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    FMJ accuracy

    Just to throw my .02 in the pot, I get consistent .5moa from my JP Supermatch with Lapua brass/Benchmark/sorted 69gr SMKs. I worked up a load with the Hornady 55gr FMJs and the best I got (on average) was 1 - 1.125 moa unsorted and .75moa weighed/sorted by ogive length. Pretty much in line...
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    Concensus on dies for a 338 Lapua Magnum?

    Honestly if the price of dies is hard to swallow, 338LM may not be the best cartridge choice for you
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    Anyone manuf. die cases/holders for dies with Hornady LNL quick-change bushings?

    Lol six years in the Corps will do that I guess. I was relegated to a 7 foot space in my office for reloading, so I had to condense & make everything fit & accessible. And yes I actually use it all the time :-)
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    Do you need match 175 BTHP's

    Don't think you can always count on this 100% of the time. I bought a bunch of Hornady 178 AMAX blems, and yes there were quite a few tarnished ones, but also the weights were all over the place. Much higher deviation than normal production boxes I was used to. I'd say they are fine for...
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    Anyone manuf. die cases/holders for dies with Hornady LNL quick-change bushings?

    --This-- The Hornady shell holders will fit the dies with bushings installed, but this is a much easier & more convenient solution. Here's a pic of my setup w. die holders installed on my bench wall:
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    Want to rent .260 Rem modified case

    My advice would be to have one made from a case fired from your chamber. You'll get better results.
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    Looking for advice on a long range hunting rig from the reloading perspective

    Whoa small world gunny, that's 20min away from me. High Desert range? Pm me & maybe we can meet up. I've got a good spot out in the desert I frequent, good for 600 or so yards if you're ever interested.
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    Looking for advice on a long range hunting rig from the reloading perspective

    Well to recap, let's see... Here are the recommendations by caliber: 30/06 - 5 6.5 Swede - 1 7mm - 5 300wm - 1 280 - 2 308 - 1 Just goes to show everybody has their favorite, when in reality just about any of these cartridges will do the job. I've decided to go w/ 30/06. Tx_Flyboy made some...
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    Looking for advice on a long range hunting rig from the reloading perspective

    I do get what you're saying, and agree with you to the extent that I have settled on the 178 AMAX as my one and only load for everything. I would just feel better w/ a little more power /range than what the 308 offers. Fully realize that its more than capable of killing animals, but in the...
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    Looking for advice on a long range hunting rig from the reloading perspective

    Here's a pic of my setup: Between the DMR, Spuhr mount, ACI, level indicator & bipod i'm at about 15+ pounds right now. I have humped the hills out here in the desert shooting coyotes & jackrabbits with it, and it just gets to be too much by the end of the day. Maybe twenty years ago when I...
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    ultrasonic cleaner questions?

    Honestly ultrasonic doesnt work that great with brass. If you are going to bother w/ getting them wet & having to dry - I say go w/ ss wet tumbling. I got the Frankford Arsenal tumbler & it works great. I have the Hornady ultrasonic & have relegated it to gun parts cleaning, which it works...
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    Looking for advice on a long range hunting rig from the reloading perspective

    So I'm assuming it had the muzzle brake on. How was that experience? Too loud? Could you live with it? Or would you recommend a non-braked gun?
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    Looking for advice on a long range hunting rig from the reloading perspective

    This was EXACTLY my thinking. I figured it would be a luck of the draw if I got a shooter from the factory. I'm a fan of their accu-trigger, and I like the way the rifle looks, so I know the gamble is in the barrel. I'd be happy with 1 moa to be honest with you & save the bughole shooting for...
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    Neck Turning - Inconsistent Results for a Newbie (Video)

    Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. I'm not knocking the K&M, just saying I couldn't get it to work the way I wanted. My technique may have been off as well. It is a pain to set & reset them for different calibers/neck lengths. I decided to relegate the K&M for hand skimming .223 cases for...
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    Neck Turning - Inconsistent Results for a Newbie (Video)

    OP, I was in the same exact boat as you. Started out with a K&M turning kit to use on Lapua brass. Here's what I discovered - you'll get much better results using the ergo holder in conjunction with simply doing it by hand. I didn't get consistency using a drill either. Since I bought 500...
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    Looking for advice on a long range hunting rig from the reloading perspective

    Thanks for all the great info - especially Tx. I'm going to schlep around to all the local gunshops & see what's in stock. Leaning towards the 30-06 now, just seems more practical & the fact that you can get ammo everywhere helps too.
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    Magnetospeed V3 Reading Reliability

    I've got a new V3 and have gotten consistent readings w/ my FN SPR, no problems. My JP supermatch w/ muzzle break is a different story. Bit inconsistent & I have to adjust sensitivity. Overall im happy though
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    Looking for advice on a long range hunting rig from the reloading perspective

    Another good piece of info. So I can infer from this post that a cartridge like the 30-06 will be easier/less finicky to load than a belted magnum?
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    Looking for advice on a long range hunting rig from the reloading perspective

    Yikes I had no idea Savage had such a bad rep out there. Glad I posted on here, getting some good info!
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    Looking for advice on a long range hunting rig from the reloading perspective

    Very thought-provoking post. You're right, I have zero experience loading the 30-06, but have fired it before. I have a LOT of 178gr AMAXs that I have stockpiled for my .308, so it would be great to be able to use them in a hunting rifle as well. I'm getting 2650 @ 58k psi out of my rifle...
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