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    How much neck tension?

    Re: How much neck tension? Thanks. I am running this ammo in a M40 bolt gun. Using Redding's recommendation of a neck die 0.001" smaller than diameter of o.d. of neck of a loaded round. I appreciate the info. Forest
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    How much neck tension?

    Following Redding's re neck die bushing suggestion results in significantly less neck tension - as gauged by seating effort - for once used Lapua .308 brass vs new Lapua brass. Velocity is about 80 fps quicker with the reloads, though I used Win primers this time vs Rem primers. All other...
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    Texas Shoot and possible future competition site.

    Re: Texas Shoot and possible future competition site. Noob, but def interested.
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    How safely remove a dud primer?

    Re: How safely remove a dud primer? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Fuzzball</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><span style="font-style: italic">"I've had one go off and it's makes a pretty good boom"</span> Boom? The couple I've set off, of some few...
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    How safely remove a dud primer?

    Re: How safely remove a dud primer? Thanks all. Will do. Forest
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    How safely remove a dud primer?

    Had a .338lm round that went click/no boom in my AI rifle. Waited a minute or so and ejected round. Primer was struck hard and not seated too deep. I reloaded it and tried again with same result. I have pulled the bullet and powder, but how do I safely remove the defective primer? Man up...
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    AR choice

    Re: AR choice For a real SHTF scenario you are far more likely to be able to find parts, and ammo, for a 5.56 di AR than a 6.8 or .308 rifle. As to barrel length, with other posters mentioning 12" and 14" barrels and don't forget you can't legally have a weapon with a barrel less than 16.1...
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    Giraud - a quality operation!

    Ordered and received within two weeks of order. Packaging is specifically designed for the trimmer. Die cut cardboard insert. No movement of contents whatsoever. Plastic bag perfectly sized/folded. Even masking tape holding wrenches had ends folded to easy to pick-up and remove. I haven't...
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    Best way to measure bullet distance from lands?

    Newbie reloader Trying to load various weight/styles of match bullets and determine what COAL has the bullet near/or touching the lands on a particular M40 style .308 rifle. I bought an RCBS tool consisting of a slip fit dummy round you measure before and after chambering. This tool measured...
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    Savage 110 BA 338 LAP

    Re: Savage 110 BA 338 LAP <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lds4mysanity</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Picking up my new Savage 110 BA 338 LAPUA in a few weeks. Anyone shooting one yet? Most likely putting a Leupold M4 on it but have not made the...
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    Velocity difference with 155 gr bullets??

    Re: Velocity difference with 155 gr bullets?? The Sierra's are the 2155's and measuring as you suggest the Scenar's measure 0.400" vs the Sierra's 0.300". Makes sense. Many thanks, Forest <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Grump</div><div...
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    Whoo-Hoo my Giraud has Shipped!

    Re: Whoo-Hoo my Giraud has Shipped! I ordered mine ten days ago. I today received notice from UPS saying it was shipping, and due to arrive here July 7! 18lbs - does that sound like right weight? I ordered mine in .338lm, with addtn'l .308 cutter head. Forest
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    Velocity difference with 155 gr bullets??

    Well, I am enjoying being a new reloader. I have loaded several combinations for my .338lm and found one that shoots better than my factory ammo. Good. First loading today of .308. Used new Lapua brass. Winchester primers. 44gr of IMR 4064. 155gr Lapua Scenar. Also did above loading with...
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    Case neck trim length necessity?

    Re: Case neck trim length necessity? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Santo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">As stated above if you don't trim and crimp you will eventually crush down the neck into the body of the case. I trim after every...
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    Case neck trim length necessity?

    Re: Case neck trim length necessity? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RJ Hunter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There is a much easier way. Get a Giraud case trimmer and run all of your brass into it after you size. Cases will stay the same length...
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    Case neck trim length necessity?

    Re: Case neck trim length necessity? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nhm16</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Get these chamber length gauges from Sinclair, follow the instructions to measure. It may be the case that your chamber length is long enough...
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    Case neck trim length necessity?

    Re: Case neck trim length necessity? Thanks all. I will set myself a conservative limit on case length and segregate my brass into groups up to that limit. All new and interesting to me. I have Giraud trimmer on order and look forward to using that in a few weeks. Regards all, Forest
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    Case neck trim length necessity?

    Re: Case neck trim length necessity? Thank you. I will monitor the case length carefully. Forest
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    Case neck trim length necessity?

    Re: Case neck trim length necessity? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mdesign</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Your brass may never get that long, sort of depends on the cartridge and the brass as some stretch more than others. At least you know the...
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    Case neck trim length necessity?

    Re: Case neck trim length necessity? Swan I have read all of which you refer to and did so before I bought my first piece of equipment, components, loaded my first round, etc... It makes little sense to me to need to trim a case that is already .034 short of the end of the chamber. Maybe I...
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