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    Stainless steel tumbling - still dirty primer pockets

    Sounds to me like the OP only needs to add lemishine and dawn soap, these two components are the key to getting ultra shiny brass. Check the size of the stainless steel pins after switching to lemishine and dawn soap if you are still having problems with dirty primer pockets. I have over-filled...
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    What are .223 reloading costs per round?

    My costs to reload 5.56 ammunition excluding the cost of brass with 1x fired brass: Hornady 55gr FMJ bullets, CCI 41 Primers, Hodgdon H322 Powder: $0.21 ea. Hornady 64gr BPP bullets, CCI 41 Primers, Hodgdon H322 Powder: $0.36 ea. Nosler 77gr BTHP bullets, CCI 41 Primers, Hodgdon H322 Powder...
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    1lb vs 8lb powder

    I buy both 1 lb and 8 lb containers. If I have a lot of reloading in the works, I will use the 8 lb container. If I am reloading in smaller quantities, I typically use the 1 lb container. My plan is to keep the majority of the powder factory sealed so I have opened powder exposed to the elements...
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    Looking at getting a new scale...maybe digital?

    I was concerned with my RCBS 5-0-5 scale giving me fluctuating readings recently so I bought a GemPro 250 a few weeks ago from oldwillknottscales.com. It has really good reviews and it is on sale for $114.81 plus shipping. I started using it this week, it is simple to use and I am satisfied with...
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    new at loading for AR15

    This is exactly the same reloading methods that I practice and use, although I do not have 30 years reloading experience, more like 30 months. My favorite powders for 5.56 are H322 and Varget, although H322 is slightly easier to measure. My favorite bullets are Sierra 77gr BTHP and Nolser 77gr BTHP.
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    Giraud issue?

    I hold the brass using a pair of pliers with padding, typically a paper towel folded multiple times, to protect the brass from getting damaged. Holding the pliers with the brass in place, I rotate the brass 360 degrees to get an even and consistant chamfer. For me, the benefit to using the...
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    Please explain .22 hoarding to me????

    In addition to whatever I shoot when I go to the gun range, (at least 2x per month) 5.56, 6.8 SPC, 45 ACP, or 9mm, it seems that on every trip I shoot at least 500 rounds of .22 lr, that puts my .22 lr use at about 2 cs. per year, or about 10000 rounds per year. If I have 4 cs., that is about 2...
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    First Time Shooting Precision Semi-Auto Rifle Results

    Continue concentrating on breathing and trigger control and check to ensure your scope is securely attached. I prefer LaRue scope mounts for my AR's because they hold zero well, even when I share the scope between 2 AR's. At 100 yards, you should be able to keep the groups tighter and on the...
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    Third Generation has POWDER

    3rgGSS has been good at having some reloading powders in stock over the last few months. I have been successful at buying several Hodgdon powders including H322, Varget and HP38. Best bet is to keep checking daily until you see the powder you need in stock and don't wait 10 minutes to order...
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    Learning to reload in Vancouver Washington

    Reloading is a skill that can easily be learned by reading several books or watching some youtube videos for things that you run into questions about. Lyman Reloading Handbook and The ABCs Of Reloading are a couple of books that will give you a good understanding of the methods used for...
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    Well after many hours our website is up and running!

    Product was in stock and my order shipped the same day, great job! Received tracking information promptly, couldn't ask for better service. I hope that you have great success with your website.
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    Well after many hours our website is up and running!

    Front index page loaded a bit slow, but all of the other pages loaded quick. The site was simple to navigate and easy to place an order. Even though terms have a link at the bottom of the page, you might consider creating a link next to the checkbox to agree to terms just so people don't have to...
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    6.8SPC vs 6.5 Grendal - help me decide my next build

    Your statement "The 6.5 seems to have the slight edge when it comes to accuracy and the 6.8 has the edge after it makes contact with a living target." is not exactly accurate, but maybe I am splitting straws with your analysis. The 6.8 and 6.5 are both very accurate calibers, both are as...
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    Rifle Scopes Need Help with Leupold MK6 3.5 - 18

    Re: Need Help with Leupold MK6 3.5 - 18 It looks like you are on the way to resolving your problem. I have the LaRue LT104 mount and although the directions are minimal, I found the scope easy to zero and I am by no means a expert. Zero the scope, loosen the set screw, then set the zero stop...
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    Good ammo choices in .22LR for general plinking?

    Re: Good ammo choices in .22LR for general plinking? The only .22 ammunition that I use are CCI .22 LR 40gr HV and CCI Blazer .22 LR 40gr.