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    question for 6br users

    thanks for the info guys, seems uniforming the 6br isnt critical. I still wonder if after multiple reloading the primer pocket wouldnt need some attention though? 6brshooter,i am loading a 105gr rebated boat tail using a berger jacket made locally here in nz.My load and jump identical to yours.
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    question for 6br users

    surely someone reloads the best cartridge ever designed!http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/images/icons/icon7.png
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    question for 6br users

    new to reloading for the 6mmbr case and noticed sinclaires selling primer pocket uniformers for this case that cut deeper [2 thou] than the standard uniformer.I have never heard/read about this,do i need this or can i use my standard uniformer.It would also mean resetting my priming tool for the...
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    Finding the lands - .204

    Re: Finding the lands - .204 dont get too hung up about loading close to the lands.my .204 liked a 15 thou jump but was too long for the magazine so was single feeding.rang my g/smith who suggested 80-100 thou jump!! tried it and was back to .3 moa 5 shots @100mtr.any thing in between that...
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    new .204 Ruger

    Re: new .204 Ruger H4895 has been a fantastic powder for me in the .204 24inch 10 twist 0.1gr under max am easy getting over 3900fps with 39gr sieras with no pressure signs,nasty little pill for the rabbits we are trying to control. w748 around 3820fps with 29gr.all the above is with a...
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    20br barrel life?

    theres a lot of info on this round but nothing whats so ever on barrel life,anybody shooting this cal and has first hand experience,alot of 20cal's look good on paper but chew barrels.seriously looking at this one for custom build,thanks for any info
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    opinion on redding t7 press

    any body using one of these presses? at $270 is it worth the extra $$.also is it as solid/precise as a single stage,did a search but couldnt find much on this one.cheers for any input.
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    neck turn vs reaming?

    Re: neck turn vs reaming? thanks country thats made things alot clearer,always wondered why reaming wasnt talked about much.might leave it till a custom rifle comes along middle of the year hopefully!! cheers for that.
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    neck turn vs reaming?

    I haven't ventured into neck turning yet and was wanting to learn more before possibly spending $$.In what situation would reaming be a better option?it dosn't seem many do it as opposed to n/turning.I'm using bushing dies with no expander plug for 20 cal,reaming would be the cheaper option i...
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    lubing when neck sizing?

    Re: lubing when neck sizing? lubing it is then,thanks very much for your advice,learning a lot on this site
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    lubing when neck sizing?

    just started with forster neck bushing bump die,but with minimal sizing on my .204 brass bringing it back from .226 to .225 and just over 1 thou shoulder bump,is it ok not to lube?would speed the job up a lot!theres no effort on the press when sizing without lube,any info would be great.
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    redding comp seater problem

    Re: redding comp seater problem cheers country only been at this a year so step learning curve for me,but enjoyable.i dont have neck reamer,but was thinking of neck turning when i get a custom riffle middle of this year,would expander die do the same job as reaming?
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    redding comp seater problem

    Re: redding comp seater problem thanks for the above suggestions, i have annealed,trimmed,checked die was set up right,that didnt help.what did help was changing the bushing from .002 to .001 and the dreaded ring was gone,conclusion is the redding die dosn't handle soft hollow point varmint...
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    redding comp seater problem

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    redding comp seater problem

    Re: redding comp seater problem thanks for that info, sorry my mistake the bushing is .002 under a loaded round.they have been loaded 13 times but i'm going to start anealing,so hard brass might have something to do with it,i'll try new brass as well
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    redding comp seater problem

    used the seating die for the first time today and found a ring on the projectile deep enough to pick with your fingernail,tried steelwool on the inside stem that comes in contact with the projectile but didnt seem to help. neck size bushing is .2 under a loaded round,any ideas whats wrong or...
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    reloading a 204 ruger

    Re: reloading a 204 ruger as far as wind goes,two of us are using .204's on a coastal sheep farm with a serious rabbit problem so wind can be an issue,but have been pleasantly surprised at how well they performed out to 200 mtr+ on real windy days,past that it can get a bit dodgy.we dont use...
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    reloading a 204 ruger

    Re: reloading a 204 ruger have been reloading my.204 for a year and yes its well worth it,much better than factory.Useing h4895 with 39gr sieras,other powders to try are bm2,blc2,2208. fantastic little round,after 4 or so years i'm still enjoying it.
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    sinclair con'c gauge ?

    i read somewhere that there con'c gauge doesnt work that well on smaller brass,was wanting one for 20 cal,if so whats the next best thing?
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    forster neck die ?

    Re: forster neck die ? thanks g.h any opinions on whether bumping just under 2 thou at each reload is considered overworking the brass?or should i back it off to size neck only until they start getting tight again-is forster the only neck bushing bump die or are there others?