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    Tough Mudder and Spartan Race thread

    Wish I could do Houston. I did Central Texas this year and am already signed up for next years too. Maybe we can meet up then
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    Where did all the LR Primers go?

    Many Academy stores now have large stocks of Winchester large and small rifle and large and small pistol primers. Mine had dozens of each. They said the are getting bullets in soon too.
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    Hornady match brass vs the rest

    Where does Hornady match brass fall as far as weight and capacity to the others like Federal,. Winchester, Lapua etc. Is there a chart or spreadsheet somewhere it different brass characteristics?
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    Cleaning up an old powder measure adn other old equipment.

    I recently acquired some reloading gear including a Rock Chucker press and a Uniflow powder measure. Both are dirty but the measure more so. It has gunk on the cap and in the body. I can also see dust/cobwebs? in the lower chamber. I plan to take it apart and clean it. Is plain soapy water ok or...
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    Prvi PPU 308 Brass Variance

    I can tomorrow or Sunday if no one does sooner. A buddy is cleaning it for me while I save up for a tumbler/sonic cleaner :)
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    Remember the Great .30-06 Debate 10 Years Ago?

    Glad I found this. I am learning a lot with my .308 but I also have a Savage 110 -06, pre acutrigger, that I want to build up eventually. lots of good info here
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    Hunting & Fishing First Hunting Rifle and need advice on caliber and models.

    I love my 30/06. I can load 110 grn for varmint up to 190+ for elk etc. and factory ammo is everywhere.
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    I got some free stuff and have some questions

    Thanks all! Light man, I'll get some pics when I can. Lots of those oilers and pull throughs. Along with some old scope mounts and I think a checkering tool. I plan to waste_knot. And eventually load him some 223 range fodder.
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    I got some free stuff and have some questions

    A coworker gave me basically a full reloading setup that was his grandfathers. He wanted to see it used, rather than sit in his garage. There were also some components. How long are primers good for? There are some unknown age CCI BR2 and Federal 210M in the lot. The packaging looks dated, but...
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    ESS eyewear promo

    Just got my Crossbow Suppressor 2x+ kit! Love it.Perfect for duty, range, and everyday wear! Thanks Nomad!
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    Yet another OCW!!!

    Loaded 2.810. Factory shot a little better but I also didn't have the distractions like I did yesterday.
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    Yet another OCW!!!

    Rifle is a 700p LTR 20" .308. Federal brass (I know but it as given to me, I'll switch later), CCI BR2 primer. 178 AMAX and Varget. powder charges were: 43.3. 43.6 43.9, 44.2, 44.5, 44.8, 45.1, 45.1. I think I had slight bolt stick and slight extraction stick at 45.5, but I'm still new and...
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    Loading for first OCW test. Does this look right?

    http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/snipers-hide-reloading/193057-ocw-excel-template.html
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    Maggie’s What are you drinking right now!?

    Homemade iced tea, sweet tea vodka, splash of lemonade
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    Loading for first OCW test. Does this look right?

    That chart is an Excel sheet from a hide member. There is s thread with it in here a few pages back. you plug in your numbers (max charge) and it does the math for your other loads.
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    Anyone use a good wireless home camera security setup?

    We have two Foscam wireless cameras. On in the nursery for a baby monitor and one in the living room. Got an app on the phone and computer to view. They have a speaker and mic so with the app I can talk and listen through it. We have these: Amazon.com: Foscam FI8910W Pan & Tilt IP/Network...
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    Rifle Scopes Leupold Mk4 6.5-20 TMR reticle calibration question

    Thanks Spindrift! Very helpful. New to this and love that I learn something every day!
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    Loading for first OCW test. Does this look right?

    On Friday I am going to load up for my first attempt at an OCW test. How do these number look? Gun is a Rem 700p LTR .308. Will be loading 178 AMAX ahead of Varget. CCI BR2 primers. I believe Winchester brass, my boss is giving me a bunch to get me started. Will start with an OAL of 2.810 as...