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  1. Danattherock

    Forster Ultra Micrometer Seating Die

    You should give me a call when you find time, I messaged you my number. I have the time and interest to help you out. We were all once where you are now. My honest impression is your getting over your skis a little bit, you've got a ton of well-intentioned advice above here, some from me as...
  2. Danattherock

    Forster Ultra Micrometer Seating Die

    Redding type S full length set as mentioned here. Great website for reloading info. You getting the carbide neck mandrel from Brownells? That's what I would suggest, rather than stainless. The Hornady headspace gauge and bullet comparator kits are my most used tools. Headspace gauge to set...
  3. Danattherock

    Hawk hill talon covers

    I got two sets the other day, mainly for barrels and car hoods. Great product and fast shipping.
  4. Danattherock

    Load development with virgin brass?

    I only use Alpha and Lapua and find both very tight from the factory. That's why I eventually broke down and got these mandrels.
  5. Danattherock

    Load development with virgin brass?

    Tight necks on Virgin brass are my main concern, I recently bought some mandrels just for that purpose. The variance in neck tension from virgin to fire formed is quite a bit more than I prefer.
  6. Danattherock

    Forster Ultra Micrometer Seating Die

    Research the new RCBS chargemaster lite. Heard great things from several people using that unit. I'm using Auto trickler set up these last six or eight months, but used two older chargemasters side-by-side prior to that. And to be honest my SD is unchanged, and is consistently 3-6 in various...
  7. Danattherock

    Best Bolt-Action Tactical Sniper Rifle for the money?

    Order a Masterpiece Arm's rifle in the caliber of your choosing.
  8. Danattherock

    Forster Ultra Micrometer Seating Die

    That'll teach her! ?
  9. Danattherock

    Atlas PSR tension knob loosens, any suggestions?

    Thanks man, that helps, a lot. I'm 6'6" 340 and use my Atlas PSR Tall bipod with 3 notches out, often along with the metal spikes. With your quote above in mind, my usage of the bipod is likely exacerbating the condition.
  10. Danattherock

    Axiom vs Vector Curtis Actions

    I have a Vector and two Axioms, they are both fantastic actions! Just built a rifle the other day with a new Axiom. All mine are used for PRS so they get ran pretty hard. Rain, mud, dust, hot or cold, these actions have ran like sewing machines. They both (vector and Axiom) feel the same, which...
  11. Danattherock

    Forster Ultra Micrometer Seating Die

    Having used several Forster and Redding competition seaters, I consider them equals. With certain issues and certainly the rings you describe many folks are polishing the seating stem as you mention. I read folks are chucking either a projectile or the seating stem into a drill, applying Flitz...
  12. Danattherock

    Forster Ultra Micrometer Seating Die

    That's a major upgrade on the brass. Lapua and Alpha Munitions are the only brass I use. 2/10 gr steps, compared to what you did before, will more easily identify your flat spots. I actually use 1/10 gr steps myself, as it appeals to my OCD, lol. Sounds like you got a good plan though. We all go...
  13. Danattherock

    Forster Ultra Micrometer Seating Die

    They make great dies and I've used several of them for years. Most of mine are the BR not the ultra, but internally the same. Forster is known for having great customer service, I'm sure they'll get you straightened away.
  14. Danattherock

    curtis axiom/ head space question

    I think you're well-intentioned friend may be confusing you a bit. I have a couple Axiom and they are fantastic actions. With any action I've ever used after I fire form the brass it grows a few thou from its virgin state. With that said that virgin firing is extremely accurate if you've done...
  15. Danattherock

    A QUESTION FOR RO'S

    I looked through Hollywoods at Altus in October, those 15x Bushnell Forge are sweet. Likely buying a pair soon myself. I bought the Bushnell Forge 10x and have used for several months. Highly recommend, great glass, smooth controls, and robust and well built.
  16. Danattherock

    Forster Ultra Micrometer Seating Die

    Compressed loads and or excessive neck tension will exacerbate the condition I described in my original post. In either case I would send a few projectiles to Forster and have them hone your seating stem to your specific application. If that doesn't work consider changing powders or projectiles...
  17. Danattherock

    Forster Ultra Micrometer Seating Die

    If you had a different brand die, many would suggest trying a vld seating stem. Forster doesn't offer one that I'm aware of but if you send them three projectiles and your die they will custom hone you're seating stem. It sounds like these projectiles are getting stuck in your seating stem, or...
  18. Danattherock

    Anyone using 130 Norma's + H4350 in 6.5x47?

    Thanks guys, I appreciate it. I did buy enough to shoot barrel out, 3k last year when Midway had them. I bought the bare version, but saw coated available not long ago also. Interesting you say 2850-2870, had a fellow shooter suggest the same not long ago. I will explore this range well.
  19. Danattherock

    Anyone using 130 Norma's + H4350 in 6.5x47?

    Just got my rifle together the other day. Plan is to run 130 Norma diamonds with H4350. Making up a velocity ladder today, to shoot tommorow. Thought about testing 40.5-41.5, but unfamiliar with this caliber so curious what range you guys might suggest testing. Also wondering what velocity...
  20. Danattherock

    120gr 6.5 for competion?

    A useful tool for me is to make mock Applied ballistics profiles and compare numbers. For ease of comparison, I change yardage steps to every 100 yards and manually enter 10 mph full value wind. I do a screenshot of a known load, say my 6 Dasher. Then do a screenshot of my new potential shiny...
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