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  Measuring your length to lands
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  @orkan Do you have any videos on how to do this? I can take the back parts of the bolt out, but do not know how to take out the ejectors. Thanks
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  Primer Info Resource
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  @norcal_in_az said: I wonder if because I use WLR primers is why more powder charges are usually lower than most others I see. I think so; I have a RL-15 load that shoots the same with a Remington Magnum primer or the WLR.
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  Brass Annealing Guide
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  Powder Info Resource
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  Setting Up a Sizing Die
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  This was great, thanks !!! I ordered a set of "setback gauges". I also like the "why" bushing sizing dies have issue. The non-bushing dies allow the brass sizing operation to result in lengthening the case, whereas the bushing die may change the case elsewhere during resizing. Elsewhere ( like farther down ) being bad. I've added non-bushing sizing dies to my wishlist. I'd seen people say "don't using bushing sizing dies" before, but they didn't include the "why" part :)
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  Reloading Bench Thread!
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  I threw together a weighing station yesterday. Just a little 3x3 plywood table that's pretty stable I normally set the trimmer up on and clamp a cordless drill to it for the case mouth chamfering. Charge the brass and put it in a tray then go out to the shop and seat bullets. I used a Redding micrometer seating die yesterday for the first time man that's nice. Only have the one in .223 Remington though now I want more. I have a bunch of Wilson chamber type but they're not as easy to set as this one.
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  PrimeWhere Setup Guide is up!
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  Giraud Vac & dust cap now available!
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  6.5PRC Cartridge Guide
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  Up, Up,& Adios
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  It will be interesting to see what the "new normal" looks like... if things ever stabilize.
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  KISSING COUSINS
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  @orkan good to hear, thanks.
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  New Alpha Munitions OCD 22 Creedmoor brass is insane!
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  Purchased some brass since @orkan post. Excellent customer service. They've provided me with some extra's as well ..... key info on the particular caliber of brass and free downloadable cards that can be printed out and placed on top of your ammo box that they provide to you when you order brass. Thank you Alpha Munitions. 6mm BRA Small Rifle Primer Thank you for your purchase of Alpha Munitions 6mm BRA brass. In this message, we have included key dimensions of the brass to aid in bushing and mandrel choices. If you need any additional information please feel free to contact us directly. Key Dimensions I.D. .241" O.D. .266" Loaded Diameter .2685" Dia. Tolerance +/- .0005 Flash Hole .08"/2.03mm AMP MKII Code - 0141
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  Fed215M - For when you need the fire!
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  Reloading Components
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  @orkan It wasn't too long after I got the inventory e-mail they were sold out of RL15. H 4350 was still there.
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  6 Dasher H4350?
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  @kn-precision Groups and poi in relation to other charges tells the tale.
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  Thumlers UV-18's are in stock at MidwayUSA!
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  @orkan My reloading room was air conditioned and I kept it 70 degrees during the summer so if I took brass out into the shop to tumble I would have to acclimate it or it would sweat in the hot tumbler. I started leaving the two tumblers out in the shop because they would sweat if I took them out of the ac and you talk about a mess. The media would clump up and stick inside the brass and I found out the rice broke down in a few months. Too noisy to run in the room it was just 12 x 14. Leaving the walnut out didn't affect it but the rice turned to powder. I just placed the brass in a zip lock bag and left it out in the shop sealed up for a few minutes and it wouldn't sweat. Winter time didn't cause any problems. Right now if I take a camera or one of my scoped rifles out of the house it takes ten minutes or so for the lenses to clear up. We usually put our cameras in an air tight bag and let them come up to temperature with the inside air in the bag. The rifles just have to wait it out.
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  AMP Press
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  Looking forward to any and all reviews!
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  Wilson Trimmer
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  Very cool.
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  Berger 80.5gr Fullbore
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  Pressure Signs
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  Certainly demonstrates the value of the 6.5PRC. Super forgiving cartridge to work with.
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  New load workup for 22BR
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  This morning I laid down properly behind the 22BR I was shooting yesterday. I'm always hesitant to shift my zero when I'm up on a bench. Just isn't as stable as getting down on the planet. Turns out I had to come a click right after all. Fired 3 Fired2, came a click right, fired 3 more. Much better.
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  New Primer Tubes and tube filler for CPS!
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  Thanks, good to know. UPS leaves my packages out on the front porch even though I've directed them to leave all packages under the carport. I'll have my order sent to a more secure address. And thanks again for the added ease of use for the CPS! Looking forward to the arrival of my order.
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  Cool feature on our CPS
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  CPS Lite
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  @orkan Sounds good, thanks for the prompt reply.
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  The comments make me laugh.
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  @orkan I do my best to keep my standards high with women, booze, and the things I purchase ...
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  CPS setup question
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  @orkan .... congratulations on a concept, design, and implementation of a terrific device reviewed more in-depth by gavintoobe
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  Bullet Trimming
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  Thank you both again @orkan & @tan_90. I took a magnified look at my batch of Berger 144gr Long Range Hybrid .264 and even though with the naked eye looking near uniform, under magnification I notice a slight tilting of the tip surface, sort of slanted to one side and not square. Okay .... big deal..?? But I received my EC Tuner/Brake yesterday and can now move from calculated data and begin realtime performance testing. It will be awhile before I get to the standard of performance before I can start testing bullet augmentation. I thought of you @orkan last night and this morning when it comes to you and your decision of a new rangefinder bino and the cost incurred. I'm so intrigued with the effects of nuances in casing/bullet prep and the somewhat "shoot and miss" methods of todays' 3D measuring that I started looking into 3D laser scanning devices to record details in minute ...... starting in the range of $25,000 - $50,000. Maybe later down the road when I start finding it more difficult to get out of the house. But then I also find myself thinking that this constant pursuit of a given goal is more that likely enjoyed for a finite period of time for a given piece of equipment and load development .... as equipment tolerances over time will change and even my human body over time will change in addressing my firearm. Doing my best to stay mentally and physically alert will help delay the inevitable. So I find myself intrigued to say the least regarding the furthering of my education and advancement of performance. I thank all of those that make an honest contribution towards this endeavor. The internet is a tricky place, full of naive pitfalls .... to think that "expert" advice is being given by ghost figures that find success in making a suppressor from a Fram oil filter. Oh well, it is so refreshing to have found a safe place to have discussion. And to have not so much an absolute "yes or no" answer to a question, but rather a finger pointing the way!
