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  1. capreppy

    Redding neck bushing size for Lake City LR 308 brass?

    Sub'd. Also want to know as I just bought 500.
  2. capreppy

    Anybody have a chance to test those 140 Amax blems from Midway?

    I bought 2k. Wrapping up load development. I'm getting 1/2 MOA and hoping with this last set, I'm hoping to get that down to a consistent 1/4 MOA (or pretty damn close). I'm going to take them to 500 in a couple of weeks and 1k in August. From what I've shot, they are great. I did take the...
  3. capreppy

    Mixing powders from different lots

    Hodgdon, just like any other manufacturer, can not legally condone the practice of mixing lots. That's just a fact of life. I am sure there are plenty of folks who mix (myself included) who just can't say they do it. I have half an 8# jug of H4350 left and I got 15# of another lot. I...
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    Reloading Supplies near Grand Prairie, TX?

    H4350 will be harder to find here than on the web. Cabela's in north FT Worth will have some things, but pretty much they unload and it sells within hours. There must be guys that swing by there on their way to work :) Alpine used to carry stuff, but there prices were typically over the top...
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    New stock or chassis for my Savage PC

    You'll need to google it, but I think you can make a bottom bolt release into a top bolt release. That will give you significantly greater stock options. The XLR will not work with a bottom bolt release (and if I recall, the bolt spacing is different on the bottom bolt release as well). I'd...
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    Questions about actions and the 223 cartridge

    Well apparently this project is on indefenite hold. The source of the funds for this project has been eliminated so I'll have to find the funds elsewhere. I will definitely be getting a new barrel, but I think better glass is the priority and then the barrel after that.
  7. capreppy

    The 338 Edge thread

    I am looking to do a 338 Edge build. Trued 700 LA - 45 MOA Scope Base: my smith said if you're going to be shooting this you are looking to go far. 45 MOA will do better for my distance goals than a 20 MOA scope base. - Jewell Trigger Bartlein Barrel 1.35 MTU Contour - APA Fat Bastard I...
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    Questions about actions and the 223 cartridge

    Thanks for the info. I think at this point I have heard enough arguments to go with an AI. This project is on slight hold as my wife announced this morning that the good TV is broke and a replacement is necessary ASAP (kids can't watch Bubble Guppies). Going to start the budgeting process and...
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    Questions about actions and the 223 cartridge

    Was chatting with my shooting buddy today while at the range. He suggested keeping the 223 as is. It shoots lights out and will always be there as a backup gun. I'm starting a 338 Edge build based on an R700 Magnum long action and he suggested possibly holding off on that for a year and...
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    Questions about actions and the 223 cartridge

    The action came from a 300 WSM I got for about $125. The barrel is cheap at $100. Like I said, I don't have much into this rifle. I can get the Hornady 75gr HPBT to shoot and ok, but I have 1k Nosler CC's for the longer distances. I got them cheap at $120 for the k. I would like to shoot the...
  11. capreppy

    Questions about actions and the 223 cartridge

    Was hoping you would chime in. I couldn't easily find your threads and I knew you also had a 223AI. Definitely leaning that way. Good to hear about the 1/7.
  12. capreppy

    a base rifle to upgrade/build on

    I love savages and have two in my stable. With that being said, I will be going with an R700 as my base rifle when I do my 338 Edge. The number of smiths familiar with the R700 FAR outnumbers the smiths familiar with Savages. I want to spend some money to have the factory action trued. There are...
  13. capreppy

    Questions about actions and the 223 cartridge

    I currently shoot a lot of 50gr V-Max/Z-Max out of my 1-9 as it is a very cheap target round (at least the Z-Max version is). In my previous thread quite a few folks where successfully using the 50gr pills in a 1-7 twist.
  14. capreppy

    Questions about actions and the 223 cartridge

    I would not shoot the heavies often and frankly may not shoot them enough to warrant thinking about them. With that being said, a previous thread I had created led me to believe I can still have the 1/7 twist and still shoot lighter pills. If I don't really gain anything, I will probably stick...
  15. capreppy

    Questions about actions and the 223 cartridge

    I have a series of questions, that I am struggling to find answers to. Some may open up a can of worms and I apologize in advance. How many rounds is an action good for? Do certain brands have a longer "life"? Would repeaters (due to the mag cutout) have a lower life due to the stresses of...
  16. capreppy

    New range bags

    I bought one of these based on a recommendation from another thread (Husky 22 in. Cantilever Plastic Tool Box with Metal Latches-17187311 at The Home Depot). Best $30 I ever spent. The see through top has lots of organizational space. I had a MidwayUSA bag, but I always had issues finding the...
  17. capreppy

    aics style magazine

    I use the Alpha Type 2 as you get an extra .1 if you want to load for a longer OAL. I do and the reason I went to the Type 2's.
  18. capreppy

    broden cartridge selection or keep what you got?

    I am doing 260 (own) and 338 Edge (building). The component shortage is easing up. Just picked up 20# of H4350 for my buddy and I (260 for me and 243 for him). Keep an eye out. Subscribe to the Hide and Seek thread and you'll get a heads up in product availability. I also do have a 223 and...
  19. capreppy

    208gr A-Max for 308 Win

    Pretty long thread on this bullet and cartridge in the Range Report forum. My google fu sucks right now otherwise I would link for you.
  20. capreppy

    XLR and Savage

    I am running Seekins/Vortex highs with my PST 50mm obj. No clue on second question. You are going to love the XLR. Have taken mine to range a few times since getting it completed. Love it. Already saving for the second one for my 223 trainer and will likely get another for my 338 Edge build...
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