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Upside down reloading tray.

I am looking for a reloading tray that allows you to nicely place cases mouth down. I have been using the cardboard trays from lapua packaging and really like being able to set the cases in the tray mouth down for certain parts of my process but would like to find something a little more durable/long term and am hoping somebody on here has a recommendation. Mostly load 6.5creed and 308 for reference.
Thanks in advance!
I've been using these cheap plastic one's for years and they do just fine. . . even able to place .308 cases with mouth down:

LMT Barrel conversion review and accuracy report, before conversion vs. after D Wilson conversion

Just a quick follow-up, as the rifle is now in final form. It's still shooting great, I switched to a more practical optic, Vortex 1-10 razor. I've read some people shit on this scope online, but I think it's outstanding for my particular use. It can still shoot small groups, it's approaching Red Dot speed up close, and it's perfectly suited for an accurate AR-15 inside of 500-600 yards

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I ran the Vortex Razor HD Gen 3 1-10x on my 14.5" 6 ARC this past season and it certainly got the job done, although I never took a shot on game beyond 300. I have since moved that optic to another rifle to move to a new optic in hopes of gaining some more top end, a larger objective and a better reticle for hunting. My biggest complaint about the Razor 1-10x is how large the center dot is in the reticle and when being used for hunting it doesn't allow for a very precise shot on game at distance.

I've replaced it with a Leupold Mk HD 3.6-18x in hopes of rectifying all of the areas where the Vortex fell short. It has 8x more power, a 20mm larger objective for more light in those final minutes of golden hour, a better reticle for more precise shots and all while only weighing an extra 4oz. If the Razor fits your mission then rock on because it's a great optic, I only replaced mine because I simply just demanded more out of the optic.
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In ear/ear bud hearing protection reccomendations and an ear pro question

I’m going to slightly side track as well, apologies in advance.
This question is a bit like asking what boots to buy or car to purchase. There are a lot of variables and it depends a lot on the user and purpose.
I settled on the 3m tep 200s about 5 yrs ago and have been very happy with them. Choosing the correct ear ( canal ) tip is important. For me they are 95% as effective as good as foamies, or muffs if the muffs have a perfect seal. That is key imo. There are so many things that interfere with the muffs seal that they just aren’t practical for me.
Any kind of glasses, hat, hair and muffs are compromised.
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Vehicle hail damage question

Well I have a 20 year old pickup w/ 80k that I bought new and have taken exceptional care of. I have also done a lot of mods over the years. I really enjoy that truck. Easy to work on. Cheap parts and no payments.

I have had full coverage w/ State Farm all the years. I know one good hail storm and they would total it. I could never replace it for what they would give me for it. (Freakin scam). Just wondering what I would be in to if I kept it with a salvage title.
First off, there is no such thing as "full coverage". The term "full coverage" is a common myth people that don't understand insurance use. Typically people that have collision and comprehensive say they have full coverage and don't take into account deductible amounts, coverage limits, uninsured/underinsured bodily injury, uninsured/underinsured property damage, rental coverage, roadside assistance, riders for vehicle modifications, business exemptions, OEM replacement parts riders, or specialized coverages based on the usage of the vehicle.

Your truck will never be worth what you put into it. An example would be you can not take a $2000 vehicle and put on $8000 in tires and wheels and a $10K stereo in it and expect to have a $20K vehicle. It's still a $2K vehicle, the tires and wheels may add a little value. A $10K stereo will not add anything to the value, in some cases it may decrease the value, especially if holes were cut for speakers and the dash modified to install it. You always have the option of removing any modifications and keeping the equipment. You will have to put the stock tires & wheels and stereo back on the car or negotiate a deduction if you no longer have them.

As far as State Farm scamming, not fucking likely. The three best insurance companies when it comes to settling total losses are USAA, American Family and State Farm. It's only a scam if you believe it is, you always have the option of not paying for comp and collision coverage if the vehicle is paid for. You are the one that has to decide which coverages, which deductibles and what limits you buy.

I don't know what you are trying to ask with this, "Just wondering what I would be in to if I kept it with a salvage title." If you are asking what the process is in Wyoming to retain a total loss, I am not familiar with the current state laws and title branding requirements in WY. I haven't worked in that state in 20 years. Below is what Google says about WY, but take that with a grain of salt.

The "if you repair" language below pertains to making the vehicle safe to operate on public roads. It does not mean you have to fix cosmetic issues that do not effect function.

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