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  1. Dr. Vette

    Are you a sitter or stander when reloading?

    Stand. I have a height-adjustable table, but I've never changed the height once I moved it up. To move from scale to press to rack of cartridges, I have to go side to side a bit, and I couldn't do that standing.
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    Won’t buy another Savage ever again

    I also upgraded the bottom metal and trigger guard, and tweaked a few other items. https://www.diproductsinc.com/Products.aspx?CAT=5628 There are LOTS of forums out there with Savage 93 rimfire tweaks to get them to feed better.
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    Won’t buy another Savage ever again

    I think I ended up shimming one of the parts with a small washer to get the angle correct and have it feed. Just a thought.
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    Won’t buy another Savage ever again

    Which model? The 93s are VERY picky with regard to screw tensions. I bedded mine, and it took forever to get the balance of screws correct and have it feed well again.
  5. Dr. Vette

    Adventure at Big Water Safari

    Are you going via Atlanta, or elsewhere? I’ve heard horror stories before regarding Newark and firearms, and we did Atlanta. @xphunter - great write up and a great time despite the firearms issues. There is nothing like an African safari.
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    6mm Rem 700 Varmint Special - Trial and Error

    I have a 6mm Rem in a similar vintage rifle that I received from the wife of a patient who passed away. I bedded the action, swapped out the trigger, mounted a high quality scope, and that thing shoots incredibly well with 95gr Nosler Ballistic Tips and RL-19 powder. I know that the RL-19 is...
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    Sorting brass by weight

    Weight sorting is a waste of time if you're going for small differences in weight. If there are large differences (grams), and you have mixed lots of the same headstamp, you might see a bit of improvement from one to the next. However, to verify you should then verify the volume of them after...
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    Back in the 1990's

    That looks quite nice for the age. If you have a spot where there's a chance at closer range, it would be fun to use again.
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    Adding Weight

    Which Ruger? I ask because if your rifle is covered in the list, I have installed a couple of the Backstop recoil pads and find them FAR better than other aftermarket pads: https://backfireshop.com/products/backstop-recoil-pad?srsltid=AfmBOorwAYeIYpG-xcVBa7gcaVZCcXgw5mtCEOhWjlfhLrqJO8vdNu-b We...
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    Adding Weight

    What make/model of rifle is it?
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    Lever Gun Considerations

    I'll put in another vote for the Marlin 336 in 35 Remington. I have used it for whitetail here in MI, but chose the 35 over the 30-30 should I "ever" need it for thick cover elk, and for black bear. In addition, I don't mind the fact that it's less common. The Hornady 200FTX does a good job...
  12. Dr. Vette

    Where is the Kano Kroil?

    Are there different part numbers on the backs of the cans?
  13. Dr. Vette

    Talley Lightweight Scope mounts.

    I just called them, nothing sent back. Once you lap a set and see that they're good but not perfect, or have a set chip a scope, you don't mind lapping.
  14. Dr. Vette

    Will Nosler ever make an Accubond 100gr, or greater, in .243 / 6mm??

    Norma Bondstrike 105gr is the only bonded one I can find >100 grains
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    Talley Lightweight Scope mounts.

    I've had them warranty a set that was way out of line and I tried to fix by lapping them. They machine them to an "ideal" action and scope, but since those don't exist I usually lap them. I'll sacrifice a $50 set of rings before I sacrifice an expensive scope.
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    Talley Lightweight Scope mounts.

    I have used many, many sets of Talley lightweight rings. They're my preferred combination when I can use them, whether my rifles, family or friends. I do often lap them once installed just to avoid any slight pressure they might put on the scope. You usually don't have to, but I'm picky.
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    Michigan changes deer gun law

    We're hoping to use 223 and 6.5 CM with suppressors to gain some range in a couple of places. I haven't used my 450BM in 5 years, but this change brings in some nice possibilities.
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    Africa 2026

    It's definitely worth the visit!
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    Africa 2026

    We used https://www.hunterssupport.com/hunters/ and it worked very well. A local friend helped us fill out the forms using his as a template. I would not attempt to go through Tambo on my own after watching the experts guide us through. I used this for a lock box for ammo...
  20. Dr. Vette

    Powder for 300 Weatherby with 180 grain bullets

    RL26 and MRP = nonexistent, just like 7828SSC. 109% fill for the H1000. Great powder but that's more than I want to smash in there if alternates are available. I use it in my 7mm Wbys a lot.
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