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    7mm RSAUM powder burn rate choice

    I've been working on this platform for a year. Most of the issues are resolved except what seems like a over pressure load. I'm using RL19 and 175 MK's, quick load claims no pressure issue and I'm only running at 2809 f/s. Yet the primers are flat (CCI) and occasionally they are pierced. There...
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    Gunsmithing FN SPR Bolt issue

    My SPR seems to stick in the last few degrees of bolt lift. In other words just as the lugs are lining up to clear there is a bit of resistance. It is most noticeable after a round is fired, sometimes requiring quite a slap to finally open the bolt. I assumed it was the cams, but they are...
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    Range Report UNPAID testimonial - Patagonia Load Base Program

    I’ve had this program for several years and watched it develop from a great fire control program into a complete ballistics and load development package. Gus has devoted a huge amount of time into its nearly exponential growth and functionality. Recently he came out with LB3 which was an...
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    Rifle Scopes Any really good Chinese optics yet?

    Given the huge advances in China it seems reasonable that they can make very high quality scopes. At Shot Show 2 years ago that was clearly not the case, the Chinese optics were a large step below the rest. Things change, anybody know of any good stuff? Ross
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    Rifle Scopes Switching scopes between rifles

    I searched but found no "personal experience" answers. I've had more than my share of scope failures so at this point I have decided to get what I consider a perfect scope for my needs, Heritage 5-25. Unfortunately I can't afford more than one, so the question is with a high quality QD mount or...
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    Gunsmithing Chamber spec goals

    What are the specs for a obtainable "perfect" chamber in runout and size over the actual reamer? The go-nogo gague is the standard for length but haw about the other specs? Thanks, Ross