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    basic reloading question

    Re: basic reloading question +1 That's great advice from Victor N TN. I <span style="text-decoration: underline">never</span> recommend jamming the lands (especially for tactical shooting), because whenever you extract a loaded round, the bullet can stick and leave you with powder spilled...
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    Help a Newby?!

    Re: Help a Newby?! COfox ..... Your dad's load looks very good, but you'll do better at 600 yards and beyond with the 175 gr SMK bullets. Sierra also makes a <span style="font-weight: bold">NEW</span> 155 grain bullet that is much better than the old 168 SMK. Our website has a reloading...
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    I hate reloading the .416 Rem mag!

    Re: I hate reloading the .416 Rem mag! Jayne ...... The crimping problem you mentioned is <span style="font-weight: bold">very common </span>with "thin" necked rifle cases like the 30-30, 416 Rem Mag and the 458 Win Mag. The best way to crimp them properly (without necks getting buggered...
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    308 rd hard to extract from chamber..bolt gun

    Re: 308 rd hard to extract from chamber..bolt gun Yoda ....... Lightening your powder charge by half a grain is not likely to solve your problem. I've encountered one psrticular lot of Varget that was extremely HOT. Normally I can shoot 45.0 grains without excessive pressure. The new lot...
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    Neck Sizing question

    Re: Neck Sizing question Taylor, You should measure your handloads (when you setup your dies) to see how much chamber clearance <span style="font-weight: bold">YOUR</span> handloads will have (at the shoulder) in <span style="font-weight: bold">YOUR</span> particular chamber. Whether you FL...
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    case shoulder resizing

    Re: case shoulder resizing MikeG ...... Take a look at this link. Digital Headspace Gauge You'll see an easy to use, inexpensive tool that will compare your questionable rounds (at the shoulder) with one of your fireformed cases. You'll be able to <span style="font-weight...
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    need some advice on a issue with my brass.

    Re: need some advice on a issue with my brass. This will give you the answers you're looking for. It's our <span style="font-weight: bold">Digital Headspace Gauge</span>. This gauge easily measures the clearance that <span style="font-weight: bold">YOUR</span> handloads will have in...
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    Regarding HEADSPACE, what is the

    Re: Regarding HEADSPACE, what is the This is the easiest way to measure your headspace clearance. I recommend our <span style="font-weight: bold">Digital Headspace Gauge</span>. Just zero the gauge on a fireformed case, then measure your handloads. The gauge displays the exact clearance...
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    Measuring Ogive to Lands

    Re: Measuring Ogive to Lands I used a Dremel Tool with a cut-off disk. It's an easy job, and anybody can make this project. You can read all about it on my website. Visit <span style="font-weight: bold">www.larrywillis.com</span> - Innovative
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    Measuring Ogive to Lands

    Re: Measuring Ogive to Lands MarkFuller ........ There's a much easier way. I use a resized case that has a slotted neck. It holds the bullet loose enough to allow you to chamber it, and have the bullet push deeper into the case when it's chambered. However, the case neck is tight enough...
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    what powder now?

    Re: what powder now? I recently came across a questionable batch of Varget. It was hotter than it should have been, and I couldn't reach the expected velocity without getting too much pressure. I switched to IMR 4064, and I'm now getting outstanding performance. It's accurate and velocity...