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    Long Action Caliber???

    I am going to re-barrel a long action build I have and would like some good long action caliber choices. I reload so wildcats welcome. It can't be a 7SAUM or 300 Winmag as I have that covered. Any and all suggestions are appreciated.
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    Rifle Scopes Coverting a nightforce from MOA/MOA to MIL/MIL

    Quick question since Nightforce is closed until Tuesday of next week I wanted to see if anyone here can tell me how much it might cost me to convert a NF 5.5-22 MOA/MOA to MIL/MIL? if its worth it I will do it if not I will just sell this one and get a MIL/MIL from the factory. Thanks in advance.
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    7SAUM 162 AMAX

    is anyone shooting 162 AMAX out of their 7SAUM? I looked in the loading depot under 7mm's and didn't find much, and did a search with very little results. I am looking to start load development with the 162s and H4831sc with the fed 210M primers and was looking for some other results I could...
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    Robert Snyder 300WSM

    wanted to share the newest member of the safe...it will be here Friday RWSynder Action (Defiance) Brux 24inch barrel 1:10 Surefire break Surgeon Bottom metal Jewell trigger Fully adjustable Mcmillian HTG with rail up front Looks great and can't wait to shoot it.. Thanks Robert!
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    GAP 260

    Can some one tell me the chamber specs for a GAP 260? I do not know much about them but was helping a buddy tonight try and reload JLK 130s and remmy brass and with a neck size od .292-.293 the brass will not chamber...its not an overall length issue because we are at 2.802. and it chambers...
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    7 SAUM is here!!! Updated with new pics and specs

    William Roscoe of LA Precision built 7SAUM. It is now home! Specs are: Trued Remmy Receiver (long action) Krieger LV 1:9 twist 26 inch Jewel trigger McMillian A5 wirh KMW cheek piece Surgeon bottom metal break and fluting by Kampfeld custom Scope: 5-25x56 PMII with the H58 recticle. updated pics
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    Rifle Scopes Schmidt with the H58 reticle

    Anyone have the 5-25 x 56 Schmidt with the H58 reticle and if so, what do you like and dislike about it? I am about to get one but curious of any opinions out there. Thanks
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    A Good Chrono

    I am loking for a good chrono and don't know much about the different brands. And recommendations would be very helpful...thanks Need it for load development tired of borrowing a friends...his is one that isn't made anymore so can't copy what he has. Thanks
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    Weatherby

    Just curious why there isn't more talk about Weatherby on this site..they have some very unique calibers and arguably some of the flattest rounds out there like the 257, 300 weatherby 30-378, 340, 338-378 just to mention a few. They seem to use great parts like Krieger barrels (on their upper...
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    Range Report Is an average of 2700 fps good?

    I have a custom built 260 by RWS Gunsmithing...it has a 24 inch Rock 1:8 twist barrel on it. after doing load development with the rifle it loves the 142 SMKs with 43grns of IMR 4350 (switching to H4350) and the average on the chrono came out to be 2700 FPS with the slowest around 2688 fps. The...
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    Lapua or Remmy Brass

    Need some quick opinions. I have Lapua Brass and Remmy brass for my 260. I have not yet loaded the Lapua brass because I may actually decide to sell it based on the feedback I get here. I have some friends telling me to stick with the Remmy brass because the Lapua has an issue with forming a...
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    7SAUM, 260 REM or 308

    So looking for advice...I believe I have settled on one, but curious to what everyone's opinion is. My goal is to begin competition shooting next year. I have been practicing and finalizing load development and feel I will be ready to embarrass myself next year but have fun doing it. I have 3...
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    Rifle Scopes Anyone hear whether or not NF is going to FFP

    I know they have it for the 3-15 powers but waiting for the 5-22 to come along in FFP. Just curious if anyone has heard if if its a plan or not.
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    Lapua 260 Brass Question?

    Ok...I just got a great deal on Lapua brass here on the hide. I am hearing though that i may have to turn the necks down if I have a match grade reamer. Does anyone know if in fact I will? My reamer is a match grade reamer with specs of .297 I never used Lapua brass before so don't have a...
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    168 and 175 Bergers for the 308

    looking for suggestions for loading 168 and 175 bergers for the 308. I am thinking about trying 4895 with a slightly longer OAL of 2.830 wich is still magizine length and see how it does, if anyone has an experience with them and can offer any load data, I would love to hear what works for you
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    IMR vs Hodgdon Powders

    Ok not sure if that has been discussed before but I am interested in hearing from shooters who have tested the two against one another and can help me understand if the Hodgdon powders being more temperature resistant over the IMR powders, if it is truly that big of a difference maker. I am...
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    Ground Hog Load...

    Hi Everyone, Looking for some recipes for devastating ground hogs with a .223 bolt...I am running a Ruger 77 Varmit model with 1:12 twist. The gun shoots factory 50grain and 55 grain weight bullets extremely well but the factory loads don't quite have the devastation factor I am looking for...