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    Area 419 Zero Press And Reloading Info

    Owning a 419 Zero I would recommend buying a Redding T-7 instead. I have both and unless you have a very healthy budget you could invest the difference on other components. If budget is not an issue then go for it, they both make great ammo.
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    Finish/stain for reloading bench ?

    I’ve had mine for 3-4 years and did not b treat it at all. It’s covered with stains. I don’t have a recommendation, but definitely do something.
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    Primer seating depth?

    I actually tested this a couple of years ago and ran them across the magneto. Groups of 20 if I recall correctly. I tried various depths plus bottomed out. There was no appreciable difference in es or sd. I just bottom them out and roll on now. This was on a fairly well refined load and...
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    Floating dot sights

    I prefer the floating dot. It works with my brain more intuitively. Less thinking on my part.
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    Spotting scope info

    I would say both would do the job at 550. My ZCO 527 can spot holes at 500 when the weather is right, although it is better than most cheaper spotters.
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    Pope Death Watch... WITH A PRIZE!!! Quart of Maple Syrup to the winner!

    3-5-25
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    Bullet Diameter vs Velocity

    Maybe. The larger diameter at the same weight may have a shorter bearing surface, possibly enough to negate the circumference difference.
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    Bullet Diameter vs Velocity

    Yall make shit way too hard. The answer is yes. The larger diameter will be faster at the end of the barrel with equal pressure. It will take more powder to achieve that pressure. The larger bore diameter allows for it while keeping the same pressure. This all enables a higher velocity at...
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    Wet Mounting Scope Mounts - Where It All Started

    This is an excellent thread and the answer appears to be wet mounting. The theory of what happening isn't as clear to me. The OP, who damn sure did the work, suggest the grease allows it to return to its location. My thoughts, and it appears a few others as well, think it’s never truly seated...
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    Hard Bolt Close for Shorter OAL

    I’m guessing he didn’t rezero and one comparator is an inch longer than the other. I think it’s my Hornady set that’s that way.
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    Hard Bolt Close for Shorter OAL

    Pull a bullet from the factory ammo and take all measurements against the ones you’ve bought to load. Often factory things have a slightly different spec than what you buy after. Tires on a car come to mind. Nosler partitions often have an over run of a bastard size they sell as seconds...
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    I want to take my hand loading up a notch, help me pick a new press please.

    Rock Chucker or T-7 is the answer. Although I load on a 419 Zero now, I made excellent ammo with a Lee Challenger and Lee dies. Attention to detail is the key. The Challenger takes a lot more of that attention. Use the chargemaster and trickle up like you suggested. Hit it where 1 kernel of...
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    Where is everyone buying their precision calipers?

    I just bought a quality 12” set from Grainger. $10-12 more and they offer them standardized or whatever word they use to guarantee their accuracy.
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    7mm SAW vs 7mm-08 Improved

    I have the AI and am very pleased with it. I think the SAW gets its speed from increased pressure. My load 2750 FPS 42.85g Varget 166 A-Tip 2.170” BTO 2.9xx oal 24” Bartlien Honest sub .5 moa at 500 for ten consecutive shots. Not saying I can do it every time but I have done it. Less...
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    Rifle Scopes Talk To Me About These Compact Scopes

    I’m considering building a hunting rifle this year. After owning many and now owning the 527, the 420 is the only scope on my list. I understand that’s not real valuable input, but it is another vote for ZCO.
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