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  1. BigRso

    Small base sized brass problem

    Hello everyone, I recently sold a ptr in 308 win, I had prepped some cases and used a small base sizing die. I now only have my bolt gun in 308 and want to know if I FL size this brass will it be ok to fire in my bolt gun? Thanks and be well, Mike
  2. BigRso

    Gunsmithing Help picking a Gunsmithing school ..

    In that case I apologize and will edit post.
  3. BigRso

    Gunsmithing Help picking a Gunsmithing school ..

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  4. BigRso

    Gunsmithing Help picking a Gunsmithing school ..

    Hello everyone, As always when I have a serious question I turn to this forum. I am looking to get more educated on gunsmithing, I have really fallen in love with firearms. I have been a tech for a communication company for 12 yrs will not be leaving my current employer but would love to learn...
  5. BigRso

    Question on coal ?

    Could be will try neck turning them a little more
  6. BigRso

    Question on coal ?

    It is 165 gr game king hpbt sierra. I would greatly appreciate it if you could tell me how to get that info. I know how to find out how far I can seat a particular bullet to the lands.
  7. BigRso

    Question on coal ?

    The bore is .300
  8. BigRso

    Question on coal ?

    Thank you very much will be doing this today. I did two methods to measure first used a hornady guage, then I did the old school wooden dowel method. You seat a bullet to long put it in your chamber using a rubber band to hold the bolt handle in place you mark the dowel at the muzzle, then...
  9. BigRso

    Question on coal ?

    No I fired factory ammo today no issue. My thinking was with this particular bullet it can't be seated to long. Could that be at this point I am really confused myself. Is there a way I can measure the headspace with out a go guauge any tricks? The smith said its good o go if I want to make...
  10. BigRso

    Question on coal ?

    It is heavy and the bipod swivel stud sticks out to far and causes issue with bi pods. I would rate it a 3 out of 5. I was hoping it wasn't that this smith takes forever for everything and is in pa a good 3 hrs from me. Thanks, Mike
  11. BigRso

    Question on coal ?

    Just want to thank everyone that's respond in trying to help me with this problem. Also after reading my post CK_32 I didn't mean to come off like a d--k man sorry. Just put a lot of time into this rig and it isn't working out as expected. Be well, Mike
  12. BigRso

    Question on coal ?

  13. BigRso

    Question on coal ?

    I am using the right terminology my cartridge over all length (coal) is 2.760" now when you say 2.500" that is the case recommended trim length. Once you seat a bullet add a primer and powder it becomes a cartridge. So my coal is 2.760" which is giving me an issue. Sammi spec says 2.800" as you...
  14. BigRso

    Question on coal ?

    Hello everyone, So I took my new setup to the range today, not really overly impressed with the barrel as of yet shot good but nothing I wasn't doing with my stock barrel. Oh and my damn versa pod adapter broke after 3 shots and swfa said call Versa pod. Shitty day at the range..... Anyway to...
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