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  1. doctordoctor

    Suppressors Point of impact way right

    I'm on my way to the byu VS Virginia game right now so excuse the quick and dirty post. I threw on my new AAC Cyclone and thunder beast on my Rem 700 XCR. My point of impact with both cans is 29 MOA to the right! Elevation is perfect with the AAC and about 2 MOA low with the beast. So what...
  2. doctordoctor

    Help me plan my drive down I-40 to CA from PA

    SO I am done with The NE and will be moving back to Kalifornia. I think this time we will be taking the I-40 back home. What are the gun stores that I need to visit? I don't want to veer to far off route, but we would like to pick up some supplies on our way home like Primers and Powder...
  3. doctordoctor

    OCW Interpretation 175's and 155's with Varget

    I know that .5 grain increments is not ideal but it is what it is. I will post the results below. Let me know what you guys see and interpret. I will state my results below. 175 SMK's: COL 2.800" NEW Lapua Brass tested 42-45 grains. My interpretation: I see 2 nodes. Low being...
  4. doctordoctor

    Sorry Another OCW results question 4064 175's

    Hey guys where would you pick up for step 2 of testing? I am also tempted to maybe try to see if there is a higher node above 45 as I had no pressure signs...yet. As always THANK YOU!!! I think I find a node 42.5 to 43.5 maybe up to 44grains if it wasn't for that darm flinch shot which I...
  5. doctordoctor

    OCW test interpretation

    So the conditions were horrible but I had an itch so I went ahead and shot some of my test loads for IMR 8208 XBR powder, New Lapua brass, 175 smk's seated to 2.222" (ogive). I only had a little bit of brass left for loads so I used a range of 40-42 grains in .5 grain increments. Attached is a...
  6. doctordoctor

    Great American outdoorsman show = shot show Walmart version

    Standing in line to get in and I can't help but look around and wrongly cast judgment. This show is the Walmart version of the shot show...
  7. doctordoctor

    Tac con Trigger: jury is still out for me.

    So I just got back from the range. I was freezing (9 degrees) on the range and only have a limited amount of ammo when it comes to 223. So I loaded up 60 rounds and I thought I would give my new 3 mode trigger a try. It is a nice smooth crisp break at about 4-4.5 lbs. The reset is nice and I...
  8. doctordoctor

    OCW Test: About to embark on my own 308 adventure

    So I have decided to work up some loads for my Rem. 700 XCR long Range Tactical .308, 26” bbl, 1:12”. My OAL for this particular rifle is (using a comparator) 2.360” The previous load I developed and have been using is 175 SMK’s in Winchester or FGMM brass loaded with 44.7 gr. Varget CCI BR2...
  9. doctordoctor

    Ocw seating depth question

    Okay just need some clarification on starting seating depth.* * It is my understanding that to safely work up any reload it is best to start. 010" jammed. Reason being this will be relatively the max seating depth and therefore be the highest pressure state. You then work down from here as...
  10. doctordoctor

    Desert Tech... It's here!

    Just got this from Desert Tech: DESERT TECH INTRODUCES THE MICRO DYNAMIC RIFLE AT 2014 SHOT SHOW January 9th, 2014 -Salt Lake City Utah - Desert Tech is pleased to announce a new product for SHOT SHOW 2014 - the Micro Dynamic Rifle (MDR), it was announced today by Nick Young, CEO of Desert...
  11. doctordoctor

    Temp sensitivity question for 308 powders.

    I am really only familiar with Varget but have recently bought other types of powder to reload and have fun with. When will I really see effects of Temperature? Is there a resource to indicate an optimal operating temperature for the following: 1) XBR 2) 4064 3) Reloader 15 4) BLC-2...
  12. doctordoctor

    Need help with an idea

    I am not familiar with powder temperature sensitivities as I have only fed my 308 Varget. Well obviously I can't find any so I wanted to try Erik cortinas method or the essentially the Ocw method seeing I am snowed in. The Powders I want to test are Reloader 15, XBR, BlC-2, and 4064. No...
  13. doctordoctor

    ARES ARMOR raided by ATF?

    My dad just called me and he was told by the local range On Target in Southern California that Ares Armor was raided and shut down as far as the milling your 80% lowers is concerned... I looked online but haven't seen anything yet. I wouldn't surprise me... Bums me out since I just ordered a...
  14. doctordoctor

    Suppressors What should I lubricate my rifle threads with?

    Anyone recommend a lubricant for my threads on my rifle. I just got it and a thread protector back from the gun Smith. I was thinking of using frog lube? Thanks
  15. doctordoctor

    shoulder bumping with redding dies or modified lee

    Okay guys back again!!! Thank you for the help!!! your knowledge has been a life saver/money saver. So I recieved a beautiful gift the other day... a set of redding type S neck sizing dies with a body die and a bullet seater. so now the confusion begins, how do i bump the shoulder back...
  16. doctordoctor

    using 168 SMK and 175 SMK need help

    I have searched and searched and have asked others for help but no results.... I recently purchased a new Rem 700 XCR long range tactical (24" barrel) and I qualified for a precision rifle course at Front Sight, NV. I in haste and in stupidity purchased several hundred rounds of 168's SMK's...