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    6.5 PRC vs 300 wsm

    When I hunted the “High Lonesome “ and still would shoot an animal in another Zip code I used a 300 Win Mag with a 28” bbl that drove tax’s. I’m currently working on a 6.5 PRC M18 and with 127 Gr Barnes LRX id trust it to do the job. I usually try and limit my kill shot to around 400 yards in my...
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    Rifle Scopes Issue with NightForce nx8

    I once had a rifle that would throw first shot and then put 5 in one hole. Had at least 5-6 Master Gunsmiths in San Antonio tell me nothing wrong with Scope or mounts. I finally got P O ‘d took it off down to the Receiver. Found one screw in a base 1/2 turn loose. It tightened when fired and...
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    Mauser M18 Initial impressions. Shooting Review to Follow.

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    Mauser M18 Initial impressions. Shooting Review to Follow.

    I took it in to the Mauser Service Center this morning. It was still screwing up and they couldn’t even put the bolt into the receiver. The warranted it on the spot, no questions, plus gave me a spare Mag. Said they’d never seen one like that. Told them I’ve worked on long guns over 50 years...
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    155 GR Scenar 308 Varget & IMR 4064

    I probably have 4-5 different loads for my TRG most are 165-168 Gr Barnes, etc but all shoot in hole groups. Around 45-45.5 Gr.
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    New Barrel

    I’m near Center Point over there every week. Have several electric gates I fix there.
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    Mauser M18 Initial impressions. Shooting Review to Follow.

    I own one which is being rehomed to Mauser. It is a 6.5 PRC and is Not a MOA or even close rifle. I did a 100 round break in on the barrel over a month + and at 120 rounds the bolt was engaged on the lugs by the sear and the entire firing pin assembly and shroud came out while in the receiver...
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    155 GR Scenar 308 Varget & IMR 4064

    I have gotten excellent results on multiple different loads & projectiles in the 308 with Varget. Never noticed any excessive recoil.
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    155 GR Scenar 308 Varget & IMR 4064

    Recoil only
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    New Barrel

    No Frank was the head Smith at Lackland , he did 3 Douglas Barrels, 300 Win Mag for me, my Cousin & my x FIL. He had the blanks. Unfortunately he was dying from years of dust building gun stocks and the chemicals etc. I did have a Brother in Law type deal because I’d done a number of things...
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    6.5 PRC Mauser M18

    After over 1 month of break in & cleaning I can say that this model rifle has a number of flaws some serious. It has a safety issue with the “round bolt”! I had the bolt shroud, & firing pin assembly come out in my hand while it was in the receiver. My remedy is return it to Mauser who I...
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    6.5 PRC load data

    Update: I have had a major problem with this product. Yesterday the bolt stuck while is attempted to remove to clean and the firing pin assembly came out in my hand. The trigger was engaging the bolt face. I had to remove it to get the bolt body out and reassemble. Rifle is not a Sub MOA or...
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    6.5 PRC load data

    I loaded 127 Gr Barnes LRX with 57.0, 57.5, & 58.0 Gr RL 26. From 95-104 rounds in 95 degree heat. The 57.0 is .483” and grouping. It has to be over 3100fps. But I’m into tuning the loads now.
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    Bartlein New Barrel Material 400MODBB

    Great news I was just getting ready to order a 6.5 barrel from y’all. I wouldn’t shoot either your old or new product out but I have sons and grandsons so I’ll see if we can’t get this old fat mans So Paw Smoke Pole fixed!
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    6.5 PRC load data

    I am 81 rounds into barrel break in on M18 Mauser. Got one hole groups with 58.0 grain RL26 and 120 Gr Barnes TSX, and almost as good same load 123 Gr LaPua Scenar both with Fed 210 Match Primers ADG Brass. No pressure signs.
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    6.5 PRC load data

    I have obtained a local supply of RL 26 for my 6.5 PRC. I have 120 Gr Barnes TSX, 123 Gr Scenar, and 140 Gr SST Hornady to build loads as I do break in on my 24” bbl 1/8” twist Mauser. Need load data , none of the H1000 or IMR 8133 have grouped well.
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    Lightweight Hunting Build

    I am working on a Mauser M18 which is 6.6 lbs in 6.5 PRC. Has a good trigger, light weight bbl but good ( if you like pd bbls). Handloads I get dime groups. The standard calibers are 22” bbl Factory Warrant 10 years and guaranteed to shoot 5 shot sub MOA factory ammo. Yet to be proven to me...
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    6.5 PRC load data

    I’m breaking in and working up loads on a Mauser M18. It’s pretty light and has a 24.4” Tube which is short. Factory Hornady 143 ELDX were in patterns and I get ejector marks and brass on bolt face. Also noticed it leaves a lot of powder residue in bbl. looks like Unique it’s so nasty. At 34...
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    6.5 PRC Mauser M18

    Did first range trip on barrel break in today. Using 143 Gr Hornady ELDX 24.4” bbl. 3x9 Swarovski glass. Glass and rifle both light for my left handed taste. Never saw Sub Moa but had all in a palm of hand pattern. It won’t replace my 308 TRG nor does it even get close to the 26” varmint wgt...
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    6.5 PRC load data

    Keep posting I just ordered a Mauser M 18 in it and have to put it together, do what I can with it to make it acceptable as a truck gun. I have H 4831, IMR 8133, & H 1000 on hand. Have 123 Gr Scenars coming and 140 Gr Hornady SST on hand. Just got tired of lugging my 15 lb TRG up into deer blinds.
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