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  1. raven88

    Anyone have a good load for 130 RDF Nosler

    Looking for a good load using the 130 RDF nosler bullet. I've used 41.5 h4350 in Starline, and Lapua brass with seating depths -.020, -.030, -.040 off the lands, and nothing really consistent. So far, the best load looks like -.020. I can't load closer to the lands as the OAL of loaded rounds...
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    Suppressors Suppressor question

    This is my first suppressor, and I am wondering if this is common for all suppressors. When I make the first shot (cold bore or ambient temp) the bullet impacts 1"- 1-1/2" to the left of my aiming point. Then the next four rounds are touching and right where I was aiming. I've done this several...
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    going to florida for a couple months

    I'll be in florida for a couple of months.....wife wants to get out of the cold weather..... I'd like to find a quality place to shoot my rifles on steel, but paper is ok. Joining a club is fine, just looking for a quality range that extends out to 600-1000yd in central Florida. Plans are to...
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    55gr hornady Vmax in 22-250 1:14

    Anyone have any experience with the 55gr Vmax Hornady for a 22-250 with a 1:14 twist barrel. The Hornady manual says the 53gr Vmax will not stabilize in a 1:14........just wondering if anyone has experience shooting the 55gr Vmax. I have two 22-250's both have 1:14 twist barrels. Generally shoot...
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    question: How many firings on Hornady brass

    I'm seeing loose primer pockets in some of the Hornady brass after 2x firings and one case the primer fell out. (suspect after the next firing many more cases will be lost because of loose primer pockets) Interested to know how many load cycles others are getting with Hornady brass. I have...
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    Reloading question.....How to consistently get single digit SD

    I am getting a little frustrated….. and wondering how to achieve consistent single digit SD…. I’ve loaded for years….. However, after getting my magnetospeed and seeing double digit SD in teens more frequently than single digit SD……I’m looking for advise on what I need to do to get consistent...
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    Gunsmithing help with scope base for mod 70 win...... I believe short action

    I have an older Model 70 Winchester in 22-250. It is not a pre-64 model. I purchased a Nightforce base for a short action mod 70, but the bolt holes on the receiver do not match up with the holes in the scope base brownells sent. If you put the mounting screws in front pair of holes, the back...
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    Suppressors seems excessive bullet shift when shooting suppressed

    finally got may suppressor.......and got time to shoot it today......wondering what others are seeing for bullet shift suppressed vs not suppressed. My creedmoor looks to be 1mil down and .2 right.....does that seem normal.........I have a threaded mount Dakota silencer. I was pleased with the...
  9. raven88

    Hello from Northeast Iowa

    was on this site to start........then to Scout, and now back to this site......... great info......I'm here to learn and improve on my rifle skills.