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    Emailed Remington about accuracy issues, let’s see what they say..

    Since you are already thinking about a new trigger, look at the Timney Calvin Elite. Pull the firing pin assy out of the bolt and look at the spring. Look here and figure if you might want to replace it. http://www.davidtubb.com/speedlock-assembly-700-long...
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    lessons from the fallout from the last 8 years - and some humor

    I find it to be a stress reliever to do endless load development. Same rifle many combinations, find a good one, verify it, then move on to the next rifle for awhile. Rotate accordingly. I just got into pistol reloading, naturally, I needed a used Dillon 550 to do it with. Then I needed some...
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    300 Blackout, Should I add one to my collection?

    ^^^ There are many sailboat keels that are full of lead..... and many sailboats.
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    lessons from the fallout from the last 8 years - and some humor

    Try not to tally it up either, best to remain ignorant of how much money you are looking at......:uhoh:
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    300 Blackout, Should I add one to my collection?

    I have an AR pistol in .300, an AAC M700, and a single shot .300 BO barrel for an AR; when I get around to building it. I'd say, why deprive yourself of the experience. They are accurate, light recoiling, and are what they are. With the AAC, I'm getting just at an inch at 160 yards with 110gr...
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    School me on Single Shots

    Outside the box. https://www.midwestgunworks.com/page/mgwi/prod/85325
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    257 Roberts won't group

    Change up components. I seem to think I was using Fed GMM primers at the time with the charge weights below. Work up! Set up a dummy round to find the lands, your rifle may shoot better at jam rather than jump. That Berger load was at 2.845, and is a hammer in mine. 38-38.5 IMR 4831, 115...
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    spending big $ on hunting guns?

    Yep; life is short.
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    280 Remington

    I use IMR4831, BR2, and 162 AMAX in an old Tikka .280. Works like a charm, it's a very accurate rifle. I have another built one in an 8 twist, that all I've done so far is a bit of barrel break in. It shows a lot of potential.
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    New Remington 700 M40 Sniper model

    I think Remmy QC is hit and miss, maybe the difference between Monday and Friday rifles; and. those built on other days. Seems like mid 90s to nearly mid 2000s are reasonable. Most anything from the custom shop gets better scrutiny. However, some of the actions I've seen in the past year or two...
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    Advice wanted on picking out a new varmint rifle.

    Go with the Swift. As a handloader, you can get accurate loads, that don't necessarily need to be highest speed. I have a M70 CRF, that started life as a 7mm08; it is now a 220 Swift. I wouldn't hesitate to do it again either. Ruger #1s on gunbroker right now in 220 Swift. I've already come...
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    Buy, build, or upgrade 6.5 caliber hunter?

    I'd go with a 6.5 Creedmoor. Simply because most have 1:8 twist barrels, and a good rep for shooting factory ammo well. I'd opt for a/the 5 round magazine though if you go with the Tikka. Look at Bergara rifles also, they have good reviews as well. Both have stable stocks. I'd look at Zeiss...
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    Let's talk CRF

    All you..... http://www.gunbroker.com/item/651570987
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    Custom Rifle Build...On the Cheap?

    Whichever way you go, I think you'll still be around $800-$900 into it, prob more. Got to count shipping and gas money. FFL transfer cost, if buying other than local. Also, you'll need a reamer, if the smith doesn't have one; or the barrel supplier/chamberer. And headspace gauge. You can...
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    New Montana Rifle Company x2

    If you're not happy, that's what matters. If it bugs you that much, see what the company has to say about it. I have several the some casting or machining visible. I'm more concerned with how they shoot and function. Please post the same pic with the bolt closed, for a comparison.
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