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    Post anything that has helped you as a reloader!

    Looks like you have a lot of good stuff here. I found that the DVD, (handloading beyond the basics) by redding is very good. Also use a gold metal bushing die to re-size exactly perfect neck tension so you can get rid of expander ball. This will give you very good case body to neck...
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    Berger 155 or 168 .308

    Ok that's around about what I was thinking, just wanted some other guys that know what they are talking about to verify. I had a friend that liked the 155 so thought would ask. I think I'll keep the 168 and 46gr varget. Great help and thanks again. Going to shoot this rifle for first time...
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    .338 load data questions

    I shoot the 300SMK with 91.5gr retumbo, CCI mag primer and lapua brass, 2756FPS is my average. Groups under or at MOA easy out to 1400yrds. One main thing to look at for grouping is your bullet run out witch comes from neck to case body concentricety. your neck to body should be under .002...
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    Berger 155 or 168 .308

    So I have had good luck in past with the 168gr HPBT in one of my 308's. But that was with a longer barrel and a 1 in 12 twist. I just got a 700 tactical with a 20in barrel and a 1 in 10 twist. I relize that the 1 in 10 can handle the longer bearing serface 168gr over the 1 in 12. But the...
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    Lead alloy ratio for .45acp and .30 cal 308

    So Im getting some molds for a 45 auto and a .30 cal for a 308. These will be the 225gr and 160gr bullet mold. I'v done this with my dad for his sharps 45-70 but wondering if I should go with a differant ratio on my lead. Any of you guys have experiance with this for either of these bullets...
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    Which Caliber would you step up to?

    Re: Which Caliber would you step up to? I would say a savage model 12 F/tr .308, or the savage 110ba 338 lapua. My reason is, I have each of them and bought them in that order for the same budget reason. damb $$$ always gets in the way.lol. Anyway the .308 with lapua brass and a 168gr...
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    1200 Yard shot at 1 gallon water Jug

    Re: 1200 Yard shot at 1 gallon water Jug Nice shot man! Always fun shooting somthing that makes sound or does somthings kind cool. Makes me want to get back to some long range stuff, been messing with new shotgun. 10-4 on the 300gr SMK. And for sure on the lapua brass, the rest of brands...
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    Take action now!! Ruger helping

    All should go to www.ruger.com and click on this to help speak our mind for what we have and plan to keep.
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    .308 want to build?

    Re: .308 want to build? on the glass, I would like another mark 4 or nightforce but dont think the piggy bank going to let me. probly order from the custom shop at leupold. a vx3 3.5-10x40 with m1 knobs and TMR redical. be around $620. so when you order from remington do the go on msrp or what?
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    .308 want to build?

    So I'll be honest. Im not sure where to start off looking for the pieces I would need/want for the style rifle im wanting. What Im wanting to end up with is something that is much like the remington sps tactical or the savage 10 FCP-SR. I would like to be able to have a 10rd detachible...
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    Revised Thomas Jefferson- not political this time

    Sorry for the polotics in the other post with quotes from Thomas Jefferson. I thought it was just historical if anything. Not trying to go against the site. Anyway I took out the quotes from him out that did not have to do with guns. I hope I dont get in trouble for this, I just think we...
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    Thomas Jefferson_-- He was on to somthing

    Do you not understand what "No Politics" means?
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    Good place to get your news

    Im sure a lot of you know of this site. Just wanted to tell to those who dont know of it. Check out www.theblaze.com for your real news and things you would like to know the truth about. PS I dont work for these people just a guy that wants people to know about things going on.
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    m1a lubrication

    Re: m1a lubrication JGrelle, That is a fantastic article. I like it when things make good sense. That should come with a new m1a just like the article of the slam fire. I will print and put with my binder of notes for loading and what not. Thanks again.
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    m1a lubrication

    Re: m1a lubrication Thanks for the feedback guys. Your a Great American
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    M1a Prices

    Re: M1a Prices Ya, and just think this is a little problem that caused all this. Im glad to have the things I need already. Failing to prepair is prepairing to fail.
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    m1a lubrication

    Have a Socom ii. Just thinking on changing grease for sliding parts. Wanted to see what brand and grease you guys were liking the best. I live in a hi dust, almost sandy area. I know not much is needed, just want the best for the rifle as far as going the longest with no slow feeding...
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    M1A Super Match

    Re: M1A Super Match Thanks for the input guys.
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    M1A Super Match

    So I have my socom ii that i really like but Have a friend that wants it just like I have it set up now. I was thinking the only way i'd get rid of it is to maybe get the super match. I just want to know from some guys that actually have one. How acurate they actually are. Just wondering how...
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    30-06, 22-250, 357mag pistol powders?

    Re: 30-06, 22-250, 357mag pistol powders? 10-4, thanks for the input