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  1. phil

    To anneal or not?

    It has benefits, one is case life if you are splitting necks and shoulders. More consistent neck tension for better long range results. Cases are also easier to shoulder bump, consistently.
  2. phil

    416 Cutting Edge

    Those big bullets at mild velocity just seem stable. Not fussy. My .416 REM lays the factory loads I’ve tried in tight also. Standard m70.
  3. phil

    Do you wear latex gloves while reloading?

    Never. Wouldn’t hurt to use leather when I’m shuffling them out of the AMP machine though. Slow learner here.
  4. phil

    6.5/06 AI fireform

    With a little graphite perhaps?
  5. phil

    Die to press alignment

    I’ve had good results with 21st Century. Most of the time it’s not so critical but sometimes it sure is.
  6. phil

    Weird

    I’ve had more trouble with the little bit of nosler brass giving up the ghost prematurely than ADG and Peterson combined, in many more cartridges. No visible pressure signs then releasing the primer next firing for instance.? Just screwy, with no warning.
  7. phil

    Winchester Model 70 Alaskan

    Classic beauty, with great function. And capability. I actually have the .416 Rem in SE I guess it is? Has the barrel band for the front swivel.
  8. phil

    Oversized Bullets

    Hornady…!
  9. phil

    What is your favourite metric cartridge?

    A bunch of 7mm chamberings. Like 4-5 over the years. The bullet weight choices along with different case sizes are all just wonderful, something perfect for everyone from kids at short range and light recoil (120’s) to 180-190-195gr long range high BC. With plenty good BT and AB selections in...
  10. phil

    Favourite 30-06-based Cartridge?

    25 Sherman Long action. It’s an AI plus some. 71.5GR capacity in thick Peterson brass
  11. phil

    Weatherby's New Cartridge....

    I know they are selling, and it's obvious they don't care to take the step into using girth instead of length for capacity, but long and slender cases are not the way...short and fat kills them in every way, assuming case capacity is the same. If a guy hasn't tried it before, he really needs to...
  12. phil

    Bergers for Hunting or Not?

    Sorting ABLR’s to the nearest thousandth eliminated flyers for me completely. Now they are predictable with seating depth changes and have been tight on targets, at the short/medium ranges.
  13. phil

    Bergers for Hunting or Not?

    Just ordered another batch of ABLR for my 6.5 Mega. 129grs and they will be on high speed pursuit, maxed out with regular 130AB’s earlier at 3505fps.
  14. phil

    Bergers for Hunting or Not?

    Tried ABLR’s last year myself for the 1st time. Results on paper and meat left nothing to be desired.
  15. phil

    Bergers for Hunting or Not?

    Shoot heavy for caliber if you use the Elite Hunter or Hybrid Target. And I stay off the shoulder. Frangibles aren’t terrible with a higher SD and a lot of mass, but I still prefer Accubonds or BT Hunting. Lately I’ve begun to explore mid weight monos also. So far so good.
  16. phil

    6.5 Creed / 140 Ballistic Tips

    If a rifle won’t group with a BT….. figure out what’s wrong with the setup!
  17. phil

    6.5 Creed / 140 Ballistic Tips

    At that velocity the BT Hunting will be well behaved, predictable and boringly precise as usual!
  18. phil

    Did well in Pistol Competition today

    Don’t choot at me please!
  19. phil

    6.5 Wby RPM 140 gr Solid Base

    I don’t understand the re- release of a bullet that expands and penetrates exactly like a current offering, is it just nostalgia? Or are they trying to sell to the guys that are scared to use “Ballistic Tips” from the reputation of the early version maybe?
  20. phil

    6.5 Wby RPM 140 gr Solid Base

    Looks like a beautiful death awaits. What is different about the SB jackets, compared to BT Hunting?
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