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Powder choice recommendations for a first time reloader for 7PRC.

Having loaded pallets of straight wall, I am green to bottleneck reloading. My first and only 7mm has a 24" CF Bartlein 1/8. Eagerly waiting on the Lapua brass offerings end of this year. It would be even nicer if Berger made some loaded to get a baseline for my new rifle.
I plan on using Bergers 180-190. Primarily for Western hunting and target.

After reading this entire thread. I see the powder choices are pretty vast. H1000, N570, N560, N565, Retumbo, RL26 😵‍💫. I'm sure I'm missing a bunch more.

I know each barrel is different and likes what it likes. How does one go about powder choices? Do you guys buy a few 1lb'ers and go from there? Appreciate any recommendations for an all around performer.

Yes you’d probably want to buy several 1 lb cans to try. Depending on where you purchase them, it may be hard to find same lot number after you’re done working up loads though.
I load for several rifles so already have 8 lb jugs of 1000, 565 and 560 and several lbs of Retumbo so it was easy.

With ADG brass, F215M primer and a 175 elite hunter I found good velocity and consistency around:
69-70 grains H1000
69-70 grains Retumbo
68-69 grains N565
65-66 grains N560 but with F210M

9mm Bolt Action Rifle - Looking for people with experience with the manufacturer (Curtis Tactical)

I would legitimately put on a half day WV Road Hunter class match for these. Three or four stages. At least one you have to start with an (empty) beer can in your hand, seated in the truck. On start, toss beer can through rear cab slider, retrieve rifle, engage targets through open window of truck cab.
If you put this on I will not only attend the inaugural match but sponsor the prize table

OMG I want "NRL-Poacher" laser engraved on the barrel.
I can make that happen

Fucking epic

Time for a recall

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He has a $44,000 check in hand

He also has a beginning farmer/rancher loan from FSA

(It is common for young people here to get started this way)

They have to sign off on the check so he can cash it to pay expenses and debt

The shutdown is affecting local businesses
And why do "they" have to sign off on it? Because they made it that way so you would need them...
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Accessories B&C m40 stock for R700 SA pattern w/ bottom metal

Bought this used for a "hard use" look. Its a Bell and Carlson M40 thats been used and abused. QD mounts on the left side. Includes Badger M5 bottom metal, that was also slightly modified at some point. Also an adjustable cheek pad that works great. I've had my Solus, Origin, and Bergara in it without issue. Barrel channel opened up to fit an MTU contour.

This will make a rugged backup, truck gun, or hunting rig.

Asking $250 shipped for stock and bottom metal.

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Rifle Scopes School me on Magnification between brands. March PRS

If the field of view is different it could cause a difference in perceived target size, larger FOV smaller target, smaller FOV larger target. Is it possible this is what you are seeing?

That’s what I had initially thought… but I believe it is not the case.
Will be spending tomorrow morning with them side by side.

Edit to add that there is not a big difference in FOV between the 2.
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