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  1. AR-180

    IMR 4166 and 308 Win

    I’ve been reloading a long time for many rifles and cartridges. I’ve got a jug of IMR 4166 I’m trying to burn up in 308. Has anyone had luck with any combination they feel like sharing?
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    AI 6br Primer Test

    Today, I went to the range to see if I could find a primer that will work with an AI that has a larger firing pin. The primers tested left to right were Winchester #41, Winchester SR, Federal 205, CCI 450, CCI BR-4, and Remington 7.5 BR. The load for each is 28.3 of IMR 4166, Norma brass, and...
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    6BR Norma Base to Datum Measure

    Does anyone know the length for a minimum SAAMI headspace? Thank you.
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    FN Bottom Metal and Mags

    What are people using? Every one of these I’ve seen has been an absolute hammer.
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    Building a load from non preferred components

    During a shortage, a shooter can wind up unprepared. Or, occasionally, components we don’t typically use can fall into our laps. I’ve experienced both. What are we to do with these new supplies? Obviously, we should use them or pay them forward. I had wound up with several pounds of AA2495...
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    Some combinations just don’t work, but some are like magic

    I load for several buddies. One of them is coming to the end of his FGMM pile. He asked if I could duplicate Hornady TAP with the 168 ELD. A couple of years back I had loaded him a ladder with 168 ELDs and Varget. I figured I’m part way there already. He’s always had good luck with Reloader...
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    AI Barrel Change POI Shift and Suppressor POI Shift

    Today, I went to the range to check the POI shift that occurs when I swap barrels on my AI. I figured I’d also test the POI shift that occurs after attaching my direct thread suppressor. I set up two targets at 100 yards. On the first is a central POA. On the second, there are numerous POAs...
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    Impressed with Impact

    I’ve got an Impact 737 set up as a 6.5 Creedmoor. Recently, I bought a 223 bolt, barrel, and a 308 barrel. I went to my local range with a viper barrel vise, two c clamps, action and torque wrench. I confirmed zero. Then, I’d switch barrels and plot the impacts. After swapping barrels back...
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    Gunsmithing R700 in an 737r inlet

    Are these specific inlets backwards compatible?
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    Direct thread keeps coming loose

    My direct thread suppressor keeps coming loose every few shots. How do you guys avoid this? I tighten it, but I can tell by my groupings when it loosens.
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    Suppressors Suppressor cover for limiting mirage

    I’m looking for a suppressor cover for a TSC Outrider. What’s working well for you guys?
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    Any 223 pet loads for 16-18” bolt guns?

    Does anyone have any good 223 bolt gun loads for more compact barrels? I’ve checked the tacked thread, but I didn’t find much for shorties. TIA
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    Substitutes in 308

    I’ve seen it posted that BR2s and CCI LR primers are substitutable. I’ve also seen that LC LR weighs basically the same as Lapua brass in 308. My experience confirms both of these.
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    Any success with the long solid copper bullets?

    Has anyone found any good loads for these bullets?
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    6.5C Nosler Brass

    I missed the threads about people having trouble with Nosler brass. I loaded a couple of ladders and barrel conditioning rounds to shoot today. I was using 147 ELDs, Nosler cases, and CCI LRP. OAL was 2.875”. It was 97 degrees today. I used H4350 and Re16. I generally shoot a...
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    Recommendations for Savage long action stock or chassis

    I’m gathering pieces to assemble a 300 PRC. I’m going to need to need a stock or chassis. Any recommendations or sources?
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    Receivers that take pre-fits

    I like the way the AI takes pre-fit barrels. What other receivers take pre-fits? How do you like them?
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    243 Load Thread

    Is there a 243 load thread? I’ve had success with 105s and H4350. What do you guys like?
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    169 SMK

    That’s a 168, 169, and a 175. I’ve had a chance to shoot these. Sierra has done well. I’m using 44.4 grains of Varget and getting around 2,750.
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    Order for building a load

    Do you run a ladder test, shoot groups, or test length first? How do you build your best ammo?