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    Ruger American 6.5

    Anyone have any experience with the Ruger American? Particularly the predator series in 6.5 cm. I'm strongly considering adding one to my collection but didn't want to spend money on something I wouldn't enjoy.
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    Hornady ELD-X

    anyone have any real world target or hunting experiences with these bullets yet? I just loaded my first 10 last night for 7mm rm and have high hopes. I've always been happy with what Hornady bullets do to a target but not so much with their hunting performance. Hoping these things will be the...
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    Variation in load data

    Does anyone have any insight as to why load data varies so much between different manuals and manufacturers? For instance, I was loading a new batch of 7mm Rem Mag the other night, and I looked into my Hornady manual and into hodgdons website database. What hodgdon listed as a starting load was...
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    Stock question

    I have never bought a new stock for a rifle and I was curious as to what brand I should look into. I'd rather it not be anything too expensive being that the rifle isnt a very expensive one. Long story short I bought my ex a savage axis youth .243 with a froofroo pink camo stock she just had to...
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    Solvent? Oil?

    I'm really curious to see what cleaning products everyone uses on their rifles and/or handguns. I've always just used Hoppe's, but there are so many other solvents and oils out there, I was wondering what everybody else used. Also, feel free to briefly describe your cleaning procedure.
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    So. Much. Powder.

    Guys if you're having trouble finding powder or primers you like, find the next Eastman gun show near you. I'm not usually one for gun shows but I went with a friend to the one in Savannah today. My head was spinning at all the Hodgdon, Alliant, and Winchester they had. So many powders I...
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    Anybody ever seen anything like this?

    We went to the gun show today. This gun really caught my eye. I've never seen anything like it. It's a double barrel bolt action chambered in 416 rem. They wanted $70,000. That blew my mind. Anybody ever seen anything like it? Familiar with the manufacturer?
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    Ever tumbled these?

    Has anyone ever tumbled their loaded rounds? I have the oily type of skin that smudges everything I touch. I really like for my finished rifle rounds to look top notch. Every time I load a batch they get that smudged look before I can even finish them all. Has anyone ever used their vibratory...
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    Full .45 ACP load-powder options

    I've got a pretty good target load I've worked up for my .45 using Titegroup. Does anyone have any suggestions for powder on a full power load?
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    Hornady rebate

    Anybody else cash in on hornadys rebate? I just got 500 .45 bullets and 300 9mm bullets in the mail!
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    Do you still buy factory ammo?

    Does anyone else still buy factory ammo even though they reload? I still buy .45 ACP when I catch it on a good sale. Usually its just the cheap Winchester white box, or Remington UMC. If I can buy loaded ammo for just a little more than the price of new brass, I just assume buy it, shoot it...
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    What's the point?

    What in the world is the black coating on the bullet and what is the point of it on Winchesters factory loads? I noticed it on a box of 45 ACP I bought on sale made by winchester. The bullet appears black but its just a thin coat over the copper. Then I noticed it again when a guy I know was...
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    Longshot for pistol loads

    Hey guys. I was wondering what your experience was in using Hodgdon longshot for pistol loads. I'm not sure how I ended up with a lb of it on my bench, but I did. I dabbled with it in my .45 ACP, but I dont think the .45 has enough pressure to let the powder shine. Really inaccurate at the...
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    Thumbhole stocks question

    Can anyone tell me the real benefit of a thumbhole stock? I've shot rifles that had them, but have never owned one and shot with one enough to say wether I like it better or not. What is the idea behind a thumbhole? Who all uses them? BTW.. I'm asking because I've considered putting a...
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    Lizard bedding from PetSmart

    Has anyone else used the crushed walnut lizard bedding from PetSmart for their tumbling media? You get way more for the money than you do buying a reloading companies media. The only odd thing I noticed was how fine it was ground, but I wouldnt think this would be a problem? I dont have any...
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    Clean, Fouled, or Filthy?

    How often do you clean your gun barrel? Does it shoot better clean, slightly fouled, or after 10+ shots? I have a t/c that shoots best after about 3 rounds so that's how I always test it when trying new loads. 3-4 cheap factory loads then let it cool and try my stuff. Then I always clean it...
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    Wish me luck..

    A local company we visit is having a raffle. Tickets were $20 a piece. They were raising money for a local charity. If you win you receive all three of the following.. (They had them on display) Rem model 700 SPS stainless .308 Glock 19 Gen4 9x19 Rem model 11-87 Sportsman 12 Ga All new...
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    Weatherbys 6.5-300

    I've been seeing a lot of ads by weatherby hyping up their 6.5-300 wby. I get the concept. A 6.5 bullet, going really fast. Should hypothetically shoot very flat for a long distance. Is it really necessary though? it seems like it would be a super barrel burner. What's next? Necking a 50 BMG to...
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    4200 fps!?

    A friend of mine is having a custom .204 ruger bull barrel built for his t/c encore. I've never heard much about the round so I started looking at my loading manuals. There is load data that pushes 4200 fps. How the heck does that little bullet not completely melt down at that speed!? That's...
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    Talon Grips

    Has anyone installed talon grips to their handgun? I'm not a huge advocate for how they look, but I feel like they would be a bit more comfortable than the factory grip texture on my XDs.
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