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    Barrel condition when next range trip is unknown?

    Couldn’t figure out a better way to word the title. I work for an oilfield service company and I’m on call 24/7. Thanks to this my next range trip may be tomorrow or it may be 3 months from now. How would you guys maintain your barrels in this sittuation? As of right now, after a range trip...
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns S&W gripe and vent...

    So. Smith and Wesson. Never again. Back before Christmas I bought a 686 pro series, 5 inch 7shot 357 mag cut for moon clips. Sexy wheel gun. First trip to the range it wouldn’t detonate CCI primers. Which is cool. I know that’s a known issue sometimes. Get the gun home and start cleaning it...
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    Reasonably priced rifle case, shooting mat?

    Work is keeping me from actually shooting, so I’m just working on ordering the stuff I think I need. Once the bipod gets delivered and mounted, my Bergara is no longer going to fit in the hunting rifle case I’ve been stuffing it into. Also, once the bipod shows, I’ll start going prone and...
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    What was your biggest “aha!” Moment as a beginner?

    Getting a little frustrated with my shooting. Trying to get through load development but having a hard time trusting my own shooting. I’ve shot .5 inch groups followed by 1.5 inch groups and vice versa with the same ammo. Figured it would be interesting if the more experienced guys share...
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    Neck sizing bushings: supposed to “float”?

    My Whidden FL die with the neck bushings. I have a Redding .228 bushing in there, numbers down, and notice that there is some slop in it. The bushing is able to move around in there side to side. Am I supposed to run the decapping stem retainer (or whatever that top piece that screws down...
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    6.5cm load development: Take 2.

    So a couple guys on my last load development thread suggested that my craptastic shooting played a big part in the results. And I agreed! So I tried again. 5 round groups, skipped the round robin business and just shot the groups. I think the results are a bit more consistent this time...
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    Need opinions on first OCW test results

    Ok guys. Help me out here. Made it to the range today with the BMP, trying this OCW business. Here are the results. I think I see what’s going on, but I’d like to get some experienced guys looking at it. Gimme your thoughts. Once fired Hornady cases, resized In Whidden bushing FL die with a...
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    Another beginner question. Once fired from different rifle?

    So after posting my other thread about using my Hornady brass or holding out for Lapua, I decided to use what I have. Now. I have 60 ish cases fired through the rifle I’m going to be loading for (bergara BMP) and another bunch fired from my Ruger American Predator. Using a Whidden FL die...
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    Use my Hornady and federal or wait for Lapua?

    6.5 Creedmoor. I have close to 300 Hornady and Federal once fired from factory ammo. I’m finally getting my Dies and such together. Money for components and such isn’t endless, so I’m trying to decide if I should even bother with burning up bullets and powder on load development on the lower...
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    Couple of questions from newbie (dies, press)

    I’ve been reloading straight wall cartridges for years, but with the new BMP in Creedmoor, it’s time to learn rifle. I’m totally new to this world. I’d like my beginning purchases to be the proper stuff so I’m not rebuying equipment in a few months after figuring out flaws or options I should...
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    New from Louisiana

    Hi guys. I’ve wanted to begin trying to learn to shoot beyond 100 yards for my whole life, but never got my feet wet mostly due to finances. Well, my wonderful wife just bought me a Bergara BMP 6.5 for Valentine’s Day, so here I am. I know practically nothing and have no precision rifle gear...
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