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    Spotters Spotting scope recommendations for ~$1500?

    I’m using the Tract Toric spotter and it is simply fantastic. I also have the fixed 22x eyepiece with the mil reticle and the view through that thing is breathtaking. Nice Military/LE discount too. https://tractoptics.com/spotting-scopes/toric-spotting-scopes John
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    Scope advice in mid price range

    I’ve been using the Bushnell Elite Tacticals for years with great results, so out of those you listed, the XRS would be my pick. Accidentally knocked my rifle with a DMR II Pro off the bench a few months ago. Landed right on the elevation turret and it did not lose zero. The Elite Tacticals...
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    I have a Zero Obsession Lately

    I like to use enough shots in my zero confirmation group to ensure there’s some statistical validity there. Three shots doesn’t cut it. I’ve seen far too many times where guys accept the results of a three shot zeroing group only to wonder why their rifle doesn’t hit the POA the next group. Five...
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    6.5 Creedmoor

    2000MR is pretty close to Varget in burn rate. Given 2000MR’s burn rate, 42gr to start seems pretty hot. I’ve used Varget behind 123s and it does very well but anything more than 40gr and I’m starting to see excess pressure signs. That clocks in the mid 2900s from a 24” barrel. If I were...
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    Nicki Haley announces to run for President / Crook in Chief.

    Ron/Kristi John
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    6.5 Creedmoor

    What brass? With Hornady, probably high 25s to low 26s, With Lapua or Alpha, probably high 26s. Also, if you have ballistic AE, it’s very easy to calculate velocities based on your elevation required at a given distance. John
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    22GT load data

    Been using Magpul mags with my .22GT and they feed flawlessly. John
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    Rifle Scopes What's the REAL story on SWFA?

    They are No longer producing the 1-6 HD, which makes me sad, because it’s a fantastic scope and the reticle is just pure genius. But I talked to them when I ordered my 10x HD and they said they are coming out with a replacement for the 1-6. I would assume it would be an upgrade, though I don’t...
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    Rifle Scopes New for 2023 Optics

    That’s an interesting hunting scope. If they made a mil reticle, I might give one a try. John
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    22GT load data

    I have tried the StaBall with 88gr ELD-Ms and not noticed any blow by, and got some pretty good groups, but they were not repeatable and velocity ES pretty abysmal. Have some loaded up to try in my 6.5CM, but if I don’t get good results there, I’m done with it. John
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    22GT load data

    A little slower than H4350. More like IMR-4831 or R19. John
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    22GT load data

    Tried some StaBall 6.5 behind 80gr Amaxes in necked down Hornady 6GT brass yesterday. Weirdest thing I’ve ever seen. Apparently it does not pressure up fast enough for the brass to seal the chamber good. Powder was flowing between the brass and the chamber wall, enough that it left divots in...
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    22GT load data

    I’ve seen where folks have had good results with R26, but has anyone tried H1000 in the .22GT yet? Thanks, John
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    Rifle Scopes TORIC UHD 30mm 2.5-15X44 FFP MRAD/MRAD Hunting Rifle Scope

    https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/tract-toric-uhd-hunting-rifle-scope-review.7129369/#post-10367830 John
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    What seating depth is actually doing...actual node or just pass/fail?

    I’ve never measured erosion rate so took him at his word. What is the erosion rate for say, a 6.5 Creedmoor? John
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    What seating depth is actually doing...actual node or just pass/fail?

    Very good series on seating depth on Precision Rifle Blog. I’ve attached a link to the summary, but the whole series is a very good read. https://precisionrifleblog.com/2020/04/28/bullet-jump-research-and-load-development-tips/ I have read over the years that kissing the lands or a light jam...
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    22GT load data

    Shot these five at 800 yards yesterday. 35gr H4350 behind 88gr ELD. As expected, barrel has sped up a bit. This load is doing 2930 from 20” barrel. Black dot is about softball size for reference. Shot this sow with same load this evening at about 175 yards. Muddy spot is POI. No exit...
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    22GT load data

    Just in case y’all haven’t heard yet, Forster is making .22GT dies. I picked up a full length sizer and Micrometer seater from Graf’s. Had to buy them separately, as they don’t offer that combo in a set. John
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    22GT load data

    20” 7 twist .219 bore. H4350 is all I’ve tried so far. I did work up to well over 37gr but was starting to see mild pressure signs, groups were garbage and I only achieved 3065fps, which from a 20” barrel, probably isn’t too bad. Going to try some 6.5 StaBall I guess. John
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    22GT load data

    Did some more load work up on my .22GT. Once I found max, I concentrated on higher charges hoping to find accuracy with 88gr ELD-Ms at 3000fps or more from my 20" Osprey barrel. Alas, it was not to be. This barrel decidedly did not like any charges of H4350 greater than 36gr, grouping a bit over...
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