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  1. eravelo

    Custom die, then different brass OK?

    I am about to start reloading for 6.5 Creedmoor, and I have 400 rounds of loaded Hornady ammo to start with. If I wanted to get a custom sizing die made by sending in samples of fired Hornady brass, would I have any issues if I switched to another brand of brass like say, Lapua? (I can only...
  2. eravelo

    Brass from Fed AE 7.62 OTM for M1A any good?

    I fired close to 500 rds of Federal American Eagle 7.62 168 Grain OTM for M1A thru my Remington 700 and kept the brass. I decapped a few with my Wilson punch and decapping base, and noticed the crimped primer. Now I have to deal with the crimp, and have thought about investing in a Dillon...
  3. eravelo

    Is 6.5 Creedmoor a viable SA cartridge?

    Noticing the recent decline in accuracy of Hornady Match 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition, and the seeming lack of loaded ammo from other manufacturers, is this still a viable option in a short Remington action? Was hoping to build a such a barreled action for my Manners T5a, as I have a 308...
  4. eravelo

    Gunsmithing Remington 5R freebore question.

    Fellow posters, Does my Remington 5R have too much freebore? I posed this question to my gunsmith, but while I await his answer I will pose it to you. I calculated my Remington "milspec" (whose mil issued this spec?) 308 5R's freebore today using a Hornady OAL gauge with their modified 308W...
  5. eravelo

    Rifle Scopes Fair price for a used Premier?

    I am being offered a used Premier Reticles 3-15 x 50 scope, shot 6 times by Grandpa Jones on his Winchester 61 pump 22 rifle. In all seriousness, the seller claims it is #91 of the first production run, single turn, MTC, with the shades, and Badger USMC rings, less than 150 rounds with it...
  6. eravelo

    Rifle Scopes Precise ring & base formula for AICS, Rem 700

    I have a Rem 700 with a 50mm objective diameter scope that will soon be set into an AICS 2.0. I know AICS stock has a higher cheek rest, and that some bases are higher than others. Which base/ring combo, including brand & ring height, are you guys using for the described setup? Thx,, Jorgen
  7. eravelo

    Gunsmithing 'smith recommendations

    I have a Rem 700 SS "milspec" that shoots ok and needs an upgraded stock, bottom metal (DBM), Cerakote, barrel thread, bolt knob upgrade, etc... I was going to buy an AICS stock, but after fondling a McMillan there is no choice for me other than an A5. I can get the latter from JW Precision...
  8. eravelo

    AICS Rigid vs. Folder

    For Remmy 700 SS 5R. AICS folder vs rigid. My concern is that a folder is not as stable as the rigid stock. I know the Army has gone with the folder lately. WWyouD?
  9. eravelo

    Range Report Winchester Q3130

    Just ordered a Remmy 700 5r "milspec". I also ordered a case of BH 175 ammo, but I have some Win Q3130 147gr ammo. This ammo would be used for non-critical shooting, but I am afraid that the copper-clad steel jacket bullet will adversely affect the barrel. This ammo is like the US mil NATO spec...
  10. eravelo

    Gunsmithing KImber of America Swedish Mauser rebarrel?

    In the back of my safe sits an old Kimber of America Swedish M96 mauser conversion to .308 I picked up this rifle for a song 15 years ago, brand new, all matching except for the Shilen SS heavy barrel, and the cheesy synthetic Ram Line stock. I shot it less than 50 rounds, displaying sub MOA...