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  1. AustinTXMarine

    Best Dies for a XL650? 45 ACP, 223 and 308

    Pictures do say a thousand words....Looks very similar to my bench....all redding dies although my bullets are different types. Some Hornady, but not all of them. Thanks again all.
  2. AustinTXMarine

    Best Dies for a XL650? 45 ACP, 223 and 308

    Thank you for the recommendations. I am sure it will take a little bit to get it running smoothly, but it sounds like the dies I have will work for the time being.
  3. AustinTXMarine

    Best Dies for a XL650? 45 ACP, 223 and 308

    I finally broke down and went for a progressive press. Been working off single stage and turret presses for years. I have only used Type-S Match dies from Redding or Titanium Carbide dies for the 45 (also Redding). What should I be using (make and model numbers if possible) on a Dillon 650...
  4. AustinTXMarine

    Need guidance on a rifle case for a 52.5" gun

    Re: Need guidance on a rifle case for a 52.5" gun Thank you all for the recommendations. I have looked at the 1770, but the bear track cases are new to me. Thanks again, Matt
  5. AustinTXMarine

    Need guidance on a rifle case for a 52.5" gun

    Re: Need guidance on a rifle case for a 52.5" gun Agreed, not going to go corner to corner. Already have pelican and SKB cases that are 50" internal length, they will not work.
  6. AustinTXMarine

    Need guidance on a rifle case for a 52.5" gun

    Don't know if this is the right forum, but since this is the 1000+ ELR forum, I figure more people here have the knowledge I need on finding a case for a very long gun. Trying to find a case for the following: AICS 338LM chassis with a 31" total barrel length (including the brake). Is is a 2.0...
  7. AustinTXMarine

    Ballistic Info for .308 175gr SMK

    Re: Ballistic Info for .308 175gr SMK Oops, looks like he is selling the .2MOA gun... http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...895#Post2660895
  8. AustinTXMarine

    Ballistic Info for .308 175gr SMK

    Re: Ballistic Info for .308 175gr SMK <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: doubled</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you guys can verify the shot of that group at 500.....Then you can video tape me licking his asshole and post it on youtube for the...
  9. AustinTXMarine

    Ballistic Info for .308 175gr SMK

    Re: Ballistic Info for .308 175gr SMK OK, got to step in on this one...too funny not to respond. Adamxdavis, What part of texas are you located? Happy to help verify something that no one has ever done with a auto... By verify, I mean that I will sit next to you, with a video camera, while...
  10. AustinTXMarine

    Harrell's Precision new tactical style brake

    Re: Harrell's Precision new tactical style brake Anyone using one of his brakes on a 338LM? In the middle of a build and considering options for the brake. Also, anyone know the most common thread type for a can in 338 calibers? Would like to be able to move to a can in the future and...
  11. AustinTXMarine

    Gunsmithing Mauser 3000 (WesternField 770a) questions

    Got an old one here that I am working on for a friend. Couple questions... 1. Barrell is pretty bad, where can I get a replacement or are there any others that will produce better results than the original? (thing gets hot and no rounds come out anywhere near each other on the paper) 2...
  12. AustinTXMarine

    Rifle Scopes Changing Reticle on a Nikon and Zeiss??

    Couple questions that I cannot find the answer to... Can you change the reticle on a Nikon Buckmaster 6x18 from a BDC to something else? Can you change the reticle on a Zeiss Conquest 4.5x14 from a Rapid Z-1000 to something else? I don't mind sending into the manufacturer if needed, but I...
  13. AustinTXMarine

    Issue with Lube inside case neck

    Re: Issue with Lube inside case neck Kombayotch is right, just getting it in there from spray. I will just run things back through media before priming. Thanks again to all.
  14. AustinTXMarine

    Issue with Lube inside case neck

    Re: Issue with Lube inside case neck Thanks for the feedback. I don't run that many cases at one time, so I think I will go with the swab idea for now.
  15. AustinTXMarine

    Issue with Lube inside case neck

    OK, so having some lube remain in the case neck that is not coming off. I am using standard RCBS lube. Anyone have a method of ensuring all lube, inside and out, is removed prior to priming, powder and seating?
  16. AustinTXMarine

    .308 Win. A.I. Cartridge

    Re: .308 Win. A.I. Cartridge From http://www.reloadersnest.com/frontpage.asp?CaliberID=405 "P.O. Ackley created several “improved versions of well known cartridges. In the .30 caliber section he did the 30-30 Winchester and 30-06 Springfield, but he actually never did the 308 Winchester. The...
  17. AustinTXMarine

    IMR 4064 Lapua Brass behind a 168gr Amax?

    Re: IMR 4064 Lapua Brass behind a 168gr Amax? Well then, Oldreliable, I may have just accidentally found something that may work. Thanks for the details, 3/4 on a 10 shot group is not bad at all. I will work these into the range and post the receipe and results once I am finished building...
  18. AustinTXMarine

    IMR 4064 Lapua Brass behind a 168gr Amax?

    Re: IMR 4064 Lapua Brass behind a 168gr Amax? Thanks Chad, saved me a bunch of time... I found that they were fine with the 168 SMKs but I can't find anything on the AMAX. Is it safe to say that the 168s will run about the same if you are talking about SMK vs Amax as posted in another thread?
  19. AustinTXMarine

    IMR 4064 Lapua Brass behind a 168gr Amax?

    Anyone tried this yet? I have checked the receipies but I have not seen many people do it, especially in a 24" FN SPR (1 in 12). I made a mistake of switching powders but did not switch to 175SMKs. Am I looking at pulling a bunch of bullets? Anyone give confirmation that I should be OK...
  20. AustinTXMarine

    Gunsmithing Tightening up My M1A with a glass bed.

    Re: Tightening up My M1A with a glass bed. Hillbilly, I have no issue with fixing anything, but there are not many people, that is people who know what they are doing, who would recommend bedding as far up the barrel as you have. Depending on the quality of the barrel you should not need it...