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    Neck crack

    I only have limited experience with Nosler brass. My batch was undersized (too short) and had the tightest primer pockets I've ever seen. This takes the cake though. Absolutely ridiculous for what they cost. I've heard Norma makes all their brass but don't know it for fact.
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    Best Brass?

    Lapua would be my 1st choice. They make 6.5CM in both LRP and SRP.
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    Lever Action Hunters

    Haven't hunted with it yet, but have several loads dialed in ready to go. Actually haven't found a load this rifle doesn't like.
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    Component shortage coming again?

    If you have a Sportsmans Warehouse near you, they always have primers in stock because they keep them behind the gun counter and ration them. 1 brick per customer per day limit. It used to be 2 sleeves per day. They increased it because inventory was stacking up. It's a pain to take a number and...
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    Suggestions for priming tools

    I have only used the 21st Century primer, but I'm completely satisfied. 26 clicks from the bottom for small, 37 clicks for large, with primer pockets corrected using K&M's primer pocket tools. Consistent seating depth every time.
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    quietest 22LR

    Can verify. Have the exact same setup.
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    I am been looking to build a new rifle winter to replace my 7mm-08 and noticed the 6.5 prc doesn’t beat it by much in Nosler?

    Tikka mags should be good for a coal of 3.33" assuming it's the same mid-length action as the .30-06 & 7 Rem Mag. I've loaded some rounds for my 6.5x55 longer than 3.15" and had plenty of room to spare.
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    Soot on outside of case, 9mm

    A lot of powders will be sooty with a light charge.
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    Full Length Resize Method

    In that case I would full length size, remove the expander ball, and expand the neck inside diameter with a mandrel. Be sure to use lube on the case body and inside the neck. You could also just use a body die and a Lee collet die, but the mandrels will give you more control.
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    Full Length Resize Method

    Hunting rifle? Benchrest? Are you going to anneal? A lot will depend on your intended use.
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    Sold MagnetoSpeed Sporter

    Lightly used, works as it should. Picked up a Garmin Xero recently so this needs a new home. $120 tyd Paypal f&f or you pay the fees.
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    6.5 Creedmoor and 127 LXR how hot is to hot?.

    Different cartridge (6.5x55) and brass (Lapua), but I went up to 2906 fps using 44.7 gr H4350 in a factory 22.4" Tikka with the 127 gr LRX. Coal was 3.05" which was 0.11" off the lands. No pressure signs on the brass or primers. I estimated the pressure to be around 66500 psi in QuickLoad...
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    How fast should my 143g ELDX/130TMK be out of my 6.5x55 22.5”?

    The tipping point for me to start hand loading was paying something like $65 (a fair amount back @ 2015) for a 20 round box of Nosler 140 Accubonds which ran at an anemic 2650 fps and grouped like 00 buck at 100 yards. Bought my 6.5x55 right before Tikka started offering it in 6.5CM. Have never...
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    barnes factory 127 gr lrx 6.5 creedmoor COAL

    2.750" coal for the 127 LRX per Barnes load data.
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    Should I load light copper bullets or heavy high BC bullets?

    What is your barrel's rate of twist?
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    243 or 6.5 CM

    Aside from my initial thought (why brake a 6 5CM?), see if your friend will let you to remove the brake and let your boys shoot it before you make a choice, to see worst case recoil in a 6.5. Just my opinion but it shouldn't be an issue. My buddie's 10 year old daughter shoots a 6.5CM loaded...
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    A magnum that uses H4831?

    I don't load any CM cases, but I would be curious if you can get enough H4831 in those cases to get the kind of velocity that a faster burning powder can produce. I would think H4350/RL16/N555 would be much better options in those cases. Like Flyjunky said, if you're hoping to use only 1...
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    A magnum that uses H4831?

    I could have sworn the thread title was 'H4350 in a magnum case' which I why I deleted my response. H4831 should be good to go for that role.
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    Best cartridge for mono bullets on elk under 600 yards?

    Personally I'm partial to long bullets with high bc's in .264 and .284. Barnes loads a 190gr LRX for the .300WM.
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    Who else is a Tikka convert?

    Currently have 3: - T3 Stainless 6.5x55, 24" Bartlein #3B 5R - T3X Stainless 22 Creedmoor, 21" K&P #5 - T1X .22LR, 20" factory threaded barrel Still regret selling my first one, a blued T3 Hunter .30-06 @ 15 years ago.

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