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    Streamlight color temp comparison

    UPDATE. I emailed Streamlight with a ton of pictures of the light, beamshots etc and they told me mine is 100% genuine. This is their response. "The color temperature range of the LED is the same for both products. The TLR-7 optic shifts the color temp to the warmer side as light passes...
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    Thoughts on the Frankford Arsenal M-Press?

    I was in the market for another single stage and while trying to find a Forster Co-Ax (yea right) I stumbled upon the Frankford Arsenal M-Press for half the price. For anyone who has been using one for a while, any issues with the shell holder or the set screw holding the die? Those seem to be...
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    Where to buy parts for a DuoMatic 375?

    I was just gifted a DuoMatic 375 shotshell press. It's missing a couple small parts and can't locate where to buy them. Anyone have any sites where they may be available? I am also looking for the manual which I can't find online.
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    Failure to feed with Tikka T3 308

    I got a Tikka T3 Tactical in 308 from another member here. The rifle is in great condition and shoots awesome. The problem is loading from the magazine. The magazine does not lock in place all the way up. The front of the mag is angled down maybe 1/8". Everything is factory except for the...
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    Redding neck bushing size for Lake City LR 308 brass?

    I just bought some Lake City LR 308 brass and want to make sure I already have the correct bushings for my Redding Type S FL die. What size bushing do most of you run for this brass? Will be in a bolt gun. I thought I remember reading the answer for this on here some time ago, but couldn't...
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    Load for Tikka T3 Tactical 24" 308?

    I just picked up a Tikka T3 Tactical 24" in 308. Before I get a bunch of components, I'm looking to see what loads you have found to be accurate. I want to go with a heavier bullet as I do shoot out to 1K on occasion. Hornady 178 match BTHP? Hornady 178gr A-Max? Sierra Matchking 175gr? I...
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    What accuracy would you expect from my rifle?

    Wanted some input on what kind of accuracy you would expect from this rifle. I do handload, but don't know where I should call it a day and stop load developing. Smallest 5 shot groups at 100 yrds were in the low .3's and low .4's at 200. Remington 700 SPS Varmint 308 (Stock Barrel) Timney...
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    Remington 700 mount for Atlas bipod help?

    I'm picking up myself a Atlas bipod and was wondering which mount you guys used on yours. If it matters, I have a B&C A2 stock.
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    Need assistance choosing a 223 bolt rifle

    Budget for only the rifle is roughly $600. Going to be strictly a bench/prone shooting rifle. I eventually plan on changing the trigger and stock. I will be handloading for it. I am already an owner of a R700 SPS-V 308 and like it a lot. just wondering what other opinions there are on other...
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    AR trouble. Equipment failure?

    I have now taken this to the range a couple times now. I cannot find a load that my rifle likes. I'm just trying to now see if something is wrong with the rifle. Before I call RRA, some opinions will be helpful. Rifle in question RRA Predator Pursuit 20" 1:8 Primary Arms 4-16x44 scope on a...
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    $28.00 Bullet feeder for Any Progressive

    First of all, I want to thank GWhis on ARFCOM for helping me put this together. He gave me the tube sizes and some insight which helped a lot and eliminated some trial and error. $27.58 not including tax and shipping <span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight...
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    Crooked brass in station 5 on my Hornady LNL AP

    1st off this is a brand new press, just got it last week. The other day i was setting it up for my 223 and noticed that in station 5 the brass is sitting crooked. It's so far off that the brass hits the bottom of the die and won't go in. It looks like the spring is sitting too low against the...
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    Hornady LNL AP coming, What to get with it?

    I do all of my match rounds with my Rock Chucker, and was doing my pistol rounds on the Lee Classic Turret. Time for the LCT to go bye bye and get into a progressive. For now I will be doing 223 and 9mm. I have the following in the shopping cart. (I already have a Forster 223 Die Set)...
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    Length variances in 69gr SMK?

    Yesterday I loaded up some 69gr SMK in 223 and while measuring them, I noticed a pretty big variance in COAL. It ranged anywhere from 2.249 - 2.259. I then measured them from the ogive and they had a variance of about .007. They were all seated using a Forster Ultra Micrometer die. What is a...
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    Scratched up bullet when chambering?

    I just got my RRA Predator Pursuit AR the other day. All I did was clean it normally with a bore guide. today I was leading up some rounds for it for a upcoming trip and noticed that the bullet is being scratched up pretty bad when chambering a dummy round. The scratches are the same on...
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    Anyone use the Auto Prime on their Rock Chucker?

    I was browsing around and see the RCBS RC Auto Prime. Any good? I already have a Universal Hand Priming tool, but hands get pretty tired after doing a lot.
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    Redding Type S FL bushing help needed

    I have the 334, 335 & 336 TN bushings for the Redding Type S FL dies in 308. Normally I use my 334 for PMC brass, 335 for Federal and 336 for my Magtech. I found a bunch of once fired PPU brass in my bin and am tumbling it now. I don't have any unfired rounds of it to measure, so is there...
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    How old are these primers?

    I am new to reloading so not familiar with different components. These boxes look pretty vintage. How old are these things?
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    Initial equip purchase for a new reloader..Missing

    I am 100% new to reloading and just purchased this equipment to start. Any tips and/or suggestions would be helpful This is what I bought. Total cost about $1000. I plan to reload Match 223 and 308. Way later down the line I plan on going progressive and pushing out bulk 223 and handgun ammo...
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    Rifle Scopes It's Finally here! Viper PST 6-24x50 FFP MOA

    Scott at Liberty Optics tricked me! He told me it would ship on Thursday meaning it would get here Monday. Instead he shipped it out on Tuesday and it arrived Friday, today! If you are wondering: Model: Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50 FFP MOA Ordered: End of July 2010 Received: March 4, 2011...