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  1. J

    Bullet Prices are out of sight and unreasonable!

    My take is that this is a niche market driven more by buying trends than material costs, wars etc., except prices generally increase. How do you think all this 'money printing' will effect inflation in the future, including bullets? We're not talking about basic needs such as energy...
  2. J

    .243 rate of twist question

    Swampy, Hope you mean "9 1/8" is OK:D cause I'm gonna buy some 105 VLD's and try them out at 600, my ranges max.
  3. J

    What would be a good sniper type rifle?

    I have to go with this. Otherwise enlist, train and shoot whatever SOCOM provides you with.
  4. J

    .243 rate of twist question

    I have a Rem 700 and a Savage in .243. If you want to go heavy, 100 or over, I'd go with the 1 in 9 or faster. 1 in 10 and slower is for lighter, small game or shorter range target loads, so I've heard. Depends on your application.
  5. J

    Why'd they quit making the Nylon 66?

    Can't say for sure if this is the reason, but the stock can shatter into a bunch of little pieces, when cold, if you hit something with it.
  6. J

    Oil down the bore?

    Opinion: After cleaning, spray 'Rem Oil' down the bore. Patch wipe before shooting.
  7. J

    Overcleaning.. Possible?

    Pull the bolt and clean from the chamber towards the muzzle. Don't be afraid to use a brass brush 3 to 5 times after allowing a good bore cleaner to 'set' for about a half hour, then patch it out somewhat clean. If you're using corrosive ammo, same deal, except flush the bore with water...
  8. J

    Is volume is more accurate than weight, a personal observation

    The question of scale weight vs. volume has been adressed many, many times in this forum and it always ends up in many, many opinions. Pure water is easy: 1 gm = 1 cc . Gunpowder? no solution. Stay under the the published scale weight load, take all special precautions for gas guns and...
  9. J

    M1 Carbine Buyer's Do's and Don'ts

    Unless you REALLY know what you're doing, only buy from CMP.
  10. J

    how do i clean my mosin nagant

    Too kind.
  11. J

    manual powder scales

    If you can't go for a 1010, then the 505 is your best choice. After many years with a 505, I finally bought the 1010. The 505 did a fine job but I wanted the range and couterweight system of the 1010. It was well worth it to me.
  12. J

    powder for 30-06 and 243??

    I realize your trying to keep it as simple as possible, but a can of IMR 4350 for the 243 and IMR 4895 for the 30 06 and you're covered.
  13. J

    Sharpening a bullet

    Note it states beryllium copper. Pure solid copper bullets are OK and Magtech solid copper bullets are available from Midway for example. Apparently the purpose is for use on 'lead free' ranges. I don't know about any state law, but I can envision the EPA jumping on this and requiring...
  14. J

    the Federal, the gun or me?

    They're 243 Win Power Shok. I've got another box of the Federal so I'll try them mixed in the mag.
  15. J

    the Federal, the gun or me?

    At 100 yds I was shooting my reloads (Sierra 85 HPBT, 35gr IMR3031, 3rdX Norma brass) and Federal 100gr Shock. The rifle was a Rem700VLS, 9.125 twist. I wanted to try the Federal factory 100's for a possible whitetail hunting round. My reloads (admitedly target) were either X or called...
  16. J

    What to do with bent primed case

    Solves the disposal issue, but warn your housemate(s) first. With all due respect to RustyFN, I wouldn't reuse a potentially deformed primer.
  17. J

    Rust removal through electrolysis?

    Phosphoric acid & sulfuric acid(H2SO4) are the active ingredients in naval jelly. It seems to me they've much diluted the DURO brand recently, but it's still pretty corosive. Try the vinegar, it's worked for me. Use the regular white, balsamic is messy and expensive and probably doesn't...
  18. J

    New to Reloading

    doubled?
  19. J

    New to Reloading

    IMO the above is very good advice. You need a good data book and this one is a good one stop source. A powder trickler is reasonably inexpensive and I personally wouldn't be without it, but it's not a necessity. The Lee Pacesetter dies are already about the cheapest you can buy new and...
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