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    Bench Rest ranges & matches in N Carolina

    hi everyone, flexible here. Starting to plan my escape from the Peoples Republic of NJ for NC. I've been shooting 100 yard BR matches once a month at Cherry Ridge and plan on continuing. Does anyone have recommendations for a range in NC that holds regular matches? Wouldn't mind trying 600...
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    45 ACP recommended brass and bullets

    LOL on the wearing out statement. I could probably keep reloading but it's been decades so why push it.
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    Tristar TT-15 CTA for skeet & Sport Clays?????

    Hi everyone, flexible here. Advising a friend who is just starting to shoot clays. He's looking for an affordable O/U for all the clay sports and he's looking at the Tristar TT15 CTA. Opinion please, how's the quality and can it be used in skeet and sport clays? thanks
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    45 ACP recommended brass and bullets

    Hi everyone, flexible here. Years ago i loaded up a LOT of 45 ACP and I'm ready to start a new run. I was using Winchester and Federal brass (which is now worn out) and Laser Cast/Oregon Trail 180/185 SWC hard cast bullets. I definately need new brass and have been looking at Starline, I'm also...
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    upgrade powder charger from RCBS Chargemaster 1500????

    Contacted Auto Trickler and then ordered through C E Products. thanks everyone for all your info. flexible
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    upgrade powder charger from RCBS Chargemaster 1500????

    I'm shooting Heavy Varmint 6mm PPC at 100 yards, improved (slowly LOL) over the match season and hope to keep getting better.
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    upgrade powder charger from RCBS Chargemaster 1500????

    Hi everyone, flexible here. Just closed out my first BR match season and will be doing some more reloading and testing over the winter. Currently i have a RCBS Chargemaster 1500. It works well but sometimes stops while under or over. Does anyone have recommendations for a better powder charger...
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    best way to deactivate a live round

    thanks everyone, I can just do a VERY slight shoulder bump setback and reload right away.
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    best way to deactivate a live round

    Hi everyone, flexible here. I have about 30 rounds of 6mm PPC ammo i loaded up and they're too tight to chamber correctly. What's the best way to take them apart? Spray with WD 40 right on the primer? Then breakdown with a bullet puller? thanks
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    neck thickness on Hornady brass - very inconsistent????

    I'm fairly new to rifle reloading and this was a real eye-opener! Supposedly the ADG wait list for 7mm PRC is starting soon. I wonder when Lapua will start production.
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    neck thickness on Hornady brass - very inconsistent????

    Hi, everyone; flexible here. Setting up my dies for the new rifle; a 7mm PRC. Started measuring the once fired Hornady brass for the sizing die bushings and can't believe the slew of numbers I got. Used a ball mike and got numbers from 0.0168 to 0.0196. To compare I miked the Lapua 220 Russian...
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    which twist for 22-250 build?

    Thanks everyone, I plan on shooting bullets between the mid 30's and mid 50'so it looks like the 1:12 would be my best bet!
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    which twist for 22-250 build?

    Hi everyone, flexible here. Starting to plan for a 22-250 custom build. My biggest concern will be the twist rate. The rifle will be for: casual target shooting, varmint hunting and an introduction to centerfire rifle for my 13 year old grandaughter. I know for bullets in the 30's & 40's the...
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    repairs on Beeman R10

    Thanks, this helps!
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    repairs on Beeman R10

    Hi everyone, flexible here. Trying to help my brother in law; he has a Beeman R10 that is quite old and he needs maintenance. Probably a Vortek PG3 tuning kit. Does anyone know where this can be sent for repairs/maintenance? thanks
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