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    Inconsistent Results with Same Charge Weight

    Hey guys, I'm developing a load for my 300WM. Currently working with Hornady brass, ELD-M 208grs, H1000, and Winchester primers. During my initial ladder testing, I found 73.5, 74.5, and 77.0 to be the best charge weights. But, when I loaded up two, 3-shot groups for each of those three weights...
  2. D

    Sold - 21st century benchrest primer seater

    Selling a great condition 21st century benchrest primer seater. Comes with their #4 shell holder and small rifle primer seating stem. (For 223 diameter cartridge base). If bought new w/ shipping would be 130. Selling for 95. Shipped firm. Will post pic of actual item tonight...
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    Gunsmithing What is the purpose of annealing casings?

    I am new to reloading and am looking into making 300 blackout casings from 5.56 casings and I tried to do some research on the topic but as all things of this nature I got many different answers to the same question. Some people say that i need to anneal my casings while others never even...
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    Light primer strikes with crater?

    At the range today, I noticed quite a few of my fired cartridges had these light (ish) primer strikes with craters. I’m using a howa 1500 in 6mm CM and using Starline small primer brass, Winchester small primers and Hybrid 100V, slightly higher than medium charges. The pic has what looks to be...
  5. Sam19kilo

    Range Report New to PRS, 6.5creed load data seeing if people have similar results

    I recently got a criterion remage barrel, heavy varmint, 26”, 1:8tw, stainless. As I have been finding different loads, I noticed any 140gr bullet shoots lights out with 42.1gr of H4350. Berger VLDs, Nosler RDFs, ELDs, hornady bthp all can use this load and shoot half MOA. Velocities are...
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    Nonsensical Headspace Measurements on 223rem cases...??

    How would full-length sizing a case increase the headspace measurement on a .223 case, and charging/seating/crimping decrease the headspace measurement?? This weekend, I started taking headspace measurements on some 223 cases in my stockpile in various states on the way to being reloaded, in...
  7. ImTheSouthpaw

    6x45 or 6.5 Creedmoor

    I'm interested in purchasing my first bolt action rifle. I have it narrowed down to the factory rifle (Savage B10 Stealth Left Hand). I am debating between choosing my first chambering: 6x45 rebarrel or 6.5 Creedmoor. I could get the .223 and rebarrel with a Shilen pre-fit chambered for 6x45 or...
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    Suppressed vs. Non - Suppressed

    May be a stupid question, but this is meant to be the place to ask, so here goes... I recently worked up my first load for my precision rifle, and did so without a suppressor. Every now and again I do like to shoot suppressed, so my question is, will shooting suppressed affect my load? Or...
  9. muzzlebreaker

    New guy

    Hi there Sniper's Hide, long time listener first time caller. lol Anyway a few of my friends who shoot comps and some guys from the very popular rifle club I belong to suggested I get on here for education and information. Look forward to both. My first question to the Hide is this. I'm...
  10. JaysonF

    I need some experienced .45 acp loader advice

    Ok, so I'm looking for a new load in my hk45 tactical. I'm looking for a load that is kind of a jack of all trades. I want it to be a 230 grain plated ball, using titegroup and maxing out at 4.7 grains. I've had bad luck in the past, and I want this to be a pleasurable gun for others to shoot as...
  11. JaysonF

    Musgrave brass?

    Ok, so my father-in-law traded me 25 boxes (20 per box) of new, pulled brass.308 brass primed with federal 210 primers. They are in great shape and ready to go. They are a little older (based on how the box looks. What I am wondering is, what are they worth? I just want to sell them and buy...
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    Blowing primers at MINIMUM load?

    Need a little help here. I have been reloading for over 10 years and have never had this happen before, so now i am stumped. Rifle: DPMS LR 308 24" barrel Brass: LC 11 Match prep (FL resize with Redding competition die, swage primer pocket, trim to 2.010", debur flash hole, chamfer case mouth...
  13. Lowlight

    I saw a whole wall of Berger Bullets today

    Mile High has a whole wall of Berger Bullets in stock, I picked up some 215gr Hybrids, some 230gr VLDs, and the 185gr Juggernauts... there were lots more... 338, 6mm, etc. Spring is coming need more rounds to shoot
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    .308 Bullet and powder selection for 18" barrel

    I haven't reloaded .308 in a while and am needing to pick up some supplies. I know each gun is different and I'll have to find what works for my gun, I'm just trying to establish a starting point. I had a few questions about the 168gr vs 175/178gr and also about Varget vs IMR 4064. I have...
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    Handgun Brass Problems

    Im new to reloading and i decided to start off with handgun reloading to get the hang of it and i have a lot of handgun brass. I'm running into a issue with some of my brass that it expanded at the bottom and I've been told its because i fired it out of a block, which i have since got rid of. Is...
  16. Stangs55

    Getting Started Reloading - Here's What I've Bought...

    ...you tell me where I went wrong and where I still need to fill in... I really don't do what many people would consider "high volume"...a couple hundred rounds in a month. I'm a detail oriented guy (ie: OCD), so I'm really looking to tune loads for my barrels as opposed to saving money. I'm...
  17. Lowlight

    New Sponsor - Bullets.com

    New sponsor for 2014 launched their site today... Bullets.com <colgroup style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><col width="1438" style="width: 1438pt;"></colgroup><tbody style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size...
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    Ejector damage to case...safe to reload?

    The image below shows the typical damage to the case that is done by my Mini-14. I have been told by an "old range hand" that they are both safe to reload. I am fairly comfortable with the one on the left, but not the one on the right. What are your opinions? Thanks, Sean
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    Signs of Brass Nearing the End of its Reloading Life?

    Are there any subtle hints that can tell you (as a reloader) that the brass you've been loading for a while is done? Besides the obvious blown case, or cracks at the case mouth. Could you see scoring or discoloration and determine that this case has seen the end and give it a toss? I've...
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    .308 win OAL question

    Hey guys new here. love the site. I have never loaded this bullet before and my OAL came out rather short to use on my rifle. Usually I load 175gr hpbt and they usually come out to about 2.773, but I scored some 180gr grand slam bullets from speer bullets and its my first time loading them...
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