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    Surplus 150 FMJ machine gun projectiles purposely poor precision? Or 'how to prank a fellow shooter'

    Were military bullets for machine guns purposely made to scatter like a shotgun when fired? Grandpa has a National Match Garand he used to compete with. Thought I would make him some ammo as close to WW2 as I could. Washed, reamed the primer pockets, and tumbled some LC 43 brass, found a Garand...
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    Need help with damaged Rem 722 action

    Over pressure round locked up the bolt, broke the extractor. What other damage could there be? In looking for a smith, what information should I relay to them to find someone knowledgeable? NE Washington gunsmiths?
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    What BC are 7mm 160 ETips?

    Factory overuns. What BC, what twist rate needed?
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    FS/T: Nosler 25 Caliber Bullets

    Misc Nosler 25 Cal 97 Nosler 115 Grain Ballistic Tip 2nds from Pro Shop 15 Nosler 110 Grain Accubond out of factory box 41 Nosler 85 Grain Ballistic Tip, in box $60 shipped or could use some 30 Cal Accubond 165 Grain
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    38 special, is .2 grains difference in the load from the powder drop a problem

    I have a cute little powder measure that drops .2 grains extra maybe 1 out of 7 times. Is this going to effect accuracy at 10-20 yards?
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    Todays cheapest 30-06 load, 21 cents a round

    Old Red Dot powder, 7 grains $.008 CCI Primers from Bi-mart $.052 Lasercast 170 grain bullet $.15 Total, 21 cents a round If I used Unique powder currently for sale at North40 it comes to 26 cents a round.
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    What gun should be the Idaho State gun?

    So far the guns on the ballot are Winchester Model 1894 (.30-30) Winchester Model 1873 (.44-40) 1873 Colt Single Action Army Revolver (.45 Colt) M1 Garand rifle (.30-06) Colt M1911 .45 automatic Colt pistol (.45 ACP) Remington Model 700 bolt-action rifle (.30-06)
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    Federal’s Plus Peak 6.5 Creedmoor

    New high pressure steel alloy cases increase velocity 250+ fps. Supposed to be reloadable. I would be interested for hunting use in 308, 06 etc if the hunt area has shots over a quarter mile. or maybe a fast twist 25-06 for windy places
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    Gun socks for storage in safe to prevent scratches? Rust?

    In a crowded safe, are gun socks a good idea to prevent scratches? If so, what is your favorite fabric? Absorbent cotton or hydrophobic polyester? Safe is not in a commonly humid climate.
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    What a difference the load makes, 25-06 reduced loads

    These are 50 yard shots, as they are reduced loads. (Wish they were 100 yard results) (Also wish they still made I4759) Sure is fun when everything comes together. 25-270, Springfield 03 action, Grandad Oscar's stock, 1960's Redfield Scope Left is 10 shot group using 19 grains Surplus...
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    Why horizontal stringing? 30-06 with high BC bullets

    A load that previously was giving nice 3 shot sub moa groups. Some sub 1/2". This time I got an 1 1/2"+ horizontal string and much higher and varied velocities. The variables 1. This time tried magnum primers 2. set my bipod on a slick piece of fabric like my benchrest online friend recommended...
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    loose primer pockets

    Plinking with some old cast bullets. 25-270, 80 grain cast bullets, 12 grains Unique. One failed to fire. Buddy shows me there is no primer in the cartridge??? Look into the cartridge box. I knew the primer pockets were a bit loose---
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    Shout out to RCBS

    Have a decapping die with a broken pin. None of the pins fit that are available locally or at Midway, Amazon etc. I called RCBS. Apparently I have a first run die with no date that was put together with parts unknown. So for free they just mailed me the whole threaded rod and pin assembly.
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    Varmint load in 7 PRC

    Goofing around We have some 115 grain Speer 7mm hollowpoint bulllets. We have a 7 mm PRC. Is the combo a bad idea? Any load data out there?
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    Good prices on primers or powder in Reno and Spokane

    Scheels in Sparks has primers as little as 49 per k. Bi mart in Deer Park, Cheney etc also has CCI primers at 49/K. The General Store in Spokane has reloading components on sale. North40 in various NW towns. Spokane etc has powder on sale. Example Staball 6.5 for $40. IMR powders about $50
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    Which bullet for 308 and Elk

    Have a super lightweight 308 with a 2-7 power scope I have been using for mule deer in steep mountains. Best bullet so far accuracy wise is a 178 ELD X at 2550 fps. Would like to us the rifle for elk in the steep and wondering which bullet I have on hand to use. Distance is limited by the...
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    Finding BC for mIdway 2nds with flat point?

    So am considering getting some seconds from Midway that appear from purchasers comments to be the Hornady ELD X but with a flat poly point instead of a sharp one. Would mostly be using them for target. Just wondering how to figure the change in BC versus the first quality items and if it is...
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    Need Quickload for 375 Ruger and Staball 6.5

    375 Ruger 22" barrel 250 Grain Sierra Gameking Staball 6.5 Ran out of IMR 4350 which worked very well.
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    Magnum Primers with Staball?

    I have seen people say that Magnum Primers are useful with Ball powders, esp. in cold weather. Would that be a thing with the new Winchester Staball powders?
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    308 over run at midway

    150 grain soft point flat base. $.13 each for 500
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