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  1. I'd start with 25gr lil gun, and latter up to...

    I'd start with 25gr lil gun, and latter up to around 29...30 at the most (Watch for pressure signs around 27-28-29gr. If you start to see flattened primer/bolt swipes, etc., I'd knock it back ), and...
  2. Thread: Quickload thread

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    Sticky: After some more reading, and using that demo......

    After some more reading, and using that demo... it is definitely NOT an internal ballistic "Prediction" program... in fact it says so at the beginning of install.... it says they are "Un-safe"...
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    Well... strange thing happened today.... I...

    Well... strange thing happened today.... I couldn't reproduce the issue I was having... even from the same batch that 40 out of 40 the previous weekend locked the trigger up... I think I only got 1...
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    +1 for trail boss... work great in my revolvers...

    +1 for trail boss... work great in my revolvers for reduced loads.... I imagine it works great in bolt action rifles as well...

    Not to be used in an autoloader (Semi auto) rifle though...
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    Sticky: Has anyone used this before? Like dislike? It's a...

    Has anyone used this before? Like dislike? It's a bit cheaper than quickload, and says it does more... im going to try the eval and see how I like it...
    ...
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    Sticky: 454 casull min/max

    I'm going to try H110 with some 45-325-rnfp-gc (.452). the mould (I think) is 452651, but not sure (thats the number on the invoice)....


    I am loading this for a Taurus Raging bull 5.5". I'm...
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    the 338/378 is a belted case... I had heard...

    the 338/378 is a belted case...

    I had heard nothing but good things about this trigger, and when it works, it has a great brake to it (Especially for an off the shelf rifle, and being a 2...
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    The cases I am using are not belted. They...

    The cases I am using are not belted. They headspace at the shoulder. The loads I am using are 2-3 full grains below MAX loads per Hodgdon (Retumbo, H1000) and Accurate (RL25, RL22). The bullets (ALL...
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    Well, what I'm going to do is FL size a dozen...

    Well, what I'm going to do is FL size a dozen rounds or so, and only NS a dozen or so... Full length resizing is supposed to bring the case back to SAMMI specs...

    This way, I'll know if FL sizing...
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    Maybe I should elaborate on my situation... ...

    Maybe I should elaborate on my situation...

    When I chamber a cartridge, even with the bolt in it's forward most position, and bolt handle locked in place, it does not "ready" the trigger. I'm not...
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    Another question I have not been able to find a...

    Another question I have not been able to find a definitive answer to....

    Can a RCBS neck sizer effect/adjust headspace? It does not seem to, but I can't find any specific info regarding it.......
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    I followed the instructions that came with the...

    I followed the instructions that came with the RCBS neck sizing die... and, atleast according to the instructions, it is setup correctly.

    I do not have the wilson gage yet... I just wanted to see...
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    Headspace newbie question

    Is there anyone that can give me better instructions on how to use this?
    http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=727107

    I'm not understanding quite how this is supposed to work. I...
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    +1 for .223 22lr and 22m (And 17hmr for that...

    +1 for .223


    22lr and 22m (And 17hmr for that matter) are not only very mother nature sensitive (substantial Wind/drift at short ranges etc.), but the 223 ammo availability compared to some of...
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    I don't mean to hijack for a moment... ...But...

    I don't mean to hijack for a moment...

    ...But Is Australia pretty hard up on gun related regs? I would think it would be a little more relaxed... that being said, I know more about the intricacies...
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    ... I think I'll try both. That kit does look...

    ... I think I'll try both. That kit does look like it would work pretty well... I'm just trying to cut a potentially needless step I guess. That being said, it is sounding like it may be a necessary...
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    Thanks for all the input guys... When I was...

    Thanks for all the input guys...

    When I was first searching for dies for my rifle (338 Lapua), I don't think I recall seeing any carbide dies.... but RCBS does make them... I think that may be the...
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    YOU ARE THE MAN! Thank you very much......

    YOU ARE THE MAN!


    Thank you very much... :drinks:
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    Bullet length is 1.727 It is a HPBT if that...

    Bullet length is 1.727
    It is a HPBT if that helps...


    Thanks
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    26" barrel + 3" brake

    26" barrel + 3" brake
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    Need Quickload help!

    Can someone please run a load for me (If this combo is even in there I guess)?

    .338 lapua cartridge
    Reloader 25 (85grs)
    Hornady "Match" .338 (285 grs, BC .720)
    COAL 3.65
    26" barrel + 3" brake...
  22. Thread: 338 Lapua

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    So... running into a problem sourcing the 300gr...

    So... running into a problem sourcing the 300gr SMKs locally.... but there does seem to be an abundance of the Hornady "Match" in 285gr....

    Anyone shot these yet? I have had NO luck with the 250s...
  23. Thread: 338 Lapua

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    So I just picked up a can of H1000 because I keep...

    So I just picked up a can of H1000 because I keep seeing reference to it... but I can only find load data for the 250gr.... anyone have a good starting point for the 300gr?
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    dry case lube for neck sizing

    I'm trying to find a dry case lube to use with neck sizing...

    I've read about guys using small shot and lithium to "dip" their case necks into, but I'm not sure where to source the lithium (Or is...
  25. Thread: 338 Lapua

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    I'm with ya on that... so far, not only is it the...

    I'm with ya on that... so far, not only is it the cleanest of the powders I've tried... it's also the most accurate. 84-84.5 seems to be right at the max as far as pressure signs go with a 300...
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Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check