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    light primer strikes rem 700

    Hey guys I got some issues with light primer strikes and not firing. (Ill have to reset bolt 2-3 times to get it to fire) Note: The ammo I use when this goes on is like bulk military ammo in a 550 round can but its labeled "7.62/308 MATCH SNIPER" on the boxes inside. The head stamps are...
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    HSM brass

    I got a buddy that shoots a .260 and only buys HSM and Nosler custom pre loaded ammo. Me being as frugal as I can and just bought a .260AI was wondering if i should start using the HSM brass to fire form? Questions are: Who makes HSM brass? HSM brass any good? Have any of you guys...
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    Newb M1A question???

    Hey guys I have a chance to pick up a used (500 rounds) M1A scout for really cheep like 1/2 price cheep. My plans would be to put a fixed USO 10x that I have sitting around on it and see how far I can stretch its legs.. Questions are: How is the accuracy of the scout squad? What...
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    Light weight .308 bullets for accuracy???

    Been thinking about going to a light bullet for the .308 like 140s or lighter... What experiences have you guys had with the lighter bullets? (Barns, Berger, Nosler) I am aware that the BC is going to be WAY lower but really looking for a fast/flat flying hunting style bullet!
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    Barnes LRX

    Has anyone used the Barns LRX bullet with good success? I just got a box in the 6.5 gona try some loads but looking for starting points Powders I have on hand IMR4350 H-4350 H-4831sc Varget H-4895 Superformance Any ideas guys?
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    6.5 Creedmoor 140gr VLD loads

    .....I have 100 140gr VLD hunting bullets and a bunch of superformance powder looking for some pet loads for a hunting set up for the GF I worked up a load for the 130 VLDs early in the year and it was a tack driver but now with no 130 VLDs to be found I'm forced to start over with less...
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    Remington pre-fit barrel

    Has anyone used, owned, ran the Rem/age pre-fit barrels? I got a old .243 that was used to much when it was new :D so looking for options!
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    Hunting & Fishing Hunting load work up for 7wsm

    off a set of sand bags and shooting the 168gr. VLD at 2960 avg. Gun is a Christensen Arms 7wsm with a 4-16 pst and talley low rings (super close to the gun) ...Man Im ready for muley season...
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    Temp. Sensitive powders

    Been working up a hunting load for this years Mule deer hunt and with our 105+ deg. weather in southern Nevada its always in the back of my head "how is this gona work at the 20deg. weather in the northern parts?" So my question is. If any of you have field data on the extreme highs and...
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    Guns that hit the dirt

    I see tons of beautiful guns on this site but very rarely see ones that are used hard and dirty in the field... So I think there should be a thread for the guns we love to take out and actually use/get dirty!!! ......RULES..... Must be a shooter! (.75 or better) Must have at...
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    BERDAN primers

    What is the best know primers to use for berdan primer pockets? These are gona be part of my load work up for my .308 im having built.
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    Barrels

    New build for my Savage has me thinking of trying different barrels companies! Let me know what u guys have used and results u got with them... what im thinking in order 1.) Shillen Stainless Select Match 2.) McGowen Stainless 3.) Criterion Savage pre-fit
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    Savage build L/A stock choices

    ... Well i picked up a savage 111 in 7mm rem mag. for CHEEP ($200.00) and it was in great shape as well (stock, barrel was clean ran a few wet and dry patches down it very little fouling) ..... My goal is 7mm rem mag. varmint(.800 ish at muzzle) Barrel swap to Shillen, PAC-NOR, McGowan...
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    .308 to 6.5 CREEDMOOR

    ....Ok im short on the 6.5 CM brass and have TONS of .308 Hornady TAP brass (the black stuff) Im trying to resize it to the 6.5 by first trimming the case to Creedmoor OAL then resizing threw my resizing die! ...DIDNT WORK! theN i tried heating up the necks and resizing them again "work...