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    rifling twist

    I have a Remington 700P in .308, Rem replaced the weapon (shot the throat out at 819 rds the replacement shoots 1.4 mils right at 1000 yds. but will put one bullet on top of the other at 200 yds. Rem has rechecked the gun and it within their specs but they only test to 100 yds. I am thinking...
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    Gunsmithing Loss of accuracy at 1000 yds

    Rem 700P-.308 This is the second rifle that has gone bad. The first lost .038 of the throat at 819 rounds. Rem. replaced the rifle. Now the replacement rifle has gone from a 5"-10 shot group to a 50"-10 shot group at 1000 yds after 433 rounds. When I receive a new rifle, I create a master...
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    Gunsmithing firing pin protrusion

    Is there a minimum, maximum standard? One of my rifles the pin only protrudes .029, (Factory set-up). If you subtract the primer seating depth,(.007) the net protrusion is .022. Seems short to me. All my others protrude .048 to .050. I just had a missfire on the one with .029 protrusion and...
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    Ballistic Software Error ?

    I needed to upgrade my software to a windows based, so I purchased the Perry Systems Ballistic software to get the packaged program for my PC and handheld PDA. When running the spin drift calculation, I have an error that I don't understand. When entering the following data, 978 yds.--.8 mils...
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    Ohaus 1110 Dial A Grain scale

    I have had this scale for over 30 years, it now needs repair and calibration. Ohaus is not doing repairs on this scale any more. Is there any one that can repair and calibrate it?
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    .308-- marks on bullet???

    The line between the two rifling engravements is what I am talking about. It is in all 6 grove points. Any ideas? http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac148/GOINGFOR2500/rifling/IMG_0497.jpg
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    Something weird with .308

    Finally finished reworking my .308 load after REM replaced my 700p. At 100 and 200 yds. dead on. pratically one hole for 5 rds. When I move to 1000 Yds. bullet impacts 1.5 Mil. (53.98") right, elevation is dead on. (342 Rds. down the barrel) <span style="text-decoration: underline"><span...
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    .357 MAG---HiSkor 700X

    .357 Mag 5.1 Gn 700-X 158 Gn. JHP I have been using 700X for several years now, and the only data I have been able to obtain is in the Du pont Handloaders guide of a fixed number of 5.1 Gns. It is a good load but I would like to know more about it. Any additional information appreciated IE...
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    .357 mag. HiSkor 700X

    .357 Mag 5.1 Gn 700-X 158 Gn. JHP I have been using 700X for several years now, and the only data I have been able to obtain is in the Du pont Handloaders guide of a fixed number of 5.1 Gns. It is a good load but I would like to know more about it. Any additional information appreciated IE...
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    REM-742----30-06

    A friend of mine has a 742 Rem, Need loading data for 30-06 in this weapon. Gas guns are not my thing, any help would be appreciated.
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    REM 742----30-06

    A friend of mine has a 742 Rem, Need loading data for 30-06 in this weapon. Gas guns are not my thing, any help would be appreciated.
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    Gunsmithing Rim rip AR-15

    I have a new upper for my AR-15. It is failing to eject, the extractor is ripping thru the rim. Tried using the bolt and carrier from my old upper, same thing. Tried both bolts and carriers in my old upper works fine. Chamber looks fine no rough spots. Any ideas would be appreciated.
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    Rim rip AR-15

    I have a new upper for my AR-15. It is failing to eject, the extractor is ripping thru the rim. Tried using the bolt and carrier from my old upper, same thing. Tried both bolts and carriers in my old upper works fine. Chamber looks fine no rough spots. Any ideas would be appreciated.
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    .338 lapua horizontal impact movement

    Have run into a problem with my m-96 windrunner,.338 lapua barrel. 91.4 R-25, 250 Gn SMK, seated .060 off rifling. Vertical impact is dead on horizintal will wander up to 3" left and right. Wondering if it is a muzzle brake problem. Brake has a id. of .504, 3 large ports on L & R sides. Is it...
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    308 Reloading Help!!!

    New Rem 700P 50 rounds down the barrel. Lapua Brass 2nd loading, neck sized, trimed to 2.005, 42.8 Gn. Reloader-15, 175 Gn. SMK, CCI-200 primers, no crimp. Ogive seated 2.080,(bolt face to rifling 2.279), (2625 FPS over chorono). I Know it is a long jump but but this weapon likes it. My...
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    .408 CHEY TAC RELOADING

    Isn't there anybody out there reloading the .408CT. Need powder charge data.
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    .408 CHEY TAC RELOADING

    Would appreciate any and all reloading data available for the .408 CT. New M-96 windrunner in 408 arriving and need to start developing loads immediately. Have been able to locate some data but not enough detail. Objective is 2000 to 2500 yds.