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  1. johnsta

    Headspace: "Bumping" shoulder back question...

    Hey guys... My fired .308 Win Winchester brass measures 1.633" to the shoulder. In order for reliable loading in my Custom 700, I need to bump the shoulder back .0013" to 1.620" (at the very minimum). However, to bump the shoulder back .0013" I am having to overcam quite a bit. I would...
  2. johnsta

    Issues with Lapua Brass (Updated with Pics)

    Hello... I have a custom .308 with a 22" Bartlein m24 barrel. According to the company that made my rifle, it has a very tight match chamber. I have always been able to get superb accuracy with Winchester brass, IMR 4895 and the 178 BTHP. I have a lot of Lapua brass and have decided to...
  3. johnsta

    Redding FL Type S Bushing Die...Help with set up...

    Hey guys I am getting into the bushing sizing dies. I have a Redding FL Type S Sizing die for my 308. I am using Lapua brass with a .336 bushing. How far down the neck is the bushing die supposed to size? I am only able to get the die to size about 1/2 way down the neck. Is this normal...
  4. johnsta

    Rifle Scopes Scope caps touching barrel...

    My butler creek caps are wedged between my barrel and the scope. Is it bad if they touch? Seekins Low rings, SSHD 5-20, M24/40 contour barrel. Thanks.
  5. johnsta

    Rifle Scopes Accuracy1st scope bubble question

    I am looking to buy an Accuracy 1st Scope Level. There is a version that comes with a "reducer ring" and one that doesn't. What is the purpose of the reducer ring? Necessary? Thanks!
  6. johnsta

    .260 vs .300 Win Mag - Bolt Action Rifle

    Hide - Help me understand/decide on my next GAP build. It appears that the .260 Remington has turned a lot of heads lately. The purpose of this rifle will be a long range target rifle, 100-1400 yards. Will be shooting steel at all ranges. Does the .260 Remington really mimic the...
  7. johnsta

    Rifle Scopes SS 5-20x vs Mk4 6.5-20

    How does the glass on the SS compare to the MK4? I currently run a mk4 6.5-20x mildot. I like what the SS has to offer as far as turrets, ffp and mil/mil. Deffinetly considering switching since I hate the leupold mildot reticle and the non matching turrets to reticle. I haven't played with the...
  8. johnsta

    Rifle Scopes How to take distance measurements with mildot SFP

    Hey guys. Sorry for the beginner questions. I have a Leupold Mark 4 6.5-20x50 scope with their mildot reticle. Since it is a SFP scope, at what magnification power should I take the mil measurement at? Let's say I measure a 12 inch target with 1 mil. That puts the distance at about 333 yards...
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    Rifle Scopes Stick with my Mark 4? Or change to a PST?...

    Nice to meet you all! I'm new to the forum. Thanks for all the great information found here. I currently have a Leupold Mark 4 6.5-20x50mm SFP (product #54680) on a Rem 700P 308. It has a Mil-Dot reticle with MOA turrets. I have had this set up for 4 years. The optics still appear brand...