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    F T/R Competition Optics Help

    That's interesting because the NSSC website shows a 600 yd match at Butner on the 18th.
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    F T/R Competition Optics Help

    Charlie - I will actually be at the match this weekend. For some reason I thought it was on the 18th, but it is on the 11th. You can look through my scope before or after the match.
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    When to use an expander mandrel; is it even necessary?

    Harold - The expander mandrel is larger than the turning mandrel. The reason for this is after using the expander mandrel, the brass will spring back a little. The turning mandrel is about 1/1000" smaller in diameter to allow the brass to spring back and not be too tight when turning necks...
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    How many rounds through a chronograph for best results?

    Ten round would be enough to give you a good idea of average velocity and SD.
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    F T/R Competition Optics Help

    Charlie - You'll do fine with the 4-20x scope. Part of the reason you couldn't resolve the X ring after a few shots at Catawba is because they use Scotch tape as pasters that is hazy as all get out. They used to use a very clear Scotch tape, but I guess they ran out. I wouldn't be afraid to...
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    Forster Honed Neck of FLS Die to Wrong Dimension, Thoughts?

    I also had a 308 Win die honed out by Forester. They said the max dimension they would hone it out to is .335", but they preferred .333" or .334" because they could get better concentricity. I have only used the die on one set of once fired Lapua brass, and the die worked as advertised, but I...
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    Competition Capable 308

    The Palma guys have been shooting 155 gr Lapua, Berger, or Sierra bullets out of 30-32" 1/12 or 13 twist barrels at 3000 fps with Varget for years. If you want to go with a shorter barrel, the benchrest guys use 21.75" tractor axle barrels in 1/17 twist with 115-135 gr match flat base Berger or...
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    HELP; pierced primers 6.5 CM

    I haven't shot very many of the Berger VLDs, but I shoot the 140 AMAX and 142 SMK out of my Creedmoor. Your charge weight seems very reasonable, and I also use Fed 210 primers without any issues. The one thing I notice is the heavy cratering on the Federal primers. I would recommend doing...
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    F T/R Competition Settle our bet. How do you score this? 300 yard F/TR target

    I use the corrugated plastic like they use for campaign signs as a target backer. If you can find any sign, you can buy a sheet of it from Home Depot. When that gets shot out I use pieces of corrugated cardboard that I staple to my plastic target backer. The cardboard is free, since I usually...
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    64 MPR makeover

    Very nice rifle. It can shoot too.
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    .22 Tactical Steel Challenge, Conover, NC OCTOBER 11th RESULTS UP!

    Just want to make sure you guys are going to have the match tomorrow. Might get a little wet.
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    140 Amax Jump,Touch or Jam

    My 6.5 Creedmoor likes the AMAX 0.025" off. I didn't try jamming them because it is a hunting rifle.
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    Question for LH long distance shooters.

    Definitely go with a LH action/rifle. You are already accustomed to using LH rifles, so you already know the fundamentals. Also, using a LH action puts the gas relief ports on the correct side. This is important if you every have an over-pressure load or you reload some brass one to many...
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    IMR 4064 and 168 SMKs

    I shoot 43.4 gr for a low node and 44.6 for my high node in Lapua brass with Fed 210 primers. The high node load runs about 2830 fps out of a 28" barrel.
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    Reloading failure

    My guess would be the brass is worn out.
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    F T/R Competition 168 Berger Target Hybrid

    I think the 168 Hybrids will work better with my chamber, and I have 300 of them. I may try some 185 LRBTs after I burn through the Hybrids. I don't plan to use Bergers on anything but long range because of the cost. I doubt there is much difference in recoil between the two bullets with...
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    Cost v. Benefit of Reloading .308

    Keep up the good work and let us know how your reloads turn out. The most important time for me when reloading is powder and bullet seating. I load up all rounds for a competition or range trip at one time to maintain consistency within the batch. Also, I don't want any interruptions during...
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    Cost v. Benefit of Reloading .308

    Infidel - I'm in a very similar situation as you. I have a 2.5 yr old daughter with another on the way. I reload for 4 cartridges including 308 Win. My 308 reloads cost about $0.50/rd not counting brass or $0.58/rd with Lapua brass amortized over 10 reloads. Time away from my family for a...
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    F T/R Competition I am really liking this rifle to help me read wind at 300 yards!

    gstaylorg & Sterling - I think you guys are talking about two different targets. gstaylorg is obviously talking about the F class 300 yd reduced target (MR-63FC), and I think Sterling is talking about the high power target for 300 yds (MR-63)
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    Omega powder trickler with A&D FX120i

    I throw .3 gr short and then use the same trickler. It works well.
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