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  1. ZA206

    Preffered optics vendors/sponsors here on the forum?

    Looking to get a nice spotting scope and new tripod setup. Who are the trusted "go to" guys here on the forum or other websites to get the best deals. I'm NOT .mil or a first responder, just a normie, if that matters. TIA -ZA
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    Opinions on VV N540 powder for 223/5.56 hand loads?

    In my quest to find a good alternative to XBR-8208 (because it's never available) for my 77 TMK loads, I got 1 lb of N540 to try out. Do any of you guys have experience with this powder using heavier bullets in 223/5.56 loads? I have used several other popular powders in my search for an XBR...
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    Gunpowder allergy?

    Any of you guys have allergic reactions to gunpowder or other reloading/shooting stuff? (not talking about high prices!) I ask because I think I’m very allergic to AR-Comp powder/residue. Last three trips to the range (only trips I’ve ever used/shot AR-Comp loads), I had major blistering and...
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    77 TMK + XBR + varying brass testing…

    So one of the best loads I’ve developed is the 77 TMK with XBR in Winchester brass. I found this particular load shortly after I built my Bartlein barreled precision AR. Over time, I’ve refined it, and also worked it up for LC brass. The loading in LC brass is my standard HD load and the one I...
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    Black Hills 69 TMK - 5.56 Ammo?

    Anyone have any experience with this load as far as accuracy and velocity? It’s listed at 2875 fps (20” barrel) on the Black Hills sight. I have a large stash of 69 TMK but have never found a load even close to that velocity that wasn’t a 3” group (more like a pattern… lol) or larger…. This is...
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    PSA regarding mandrels...

    Just a heads up/PSA... if using a mandrel with a Ti-N (gold) coating that's advertised as "not needing lube", disregard that advertisement. Lube IS required. This past weekend I expanded the necks on maybe 150 pieces of 6.5CM brass that had been wet tumbled and annealed. I didn't lube the necks...
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    Duplex rifle loads, anyone tried it?

    Basically using two different powders to try to get more performance out of a cartridge. Lots of variations to try to play with the pressure curves… maybe a fast powder on the bottom of the case and slower powder on top. In theory, the fast powder could ramp the pressure up fast then the slow...
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    Really good sale on Vortex Razors at Cabelas/Bass Pro right now!

    Picked up a brand new pair of Razor HD 10x42 Binos (latest version) for $699 yesterday. These are MSRP at $1399 and street price around $1000… Cabelas!
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    .264" bullet suggestions for 6.5 CM?

    Been doing testing on my AR with a 24" Proof CF 6.5CM and it seems really easy to develop loads for. So far, I've tried Hornady 140 & 147 ELDM, 130 Berger OTM, 136 Scenar-L and it loved them all. I've just started working on 142 SMK and was wondering if you guys had any suggestions on other...
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    6.5CM.... 140 vs. 147 ELDM....

    Been working on load development and have used these two bullets in some of my loads thus far. Very pleased with both in my rifle, but if deciding between the two, which would you choose based on the following data, assuming the same 100 yard accuracy (haven't shot at longer ranges yet): 140...
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    My primer and neck tension testing, interesting results…

    Decided to test one of my best loads with neck tension and primers as the variables instead of powder charge or seating depth. Cases were all the same year of LC, annealed, trimmed, flash hole deburred, resized, then neck tension set with my Sinclair expander & turning mandrels mandrels. The...
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    Redding 6.5CM resizing die issues…

    I tried to setup my new 6.5CM Master Hunter resizing die last night to bump the shoulders back about .004” and was destroying cases. I was using my normal lanolin lube I always do, but the dies had a LOT or resizing force and the body near the shoulders were getting warped. Any ideas what’s...
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    Need some suggestions on 6.5CM accuracy loads - AR Proof CF barrel

    Been breaking in/tuning my Proof CF/Aero rifle and doing some light workups to fire form virgin Peterson brass. I have also been shooting factory Norma, Hornady and Berger loads to see what the gun likes and to harvest some brass. Now that I have deprimed and wet tumbled my first lot of once...
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    WOA accuracy issues, my experience… (update 9/24/2023)

    About 6 months ago I got my 16” SDM profile 223 Wylde 1:8 barrel that I ordered direct with WOA. I built it using a BCM upper (thermofit) that I trued the receiver face on and bedded with green Loctite. The handguard is a free floated SOLGM M89 and the I’m using a Riflespeed adjustable gas...
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    Precision 6.5CM build, need a muzzle brake...

    Building a 6.5CM with a 24" Proof CF barrel and need a 5/8" threaded brake. I've got a Silencerco Saker 30 caliber suppressor and need a KEYMO (dead air) spec muzzle device for it to go on this barrel. I was thinking about going with a brake of some sort instead of a flash hider. Do any of you...
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    LaRue 6.5CM barrels, how are they?

    Thinking about picking up one of their 6.5CM uppers and was wondering about their accuracy. Any experiences guys? ZA
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    Need advice on Larue compatible 6.5 Creedmore upper…

    I’ve got a 16“ PredatOBR in 308 Win and I’m looking to buy/build a 6.5 Creedmore upper for it. Obviously, the easiest thing to do is simply buy a LaRue upper in the caliber I’d like, but I do love building my own. Any suggestions for uppers/handguards/BCG’s that are compatible? I was thinking...
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