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  1. syme71

    6.5 creedmoor barrel

    Putting a 6.5 creedmoor build and barrel lead times are nuts. I have a choice between a Krieger M24 1:8.5 twist -OR- a Rock Creek Rem Varmint 1:8 twist. All reading I've been doing leads me to get a 1:8 barrel since I plan to shoot factory Hornady 140 A Max. Any downside with a 1:8.5 twist...
  2. syme71

    AW Mag for AX AICS

    anyone know if the AW mag works with the AX AICS chassis? If not, can it be modified to work? I'm spec'ing a build with either a Defiance Deviant or Still Tac30AW action. I already have a stash of AW mags so wanted to get this action/stock combo to work with the AW mag. Thanks
  3. syme71

    Member Link Up Palm Beach Area Gunshops

    Anyone recommend a gun shop in the Palm Beach, FL area? Looking for a shop that stocks AR parts. Thanks Al
  4. syme71

    Redding Neck Sizing

    I have a .308 Redding neck sizing die using a titanium nitride bushing. When I dial down the micrometer to the point I encounter heavier resistance, I get about .020" of the neck where it doesn't get resized (used a sharpie to determine how far bushing was sizing). I'm concerned that dialing...
  5. syme71

    Rifle Scopes EuroOptic

    Picked up my new S&B from EuroOptic. Took a drive out to their shop today in Mountoursville, PA where Alex, the owner, let me handle and test out a number of scopes. Highly recommend these guys to anyone in the market for a scope. A++ customer service. http://eurooptic.com/ Al
  6. syme71

    Member Link Up PA Ranges

    Anyone know of any PA ranges that are 1,000 yds+?
  7. syme71

    Primer Pocket Reaming

    I got an adjustable primer pocket reamer from RW Hart. Folks at Hart told me to adjust depth so primer seats .001/.002 deep. When I adjust the tool to ream the pocket to this depth, it only "cuts" the middle portion of the pocket around the hole, not the entire pocket to the side edges...
  8. syme71

    Gunsmithing Oversize Recoil Lug

    What advantage does an oversize recoil lug provide over a standard sized recoil lug? I'm about to have my 700P trued up and new Krieger installed and was wondering if it's worth upgrading to the Badger Ordnance recoil lug. Thanks, Al
  9. syme71

    Member Link Up Orlando Area Gun Shop

    Any recomendations on a good, well stocked gun shop in the Orlando area? Any place carry reloading components? Thanks, Al
  10. syme71

    Neck Sizing & OAL questions...

    Finally got my Redding T7 installed. New to rifle reloading Have a few questions. Components are 308 Lapua brass/175 SMKs/Fed primers I have Lapua brass. Using the TiN coated Redding .335 neck sizing die. How far down the neck should I be sizing? 1/2 way or just above the shoulder or ...
  11. syme71

    Gunsmithing AICS Barrel Contour

    Does anyone know what barrel contour would best fit an AICS chassis? It would be for a .308. Thanks.
  12. syme71

    Rifle Scopes angle vs straight

    I'm about to buy my first spotting scope. Haven't really used one before. What would be better, an angled or straight eyepiece? I figured this would be the first and last spotting scope I'll nt ever buy so want to get it right. I was leaning towards an angled eyepiece as it seems more...