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    Bushing size for Starline .223 brass?

    I use .248 for Starline, thousands of rounds, no issues.
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    Need Firing Pin / Spring upgrade Tikka T3X A1 6.5CM

    I recently changed the spring in my Tikka, It was worse the the factory spring. Put the factory back in , adjusted it using factory screw, runs fine now.
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    Primers for pistol cartridge in a rifle?

    I've been using rifle primers for both pistol and rifle for decades with no issues.
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    Red Dot + Ruger Mini 14

    If you are shooting a red dot there is no use to see the front sight, I would remove it. But the red dot directly on the target and then zero it.
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    .223 rem vs 6.5 cr for first mid range rifle

    I've been shooting competitively for 25 years with a .223 and my best results are with the 77 SMK. I also shoot a 6.5 Creedmoor but it's my 700 yard gun.
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns VP9 or P30?

    I bought a VP9 5 years ago. It now has 9000 rounds through it with no issues. I did go to a lighter trigger spring and switched to Dawson sights. I later decided to shoot USPSA Carry Optics and switched to a Vortex Venom Dot sight.
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    Loaded my first Handloads ever. 6.5cm. Issues/questions

    Yes, Your loads don't work, mine do.
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    Loaded my first Handloads ever. 6.5cm. Issues/questions

    I shoot a Tikka TAC-A1. My best load is 140 ELD, Hornady Brass, 41.4 H4350, 2.81". Velocity is 2715 and shoots 1/2" MOA at 100 yards.
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    308 Muzzle Velocity with 175gr

    My 308 load was 44.5 Varget, 175 SMK. 2507 FPS
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    Reloading recomendations

    I costs me about $.85 to reload 6.5 Creedmoor not counting brass. Good factory loads are about $2.00. You have to shoot a lot to cover the cost of the equipment. I've reloaded over 100,000 rounds.
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    Does anyone make a reloading guide that lists loads for 9mm in a 16" barrel?

    I've got a JP GMR-13 with 16,000 through it, all my reloads. I shoot 124 JHP bullets and load 1.120". 4.2 Tite Group = 1196 FPS, 4.9 Longshot = 1159, 4.1 Win 244 = 1098.
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    Need some suggestions on 6.5CM accuracy loads - AR Proof CF barrel

    I'm getting good results from my 6.5 with 4350, 140 ELD and CCI Large rifle primers.
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    Just getting started

    A lot of your parts are JP, just buy a JP. If there is any problem they will provide very good customer service. I bought my first JP in 2005 still going well with 15,000 rounds through it (I did replace the barrel). I also have a JP PCC with 17,000 rounds through it, no issues and original...
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    Most suitable scope for moving targets

    The Helus BTR2 4-20 should be fine in the 200-400 range.
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    6.5 Creedmoor Ammo Choice

    I reload but have been getting excellent results with the 140 Hornady ELD.
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    Most suitable scope for moving targets

    For a decent low cost scope you might check out Athlon.
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    1-8 LVPO or 2-10 MVPO for ar15?

    I've only been shooting an AR-15 for 25 years. The longest I've shot is 700 yards. I liked a Nightforce SHV 4-14 and Bushnell LRTS 4.5-18. I'm not shooting the long distances today and am a running a 1-6.
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    Bench Lighting

    I've gone with the LED lights, much better lighting compared to the old lights.
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    Red Dot Question

    Unless the dot and its base was specifically designed to match your iron sights It probably won't line up.