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    Barrel life 6.5 CM vs 308 Win

    You can also take recoil out of the equation if you choose to run a muzzle brake. I recently purchased a Aero Solus in 308, and it had a modest amount of recoil out of the box. Putting on an Area 419 Hellfire Match muzzle brake really cut the recoil. It surprised me. Now, it's super pleasant...
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    Aero Precision Solus Hunter

    I recently got the Aero Solus Bravo and so far (93 rounds down the pipe) it's great. I can get just under 1" ten shot groups with handloaded Hornady 168 ELD-M's and Sierra 168 MK's. Also added a Area 419 Hellfire muzzle brake which works awesome in reducing .308 recoil! Can't wait to hear...
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    Inexpensive 308 Hunting/Bench Build

    If you feel the need to spend up to the self imposed $1K limit, an Area 419 Hellfire muzzle brake really makes shooting a .308 downright pleasurable. I did somewhat the same thing as you, building a "cheaper" .308 and picked up a Aero Solus Bravo on sale, and the muzzle brake really cut down...
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    How is RCBS in business?

    I have a Chargemaster Supreme and some 45-70 dies, and they all work great. Yes, this is anecdotal evidence and a sample size of one, but I've been pleased.
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    Newbie needs help for Solus competition rifle Bolt assembly

    Mine was the same way when received. Great rifle!
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    Bergara B-14 HMR 308 Loads

    PRCslut, I usually shoot 10 shot groups when doing load development (got the idea from a Hornady podcast on load dev., I think it was episode 052). With the Sierra 168MK's, I loaded 48.0 gr. of CFE223 (1.0 gr. below max per that same Hornady podcast) and got a 1 3/8" 10 shot group. With 42.7...
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    SOLD Area 419 Hellfire Match Self Timing Muzzle Brake .30 Cal.

    Does this brake come with the mount too, or just the brake? Thanks!
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    Bergara B-14 HMR 308 Loads

    I have the Wilderness version of your HMR, and mine didn't like any Hornady factory ammo or reloads. Mine did like Sierra 168 MK and 175 MK's that I reloaded with Varget, CFE223 and AA2495. I tried Hornady 155 AMax, 168 and 175 pills, and it didn't like any of them.
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    Reloading Equipment Wisconsin - Buy Sell Trade

    Actually, I still do. Let me know if you're interested.
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    Rem 700 sps tac / str. eagle x56 scope - stock mount get it done?

    I have an EGW rail and it fits and works fine on my R700 in .223. They make good stuff. I can't argue with Lost_Phil though on having a rail with a recoil lug for heavier recoiling rifles. Without a recoil lug cast or machined into a rail, the shear forces of recoil are taken up by the...
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    Aero Precision Solus Unboxing on the Live

    Does anyone know if using a Criterion barrel that I normally would do with the Remage threaded barrel (and nut), would that fit the Solus action. Or would a Savage shanked barrel fit? Also, in the box for just the action it looks like it comes with a barrel nut, correct?
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    SOLD TriggerTech Special 2 Stage Flat Trigger

    I'll take it! I'll PM you later with details if that works for you.
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    SOLD TriggerTech Special 2 Stage Flat Trigger

    Is this the version that fits factory Remington 700 actions as I know they also make one that only fits clone actions? The rifle I might put this on is a Remington factory rifle.
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    Reloading Equipment Wisconsin - Buy Sell Trade

    I still have 1 lb of 4350 and 2 lbs. of Reloader 17 if anyone is in need. SE Wisconsin area. Cheers!
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    Scope base recoil lug necessary for .308

    NIghtforce steel base on my Bergara HMR holding a Vortex PST 5-25. Can't hurt, can it...
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