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The 2nd target had a change in velocity with the 40gr.
Not sure why the 1st one didn't. |
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Good info on that clicker die.
Once you get the non-click die set to desired bump, why would you need to change it? I need a decapping die. |
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Originally Posted By DuneShoot:
Good info on that clicker die. Once you get the non-click die set to desired bump, why would you need to change it? I need a decapping die. View Quote |
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Hornady 130 ELDM's onsale at Cabelas for $27.99 and free shipping.
https://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=2225615&categoryId=0&parentCategoryId=0&subCategoryId=0&indexId=0&itemGUID=24f7cb72ac10a0577d37f6bad009a143 |
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I picked up 2 boxes of 130 ELDM's yesterday not knowing they were onsale. Ordered 10 more today.
My decap die, comparator, couple neck bushings, and other goodies shipped from Brownells today. Hope it shows up by Friday. Dad will be here next week. Hoping he will want to try the 260. He's more into handguns that precision rifles. D3-in your drywall pic I can see yota's face |
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Also scored a bullseye target camera!
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Originally Posted By DuneShoot:
Also scored a bullseye target camera! View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By DuneShoot:
I picked up 2 boxes of 130 ELDM's yesterday not knowing they were onsale. Ordered 10 more today. My decap die, comparator, couple neck bushings, and other goodies shipped from Brownells today. Hope it shows up by Friday. Dad will be here next week. Hoping he will want to try the 260. He's more into handguns that precision rifles. D3-in your drywall pic I can see yota's face Originally Posted By DuneShoot:
Also scored a bullseye target camera! |
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Plenty of economy spur'n going on here.
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Wondering what you guys are using for bore guides?.. I know it's a bit more specialized for the bolt gun stuff, but was checking out a guy who custom makes them to match the bore, and the cleaning rod so the fit is rather tight. Company is Neil Jones. He also makes cleaning rods that are non-coated as he told me he specifically didn't like that the coating can get damaged, as well as pick up debris which can scratch the barrels. Everything I've ever read has been of the opposite opinion. Perhaps I need to get out more?..
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I just use a dewey rod for the barrel and a dewey pistol (non rotating) rod for the chamber.
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Originally Posted By nuclearmonkey:
Wondering what you guys are using for bore guides?.. I know it's a bit more specialized for the bolt gun stuff, but was checking out a guy who custom makes them to match the bore, and the cleaning rod so the fit is rather tight. Company is Neil Jones. He also makes cleaning rods that are non-coated as he told me he specifically didn't like that the coating can get damaged, as well as pick up debris which can scratch the barrels. Everything I've ever read has been of the opposite opinion. Perhaps I need to get out more?.. View Quote I use a Lucas Bore Guide along with Dewey rods. Look at the Index for a post I made about cleaning to learn a bit more. I have Lucas guides for my 5.56s, 7.62s, which fit my .260 and 6.5CM. They fit well, have a cut out for fluids and have performed well for me. I believe I originally found them from a review on Accurate Shooter. I don't even know if Mike has a web site, but you can reach him at: Mike Lucas 225 Browns River Road Lexington, SC 29072 email: [email protected] I use Dewey coated rods as I have a thing about sending a piece of steel or brass down my bore, even when using the bore guide. I understand some think the coated rod could pick up debris and then harm the bore, but we all tend to take good care of our rifles and it's not like we're using steel wool that would get picked up by the coated rod. I also wipe the rod each time it goes down the bore. A downside of the Dewey rods is their proprietary threads so you need an adapter to use regular threaded brushes, etc. |
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No Brown Truck delivery today even though it was due out. UPS never fails to disappoint me, probably weather in France.
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With as many packages as you get the day must feel empty
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Originally Posted By DuneShoot:
I picked up 2 boxes of 130 ELDM's yesterday not knowing they were onsale. Ordered 10 more today. My decap die, comparator, couple neck bushings, and other goodies shipped from Brownells today. Hope it shows up by Friday. Dad will be here next week. Hoping he will want to try the 260. He's more into handguns that precision rifles. D3-in your drywall pic I can see yota's face View Quote Instant feedback is fun (moreso when you get almost all hits) |
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Originally Posted By DuneShoot:
This is why I got it, for the 1000 yard shots. I'm thinking a large card board target behind my torso sized target. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By DuneShoot:
Originally Posted By Freakinout: Oooo I've been wondering about those. I've got a 1080 yard alley/range, and it'd be nice to see where my rounds are hitting I'm thinking a large card board target behind my torso sized target. |
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Originally Posted By Freakinout: My buddy and I figured out that we could just use 6’ or 8’ 2x4s when building the stand, no need to saw (only had handsaws for some reason) unnecessarily. 6’x6’ target and we didn’t have to change butcher paper nearly as often. That stand also doesn’t get moved View Quote |
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Originally Posted By Defender3: No lie, USPS has also been killing me lately with scratch and dent. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By Defender3:
Shoot steel. Instant feedback and you can see the shots on target. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Defender3:
Originally Posted By Freakinout: My buddy and I figured out that we could just use 6’ or 8’ 2x4s when building the stand, no need to saw (only had handsaws for some reason) unnecessarily. 6’x6’ target and we didn’t have to change butcher paper nearly as often. That stand also doesn’t get moved |
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Originally Posted By Freakinout: I’ve been converting everything to steel the past few years. Until about 2 years ago I only had .223/5.56, and my 11.5” setup maxes out at 600 meters or so, which I’ve got AR500 plates for. Need to get a biggun for the 1k, or two horizontal plates View Quote |
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Originally Posted By Defender3: Up your game, chick on the line at Quantico was shooting 5.56 at 1,000 with what looked like a Leupold 8x. She was shooting steel and killing it. View Quote I need to get a decent power scope for my 16” PredatAR barrel, as I’d like to see what she can do past 100 meters. 600 meters with my Rem 700 isn’t even a challenge |
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Originally Posted By Defender3: The camera module is good to 300 yards. After 300 you use the second receiver module. It creates it's own wi-fi network you connect to using your iPad, phone, etc. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By Defender3: I suggest you look it up and read up a bit, it's rated to a mile/ Uses internal batteries you recharge and is supposedly good for up to 12hrs. View Quote |
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@Defender3 update fail
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I was thinking the same!
