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  1. Genius.

    Vendors who carry the Magpul iPhone case

    I need a few cases for our iPhones and wanted to try the Magpul cases. I would rather send my money to a vendor here before I go the amazon or Midway route.
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    Lyman Gen 5 dispenser vs Chargemaster

    I'm in the market for a powder dispenser, and I'm pretty sure ill take the jump for the Chargemaster, but I see Lyman just came out with the Gen5 and Gen6 dispenser. Does anyone have experience with the new Lyman models? Are they better than their older 1200 model? My guy tells me to...
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    OCW help and the next step

    This weekend I finally got a chance to do some load development. I went with the OCW method and need some pointers on interpreting my results. Now when I find my load, how much should I mess with seating depth? How much should I increase the length for the next round of tests? Here is te...
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    OCW vs Ladder at 200 yards

    Tomorrow I am planning on spending all day at my range and developing a few different loads, but my range is only 200 yards. What technique will give me the best results with what I have to work with, Ladder or OCW?
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    Are there any lowers that I need to stay away from?

    My dealer called me yesterday and said he was getting a few lowers in for $125 a piece. He said he is getting one complete lower for $175. I get first dibs on them when they come in and am going to grab two of them, if they are decent. Is there anything to stay away from or are all lowers...
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    I'm running the Marine Corps Marathon, HELP!

    Well, I was asked if I wanted to run the Marine Corps Marathon on Monday. I gave it some thought and did some looking into it and decided yesterday to take the plunge. I have been wanting to start running for some time, but I have never had a goal to strive for, until now. I will be running...
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    190gr to heavy for a 1:12?

    I found a few box's of 190gr SMK's and wonder if they will work for my rifle with a 1:12 twist, or if I should pass them down the line. Also, I found some old, and I mean really old 168gr SMK's. Are the old ones the same as currant production?
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    Rifle Scopes Did I screw up my EREK?

    I wanted to set up my zero stop on my EREK and followed the instructions that came with the scope. I backed out the 1/8" Allen all the way out, it wouldn't come out, but I backed it out as far as it would go... Well, I twisted the knob and the EREK knob popped right off I now can't get the...
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    Free Akro Bins

    Heads up to you reloaders. If you have a Menards in your area they have a sale going on right now in small Akro Bins. They are on sale for $.65 a piece, with a mail in rebate of $.65. Limit of 10 per household. That means you can get 10 of them for free. They are about 1/2 the size...
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    Amsec, Fort Knox, Superior, others?

    I would have never thought picking out a safe would be as hard as it is. Much harder than picking out a firearm, at least I can test drive firearms.... I need a gun safe, the pelican cases stacked up and the glass door gun cabinet don't cut it anymore, especially with a 3&5 year old. So the...
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    My first rifle

    I am just entering into the field of long range shooting and bolt guns. As of now I primarily shoot handguns and gas guns. This summer I decided to step it up to long range and after a lot of talking to my buddie who was a Scout Sniper and picking his brain on what he recommended I went with...
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns Sig P239

    I'm about to order a 239 in 9mm for my wife and my dealer said he can get two right now. The black one, but also a diamond plate one... I looked at Sig's website and didn't see that option, is it possible hes talking about the two tone model with a stainless slide? She really likes the...
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    Differences in powder measures

    I have a Hornady measurer and am very happy with it. I get very good and consistant throws. My question, is there really a difference between the Hornady, Redding mad RCBS throwers? They all look to me to operate the same way. (I've not seen the Redding or RCBS in person) What makes the...
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    Dillon for match grade ammo

    I am getting a Dillon, mainly for 9mm and .45. I am wondering if loading match grade stuff is possible on one for my rifle rounds. If so does the 550 or 650 have any advantages over the other? For my handgun loads I don't need the auto index of the 650, I don't shoot enough to justify a...
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    That awful feeling you get........

    When you wake up in the morning after a rainstorm and go to the basement to find 1" of water in your reloading room.... I have never had a wet basement yet, until now.....
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    Competition seating die worth it?

    I'm getting my components for 308 now and need a die set. Is the Redding competition seater worth it?
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    Square Deal B?

    I'm wanting to step up to a progressive press for my handgun. Right now I'm running a Lee Classic Turret. Should I look at the Square Deal, or will I be better off with the 550? The 650 is out of my budget. Is the Square Deal a good press?
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    Long range DVD

    All of my shooting has been at 100 yards or less, and now I am gathering equipment to begin stretching my legs. What is a good DVD so I can learn the basics?
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    Need help finding a challenge coin

    Not sure where to put this, if it has to be moved, move it please. I am looking for a challenge coin from my buddie who was KIAed. I am getting a rifle and thought of getting a coin from his unit imbedded in the stock. But I keep running into a wall. I found one from 1st Recon which was his...
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    AR 500

    I found a place were I can get a few pieces of AR 500 for a real good deal. What will be my best way of cutting them down? I have a Plasma cutter and of course a torch. Also, what thickness will be adequate for .223 and .308? 1/4", 3/8"?