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  1. Andouille

    Federal New Cartridge

    The math above calculates thrust at back of the case, but doesn't account for friction of the case against the chamber wall, which is an important factor affecting forces at the bolt face. What is being missed here is that Federal states that the steel case grips the chamber and reduces bolt...
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    Light vs heavy for caliber bullets on game

    How can a powder be optimized for a "kind" of case? "6.5“ and "HD" denominations mean nothing without evaluating the appropriateness of the burn rate. I can substantiate this statement with facts: Burn rate and load data for Staball 6.5 say it's suited for WSM mid weight projectiles. Just a tad...
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    Light vs heavy for caliber bullets on game

    Don't have my load data handy, but I started with Hodgdon data for Staball and similar weight class bullets. Staball 6.5 is very température stable, easy to meter, and gives slightly higher velocities than H4350 for midweight bullets in WSM. It has been easy to find at Cabelas lately. PM me and...
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    Light vs heavy for caliber bullets on game

    You should be at or slightly above 3,000 fps. I get 2,960-2,990fps with 175 LRX and Staball 6.5 out of my 20" WSM. My research leads me to believe that the 175 LRX has a lower minimum velocity and much higher BC (.508) than the 168ttsx (.470), thereby negating the small benefit of additional...
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    Suppressor Cover Recommendations

    Seconded. I have this cover on my Banish Backcountry and it's light, durable, and doesn't slip. No silly shoelace ties or velcro. Plus there was enough length for a second can for about $40 shipped.
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    Finally over pressured one

    If not wet, then coated in case lube? Lube also contributes to over pressure signs. I had a similar over pressure when switching from regular to match primers, though my speed was maybe only 30fps faster because gas escaped out of the blown primer.
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    Wyoming Anti-trapping Bill

    Speaking of hunters as their own worst enemy, do remember the hunter dude who caught a wolf and paraded it around town before killing it? The overall effect was to mobilize the masses against wolf hunting and hunting in general. Trapping near trailheads has a similar effect on the general public.
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    Wyoming Anti-trapping Bill

    Right on, I'm fairly certain everyone on Rokslide is on the same team; pro-hunting access and I definitely agree that banning trapping is one of the first steps towards banning hunting. I live in AK, where hunting and trapping are going strong, but I follow the concerning developments in CO...
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    Wyoming Anti-trapping Bill

    You're misreading my intent and reading my posts through your anti-trapping ban glasses, as I've not spoken a word about bills or banning trapping. I suggest you take a step back and try to read my posts objectively if we're going to have a two-way conversation. If you can't converse with me, a...
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    Wyoming Anti-trapping Bill

    Your first sentence mentions banning trapping then references my give an inch statement, so I read it as implying I mentioned banning. It doesn't matter what type traps are legal or illegal if they are set next to trailheads and kill dogs- either scenario is poor judgement by a trapper. Not...
  11. Andouille

    What rifle is missing stock options?

    20 pages in and nearly two years since a few folks including myself mentioned the original X-bolt. I'm losing hope, especially if the X-bolt 2 requires a new bedding layout.
  12. Andouille

    Wyoming Anti-trapping Bill

    Where did I say anything about banning trapping? I simply am pointing out that one of the fastest ways to fuel the anti-trapping movement is to place traps near trailheads. Those who exercise their right to trap near trailheads are doing a great disservice to trappers that are more prudent. Do...
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    Wyoming Anti-trapping Bill

    Set the legality of trapping aside for a second and consider the reality of trapping and dogs... You cannot convince a dog owner that potential dealth by trap is a reasonable penalty for their dog being off leash. Fines, sure, but not death, because dogs are family members. Therefore, with so...
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    WTS Silencer Co ti bravo direct thread 5/8" mount & single port anchor brake. New

    Pmd
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    175 LRX velocity’s from shorter barreled 300 WSM

    That may be an oversimplified generalization and perhaps misleading. I've read and heard otherwise in recent podcasts interviewing Barnes employees. My understanding is that the Barnes X lead to the TTX, then TTSX, and the latter was re-designed as the LRX with a longer ogive and lower opening...
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    Sold Tikka mags

    Pmd about the MT long action
  17. Andouille

    Sold Weatherby Backcountry 6.5 RPM package

    Should be 1/2-28, that's what I've seen for their skinny barrel spec. Plus, a friend gave me his brake off his 6-300 Weatherby and that was the thread.
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    175 LRX velocity’s from shorter barreled 300 WSM

    There are a bunch of recent threads on similar wsm subjects if you do a quick search, and I can share my data. My 20" Tikka WSM gets 2960fps with 175 lrx and Staball 6.5. That puts it at 2000fps at 595ish yards. Group size is somewhere around 1.5 MOA, so I have a little load tuning to do, might...
  19. Andouille

    Sold Barnes 30 Cal 175gn LRX BT Bullets

    Interested, you near Anchorage by chance?
  20. Andouille

    300WSM vs 300WM short barre hunting rifle

    Depends on your definition of "much distance" because 175 LRX is around 2,960 fps out of my 20" WSM, meaning I stay above 2,000 fps out to just about 600 yards. That's plenty of distance for me and is still 400 fps greater than the minimum stated velocity from Barnes. Plus LRX has a notably...

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