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So it looks like the Armalite single shot 50 wins competitions and is pretty inexpensive other than weight are the more expensive options that much better? Price wise the Accuracy International is the only one off the table. Thoughts and suggestions welcome.

So SAAMI says 2.810 for a max length for .308 Winchester. If I just barely seat the bullet and then chamber the cartridge I get 3.002. Should I leave it there or are there dangers associated with too long a seating depth? I've always done what the hodgdon load data has told me (2.76 in this...

Lately I've put together funding for a Schmidt & Bender; having already ordered the item I was disappointed to have a trusted advisor tell me that their quality control of late has been found to be wanting and that our military has moved off them as a preferred optics provider opting for...

Looking for those who wish to opine re the G9 brand of lathe turned bullets specifically. Thoughts and personal experience re any lathe turned projectile also welcome.

What are the negatives of too fast a twist rate for 308 Win. I'm replacing my stainless 24" AR10 barrel and have seen that a couple barrel makers offer a 1:9 twist rate.

Not sure I'm in the right room but trying to decide between a Ballistic Advantage 416R stainless barrel and a Faxon 416R QPQ. Thoughts welcome. Also possible 4150 chrome molly QPQ. Rifle will experience long, but not fast, strings of fire with the occasional double tap.

Looking at more expensive dies, is there any reason to pay more for Redding over RCBS? I've been using LEE or Hornady for a decade. Thoughts welcome.

Imagine two barrels of exact same dimensions one stainless steel (assume best type for barrels) and one chrome molly or what have you. I know the none stainless will likely last longer; in terms of accuracy at the start is one more accurate than the other. I heard someone suggest that...

I'm currently flipping a coin three ways between the US Optics B25, Hensoldt 6-24x72mm, and the Steiner T5xi 5-25. Turret click reciprocity (1 click up = 1 click down) is my primary concern which makes me think probably US Optics. Optical clarity is second which of course means Hensoldt...

Has/does anyone use small base dies? Do/did you like them? Does/did it make a practical difference. RCBS specifically suggests not using them for bolt guns seems like an odd guideline.

Has anyone tried Montana Gold spray paints for painting firearms? If so what is your experience re solvent resistance and overall durability?

Has anyone tried to pair their MDT rem700 aftermarket chassis with the Magpul AICS magazines?

Anybody know the thread pitch for of the screws included with the Magpul m-Lok QD attachment?

Has anyone loaded 300 Blackout with 220 grain Nosler partition?

I have read a number of older threads that suggest reloading 5.7 is problematic and possibly dangerous. I am wondering if there is an update to proper process and safest practice especially regarding the proprietary coating on the shell casing. Any information would be appreciated.

Looking at range finders $2K or less. Thoughts from the rabble welcome. Practical experience a plus.

has anyone used the RCBS M1000 magnetic powder scale? thoughts?

I am aware of the other methods of attempting to discover and record internal case volume measurements. I am trying to develop a means of using air preasure. The one detail I've come across that is a pain is the gauge. I've been hunting for a digital psi gauge the will give me a .000 reading...

Hey guys. I'm in the Tacoma area looking for a decent gun smith. Any thoughts? 30 mile radius from Tacoma preferred.