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  1. Melsy

    IMR 4064 vs varget for 308

    +1 for 4064. I have about 8 lbs of it for 223 and 308. Thats the powder i use for them. I have imr 4320, varget, H380 and 3031 on reserve. My main load was 178 amax with 44.4 grain varget cci large rifle primers lc cases trimmed to 2.008 and bullet seated way out there at 2.31 on the...
  2. Melsy

    Ultrasonic Cleaner - what's best to put in ?

    also a cheap dehydrator can be used to dry them fast. mine dries 200 cases in loading blocks neck down in about 30 minutes.
  3. Melsy

    Lake city 5.56 brass primer seating issues

    another one for the lyman pocket uniformer. i bought the kit a few years back and have never had a primer pocket that i couldn't ream out or make the pocket spec deep with the uniformers. comes with large and small primer pocket reamers and uniformers and camphor/deburr tools also and primer...
  4. Melsy

    What are your three favorite powders for the .308 Winchester with 168/175 grain bullets?

    varget imr 4320 imr 4064
  5. Melsy

    Need Help--308 Brass Growth and Stuck Cases in Rem 700

    PPU cases never functioned in my 700. i stopped using them years ago because issues like you are having. As suggested and what im going with is the case pressure from the thicker case(even thicker than lc). Definitly get some different brass to try out. go to the gun range and look on the...
  6. Melsy

    Rifle Scopes Lucid HD7 Red Dot Sight... Looking For Feedback

    ive had one for about 6 months a i like it. i was very very hard on it the first 2 weeks. i took a couple 5.56 shots then took it off the rifle beat it on the table for a few seconds and did this a lot of times the first time i took it to the range. then a week later i took it back out and...
  7. Melsy

    Ultrasonic Cleaner - what's best to put in ?

    I have been using 50/50 distilled water/distilled vineger with a grain of baking soda per oz of solution with a drop of dawn. do that for 2 480 cycles. Then i run a cycle of distilled water and baking soda to neutrealize Then just plain distilled water. I also use regular water in the...
  8. Melsy

    80 % Lower receiver, Let me know your thoughts

    here all all laws regarding this and similar things. http://www.atf.gov/files/firearms/industry/0501-firearms-top-10-qas.pdf Firearms - Frequently Asked Questions - Firearms Technology | ATF
  9. Melsy

    80 % Lower receiver, Let me know your thoughts

    its a really old one. i ran it on the slowest setting and bit very very slow. Did your jig have the drill plates with it or is it single stage with just the opening.
  10. Melsy

    80 % Lower receiver, Let me know your thoughts

    harbor freight sells a mill attachment for drill presses. let me find it. 6" Cross Slide Vise its very similar to this. I did 2 lowers using only this a few drill bits and stopped at a machine shop supplier and got a 17 dollar 3/8's 2 flute mil bit 4 inch's long.
  11. Melsy

    Member Link Up TEXAS

    im thinking about going to ASC this weekend. I just installed a 20 moa base so i have enough elevation for 600 but have never shot passed 300 before. Going to go get set up and practice and zero on the 3 then qualify for 6. If anyone else will be there i would love some pointers or help.
  12. Melsy

    Gunsmithing bedding scope base

    as well as the fact that your rings might not line up perfect with the new base. the grooves in the rail might not be 100% in the same spot. If you are worried about having to re level and all that what you can do is remove one of the rings and leave one still attached and tight. Then after...
  13. Melsy

    80 % Lower receiver, Let me know your thoughts

    according to batf you have to cut the receiver. It is illegal to have someone cut it for you. It is very easy. The first one i did came out a little rough on the inside but it works flawlessly. The second is mirror smooth and works flawlessly as well. i would recommend getting...
  14. Melsy

    anyone think anything is gonna happen on 12-21-12?

    Re: anyone think anything is gonna happen on 12-21-12? actually the leap year thing doesn't apply. our calender is different tan theirs was. 12/21/12 is the point where their calender will start over. It has happened before. Maybe why there are no more Mayans...
  15. Melsy

    Anyone have Rem 700 .308 Upgrades or extra parts

    Re: Anyone have Rem 700 .308 Upgrades or extra parts start reloading and shoot the barrel out. what kind of budget.
  16. Melsy

    rem 700 .308 wont hold groups

    Re: rem 700 .308 wont hold groups well begining next year im looking at spending around 350 for something but for now a friend gave me a bushnell banner 6-24 x40 that is a shit ton better than the centerpoint. just had to buy zee rings and i already am using leupold bases so its an ok combo...
  17. Melsy

    rem 700 .308 wont hold groups

    Re: rem 700 .308 wont hold groups i am using another scope and these are my new 300 yard groups the bottom is a 6" sticky target and top is a 12"x12" grid. I believe the problem was my powder measure. I poured 20 loads and weighed them and 13 were not dead on. Turns out the lee...
  18. Melsy

    30 cal bulk bullet source??

    Re: 30 cal bulk bullet source?? well i have been looking as well for a while and came up with nothing. Found a site called big supply shop that has the lowest per 500 price for the amax 178 grain i could find in the 2 hours of looking.
  19. Melsy

    Member Link Up TEXAS

    Re: TEXAS get there early they will be packed
  20. Melsy

    rem 700 .308 wont hold groups

    Re: rem 700 .308 wont hold groups thats good to know on the down payment stuff. ive been looking at the for sale when i have time but i work ALOT and by the time i get to look at it i can never catch up with all the new stuff lol. I have came to the conclusion that my gun is broke without a...
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