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  1. M

    Static is making me crazy!!!

    Get a beam scale
  2. M

    6mm BRA Load development

    I would definitely do load testing in temps that are relatively close to what you will be shooting in for a match. Your testing described above is for cold weather. You would be surprised how much more pressure is developed when the temp goes up 30-40 degrees. Error on the side of safety.
  3. M

    Click adjustable dies?

    The determining factor when I buy dies is how often will I be changing the adjustment. If they are for one gun and I won't be making many adjustments I get non-click dies.
  4. M

    T Track rails or Inline fab flush mounts for reloading bench?

    The concept is good but I decided not to do it on my bench. Small objects (primers, small caliber bullets, etc) will fall into the tracks and you will always be cleaning them out. I use my bench for other projects and didn't want the tracks to disrupt a flat surface. I just mount my presses...
  5. M

    Body Die Blues......

    Potsy, after you run the case into the body die and check to make sure the trim length is within specs, does it chamber OK? I would give Redding a call and run this issue past them.
  6. M

    FL body VS bushing dies

    When I tried a Redding bushing die it substantially increased runout. I now use Forster FL dies honed to a specific I.D. and the runout is the same as when the case comes out of the chamber.
  7. M

    6BRA and Forster Die honing

    Download the die honing form (that you will send with the die) and indicate what dimension you want them to hone the die to. Just that simple.
  8. M

    Drill/Tap for Hornady OAL tool

    Drill and tap the FIRED case. This makes it an exact fit (or as close as it can be) to the respective firearm. Mark the case to identify the firearm.
  9. M

    Forster Co-Ax press in stock. $349.99, free shipping

    These days if you see what you want and it's in stock you have to jump on it immediately. Don't think about it.......just get it!
  10. M

    Forster Co-Ax press in stock. $349.99, free shipping

    Apparently they still have a few left. If I didn't already have one I would jump on this deal.
  11. M

    Die Locking Rings

    With as good as Redding's products are, I don't understand why they stay with an inferior designed lock ring. Maybe they are too proud to admit that their rings suck compared to those from Forster, Hornady, Sinclair, etc.
  12. M

    What is your load development process? + Some noob questions.

    One thing I don't do is load up ammo if I'm not going to use it in a reasonable time (approx 2-3 months). After shooting I used to do all the brass prep so it will be ready when I want to load up some ammo for whatever. Now I just bag the fired cases and start the prep when I determine what I...
  13. M

    Seeking guidance fireforming 223 Ackley with Varget or Shooters World Precision, 88 ELDs, New Lapua brass

    Can't speak for the .223 but my 22-250 AI (Bullberry Encore 16.25" barrel) gave me 5/16" groups while fireforming (FF) with a mild load. When I take this gun to do some varmint shooting I have no problem making FF cases and hunting at the same time. See what kind of groups you get while FF. If...
  14. M

    Forster full length sizing die

    I agree 100%. Loading a round that has been fired once or twice will have a different neck tension than a case that has just been annealed. IMO neck tension is critical to obtaining consistent ES/SD readings and good groups. Since I have such a hard time keeping track of which groups of brass...
  15. M

    Walnut Media size

    Zilla Ground English Walnut Shells Desert Blend, from Amazon. Does not get stuck in flash holes.
  16. M

    Berger Sales Suspended - at one retailer

    This is what every firearm related business must keep in mind. They must keep the prices as low as possible. If participation in the shooting sports drops off by as little as 20% can businesses stay in business with that drop? Some will not be able to. Some handloaders will stay in the hobby...
  17. M

    Berger Sales Suspended - at one retailer

    I think most of us have enough ammo for our own protection from blm and antifa scum. They aren't the problem. Our big problem is a corrupt DNC run gov't that wants to keep us from getting ammo and handloading components.
  18. M

    Berger Sales Suspended - at one retailer

    What happens when some shooters say, "That's it, I'm done. The price of competing in (fill in the shooting discipline) has gotten beyond what I can afford." Some shooters may shoot a lot less and some might stop completely. The component manufacturers and retailers had better take this into...
  19. M

    Wet tumbling what a difference WOW

    I agree. I use an US cleaner with Lemishine and then a tumbler with walnut media and NuFinish. Brass comes out almost looking like need. Just how shiny do you need it? Look closely at cases cleaned with steel pins and you will see the tiny dents. This results in work hardening. Also, you...
  20. M

    Load development question with barrel tuner

    The reason I don't like attaching a magneto speed to a barrel is that it affects barrel harmonics, Just like a tuner. So as soon as you take the magneto speed off the barrel you have changed the harmonics. I keep it simple and use a chronograph that I can shoot over. The magneto speed type of...
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