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    Expander Ball Effect on Brass Test

    I am new to reloading, and am hardly a professional researcher, but perhaps the test described below will shed some quantifiable light on the effect of an expander ball on brass. The cases I used were Blackhills 223 Remington twice fired. The tools that were pertinent to the test include a...
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    Primer Pocket Depth - Novice Question

    Re: Primer Pocket Depth - Novice Question <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: former naval person</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You can cut those pockets so deep that your firing pin protrusion won't give you the consistent ignition you desire. JMHO...
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    Primer Pocket Depth - Novice Question

    Re: Primer Pocket Depth - Novice Question <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My uniformer is a Sinclair (there may be others) and I find it cuts on one side of the bottom of the primer pocket before the other.</div></div> Same here...
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    Primer Pocket Depth - Novice Question

    New to reloading, and was checking new Winchester 223 brass. When I insert my Sinclair primer pocket uniformer, the shoulder of the tool stands proud of the bottom of the case by quite a bit. I used some sheets of paper stacked together to fit into the gap and measured the paper. About .013"...
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    223 Reminngton Barrel Life

    How long does a 223 Remington barrel typically last before accuracy falls off? It is a Krieger 1:9" twist cut rifled barrel in stainless steel, 22" long, shooting 52 - 69 grain loads. - Phil
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    Load Development - Where to Begin?

    I am new to reloading, have all the equipment, and am ready to make some live rounds. But where to begin in the load development process? Powders, powder weight, bullet brand, type, weight, seating depth, jump to lands, neck tension, etc. Limitless combinations, but need to start somewhere...
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    New Brass - How to Prepare?

    I read the informative sticky posts on reloading, but it starts out with fired brass. I have new brass. Should new brass be used as, resized, trimmed, etc.? How does the brass preparation change with new brass? As an aside, I do have about 50 rounds that were fired from the weapon I will be...
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    FL sizing issues

    Re: FL sizing issues I had a similar problem with 223 Remington. I too am using Redding FL die with their carbide button. The force needed still seemed excessively high. Here is what I found. 1) Make sure the decapping pin/expander ball assembly is down far enough so that the ball does...
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    AR-10 Handguard Suggestion

    Re: AR-10 Handguard Suggestion From what I can find, the Armalite or JP is looking to be the best. Or Yankee Hill if they make something for the AR-10. The JP on my AR15 is surprisingly rigid, given how it is assembled. The Armalite is about $100 less though. - Phil
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    AR10 barrel supplier

    Re: AR10 barrel supplier I recently talked to Krieger. They had two barrels (canceled orders) that were 308, 1:10 (if I recall correctly), and could be cut to length. I believe they were much longer than you need. Not sure on diameter, they could tell you. www.kriegerbarrels.com - Phil
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    AR-10 Handguard Suggestion

    I am looking for a free float handguard for an AR-10 I am building, but after looking at lots of photos, can not find what I like, or can not identify something that looks good. I do not need a guard that has rails all over it. like something like the JP Rifles arrangement (which I have on...
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    Accurate Factory Ammo - AR15 1:9" Barrel

    I will be reloading very soon, but wanted to see how well my AR15 with 1:9" twist barrel would do on a high quality ammo. Hopefully, I can beat whatever benchmark is set with my developed handloads. I figure 50 - 60 grain is about right for this twist. Federal Gold Match appears available...
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    Fired Case - Shoulder - Base Measurement Variation

    Re: Fired Case - Shoulder - Base Measurement Variation <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bignada</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You are probably taking more pains that BlackHills did when remanuing. Try loading some virgin brass and firing that...
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    Fired Case - Shoulder - Base Measurement Variation

    Re: Fired Case - Shoulder - Base Measurement Variation The brass is deprimed, but have noticed that when the case is held up the light when clamped in the calipers, that there is some unevenness between the caliper blade and the case head. I will look at that more closely to ensure there is...
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    realistic ar15 groups

    Re: realistic ar15 groups <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Salmonaxe</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Phil3</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I built my AR15 and it will shoot...
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    Fired Case - Shoulder - Base Measurement Variation

    New to reloading, and measured case shoulder to head on Blackhills remanufactured 223 Remington ammo, once fired out of my AR15. I am using this measurement to set up dies for shoulder setback of about .004". I measured 47 cases, all deprimed and cleaned. They came out as follows. 8 =...
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    Shot a S&W M&P AR-15, not impressed...

    Re: Shot a S&W M&P AR-15, not impressed... The AR is like a dog, all the same species, but a LOT of different looks and performance capabilities. My AR15 is for benchrest type target shooting. Two stage Geiselle trigger with 8 oz on the 2nd stage, a heavy .920" 22"long barrel, combined with...
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    Neck Gauge Tool?

    Re: Neck Gauge Tool? I think for my purposes, the Redding tool is sufficient. Even it may not make that much difference, if any, but if I have lots of runout on the neck, I can better tell if it is due to case neck thickness variation or the neck exterior not being concentric with the case...
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    Neck Gauge Tool?

    Re: Neck Gauge Tool? I should have stated my question better. The ball mic may read accurately down to .0003" inch, but is that degree of accuracy of any benefit? The dial indicator can show down to .0005", and I know that assumes there is no slop on the mandrel (probably some). I just...
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    AR-10 Stock & Buffer Questions

    Re: AR-10 Stock & Buffer Questions Well, you hit on the big "practical" concern. I use the Armalite scope mount, which is almost too low. I have it on my AR15 and an A2 stock, and there is no way one needs more cheek elevation. So the PRS cheek piece would stay put. I might use more LOP...
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