Okay, who was given what as a gift today?

[michiganmike]

My dear wife bought me a gun safe. And I bought myself two pounds of Accurate 5744 at a very good price ($30) locally.

I bought her some nice things too. She is reading one at the moment - an anthology of Christmas murder mysteries.

I went out and tried my first batch of 7mm-08 rounds with the 5744. But it was so windy and gusty, I couldn't tell what they were doing. The 5744 is a very clean powder. I do appreciate that. The bullet I was firing was the RCBS #82018 (7mm-168-SP that according to RCBS is supposed to drop a 168 grain bullet.

But using Lyman #2 alloy, I consistently get 180 grain bullets. I've tried slower powders (H4895, BLC2). But haven't had the consistent accuracy I am looking for.

I welcome all ideas for recipes for this heavy 7mm-08 bullet.

Happy New Year to you All,

Michigan Mike

[woodbutcher]

Well,lets see.Me and the Missus have each other.Reasonable health.She got me a new pair of house slippers,and I got her a book by one of her favorite authors.Now a friend of mine in Fl lucked out big time.His wife bought him an original 1873 Winchester in great shape.She gave it to him early,soooooooooooooooooooooo he done got his first deer this year with it.
Good luck.Have fun.Be safe.
Leo

[hiram1]

i got a new 550b and am a happy camper.that makes 2.

[Pb2au]

I got some books I had had on my want list, a thermometer, and best of all, two new pairs of new wool socks.
i love new socks. A lot.
growing up my socks were terrible and hand me downs to boots.
I grew up to appreciate good socks.

[Alvarez Kelly]

I too appreciate socks. I like a certain cotton blend work sock for three season wear. They were discontinued recently. My wife got three dozen pair for me! I couldn't have been more happy.





Wow. So I'm a thread killer.