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    Which one

    Long story short I am selling a new leupold XV-3L 4.5-14x56mm scope that I pickup for a steal at a local gun shop. My question is I got a few trade offers and I want to know what community would pick and why. The First offer is a like new Remington 700LR Bull barrel chambered in 3006. The...
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    building an AR-10

    So I'm starting my first AR-10 build and I have tried to do some research on them. So far I have found nothing relevant within this year or last year on what parts are needed. I do know the obvious stuff like the charging handle, BCG, upper and lower receiver, buffer tube, etc are different than...
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    WCCs brass

    I have come across a large quality of WCC-S brass and am going to use them in my Dillion 1050 and cut down to 300 blackout. From my understanding these casings were for training purposes only and used with paint rounds and etc. The S is to not confuse them with live rounds and the rim is smaller...
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    New rifle build question

    Okay I'm new to building a rifle from scratch. and still being a youngster I don't know everything and can admit it. as of now I have decided to go with the following. I know I'm missing a few things but I'm still considering my options. By the way it's going to be in a 300 WinMag or 338 Lapua...
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    Shoulder bulge???

    I just recently bought a 308 Ruger american rifle due to a good deal in some 147gr FMJ bullets and brass. the cases were mixed brass mostly LC. anyway I also picked up a new hornady 308 die a lyman case gauge and lee factory crimp die. I deprimed all cases first then resized without the decaping...
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    Proper trim length for rifle cases

    ever since I have started loading I have always heard that the rule of thumb is to trim all rifle brass .010 shorter then SAAMI max length. but why? is there a certain reasons why MUST loaders do that. personaly I trim all my brass .010 shorter because not all my brass is the same length and I...
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    hornady seeding stem

    does anyone have any experience with the hornady microjust bullet seading stem. how does it compare to a redding stem. can you use it on all calibers. can it be used on other die sets besides hornady. I'm interesting in buying one but want to know more about one.
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    30-30 load

    I just sized and cleaned about 200 30-30 cases and want to know if anyone has a good loads for a marlin 336. I really want to load them tonight but may wait until tomorrow. all I have on hand right now for powder is TAC and H335 for the bullets I have hornady FTX 160gr and Sierra pro hunter...
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    Chronograph speed vs load data

    recently I was loading some .223 ammo for a friend. I was using barnes 38gr varmint grenade HP FB seeded at 2.180 with brass trimmed to 1.745 (below avg) and 27.5gr of tac powder. That was the lowest charge given by barnes. barnes website stated that it would run 3681 FPS. I personally do not...
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    loading 38gr hp for .223

    Im am trying to load some barnes 38gr varmint grenade HP FB for a 223 in an AR platform. I'm having trouble crimping the bullets. I'm using a Dillion carbide die and Dillion crimp die. I have looked a little into this and people say to just barely put a crimp on them. dose anyone have any...
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    best tactical rifle in large cal

    Im in the market for a new tactical rifle. I want it ether in a 50 or a 338 lapua whats everyone preference on those caliber. I'm considering auto but leaning more for bolt action. I've looked at macmillan and berret. dose anyone have experience with any other options. price is around 8k give or...
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    favorite equipment

    my favorite piece of equipment I've ever bought was an RCBS charge-master. it made loading a charge much faster and easier. before I had an RCBS 505 scale that I still use on precision loads. but the RCBS charge master has my life much easier. I was wondering what equipment everyone else has...
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    30-30 help

    I am loading some 30-30 for a friend and am using 150gr FN Sierra and can only find data on RN. Will RN data be ok to use for FN projectiles. i have tried to get my hands on a Sierra book but everyone who would have one is closed for Easter holiday. Dose anyone have Sierra data available. I am...
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    barrel for 300 blackout

    im in the process of building a 300 blackout witch is my first AR build and I'm stuck on witch barrel brand and specs to pick from. do you guys have any opinions like twist rate ,steel ratings ect. being my first build I have really no idea whats good and bad. Note I want it in 16" barrel I am...
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    muzzle brake

    sorry guys don't really know were to put these. figured reloaders would know more about it. I have a muzzle brake on my browning A-bolt and after shooting a few reloads the muzzle brake has a lot of powder residue on it and was wondering if there is any homemade solution to soak it in. ( trying...
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    Cleaning method

    I believe I found a better way of cleaning the dust off of my brass from the media after tumbling. Just want to see what you fellows think After tumbling I gather the cases and put them in soapy water and wash them around. Then I place the brass after drying the outside in the oven for 30 mins...
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    bullet seeding and head space

    first off Im still new to reloading and I have 2 questions. my first question is.I know for my .300 win mag SAAMI OACL is 3.340 max and I have heard from some older guys that you can check your own rifles OACL to fit your rifle perfectly. for example if i find my OACL to be 3.390 (that with the...
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    whats the difference? 1911

    what are the sizes of 1911's regarding to barrel length. are all 4.25 inch barrel commander size, as well as a 5 inch government.
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    New 1911

    Im in the market for a new 1911 no more then $1000. (you can name more expensive brands just trying to get some good input.) what 1911's do you have and why do you like it. tell how many rounds you think you have shot out of it and what don't and do you like about it. Im considering Sig, colt...
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    Which revolver to choose?

    First off let me say that I found it hard to know we're to post this tread. Hunting or revolver forum. I am going to Colorado this year for turkey season and would like a good revolver that could handle a bear, if so need to be. In addition I would like it to be controllable for a follow up...
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