Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-06-2012, 06:37 PM
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Re: 6.8spc -compressing powder
Back to the bench indeed... It's a great hunting load a good enough for that, but not good enough for me.... 3 out of 5 were clover leafed... with one at 4:30 and one at 3. I'll let you know how it...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-06-2012, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 569
Re: 6.8spc -compressing powder
Thanks everyone.... As is usual, my impatience got the best of me and I went head and shot prior to the replies to the post. They shot decent and I narrowed in on a load.
I'm my own worse enemy.......
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-06-2012, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 569
6.8spc -compressing powder
I'm just now working up loads for my 6.8spc.-- 1/10.5 twist 16".
This will be used strictly for hunting whitetail, but need decent loads for accuracy in the field.
120gr Hornady SST. They didn't...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-23-2012, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 549
Does length matter?
Sorry.... Bad joke.. I have an Ar build that's pretty accurate from the bench with a bipod and sandbags... 20" bushmaster heavy barrel (1:9 twist) w/ crowned muzzle, free floated Yankee Hill hand...
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Forum: Competition Shooting Forum
02-28-2012, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 764
Re: consistently bad
Thanks to both....I'll try a rest next time and different ammo....... Wish me luck..
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Forum: Competition Shooting Forum
02-28-2012, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 764
Re: consistently bad
Thanks..... I've actually done just that... I think I have a pretty smooth pull and have concentrated on not anticipating the recoil. I also have a smith .357 magnum and don't have this problem with...
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Forum: Competition Shooting Forum
02-28-2012, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 764
consistently bad
I just recently bought a Glock 22 gen4 in. 40. I don't claim to be the best shooter, but no matter what I do, i'm consistently high and left. Is the something in my grip or stance I should try. I...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-25-2012, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 513
Iver Johnson .32 value
Hello,
Inwasngiven an IVer JOhnson 32 revolver.... Serial number 58293. It's in pretty good shape and was wondering where to go to find estimated value. Can anyone help?
Thanks
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-03-2010, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 573
Re: Sierra information needed
OOPS!! I always forget something... Yes, Steve, it is for a .308. Sorry about that.
Airdale - I'm assuming you made the same assumption and gave me the loads for a .308?
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-03-2010, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 573
Sierra information needed
I just ordered the Sierra reloading manual, but am working up some loads and don't feel like waiting in UPS to deliver it 4 days from now.
Does anyone have information from the manual for 168gr HPBT...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
09-18-2010, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,468
Re: whitetail hunting with an AR15
I was skeptical about the .223 as well for hunting deer. That's why I want to make sure the get a good expansive bullet. I'm a decent shot, but I just don't want to wound an animal... a man has to...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-14-2010, 06:09 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,708
Re: faster or slower burning powder??
Thanks all.
Bindernut - that's pretty much what I thought as far as trying it out.. Only problem with that is I can't afford to buy all the different powders to try out and then have some laying...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-13-2010, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,708
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-13-2010, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,708
faster or slower burning powder??
Seems my previous question got lost in translation.... For heavier grain bullets pushing(not exceeding) the limits of the suggested twist rates, is a faster or slower burning powder better? Is it...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
09-13-2010, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,468
Re: whitetail hunting with an AR15
Thanks everyone... you've put my mind to rest and saved me some money. I was thinking of getting a 1:8 barrell (just in case). Thanks again... look out whitetail ...:)
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
09-12-2010, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,468
Re: whitetail hunting with an AR15
Thanks Gene.... I was looking at the Barnes triple shock bullets. My gun is more of a Frankengun... Bushmaster 20" barrel, Charles Daily complete lower w/ hogue grips, YHM flat top upper and free...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
09-12-2010, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,468
Re: whitetail hunting with an AR15
Thanks, but I have a 1:9 twist... do you have experience with these bullets at a 1:9 rate? The literature for those bullets state 1:8 or better. Any experience?
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
09-12-2010, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,468
whitetail hunting with an AR15
I'm going hunting this year with an AR15. I have a 20" 1:9 twist free float barrel. Does anyone have a good load or know a good expanding bullet for this application. I'm currently shooting...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-12-2010, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 404
It's been a while....
.. since I've been on here. LDBennet and all the others were a great help to me when I was getting started. Thanks for everyone's help.
Well, now I'm reloading for a new gun. I built an AR15...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-22-2009, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 672
Re: Lee dies & loc-tite
It seems the easiest answers always escape me. Replacing with another nut from another brand is brilliant!!!! Thanks for the reply - problem solved!!
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-22-2009, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 672
Lee dies & loc-tite
I just purchased Lee dies on .40s&w. Not my first choice, but everything was sold out and I'm very impatient.
The locking nut on the Lee dies don't lock in place like some of the others. Once I get...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-17-2009, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,289
Re: Trouble with a RCBS 505
Freebore is correct. There's a white disk on the left hand side of the scale. It's a leveling screw. Just set everything to zero and adjust your leveling screw till the scales reads zero. Be...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-05-2009, 06:43 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,401
Re: Pressure Vs. Velocity - Part 2
Okay.... then the short answer is.... NO velocity and pressure is not directly related and as long as I'm showing no signs of excessive pressure, the velocity really doesn't matter as it relates to...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-04-2009, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,401
Re: Pressure Vs. Velocity - Part 2
Okay..... Since my loads are faster than the published loads but my charges are lower than those published, am I okay where I'm at or do I need to back down a little?
