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    F T/R Competition Savage FTR 308 win

    OK, thanks. I initially did a OCW then played around with seating at the "best" charge weight identified by the OCW. Guess I'll take a step back in warmer weather and see if I can tweek it. Still feel that the .25 to .5 MOA this load/rifle (with 155 2156 SMK) gives consistently at 100-300 yds...
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    F T/R Competition 175 to 155

    Done. Definitely a keeper. Weather took a turn for the better and was 42oF, only the second time since Nov. above freezing, so I practiced a little. Someone at work asked me to shoot a dime for them. Only 100 yds in 10 mph wind, but first shot. Felt good. Hopefully this load will work at...
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    F T/R Competition 175 to 155

    That's a good one. How do I "like" it? :)
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    F T/R Competition Savage FTR 308 win

    Thanks, its worth mentioning that the 5 thou is a 2" sticker and the 40 thou is a 1" sticker, if that makes any difference to you. Appreciate the input. Drew
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    F T/R Competition 175 to 155

    I flipped a coin about whether to weigh in here, so here goes: I purchased a Savage 12 FTR in 308 (30 in barrel 1:12) for a 1000 yd summer of fun in FTR. Got hooked late last summer and tried my 223 at 600. No looking back. Here is some data that I have gathered so far. A few things 1) All...
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    F T/R Competition Savage FTR 308 win

    Its hard to believe that they are more accurate jumping that far, but the proof is in the target, I guess. I've read alot of opinions, but what are your thoughts about playing with seating before optimizing powder charge. Some seem to say that a bullet/gun's best combo for seating depth is a...
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    F T/R Competition Savage FTR 308 win

    It warmed above freezing for the first time in a while, so I played a bit with seating as suggested at 300 yds. Trudging through the snow was not too fun, but it was good to know. Here are some picts. The first is 0.005 of lands the other is 0.040 off lands. I have tried from jammed 10 thou...
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    1080P camera w/optical zoom for target camera: anyone using one?

    No problem. I do like the look of the commercial products, but for now I'll buy more reloading stuff...
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    F T/R Competition Poll: brass bullets and powder

    308 155 SMK Palma 8208 XBR Lapua BR2 223 75 gr HPBT or 69 gr SMK Varget LC fully prepped BR4
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    1080P camera w/optical zoom for target camera: anyone using one?

    The setup I use does 1 mile-line-of-sight without issue and uses 802.11g for wireless. This should not be regulated by the FCC at normal power (see antenna from Amazon). If you think it is, could you point me in the right direction for reference? I find it a good solution for me as I can use...
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    1080P camera w/optical zoom for target camera: anyone using one?

    I am new to this game and got tired of driving to the 600 yds target after 3-5 shots just to see what happened while I learned the ropes (and subsequently forgetting what adjustments I had made :)). Maybe this solution might help those here. Rather than place the camera close (making it a...
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    Target Cameras

    Here is a pretty good thread on how it was done (not mine but elements I followed). DIY Wireless Target Thread Part Deux Here is a quick list of what I used. Raspberry Pi with clear case 16 G SD card micro USB power cord 6V, 10Ah SLA battery UBEC: New RC 3A UBEC Plane Input 5-23V Output 5V3A...
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    Target Cameras

    Shooting is my new hobby, and in years past wifi, video and solar energy were also hobbies. As with many on this site who like to tinker, I built my own camera system that works beyond 1 mile based upon this webpage Wireless Target Camera | Project Savage. One difference is that mine charges...
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    F T/R Competition Savage FTR 308 win

    Gotcha.
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    F T/R Competition Sierra 2156 and 8208 load

    I would also be interested in this to compare to my attempts: http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/f-class-f-t-r-competition/225201-savage-ftr-308-win.html#post2879854
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    LAPUA brass, how consistent are they?

    Some more info for the curious. Saw some Winchester 308 in stock for $22/50 so I purchased 200 cases ($88). Weight sorted them and of the 200, high was 163.3 low 157.4. For comparison I paid ($123 for 200 Lapua). I was able to put together a set of 73 within a 0.8 grain range and a set of 81...
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    F T/R Competition Savage FTR 308 win

    Not sure what/who this is directed to? Could you elaborate? Drew
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    F T/R Competition Savage FTR 308 win

    Something to ponder over winter, I guess. Winter in Fargo has arrived. Tried to get out one last time today, but the 35 mph winds and falling temps convinced me otherwise. Talking 45 below wind chills...Drew
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    F T/R Competition Savage FTR 308 win

    OK, I see. I have seen this article in the past and tried it when I was experimenting with 80 and 90 VLD in my 223 for fclass (no luck, throat too short in my AR). I though that this method and observation was unique to the VLDs. Do you think it will work with the Sierra 2156s that I am shooting?
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    F T/R Competition Savage FTR 308 win

    I had seen that above, but thanks for the reminder. That is pretty far away from the lands, did you work you way back from about where I am and saw improvements? From the pictures that I showed, I'm guessing that is the limit of my skill at the moment. I'll know more when I can try at...
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