Search results

Welcome to our group Steve. I’m glad your health has returned. There are a lot of great people here. Many friends. Scotty is one of the best without doubt.

I meant to mention this but didn’t. Ideally I want my belted cartridges to headspace on the shoulder, not the belt. Headspacing on the shoulder lengthens brass life dramatically.

The Hornady comparator is what I use for headspace on all rounds I load for. It will give you your chambers exact dimensions after measuring a fired case. It will also tell you how much your brass stretches during firing by comparing new and fired brass. If you want general headspace readings...

I’ve hunted Guam in the South Pacific. In 18 months I killed 37 hogs and a 6 point Philippine Sambar Deer. All with my bow while still hunting on the ground. No blinds or hunting from trees. I was the Chief Conservation Officer for Andersen AFB from ‘93 to ‘95. The bow was a Golden Eagle...

I start at .020” if magazine length permits. After determining max load or node I’ll change seating depth to check impact on groups. It’s just my rule of thumb though, where I start. You can start longer or shorter if you prefer. Edit: it works great too. My last one shot group with a 7mm RM...

I’ve always thought they were really beautiful rifles. My dad had the exact same rifle, now it’s my daughter’s rifle. Still runs like a top.

I’m so far behind on projects right now I don’t even know where to start. I have this rifle, a Weatherby Vanguard Sporter II in 270 Win, and 2 AR’s from Bear Creek, and all 4 are new and haven’t been fired yet. 45 caliber round ball barrel for my Seneca that’s half finished, 4 powders I...

Thank you Dan. I appreciate it very much.

Oh well, it will end up going to one of my grandkids or daughters.

Most expensive “cheap” rifle I’ve ever seen. I think I need my head examined. Lol

45.3 grains of H4895 with 150gr Ballistic Tips shot really well from it before the work. I figured I’d start there. I also have TAC, CFE223, and LT-32 if for some reason it doesn’t like 4895. I’m leaning towards 150gr PT or E-Tip loads with the added barrel length. Edit: I’m going to have to...

Very kind, thank you.

Are you sure that they didn’t put a 270 Win die in your die set by mistake?

You may not be able to seat the bullet out to your lands. Doesn’t look like the neck is holding enough of the bullet.

You’ll be fine. The pressure limits are to save the BCG as pressure cycles it. You can use a good adjustable gas block and get the same results by closing the gas port completely. Thereby stopping the bolt from cycling, it stays locked forward until you manually cycle it. Your bolt loads will be...

Thank you, I appreciate that very much. I may re-address the polish of the receiver. Not sure I want to break it down again.

I showed these to Dan a while back but never got around to posting them. I had McGowen build a 4140 26” 1:10 barrel in the white for my 308 Win. I kept the factory Magnum Sporter profile. I didn’t like the matte finish of the factory 783 action so I refinished it to a gloss finish and hot blued...

Believe it or not I’ve never used Accubonds. I’ve used everything else, BT’s, PT’s, E-Tips, ELD-X, Hot Cor’s, Gold Dots, Pro Hunters, CX’s, Interlocks, and even bulk Federal Power Shok’s. I have them all. More than I’ll ever use actually. The bulk Power Shok bullets hold together surprisingly...

Now that I said that the next round I size will probably stick. Lol

I use the thick liquid Hornady case lube on an ink pad. Roll the cases on the ink pad, case lube lasts forever, and I haven’t had a stuck case since switching to the ink pad 10-12 years ago. You can get dry ink pads on Amazon for near nothing. I roll 5-6 cases at a time. Spray lube works with...