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  Do your springs sometimes get sprung??
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  I'd agree, I didn't know Forster made a self contained, single application set of jaws. Very nice.
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  Short Action Customs Sizing & Seating Dies - Evaluation & Discussion
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  @orkan Awesome!!
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  Load Development and The Bible
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  @orkan I'm sure most will get a lot out of it, but wear your bee keeper outfit. As a new reloader, even , as my Dad would refer to me, my goat head is penetrable.
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  Micrometer readings in a caliper ..... yep + Bluetooth with Sylvac
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  Use a grain mill to make your own tumbling media.
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  So kind Amigo. You won't be making any money (and I know making money is of no concern or determination in your decision), but I sincerely offer gratitude on behalf of the time taken away from assisting so many other folks in pursuit of becoming a better rifle driver just to help a handful of reloaders. Kind and giving of yourself ... that's where I place you in my thoughts. Thank you.
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  Does Primer Seating Depth Matter?
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  I just ordered the Accuracy One Primer Gauge along with their stand. I found it difficult to obtain easily readable measurements .... and I also thought it to be a terrific companion to my CPS. Thanks for posting a well informed article.
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  Advice for 7MM Rem Mag
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  @bcon The lighter of 7mm bullet you choose, the more likely 4831 will work well with it. 180-195's typically won't play as well with it.
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  Redding Competition Dies Type S
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  https://shop.mitutoyo.eu/web/mitutoyo/en/all/all/Digital ABS Caliper CoolantProof IP67/PR/500-752-20/index.xhtml
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  Forster and non-bushing
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  Powder Measure
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  @rr2241tx No telling how old that 505 scale is I didn't buy it new. I have looked at the knife or whatever it's called and appears to be ok I usually just blow it out with canned air. I got a chunk of styrofoam and made a protector for the beam when I take it apart and store it it usually sits on the bench zeroed but it's awful dusty here I need to blow it out often. I'll send you the mount don't worry about that it would be a hassle trying to return it and get credit my mistake.
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  7 LRM question
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  Hmmm, when I try to chamber a factory Gunwerks 180 gr ELD-M, (2.688” CBTO), it takes quite a bit of pressure and there are rifling marks on the bullet when I eject it. Definitely jamming it in the lands. Something seems wrong. Don’t know why I would be a whole 70/1000’s shorter than the factory ammo. (I realize the ammo shape is slightly different, but doesn’t seem like enough to account for the large difference in CBTO).
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  Lake City LR Brass
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  Redneck pecker checker. First one I made out of brass and polished it too much this one could have been .0005 smaller I might make one more. Me and snap gauges don't get along on stuff this small I did make a plug gauge that measured just what I was after.
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  .308 Win 16" Covert Barrel 1/8 twist
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  @tpk936 said in .308 Win 16" Covert Barrel 1/8 twist: I have a 24" barrel in 8.5twist for a .308. I run imr4064 with 195tmk and 175 smk , only powder I use in my .308's. Off top of my head I think 42.1gr with 175 and 40.6gr with 195. Can double check tonight if needed. Thanks. I have 4064 as well, so if I don't like the results with 4895, I will try it next.
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  The Loading Log
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  I punched a few rounds out yesterday for my CZ .223 I pulled out of mothballs. Left to right: 52 grain Sierra Match Kings loaded with 24.7 grains of Tac. 55 grain Berger Varmint/Target hollow points with 24.5 grains of Tac. Last, some Berger 55 grain Varmint hollow points with 24.7 grains of Tac. Berger's are flat base and Sierra's are boat tail. Today would be a great day to shoot except the wind is about forty out of the northwest.:( https://i.imgur.com/EPNbPmj.jpg
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  John 3:16 - For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son
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  New Peterson .280AI brass
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  @hypo I don't like odd calibers.
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  Great article on primers.
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  New 200gr SMK for .308
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  @gunguy308 said in New 200gr SMK for .308: As an update. I have the 200gr SMK going 2600fps now with 41.6gr Varget, no signs of pressure and easy bolt lift. Using Lapua brass. Gonna hang a steel plate at 1600 yards and can back up an additional 700 yards if needed for a total of 2300 yards. Plate will be 3/8" 24x24 AR500 (cost $120.00) and 5/16 chain (25'x2) to hang it ($60.00). Will be filming the target with my new 11-33x vortex Razor spotting scope and PhoneSkope adaptor. I have enough in my turret and reticle for 2200 yards. Any luck?
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  Powder Cans, then and now
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  Ahhh, you young pups. That ‘pop top’ can of Hercules bullseye brings back memories. Never used bullseye but more than my share of 2400 in those same cans. And is there anybody that remembers any of the ‘Hi-vel’ powders? Probably not many but ponder a full charge for a 30-06 at 30-35 gr.... but was great tgt load back in the day.
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  Win a CPS
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  CPS’s are back in stock!
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  Love mine!
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  Old, worn out brass
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  Beautiful! Could be a museum piece.
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  Area419 Zero Press
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  Yeah, I've got more questions than answers about it at this point... but it's cool that someone is trying to push the quality of presses forward.