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    30-06 load development

    Tuxedo, Those bullets are not the best to wring out max accuracy out of the '06. I only have experience with IMR-4350 of all the powders you listed. with the 173gr & 180gr bullets, try them with 56.0gr IMR-4350. That is a known accuracy node for those class of bullets and also shot well for...
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    30-06 load development

    Howdy Tuxedo007, Ya should have posted this in the reloading section. There is also plenty of 30-06 load information on this site if you do a search. Can you tell us what powders and bullets you have on hand?
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    What would you do based on this OCW test? I only have one more range trip before a comp.

    Einstein, I would retest by loading 43.5 all the way to ~46gr ish...assuming you did not see pressure signs at 44.7. I would also highly recommend loading 5-shot groups as it is better at telling you where the nodes are. The problem with 3-shot groups is that if you have a shot out...
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    New to AR-10 - NRA XTC shooter

    Great Shooting Joey! 195-7X is nothing to sneeze at. Guessing you shot that score with your scope? How did the recoil of the 155s feel?
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    Rebarreling a R700 .243 with a Bartlein Barrel, Which Length to choose?

    Size matters. As all others have said, longer is better especially in a .243. Short barrel at distance = self-posed handicap. To make up for the short barrel, you find your self pushing your rifle harder, leading to shortened barrel life. Not a smart approach to distance shooting...but short...
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    Gunsmithing .30-06 barrel advice (length/twist)

    Notorious, RHunter has offered you the use of this PTG reamer...why dont you take him up on his offer? Also, if you are gonna go to PTG, why not insist on the Serengeti reamer anyway?
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    1126 Yard Shot with Mosin Nagant.....Iron Sights

    incredible shooting. Keep up the good work
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    Gunsmithing .30-06 barrel advice (length/twist)

    That drawing is also from PTG. It looks like it could have been the basis for the Serengeti reamer. A lot of the critical dimensions are the same. The principal difference i see is that it has a shorter throat than the Serengeti reamer...this basically could be a serrengeti reamer that does...
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    Any advantages to a M1907 sling over a bipod on a modern bolt action rifle?

    I am a sling and iron shooter. Proper use of a sling is a lost/dying art. Everyone these days are all about tacticool bipods and monopods. The M1907 sling is more than capable of providing adequate support to aid in accurate shooting. The one disadvatage it has is that after a while, 20mins...
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    Newb question on Howa 1500 .308 1:10 twist 22inch bbl

    Despite what most people think, short barrels are not ideal for long range work. Yeah, you can get hits, however, in any sort of windy scenario, your hit percentage goes waaay down. If you also anticipate running your rig in a precision match, the short barrel will be an impediment. The...
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    Newb question on Howa 1500 .308 1:10 twist 22inch bbl

    Depends on the powder used...15-25ft/s per inch. Is this a factory rig? What sort of 1,000yard shooting will u be doing? Precision (bullseye) or just hitting steel?
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    Gunsmithing .30-06 barrel advice (length/twist)

    Notorious, I have another 30-06 (actually i have 5) with a 22" barrel i hope to be testing this weekend. Its an AR-based semi-auto rifle (BN-36). I will be testing it with H-4350 & 185gr Berger Juggernauts. Powder is from same lot as I used in my Savage -06 bolt gun, so i should have an...
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    Gunsmithing .30-06 barrel advice (length/twist)

    I sent Notorious a PM but I 'll repeat my suggestion here for all interested. I would not accept the standard 30-06 chamber. 1. Ask criterion if they r willing to cut the chamber with a Serengeti reamer that you'll supply. 2. If criterion is ok with this, purchase the reamer from PTG & send...
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    New to AR-10 - NRA XTC shooter

    Greg, My advise on high BC bullets is for the long lines, 600yards and 1,000yards. (I hope that's clear on my post above) I told the man to look at less powder or lighter bullets (or both) for the short lines...
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    New to AR-10 - NRA XTC shooter

    Joe, yes, i am going to Perry this year. Maybe we can meet up while there. lte82 is spot on. I missed the part that your are shooting a 308AR with a 26" barrel, putting you in match rifle category. I actually started out shooting the AR-10 in the service rifle class (20" barrel DPMS based...
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    New to AR-10 - NRA XTC shooter

    Joey, Here are my suggestions in order of how i would try them; 1. Work on position...get it as stable as possible. Don't worry about time, get the fundamentals down first, and the time/cadence will take care of the rest. 2. If you have a ton of 175s laying around, i would first reduce my...
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    Gunsmithing .30-06 barrel advice (length/twist)

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    New to AR-10 - NRA XTC shooter

    Joey, I also shoot a 308AR (DPMS based) across the course. I use a lighter charge of AR-Comp (40.7gr) with 175s and have no problems with rapids. I bump the load up to 41.4gr for 600yards and 1,000yard prone matches. I also use the same 41,4gr charge with 175s and 185 Bergers out of the...
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    F T/R Competition 1000 yards w/ 20" barrel?

    Wow...I wonder how many shooters here shoot 1,000+ yards on the internet?
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    Gunsmithing .30-06 barrel advice (length/twist)

    Notorious, If it's a pre-fit barrel, you may not have a choice. Dont worry, the savage barrels turn in outstanding accuracy. If this is a custom barrel, insist on the Serengeti reamer from PTG. It lets you play with the heavies without requiring mid-weight bullets (175s & 185s be unable...
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