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    Case neck trim length necessity?

    I am new to reloading, but have acquired most of what I need and have reloaded some ammunition from all new components. The trimmed case length is supposed to 2.714. After firing the OAL of case is 2.716. I have measured the chamber length with a Sinclair button in a new case to be 2.750. Why...
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    .338 lm in AI rifle C.O.A.L. questions

    Re: .338 lm in AI rifle C.O.A.L. questions Thanks all! You are correct re mag length. That was a typo my end. I'll double check today re the bolt closing on the 250 Scenars. The Lapua site's loading data spec's the Lock Base at 3.602 vs the 250 Scenar at 3.681, as it does the 300 Scenar...
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    .338 lm in AI rifle C.O.A.L. questions

    I am a new reloader. After lots of questions and lurking here I put together the basic equipment to load for my new AI AW SM .338lm. I bought all lapua components, excepting primers. Lapua brass. VV n165 powder. Lapua 250 gr lock base. Lapua 250 & 300 gr Scenar. The data showed the Lock Bass...
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    Recoil reduction options?

    Re: Recoil reduction options? No doubt lessons different stock and shooting will help, but I have to chime in re the Limbsaver pad. I have range on my property. Try to shoot every day as civilization starts to encroach. I have had some not shooting related shoulder issues (or at least did...
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    Lolli-Popper Reactive Target - Outback Welding

    Re: Lolli-Popper Reactive Target - Outback Welding What is the flexible stand/mount/wand made from? I have one of these from another manufacturer and the fiberglass wand is unfortunately annoyingly easy to shoot in two. I know we should be better shots than that, but it happens.
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    AI AW scope mount. AI dovetail or Pic rail?

    Re: AI AW scope mount. AI dovetail or Pic rail? Thanks all!
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    AI AW scope mount. AI dovetail or Pic rail?

    I'm going to buy a AI .338. AI supplier says he prefers AI's dovetail receiver and scope mount vs. pic rail in that lower optic height. Less op for scope installation errors if taking mount off. He does have one of those in stock. Six months on pic rail rifle. It seems pic rail guns are...
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    Remington 700 Police 338 Lapua rifles

    Re: Remington 700 Police 338 Lapua rifles On a client's rifle the brake was silver soldered on. My suppressor manufacturer had to virtually destroy the brake to get it off - then found the length of the threaded portion of the barrel to be too short for suppressor installation. So, they cut...
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    Hearing protection and .50 bmg.

    Re: Hearing protection and .50 bmg. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Scooter-PIE</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Have you thought about shooting a more normal caliber, one that doesn't require a brake? Also, longer barrels will decrease the dB at...
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    Thoughts on the LMT .308

    Re: Thoughts on the LMT .308 I received some of the LMT's today. They look good. Interested to see they have "KAC" marked magazines. Adds credence to the idea LMT is a vendor for KAC. Perhaps we will now be able to get KAC mags for less than 100ea! I would like to see it have an ambi bolt...
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    Hearing protection and .50 bmg.

    I have some hearing damage from cars and sometimes have spell of tinnitus- ringing ear or ears. When I shoot I always double up with foamy ear plugs and good Dillon muffs. Did so yesterday for about 20 rounds and can tell I did some damage. It was an AR50 with a Barrett 99 brake - barrel was...
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    First round ever at 1000 yds = "bong" on the gong!

    I know this is old hat to you guys, but I set up two full size IPSC targets side by side/slight overlap at 1050 yds away. Zero'd AR 50 at 100 yds with Barrett ball. Shooting a bit more than 1 moa. The Barrett chrono'd at 2850 avg. Tried a few rounds of AAA ammo "Harlow" 705 gr I have had for...
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    .338 LM AI? TRG? Custom build? Pro's/con's

    I have searched but can't find this kind of discussion. Point me there if has been beat to death, please. I want a .338lm. I have shot a rem pss in .338lm and like it. I have a very nice Chandler M40 I like, as well as an AR50. I have had an M82 Barrett. I prefer shooting the .338 to .50bmg...
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    What size steel targets for 1000yds?

    Just getting in to long range shooting, now that I can find the target at 600yds:) Have scoped out a good, safe shooting corridor on my property and want to set targets at 1000yds. Is there a "standard" size steel target or shape that is usually used on a 1000yd range? Thanks, Forest
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    Remington 700 Police 338 Lapua rifles

    Re: Remington 700 Police 338 Lapua rifles Yes, sent one to a suppressor manufacturer to fit for a can and they basically had to destroy the brake. Rem first told me it was removable. Then second contact revealed it was silver soldered or brazed. Anyhow, apparently a pain to get off.
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    Rifle Scopes Optics suggestions for 458 SOCOM

    Re: Optics suggestions for 458 SOCOM I have an Aimpoint on mine. I think it is a good choice. I don't think that round is accurate past 200 yds, in my experience at least, so I think a red dot makes sense. And yes, that round is punishing to shoot. I have probably put only 100 rounds through...
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    Rifle Scopes Glass quality in high end scopes? Data?

    Re: Glass quality in high end scopes? Data? Thanks all. I read Lindy's post this am and that really clarified/focused the issues. I shot my M40A from Iron Brigade today with the 3.5X15 NF, and compared it to a client's rifle with a new Leupold, and my old SSG 69 with a Swarovski 6X42 ZFM...
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    Iron Brigade Armory

    Re: Iron Brigade Armory I have a Chandler Sniper Rifle with the McMillan A3 stock. I have only 367 rounds through it. I shot it this afternoon. I like it have had no issues. Have not really focused on precision shooting seriously yet. I have had this rifle since '06. I don't remember what...
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    Rifle Scopes Glass quality in high end scopes? Data?

    I have read a bunch of threads here re expensive scopes. They have been really helpful. I have searched, honest, and can't find anything objective - or at least scientific/understandable - comparing the quality of the optical glass in high quality scopes. Let's say "scope" is the package...
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    School me on 338LM Factory Ammo

    Re: School me on 338LM Factory Ammo I have tried Rem 250 gr Scenar, an Summit 300gr I believe. Rem uses Lapua brass, Summit - Hornady brass. Rem cost a bit over $100/20 at dealer pricing. Summit cost about $70/dealer. Summit accuracy was horrible, about 4moa at 100. Rem was good at 1moa.
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