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I've had this Lee Factory Crimp Die for .308 sitting around, and I thought I would experiment with it. I have some rounds loaded up and I thought I would put a light crimp on about 10-15 of them to see if this affect velocity or accuracy. Problem is, the die isn't crimping anything. I screw...

Hey, all. I have been having a problem with inconsistent velocities and can't pinpoint what is causing it. Maybe you guys can help. I shot these three 5-shot groups today, and here are the velocities for each string: #1 2674, 2635, 2650, 2645, 2609 #2 2679, 2629, 2640, 2640, 2645 #3...

Figures that when I finally get into reloading it is the hugest powder and primer shortage of all time. Just in the middle of my load development and I only have about .25 lb of powder left and no primers. Not a single store near me has any powder, nor large rifle primers. Most calibers are...

Just bought some .308 Lapua brass and about half of them barely fit into my Lee hand priming tool. You have to really jimmy them in there. The rest all slide in like normal, confirming that some are bigger at the case head than others. I thought Lapua was supposed to be so awesome and...

Hey, guys. I am having trouble understanding the relationship between barometric pressure and altitude for calculating firing solutions. I understand the effect of altitude on pressure, but why does altitude matter for your firing solution if you have an accurate measure of the air pressure...

Hey, dudes. Guess I should call this load development testing, not a ladder test, but you get the idea. Just started reloading. Took my new bolt gun out today to test 10 different loads. Here is the rifle and load info: Savage 10T .308 Win, 24" bull barrel, 1-10" twist, 5R rifling Only 60...

I am taking out my new long range rifle tomorrow for the first time. Doing a little of the ol' break-in and sight-in. I have heard mixed opinions about the number of rounds before a rifle's bore is broken in from firing and settles down into good accuracy. I have heard everything from 40-200...

So, I will soon be getting into longer-range shooting with my new .308 bolt gun once the weather isn't so terrible. I have been shooting for years and have been ravenously studying the long range discipline for the past year or so. But one thing continues to escape me. So, the proper...

Hey, new user here. I reside in SE Wisconsin. Been a handgun shooter for over 10 years. Been an AR-15 shooter for a couple years. Just now getting into long range shooting. My beginner rifle is a Savage 10T with a SWFA SS 12x42 scope. This is my beginner, budget long-range rifle. The outdoor...