By the way, most most...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-04-2009, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,401
Pressure Vs. Velocity - Part 2
Okay, thanks to all who advised from my last post. I took my chrono out, and shot several different loads with both the 150gr and the 168gr bullets.
Conditions during the shoot were cool (approx....
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-03-2009, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,241
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-02-2009, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,241
Re: Pressure vs. Velocity - URGENT
Thanks to all. I'm shooting a Savage 10FP bolt action .308. w/ 24" barrel. I'm basing my bullet drop from my first experience.. Seems when first shooting I could zero at 100 and use my BDC reticle...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-01-2009, 11:39 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,241
Re: Pressure vs. Velocity - URGENT
- ----- So you're the reason I can't find any ammo - Thanks alot:):)
The variation in books and the bullet drop is why I'm asking the questions. - I've blown the gun out once and don't want to do...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-01-2009, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,241
Re: Pressure vs. Velocity - URGENT
Thanks for the quick response. I went ahead and loaded while waiting on answers. I guess I'm a chicken (or just smarter than I want to be). I'm not even going up to the max charge. I'm staying...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-01-2009, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,241
Pressure vs. Velocity - URGENT
I've posted this to a couple private messages, so sorry if this is repetitive to a couple of you.
I'm loading some new .308 loads. I'm having problems with excessive bullet drop. The ballistic...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-29-2009, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,523
Re: problems reloading for 40 S&W?
Thanks guys.... There's another gunshow this weekend and I'm going back to get the dies and the brass. Anyone have any suggestions on a good powder. I know each gun has it's own recipe it likes,...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-29-2009, 06:35 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,523
Re: problems reloading for 40 S&W?
That was my initial thought too... I asked him what press he was using and he was using both the Lee and Dillon. I'm just upset I didn't get the brass..... that was a great deal. Oh well, maybe...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-28-2009, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 759
Re: Reloading general questions.
Popgunner... I'm using mixed brass, shot approximately 3-4 times now. I've had to resize/trim once. I was using Federal 210 primers until I couldn't find them any more and now I'm using Remington...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-28-2009, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,523
problems reloading for 40 S&W?
I just purchased a Beretta 96D at a gun show. Got it used for what I think was a pretty good deal. As I was looking for ammo, I came across some mixed brass (500 for $18) - I didn't buy it (and...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-28-2009, 06:23 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 759
Re: Reloading general questions.
Thanks guys...
RFL - I'll check out the Hornady calculator. That sounds interesting, I've heard there may be one I could down load to my iPhone as well. I may try that too, but I'll definitely...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-27-2009, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 759
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-26-2009, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 759
Reloading general questions.
I've been reloading my .308 for about 1 year or almost (still a newbie). I read the manuals and know the safety precautions and even went a little further to figure out the best COL for my gun.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-16-2008, 06:31 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 593
Re: various points of accuracy????
Thanks all,
LD.... it's fun for me too. But i must admit, I find it a challenge to try different things. Who knew.....I always thought I liked taking the easy way out. :) I'm not necessarily...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-15-2008, 06:38 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 593
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-14-2008, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 593
various points of accuracy????
I was speaking with a gentleman recently and explaining to him my groups are good, but velocity is low. I have to drop almost 2 lines on my BDC reticle from 100 to 200 yds. I was told though my...
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Forum: Competition Shooting Forum
10-02-2008, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 832
Re: competition Navy shoot information.
Thanks.... I hope that's it. That's a huge help. I think you're right, because they showed us the range and the target frames that are used are huge.... and just my luck I get to load them, raise...
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Forum: Competition Shooting Forum
10-01-2008, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 832
competition Navy shoot information.
I just joined a gun club and have to participate in a Navy upright shoot competition before I have access to the 600 yard range, which is why I joined. They start off at 200 yds (upright) to start...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
09-28-2008, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 392
Countersniper optics.....
Sorry in advance for posting this here. I posted it in the competition section and reloading section, but I'm not getting any responses from anyone that knows about Countersniper brand optics. So...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-28-2008, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 515
Re: Countersniper scopes????
Thanks LD.... I believe I do have the adjustments set correctly.. I've adjusted the back focus along with the side adjustment. The target isn't really moving on the target, it's just that it's so...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-27-2008, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 515
Countersniper scopes????
Sorry in advance for posting this here. I posted it in the competition section thinking it's the best place, but no responses. So here you go.
I have a Nikon Monarch scope variable power up to...
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Forum: Feedback Forum
09-26-2008, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 81
Views: 18,001
Countersniper scopes???
I have a Nikon Monarch scope variable power up to 16x. At 200 yds its pretty hard to see the 1" square I'm aiming at. I'm joining a club with a 600yd range. I'm looking at a Countersniper brand...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-19-2008, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 519
Re: Less than exceptional results
Thanks again LD..... you too 312.
LD: I did check everything as you stated before. I think I will go backwards now down to where I know I was getting great results. Current length is 2.885". I...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-19-2008, 07:24 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 776
Re: Trying to get started reloading please help
You're right LD.... he was very lucky;) Reading and knowing what you're doing and picking up on discrepancies is definitely the way to go. I hear that same person was even told by a retail store...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-19-2008, 06:24 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 519
Less than exceptional results
Okay.... I just shot my first round with the bullets seated longer to where I hope it's just off the lands. I won't go through all that again, as I've worn that record out already.
My results...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-19-2008, 06:18 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 776
Re: Trying to get started reloading please help
jjb2263:
Like everyone else has said the key is reading and understanding. I'm new as well and this advice has proven instrumental in understanding what's happening, what to do and how to prevent...
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