass better now. But I need some confirmation. .308 Win 43.7 grs Varget 155 Scenar Lapua brass BR-2 primers 2.805" OAL (.020" off the lands) 1800' ASL, 65*F 2848 fps (Shooting Chrony) 3 groups, 5 shots each; .362"...
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    Stiff bolt on open or close??

    So I need some help on where to start looking? The rifle is a new Badger M2008 chambered in .308, with about 200 rds down the tube. I am running Lapua brass, 155 Scenars, BR2 primers and 43.7grs Varget, which pushes them out at 2829fps when seated at 2.805", which is .020" off the lands. The...
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    A Big Thank You...(with range report)

    ...to all of the vendors and 'Hide members who answered my questions until I got this build figured out. Especially to George's crew at GAP and Marty at Badger Ordnance! I can't say enough about how much I appreciate their patience and workmanship. This is my first custom built rifle and I...
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    M2008/Huber?

    Is anyone running a Huber Concepts trigger on a Badger M2008 action? How do you like it?
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    The last big decision...

    So here's my dilemma. I've only been loading and shooting precision bolt rifles for about a year and a half. My first real effort has been with a FNH SPR A1 .308 that I have been shooting for the last year now and have put 3500 rounds through. For the last 7 months I have been gathering parts...
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    Varget-Product availability notice

    Heads up! I just got a notice from Natchez Shooters Supply, 8# Varget in stock. The site shows them available right now. I just got 16#s from Powder Valley, so go get it guys!
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    How fast is too fast?

    I am shooting a .308 FN SPR 24" with my loads: #1--155 Scenar, IMR4895 45.4grs, Lapua brass, Fed 210M, 2.857" (.030 off the lands) I am getting solid MOA performance out to 785 yds (did it for the first time today) with an average 2902 fps, Es=17.42 and Sd=6.48. #2--155 Scenar, Varget 44.0...
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    Loading for the 155 Scenar?

    Is there an optimum velocity window for this bullet? I have read where some people claim that the best performance is found by getting to certain minimum level of velocity? I just wanted to check before I begin working up a load. Thanks!
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    Which case trimmer?

    I need a case trimmer. Right now I use an RCBS Trim Pro with my battery pack drill motor for power. It's OK on .30 cal cases because I only do them 100 at a time. BUT, I have 3800 pieces of .223 I need to start processing and I need a better trimmer option. I know, the Giraud, but that's $500...