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Recently had a rifle rebarreled and I have been unable to resize the brass sufficiently to allow smooth bolt closure. The bolt with close but it is very stiff after resizing. I have 3 different sizing dies and 2 shell holders. Two of the dies are RCBS FL sizing dies and 1 is a redding body die...

Went to the range today and fired about 20 rounds, I loaded my next round closed the bolt and pulled the trigger... nothing. The bolt wont cock. Hoping its just spring.

Ok here are today's results. I'm thinking 35.7 is the ocw load.

I picked up a copy of handloader and was reading an article by john haviland on reduced loads for 308. Very good article with some great info. As he describes the recipes he noted the velocities and subsequent extreme spread. I have to say I was shocked at the extreme spreads especially given...

Does anyone know what the threads are for ruger rings? 8-40 or 6-48?

Took a recently rebarreled 22-250 to the range for the first time today with 7 loads. Used dn ocw approach, 1 round every two minutes cycling through the various loads. Started with 33gr and in 1/2gr increments went up to 36gr. Powder was imr4064, bullet was sierra 55gr hpbt. All brass was new...

If you look at rugers lineup it has to be one of the most complete for any manufacturer. Shotgun, bolts, semi-auto rifles (ar, minis, 10/22), pistols (22, 1911, composites) revolvers (single and dble action).. They are into everything just about. Limited in the shotgun space... But seems...

New mini 14 .... Not so new story-UPDATE Was looking for a new semi auto that would be inexpensive to shoot, had iron sights and was reasonably accurate (2moa or less). Given that I live in the horrific state of CT, my options were limited. That being said, I love the m1a and the m1 so the mini...

Was reading a recent issue of handloading and I saw an ad for this...(consistent crimp). I tend to avoid crimping in rifle cartridges unless absolutely necessary. Just wondering if this tool could be used to offset the effects of inconsistent brass thickness. The video they show, demonstrates...

Title pretty much says it, I have a bunch of lc brass in 308 and 233 and the discoloration on the neck and shoulder leads me to believe it was annealed during the manufacturing process. Is this correct?

Just started looking into reduced loads and there seems to be a lot of loads using red dot, sr4759 and trail boss. Wondering if you guys are seeing the ~ same level of accuracy with the reduced loads as you are with your full power loads.

I need to replace the front sight on my M1 garand. The ears are at nearly 90 degrees and I can't get a good sight picture with comfortable eye relief. I've been looking at two sights: Kensight with a fiber optic front sight Smith enterprises match front sight I'm leaning towards the kensight...

First of all I live in a lousy state so it really limits my options. I'm looking for a semi-auto in something less then .30 cal. Purely recreational purposes, I like irons but would like the options of a scope. I don't care if it's mag fed, though I don't think that adds much. Would like...

I ordered a garand from cmp back in November with the intent of sending it to shuff for mini g conversion. Sent it shuff in April and it came this week. I had a new stock put on, and the basic mini g conversion on the stock barrel. The conversion includes a schuster gas plug. Took it to the...

Struggling to maintain a clear sight picture when shooting more then 30-45 min. My focus just isn't there. I wear prescription glasses when shooting. I always take them off between groups. Any thoughts of tricks on improving focus for a longer period of time?

Been shooting a lot of rifle lately and neglecting handguns. Last week did some shooting at 50 yards with my gp100 and a 1911. Whoa that was humiliating. 8-10" groups from a rest. Went back this morning with the same guns (and my prescription glasses) and right back into the swing. Got them...

Assuming rifle, ammo and environmentals are supporting, how much skill (1-10, 10 being David tubb or other) do you feel is required to shoot consistently (85% of the time): -1/4moa at 100yds -1/2 moa at 100yds -1/2 moa at 300yds -1/2 moa at 500yds -1 moa at 1000yds

Guys give me your thoughts on these groups. Virtually identical. 4 shots into 1/4 in and 1 shot off to the side in the same spot on both targets. The groups look identical. I have a 3rd group that is very close as well.

Looks like I may have gone from sonic cleaner to tumbler to soon. There is some corn cob media stuck to the side of the walls and the bottom of the case. Because they are bottle neck cases I can't easily get to the walls of the case. If I were to load and shoot these is there any risk to my...

When you guys seat to touch the rifling how much "touching" are you doing. There is variation in seating depth, so if I seat to just touch some may be sitting .002 off. I would guess this would impact pressure and show up as vertical stringing. Do you seat .005 into the rifling and then...