But also he doesn't HAVE to update daily My new bushing should be here today. Will get more loaded at and try next week. Thinking of just loading them at 41gr and calling it good. Thoughts? |
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Originally Posted By Defender3: I went and shot the Valkyrie just to get out of the darn house. You guys need to step up! View Quote My loading set up is in the works. Just a couple more weeks... |
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Originally Posted By mettee:
I am jealous, how did it shoot? Did not get mine yet. You must be on a ML priority favorites list. My loading set up is in the works. Just a couple more weeks... View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By mettee:
Originally Posted By Defender3: I went and shot the Valkyrie just to get out of the darn house. You guys need to step up! My loading set up is in the works. Just a couple more weeks... |
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Magpul stuff is on sale at Brownells. I picked up a Gen 3 PRS for $195 and code LDD worked giving me free shipping and another 10% off. YMMV.
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Originally Posted By Defender3:
Magpul stuff is on sale at Brownells. I picked up a Gen 3 PRS for $195 and code LDD worked giving me free shipping and another 10% off. YMMV. View Quote Got 2 orders from them this week. Got the .288 neck bushing. About to size some brass. How is that Whidden clicker sizer die? Is it really handy once you have your non-clicker set? |
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Originally Posted By DuneShoot:
Damn, this place is going to make me go broke! Been wanting a PRS for a grendel. Currently using an XLR stock. Cheek weld seems a tad high no matter how low I adjust it. Got 2 orders from them this week. Got the .288 neck bushing. About to size some brass. How is that Whidden clicker sizer die? Is it really handy once you have your non-clicker set? View Quote The die also has the Whidden expander ball and I have the expander ball kit with differing sizers, so I can manage the inside neck diameter by changing to a different expander (which I believe all Whidden FL dies allow). I'm going to play with that a bit as I want to reset my factory Lapua neck ID for less tension without resizing any of the case. I bought micrometer .260 dies from Forster, Whidden and Redding, simply to test and with the idea I could set up one for each load/bullet and not have to fuss with resetting everything (remember, I have about 10 differing projectiles). I have the Whidden set for the .260 gasser in the Forster press and I would suppose it will remain consistent. I want to setup the dies in the T-7 so I can easily move between bullets. I think the click adjustable is a great idea and it seems to be working. Too bad they didn't have then when I first bought the micrometer Whiddens. Their value depends on what you have now and what you may want to do with a die set. |
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The clicker die would have been handy yesterday. I had a hell of a time getting the non-clicker set back up correctly with the new neck bushing. Also have issues getting a consistant length reading in my micrometer. I finally got it. Now using .003 as a shoulder bump. Will see how they shoot next week. Think I'll just go with the 41.5gr of H4350 and calling it good.
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Originally Posted By DuneShoot:
The clicker die would have been handy yesterday. I had a hell of a time getting the non-clicker set back up correctly with the new neck bushing. Also have issues getting a consistant length reading in my micrometer. I finally got it. Now using .003 as a shoulder bump. Will see how they shoot next week. Think I'll just go with the 41.5gr of H4350 and calling it good. View Quote |
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Think I will just stick with what I used last time, 2.795 COAL.
If it shoots good why agonize over it? |
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I'm thinking this may make measuring bump easier than with a mic. Ever used one?
https://www.brownells.com/reloading/measuring-tools/case-gauges-headspace-tools/case-gage-depth-micrometer-sku749016634-88120-190663.aspx |
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Originally Posted By DuneShoot:
I'm thinking this may make measuring bump easier than with a mic. Ever used one? https://www.brownells.com/reloading/measuring-tools/case-gauges-headspace-tools/case-gage-depth-micrometer-sku749016634-88120-190663.aspx View Quote |
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