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  1. BIRDHUNTER

    moa at 1000yrds

    Re: moa at 1000yrds @ 1000 yards, F class target: X-ring = 5" 10-ring = 10"
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    Redding body die issue

    Re: Redding body die issue I use body dies and have in countered the same problem. Solved it by using Imperial wax! Spray lubes don't seam to work with that type of die? With Imperial it slides like butter.
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    Buying 308/338 reloading

    Re: Buying 308/338 reloading <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: timelinex</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just got back from Bruno's Shooting Supply Got most of everything I need. They were out of stock of the dies, so they ordered some and they...
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    Rifle Scopes What distance to zero at?

    Re: What distance to zero at? Ernie, Ballistic FTE will give you MOA, 1/2 clicks, 1/4 clicks and 1/8 clicks, milrad etc, for elev and wind? This can be found on the Trajectory page and on the heads-up page under output options.
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    .308 overpressure

    Re: .308 overpressure You might be bumping the shoulder back to far. This might be causing gas to escape backwards. Do your necks have black soot on them? I would check this, your head space verses how much the shoulder is set back after fl sizing.
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    Help me analyze this target! (178gr HPBT w/Varget)

    Re: Help me analyze this target! (178gr HPBT w/Varget) At 2.938, are you into the lands? Try 2.860, should allow you to fit into your mag and I think you will see the groups shrink. Are those rounds you shot from a sled or off a bipod with rear support?
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    Cartridge OAL to long on Rem 5R?

    Re: Cartridge OAL to long on Rem 5R? I just worked a load for my Rem 700. The way I approached it was to start with a reference point. In my case I used FGMM 175 SMK. Measured it up, headspace, OAL, Ogive, etc. Started my powder work-up, and chrono. Once you identify the sweet spot, fine tune...
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    Primer issues? Hot Loads?

    Re: Primer issues? Hot Loads? What gun are you shooting?
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    .308 Primers

    Re: .308 Primers <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Leaddog</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The 210M's are a good choice. I use Varget and have been getting lower ES/SD with the Federals than the CCI BR-2's. Not by much, but better. </div></div> What...
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    .308 OAL question

    Re: .308 OAL question <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: oneteam</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I load mine at 2.83 OAL with the heavier 168 and 175 gr with outstanding accuracy, in the 150-155 range it is around 2.77-2.8 depending on the ogive. The...
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    Rifle Scopes SnipersHide/SWFA SS HD 5-20x50 GroupBuy

    Re: SnipersHide/SWFA SS HD 5-20x50 GroupBuy I have had mine since mid June, and love it! I have shot about 1000 rounds of 308 since receiving it. From day one it has preformed flawlessly. I have worked the turrets hard and the return to zero is perfect everytime. I have shot several...
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    Magtech causing bolt to stick in Savage

    Re: Magtech causing bolt to stick in Savage I have a bunch of this Magtech and have had the same problem. Not ever round does it? Shot it out of a Remington 700. I noticed black soot around the outside of the neck of the brass of the problem rounds. I haven't call Magtech yet. Anyone else...
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    SW Ammo 1 Year Anniversary Sale!!!!!!!!!!!

    Re: SW Ammo 1 Year Anniversary Sale!!!!!!!!!!! Ordered some 155's, we'll see how they shoot. Looking forward to their arrival! Thanks Southwest Ammo!!
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