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Been fiddling with reloads the last couple of days, all with that 64 gr Nosler BSB. Finally found the magic load in the 223, which is a bit more than 25 grains of H335. Last two groups were 3/4 inch and then 1/2 inch. That'll do for that rifle. Then on to the 220 Swift, where I didn't expect...

For quite some time, I've thought (and stated) that 22 caliber bullets were just not enough for deer sized game. Still, I've bought several bullets to try out on big pigs, and if the bullet will work on the pigs, it'll work on deer. One of the newer bullets is that 64 gr Nosler BSB. In getting...

Has anyone shot this bullet, and stabilized it, in a 22-250 or 220 Swift? If so, this could be my new pig medicine in the 220.

I have a buddy that brings me whatever doesn't work - wood, metal, whatever. The latest drop-off is a WWII Winchester 30 Caliber Carbine without a rear sight. Naturally, it once had rear iron sights, but those were removed so that a scope mount could be put in place. That scope mount is now...

I'm trying to swap out scopes on a rifle, and the screws in the rings are stuck solid. Scope's been on the rifle for 20 years or so. Sako rings with one screw per side per ring. I got a couple of them loose on the front mount with WD-40 overnight and heat, but the rear mount is super stuck. I...

I've been catching up on my loading for the last two days. I saved the 223 for last, knowing I had to work up loads with a new powder. Back when I couldn't get H335, I got 3 pounds of BL-C(2) and it was time to find a good load. Took a while, since the Ruger seems a bit finicky, but finally I...

Had company this weekend and talk turned to hunting. The guy and his wife both are hunters and love to shoot. Well, heck, we'll just drag out a couple of rifles and shoot em. I hung some new targets on the 100 yard range out back of the barn. The wife shot first and did pretty well. I knew the...

I know...you're gonna say that there are match bullets in the heavier weights, but let me ask the question. Back when 22 caliber match rifles had slower twists, match grade bullets seemed to be either 52 grain or 53 grain - not 50 and not 55. What made the 52 and 53 grainers so special in...

Today was such a nice day here in central Texas that I dragged out the 260 (Tikka) to check the sights. Needed a reason to shoot, though not much of a reason. Yup, target holes right where they should be and a nice round group of maybe 3/4 inch. Hmmm, what next. Went and got the Ruger Hawkeye...

So...I have this new 260. It's a Tikka T3 Stainless with a custom barrel and boy howdy it shoots great. And on the rifle is a Burris 4.5-14 scope. Nothing special, but I really do like it. The question I've been asking myself is what ranges are the BDC dots for. You can calculate it, but I...

Until yesterday, when it rained like crazy here in central Texas, I hadn't thought much about how rain might impact bullet trajectory. Some of you long range competition guys have most likely shot in the rain, so tell me what to expect as a trajectory change, if there is one. I'm a hunter and...

I was getting a bit low on ammo for the 223, so yesterday and today I did some reloading. And while I was at it, I wanted to try to find a good load with a new powder (BL-C(2)). Back when powder was tough to find, I managed to get several pounds of the BL-C(2) and figured that it should be fine...

The short version is that I sold my Ruger 260 and got a Tikka 260. The Tikka chamber is a good bit tighter, though COAL is the same for both guns. I have ammo loaded for the Ruger that won't chamber in the Tikka. I could pull all the bullets and resize the brass, but the new rifle likes exactly...

Geez, I have an RCBS Posi-prime Hand Priming Tool that I must have bought back in the early 1980's. I paid $12.95 plus tax. Today it broke. I called RCBS and told them that I FINALLY had something from RCBS that broke, and told them I was honestly embarrassed to ask about a warranty. I had...

I had some guys over this morning to pig hunt (no luck) and afterward we shot a few rifles. Most days it's just me shooting and nobody watching, but today I mostly watched. First up was the Ruger in 223, with a 40 gr Nosler BT loaded over a close to max load of H335. I was surprised to see a...

Simple question that somebody here knows the answer to. Does a new Tikka T3 come with scope mounts/rings? If not, I'll have to buy some. Not a problem, but I don't want to order something I don't need.

The neighbor's kid brought over his Mosin yesterday and shot off a few rounds. Dang...that thing (carbine length) really puts out a major muzzle blast. Seems way louder than any rifle I have. I know that this isn't just my imagination, so what (other than a short barrel) makes it so loud? He's...

Some time back, somebody was bashing Barska spotting scopes. I have one and I was tempted to defend it. Glad now that I didn't. I've been shooting this morning (220 and 223) at 100 yards and there were (I'm pleased to say) some very small groups. I got the Baska and set it up and just couldn't...

As you might know, I'm not new to shooting or reloading, but I have just come to a situation that's new to me. I just sold my Ruger 77 Compact in 260 and am having a new rifle built in the same caliber. I have probably 50 or 60 rounds that were fireformed and neck sized (standard RCBS NK die) to...

I have a neighbor that has expressed interest in buying a rifle from me. If the price is right, I'd be Ok with selling it. But...he may have some history of legal problems from back when he was younger. We live in Texas, if that's of any interest in this. What's the cut-off on whether or not I...