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    Where can I find some powder?

    Does anyone know where I can find some Reloader 15? I live in the Phoenix AZ area and no one here, that I know of, has any. I also tried mail order places with no luck. Need some ideas where to look.
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    M40A3 Questions

    Re: M40A3 Questions Just an idea of approximately what you're looking at: Remmington 308 short action - 500 to 600 Schneider barrel - 300 USMC McMillan A4 stock - 800 McMillan doesn't bed anymore so bedding will be - 200 to 300 Over sized recoil lug - 30 Two options here: Older style A3's had...
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    M40A3 Questions

    Re: M40A3 Questions The M40A3 and A5's are short actions. Look for something in 308 it should be a short action. Do your research and decide what will work for you. I was in the same spot you are in now and thought I would buy a complete gun and sell off the parts I didn't use. It was...
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    M40A3 Questions

    Re: M40A3 Questions Buy the action and build it from there. If you buy an off the shelf Remmington you will get rid of everything except the action. However, a new bolt and action is going to run you somewhere around 500 to 600 dollars. If you can buy a complete rifle for that or less get...
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    Range Report My .308 Ladder Test Results

    Re: My .308 Ladder Test Results You can test at different ranges and get different numbers. 200 to 300 yards is a good range to test at. I wouldn't go any farther out due to the chance of environmental factor’s getting in the way. Set a parameter for your tests, such as 1 MOA or less...
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    Looking for a good stock recommendation

    Re: Looking for a good stock recommendation I am a fan of the McMillan stocks. Very well made and can be customized in many configurations. However, you will pay a pretty penny. Whatever stock you choose decide on what bottom metal you want and have the stock inletted at the time of...
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    Recipe for Black Hills 308 red box.

    Anyone know what the recipe is for Black Hills Red Box 308 with 175 Sierra Match?
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    Black Hill ammo for 308

    Anyone know what the recipe is for Black Hills Red Box 308 with 175 Sierra Match?
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    Tactical Gloves made in the USA?????????

    Re: Tactical Gloves made in the USA????????? The ones I looked at had a made in China tag.
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    Tactical Gloves made in the USA?????????

    I'm tired of buying gear made in China, Pakistan, India, etc. Does anyone know of a company who makes tactical gloves in the USA?
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    1 in 12 twist for 155's

    Re: 1 in 12 twist for 155's Thanks for the info everyone. I have a ton of H4895. I was going to use it and work up a load to push them 2900 fps.
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    1 in 12 twist for 155's

    I want to do some 1000 yard shooting. Will the 155 grainers work well in a 1 in 12 twist barrel??
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    80 grain load for 500 and 600 yards

    Anyone know of a good load for 80 grain SMK. Shooting them at 500 and 600 yards in high power matches. Using an AR15 with Douglas 1 in 7 twist 20" barrel.
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    Define Sitting, Kneeling, etc. in Competition?

    Re: Define Sitting, Kneeling, etc. in Competition? In tactical competitions each position is designed to shoot with some sort of barrier to overcome. In a NRA sanctioned competition such as high power shooting each position is specifically defined. There are three positions. Standing...
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    Neck run out.

    Re: Neck run out. Thanks for the info Victor.
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    Neck run out.

    What is acceptable run out after turning the neck on virgin brass and what is to be expected after fire forming?
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    Gunsmithing Barrel Break In

    Just rebarreled my Remington 700 with a Schneider barrel. Any thoughts on how to break it in. Read some articals that say it is a waste of time. Others say to treat barrel with Sentry Solutions Smooth Kote with BP 2000.
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    Gunsmithing Moly grease?

    Anyone know what brand of Moly grease I should use when mounting an AR15 barrel to the upper?
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    Gunsmithing How to install crush washer

    Re: How to install crush washer Thanks for the info and picture. That answered my question.
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    Gunsmithing How to install crush washer

    I am putting together a new barrel on my AR15 with an A2 birdcage. Anyone know which way to install the crush washer and what foot pounds do I torque it to?