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    Small Rifle Primed Lapua .308

    I am wondering if anyone has really pushed the new small rifle primed Lapua .308 cases yet? I typically shoot 45gr of Varget with 168 SMKs in my TRG-22 and I'm not showing bad pressure signs, but the primer pockets tend to be loosening more than I would like. The idea behind this case is it...
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    Gunsmithing Cutting a heavy barrel for a Vortex?

    Hey guys, I have a Tikka T3 stainless varmint in .223 that is longer than I would like (23" 5/8ths I think) I would like it to be between 18" and 20". How much should it affect the stability of an 80gr. Sierra Matchking or 75gr Amax, my preferred loads right now. Also, when I cut it I plan on...
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    Gunsmithing Removing Tikka Bolt Handle?

    Could someone tell me how to remove the dovetailed section of the Tikka T3's bolt handle, I plan on making a new one and threading it to accept some different bolt handles that I am going to make up. I am supposed to pick the gun up tonight, but in looking at them previously, it seems the...
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    Range Report 7mm WSM vs. 6.5x284

    I am kind of interested in these little hot rods and I was wondering what experiences good or bad everyone here has had? Rifle would probably be built by G.A. Precision or the like and would be used for some of the tactical competitions or REALLY long range coyote hunting. Any words of wisdom...