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I know that 168gr and 175gr bullets are the norm for this barrel. But what about heavier loads? I know that Federal makes a 180gr Matchking load. And I can always handload higher. So, the question is, what would be the maximum bullet weight maintaining stable bullet flight and without...

I know that 168gr and 175gr bullets are the norm for this barrel. But what about heavier loads? I know that Federal makes a 180gr Matchking load. And I can always handload higher. So, the question is, what would be the maximum bullet weight maintaining stable bullet flight and without...

I know it is recommended that a bullet be seated into the neck one diameter in lenght to ensure that the bullet is straight. But, does that length include the Boat Tail area? I would think not, since that part doesn't touch the case neck, but I'm not sure. For example, I'm loading 168Gr...

How would you interpret these results? The reason I ask is that I don't seem to see any sort of clear pattern. 185gr Rem JSWC over Clays, Winchester primer, mixed brass (weighed, either PMC or Winchester). Shot through a benched S&W 945 5"bbl at 25yards. Average size and velocity of 10rds...

I know this may be a taboo question to ask, but how many of you have done damage to or destroyed a firearm as a result of reloading? If you have, please detail what happened, if you know. This should be interesting! -Red-

I've seen this camo pattern in this color as well as blue and I was wondering if this is something that is painted by hand, or is this another type of coating process like Hydrofilm. Has anyone seen this or done this before? -Red-

I just started loading for .308 win match. I know that there are a lot of you who do not crimp the .308, but I feel better doing so. At least with my first batch of test rounds. My question revolves around how much to crimp. I've got a redding taper crimp die, but most of the instructions...

I'm considering buying a chronograph (probably a Shooting Chrony). The problem is that I do most of my rifle shooting prone in the NV desert. As you may know, everything gets dusty in the desert. So, how suseptable is a chronograph to dust, dirt, and powder? I have no problems spending the...

Based on Charles E. Pettys high recommendation for case neck turning in an article in the April 2002 issue of Guns Magazine, I've decided to give it a try. I'm new to handloading for my .308 win, but the process makes sense and if he achieved a 30% increase in accuracy with a Rem 700P (same as...

What products and methods do you guys recommend for cleaning and polishing the inside of the case neck? Have any of you tried using a copper brush on the inside? I ran one neck with a copper brush on an electric drill. The first pass left visible scratching and a fine glint of brass. When I...

I'm setting up to load .45ACP for the first time and was sorting though most of my once fired brass. I was mainly looking for neck and head problems, but I found a few with a very short perpendicular crease about midway down the brass. I assume that this came from the case catching the sharp...

My friend and I have been collecting our Fed GMM brass in .308 for the last two years in anticipation of reloading it some day. Well the day has come and, not knowing better, we've mixed and tumbled our brass together. The brass only comes from two rifles, a Rem 700PSS and a Blaser LRS2, in...

How good is this tool? I'm just starting to reload for my .308 and thought that this would be the best multi-tool for headspace, seat lenght, etc. So I bought one. Now, I know how to read a micrometer, but the ones I usually deal with are zero adjustable. When I thread the unit together the...

Delete me... Oops, Wrong forum! Can someone delete this thing? -Red-

I realize the benefits of each, but how do they work together? If you are only necking a case. I assume that you are not changing the O.D. of the body. This is supported by the fact that the case becomes harder to chamber on the next firing. Now, If the O.D. is larger than "normal", then how...

1) I'm looking into reloading .308Win for accuracy and I'm trying to decide on my setup. My friend has a Dillon XL650 (for pistol) and a Redding Turret Press (for rifle). He claims that the best press for accuracy loading (with the added speed over a single stage) is the Redding. Is this...

In preparation to my reloading carrier (haven't picked the press yet), I've taken the tons of once fired .308 FGMM brass I have and tumbled it with some crushed walnut media. An hour in the mix and the outside of the case has come out great. And so has the inside of the neck. However, if I...

If so, how do you like either one? I'm looking at getting an AICS stock and was wondering if you could give me some of the pros and cons of the stock? For thoes of you with the Stage II, how's the hinge holding up? One thing that I've already noticed is that you have to remove the cheek rest...

Does anyone know what material is used on this suit? If I had to take a guess, it's burlap jute, but I've never seen that color before. Is it undyed? The grey/green color would be perfect for my area. -Red-

It seems like the only time I get the chance to shoot out past 400yrds, the wind is blowing like a tornado. So, I'm always working the windage. Now I finally get a calm day and I'm walking my range from 400 to 500 yards. Turns out I'm 2-3/4MOA to the right. So I make my adjustments and fire...