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    6.5CM, Issues with 140 AMAX in 8 Twist Edit: Bad Lot of AMAX

    Here's a read--. 'Just recently got back from a training camp, my 10th, including 4 at RO. Every one who's been to Rifles Only knows that there 1st day is zero and shooting prone groups for instructor critique of position, technique, etc. My normal .5 groups were 1.5" groups and I was receiving...
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    Neck Tension inconsitancy

    Originally I tried the old 'torch and drill' method for annealing and wound up shit canning the brass. I then found, bought and learned to use the bench-source annealing machine. My MVs are now in the 6-8 range and neck tension is consistent. I use a Forster co-ax press and Redding S dies for my...
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    Member Link Up TEXAS

    'Just retired from a power plant in FL. Now I live in Canyon Lake (E of San Antonio). I've attended Rifles Only twice, K&M, Vapor Trail (4 times) and Ronin Strategies.
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    Training Courses Ronin Strategies L/R Precision Rifle - Oct 5-6th - AAR

    Great combo. K&M and my bro's from Ronin. I'll be there.
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    Wanting to finally get my first bolt gun

    All of the above seems to be sound advice---There was a time in my past that I wouldn't have dreamed of being a 'bolt gun' guy. Now, my M-4/ACOG sit in the safe and my Armalite AR-10T just sold. You are on the road to better things.
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    Dont touch primers: Truth or Fiction

    I load with the Forster press and rjacobs comment above, is also my opinion.
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    Swat snipers-average distance to target

    It's been accepted knowledge of the close range, sometimes marginal ability of police snipers. In my second stint at Rifles Only, we had a pair of police SWAT snipers from San Antonio, TX train with us. These guys did very well, to include their communication skills, teamwork and marksmanship...
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    Brass prep services? Annealing specifically

    A year ago I went in 1/2's with another shooter on a Bench-Source machine.
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    Just a quick kestral 4500 question.

    'Silent also.
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    check this CUSTOM out... lol enjoy

    Don't forget the custom bungies on the scope craps..
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    Rifle Scopes need help making scope choice

    Keep researching, try other shooter's equipment,etc. There's lots of info here on the Hide. Point being; get the best of the best but be sure of your choice. Scopes have a way of staying with you while rifles come and go. You're going to get many opinions on "what is the best". Me, I've owned...
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    Training Courses Long Range Precision Rifle Course, Memphis, TN April 6-7th

    --Very funny!! I relaxed for about 10 whole seconds during intense, motivating and fast moving instruction and this is what happens... I can't thank the instuctors, staff and students enough for their dedication to this discipline.
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    Rifle weight for tactical match

    The long and heavy is OK. For practice, weld an eyelet on to an anvil and attach it to your sling. Pick a boulder of your choice and place it in your pack. That's the way I practice---laugh a minute. Attend some classes at Rifles only. Crawl thru the rat and mouse traps with your long and...
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    Training Courses Long Range Precision Rifle Course, Memphis, TN April 6-7th

    I'll see you there. Oh, and I just recruited another student for you. Dave
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    McMillian A1-3 vs. Manner T3

    Look at the McM A3-5
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    What do you use when trimming/chamfering brass?

    Re: What do you use when trimming/chamfering brass? Giraud--does it all.
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    Annealing machines

    Re: Annealing machines 'Went in on halfs with a friend on the Bench-Source a year ago. Very pleased.
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    Training Courses Precision Scoped Rifle II, Saxton Pa. Feb 16/17

    Re: Precision Scoped Rifle II, Saxton Pa. Feb 16/17 Hey Sean, That's a hell-of a-guy shooting out of the back of the truck in sub freezing temps. I think I recognize him. Dave