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    223: How fast are you pushing 69s?

    Just got back from my first range trip with the new weatherby .223. Bought 300 pieces of primed Norma brass, so figured I’d play around with some loads to get rid of those primers and form the brass. Both published loads I referenced had 26.0 as the max for varget (compressed). I loaded up to...
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    Headspace Help Please!

    Weatherby Vanguard .223 Unfired factory new Norma brass (primed from factory) Varget 69 BTHP SMK Headspace (base to shoulder using hornady comparator A) on the new brass is pretty uniform 1.460”. After seating a bullet, it grows to 1.468” and no longer chambers. To prep brass I neck sized...
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    Switching to Magnum Primers

    X bolt hells canyon 24” 6.5 PRC Lapua Brass 140gr Nosler Custom Competition .035” off lands H1000 I’ve been using WLR standard large rifle primers and 59.0gr of H1000. I recently found some CCI 250s locally, so i figured I’d give them a shot. How much should I back off to start working back up...
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    FL sizing growing headspace

    Hi all. Fired my first 6.5 PRC loads, and want to resize and reload. I’m using Lapua brass, hornady headspace comparator with Mit calipers, and RCBS matchmaster FL bushing die. Fired, unsized brass is pretty consistent 1.643” on the headspace gauge. Moved the ram to the top, tightened the die...
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    Imminent case head separation?

    Working on reloading brass for the first time. This is once fired federal brass from factory ammo - all fired out of my rifle. I notice near the case head it’s a different color for the bottom 1/4” of the case. Is this the dreaded ring, or is this just the way it looks? I find it hard to believe...
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    Interpreting Book Load Data

    Alright, I’m back with more noob questions: Planning on loading up some 178 ELD-M over Accurate 2520 for my Tikka 308. It’s what I have on hand. I can’t find load data from a supplier for this combo. However, Hodgdon has plenty of 2520 loads behind 175s and 180s. I figured I’d split the middle...
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    CBTO Help

    Alright, I’m in the process of loading my first ever batch. I used the hornady COAL gauge and their bullet comparator system to find my lands at 2.371” CBTO (6.5 PRC). I’m loading Nosler Custom Competition 140gr over H1000 with RCBS matchmaster dies. On to seating, I made a dummy round at 2.351”...
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    H1000 in stock

    H1000 1# (max 5) in stock at Hodgdon. https://shop.hodgdon.com/hodgdon-h1000/
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    Explain Bushing Dies

    I posted this on my other thread but it was very off topic and I’m not getting a response. I have not yet started reloading, so I don’t know anything, but I’d like your expertise. Bushings are ordered off of case neck thickness x2 + bullet diameter - .001/.002/.003 (desired neck tension)...
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    Bad plan to get started?

    I don’t reload, but I really want to. I keep making excuses that I don’t have $1,000+ to drop on beginner equipment and some materials. I have about 250 once fired 308 cases, ~80 6.5 prc once fired, and 100 new 6.5 prc cases. I’m thinking if I buy one piece at a time, starting from the...
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    Any Mauser experts?

    Just received this Mauser on trade. Chambered in 6.5x55 Swedish, but I think it might be done aftermarket as there are no factory barrel stamps. I’ve included pics of any and all stamping and writing I could find on the gun. Anyone out here know exactly what this is? The whole Mauser world has...
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    Sold XL Sitka Baselayer Bottoms

    Bought as part of a lot. In really good shape. I need medium bottoms. Will trade for size medium (32 waste) baselayer bottoms of any brand (preferably medium weight or heavy weight) or prices below: (2) Sitka core lightweight bottoms XL $50/ea (1) Sitka core heavyweight bottoms XL $70 $150 for...
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    Spartan rifle adapter on HC Speed

    Just bought a Browning X bolt HC speed and went to put the Spartan classic rifle adapter on it to use with my bipod, but none of the screws seem to work. The screw that is the correct threads is too long. I can’t get the adapter secure before it stops wanting to be turned. Anyone have any...
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    Can bullet choice help to prevent meat loss?

    I'm not an expert in bullet construction, so I'm hoping someone that is can chime in. I hunt SE whitetails where it seems most any hunting bullet will suffice. Shots are close and deer aren't huge. Can bullet choice prevent far side shoulder meat loss without giving up terminal performance...
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    6.5 PRC Dilemma

    I want a 6.5 PRC. I hate the 6.5 CM (just because I'm on that team which is dumb - I know). However, I'm seriously struggling to rationalize selling your first born child to have access to PRC ammo, and then paying $4/shot. Ballistically I don't know that I'll see much difference, I don't see...
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    Critique my arrow build - Newbie

    Going to hit archery for the first time this year. I've gotten comfortable enough with my bow over the last 4 months that I'm looking into building my hunting arrow. I don't know anything but what I've learned from y'all on here. Please critique ANYTHING you see wrong. This will be for deer in...
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    Moving to Nashville - advice?

    Work is moving me to Nashville at the end of July. Guess I’ll have to figure out a whole new set of hunting grounds! For any central Tennessee folk: My work is in Brentwood and I’ll be flying weekly. For that reason I want to live south of the city. Brentwood, Franklin, and belle meade are out...
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    Toprut “OnX Elite Expired”

    80% of the time I try to log in to top rut (through OnX) it says my OnX elite is expired. I know it’s not. I check OnX immediately and I’m still an elite member. Occasionally it just works. It infuriates me when I want to look some things up and all I can view is 2019 odds because my OnX is...
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    "Hot" Primers

    I looked for 209 primers for almost a year before I found some in stock. I got a little excited when I did find them.... and purchased 2,100 (should be set for life lol). I got 3 types: Federal 209A, CCI In-line 209 Muzzleloader primers, and Cheddite 209 shotshell primers. I plan to use...
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    VX-Freedom or other?

    I currently have one and only one rifle/scope combo. It's a Tikka T3x Lite Stainless in .308 and wears a Leupold VX-Freedom CDS 3-9x40. I'm purchasing a CVA Optima to extend my hunting season opportunities. I originally just planned on buying a so-so scope (like my VX-Freedom) for the muzzy and...

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