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Ok, here we go..... I've got the Forster BR Seating Die and used it for two loads. Same powder type and load, different bullets. Load # 1 was with Nosler 130 grs. Accubond, while load # 2 was behind Lapua 139 grs. Scenar bullet. Average runout of all loaded rounds run from 4 to 5/100 of a...

Rick, perhaps you have misread. I was talking about the resizing Die, not the seater :mrgreen: Seating Die does NOT contact the shell holder, nor the crimper touches the case... Maybe I will give it a try, even though I almost set my mind on the Forster "solution"... :mrgreen: Nope. This is...

That's exactly what I am going to do ! :mrgreen: I am going to order a Forster Bench rest seating Die next week. Finger crossed ! :wink:

I am using a friend's resizing Die now, which seems to perform slightly better than mine. I run a test on 10 cases, measuring prior and after resizing. 5 cases came out with a runout of 2/100th, and the other 5 were running from 3 to 4/100th of millimeter. Full resizing, down to the shell holder...

Does any of you use these reticles ? I am intrigued by them, and have a hard time to choose between the two. Since I would have them in a first focal plane riflescope (FFP), I think the P4Fine would be better at the maximum power (20x) because it covers less of the target size, while the P4...

I have run some tests without the expander ball assembly in place. Results are not improving. I am thinking more and more of buying the Forster Bonanza set. Thanks for the input Rick. I do not think so, though. The bullets I am testing (130 grs. Accubond) are not blunt, but still quite...

Mike, the rifle I am talking about ranks probably among the lightest hunting rifles available. The complete package (24" 6,5x57R Rifle+Mounts+Leupy VX III 3,5-10x40+Sling) weighs something like 6 pounds 13,34 Oz. With a 26" Magnum barrel it'll weigh a little more, but still in the lightest...

OK, here it is. I am thinking of getting a second barrel for my K95 Blaser. At the same barrel weight and length (26") and at the same cost, which one would you choose and why ? Application would be hunting game up to 200 lbs. max (average 80/90) and very long range (out to 500/600 yds.)...

No, I did not try to resize without the expander ball assembly in place.....I will. Actually, I removed the expander rod assembly, cleaned it, worked the expander ball with some sand paper and reassembled everything without the decapping pin. I figured the expander ball would be straighter...

I hear you Man ! :mrgreen: ...and I understand your point. I just want to get the most out of my gear, to eliminate any possible error and leave it only up to me :wink: I do not like too much to take longer shots, but unfortunately sometimes it's the only opportunity to be successful... And...

Last night I have tried to do what you've suggested....and adjusted the dies according to your notes... Then, I've got 10 "clean" cases (fired twice) out of the box and measured them prior to doing anything. I have done it the average way....sum the 10 values and divided by 10. Results : Average...

Mike, no, I did not dope the wind :oops: , but it is very likely that wind played its role... I recall it was not that bad the day I was shooting this group, even though I could feel some breeze. Target was placed in a narrow valley, normally shielded from the high winds, but not from some...

Thanks again. I will surely check those issues out tonight. I am going to put the decapping rod on a drill and lightly polish the expander nut with some fine sand paper. Here below you can see what I'd call some good groups with my Blaser K95 : 100 meters (110 yds.) - 139 grs. Lapua Scenar...

First off, thanks a bunch to All of you for the constructive advices. Let me comment some of the points risen. The Rifle : Although is no near a custom grade rifle, accuracy is very good and chamber dimensions are very well worked from the factory. I will soon post some groups to see whether I...

I am running some tests on my reloaded ammo’s lately and I have noticed that concentricity results are not that great (I am measuring with a gauge..), although I always put maximum care into all loading operations (from resizing through final bullet seating). I do not think I can further improve...

Hi Folks, I am looking to get as much info as I can on reloading this caliber. The barrel will be a 20” length (1:14” Twist rate) and I intend to use 50, 53 and 55 grs. Bullets (Nosler 50 and 55 BT. - Norma 50 FMJ - Sierra 52 MK). Any info will be appreciated (and links too). Also, if some of...

After a few considerations, I am leaning towards this one (.308 Win. Caliber) :

POP, I am with You that 14X would cut it for Game hunting at long range (and beyond...). I have intention on buying a rifle to be mainly set for long range shooting/tactical (500 m. and possibly 1000 m.) and I was thinking of a good ol' .308 Win. I am looking for a accurate and fan caliber that...

I am getting interested in these two models, with Illuminated TMR, for long range shooting and occasionally to be taken hunting. Which one would you suggest between the two, and why ? I am just concerned that the biggest one might be too much for the purpose..... Thank you for your valuable...

My 2 cents.... I base my comments on personal experience only. I have been using BT quite extensively, from target practice to hunting Roe Deer and Chamois here in the Italian Alps. At first, I was loading them in a .270 Win. Remington 700 and, since 2004, I switched to a 6,5x57R (comparable to...