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    338-06

    Thanx Goose, both of those posts were great. I'm getting antsy already and the rifle won't be ready for about 2 months!
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    338-06

    So you seal the neck with tissue paper and wax from a candle. Do you melt the wax or just force it in unmelted on top of the tissue?
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    338-06

    Very cool 35Whelen, thanx for the tips. How difficult is it to clean out the COW and wax plugs? Does that make much of a mess?
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    338-06

    A new problem has turned up with forming brass. I have run them through the neck sizer to neck them out to .338. that seemed to have gone well. The necks were not square after the resizing. No problem, I need to trim the cases. No dice. Not long enough to trim. My first idea is to run...
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    338-06

    Goose Gestapo, That sounds like a great idea. Much better than destroying a Hornady SST just for brass forming. I'll let you know how it turns out. Gonna be a while though.
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    338-06

    BDGackle.... Yep, this project starts with a .338 blank from Bartlein and has a 1:10 twist. The smith is reaming the chamber himself, as well as crowning and threading the muzzle. The whole rig gets parkerized as a lead in to Cerakote next year. 225gr @ 2700 fps......yeah, a little on the...
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    338-06

    No short barrel, this will be a 26" tube. I plan on doing a bit of long distance target plinking out to 1000 yds. Should be fun. Once It's complete I'll post pics and targets. Probably a couple more months for the new stock and final touches. ETA: Yeah, I've spent money on the new dies, and...
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    338-06

    Thanx Kachok, I'll keep that in mind. I've only seen a few people hit the 225gr/2700 fps range on the error net. That is what I am hoping to get out of it. Hopefully the AI shoulder helps with that. Way back in the recesses of my mind, that is what I want. Part of me thinks it's hubris to...
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    338-06

    Kachok, the 338WM still beats the 338-06 by a good 2-300 fps in about every load. I have a lot of -06 brass kicking around as well as powder and large rifle primers. I didn't want to step into the world of magnum rifles and really start from scratch. It did cross my mind though, as did a number...
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    338-06

    I have finally taken the plunge. I'm having a local gunsmith that I've known for quite some time renovate my Savage 110. the plan is to go from .30-06 to .338-06 Ackley Improved. While I wait for the rifle to be completed, I'm prepping brass and am getting ready to make a few rounds for fire...
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    help me with a decision between troy defense carbine and ptr 91

    I love my PTR. Very handy rifle once you learn to use it. Many will say that the ergonomics are clunky, but I just don't see it. It does operate differently as compared to the AR's. But then again, it doesn't serve the same purpose as an AR. Charging handle is on the left. This allows...
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    The $1,000 AR15

    From what I've seen the Windham or the Colt.
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    Lighten SR-556

    King John wrote: Certain Deaf wrote: K1500 wrote: I know these comments may have been a little "Tongue-in-cheek", but there is some wisdom here. IMHO, it's only ten pounds. Make your body harder, faster, and stronger. Ten pounds shouldn't be an issue.
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    New SR22...and 22lr rant

    My favorite 22 pistol is the S&W 22-A. Love the thing.
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    Do I suck at shooting?

    You may want to look into some instruction. All of the answers you have received are spot on, I would add that a basic marksmanship course such as "Appleseed" would add to your knowledge. After you have mastered the basics with a .22LR, your shooting with a centerfire will improve drastically.
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    AppleSeed With A G3

    This past spring I attended my 1st AppleSeed shoot. Had a fantastic time and met a lot of really great people. Also learned a whole lot more about the Revolutionary War than I ever thought about. I qualified as Rifleman with my 10/22. I was the only one that weekend to leave Q'd. Iron sights...
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    What is the most impressive 308 battle rifle?

    The G3 has more recoil for a number of reasons. The first is that it is "Retarded Blow-Back" operating design. This operation allows the feeding of any 7.62x51/.308WIN ammo. There is no gas system to tinker with, it eats anything with nothing to adjust. Part of the price for this is the recoil...
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    Ever get odd looks/awesome stories shooting a rifle?

    10-96, I see absolutely nothing wrong with what you wrote. In fact i thought that what you wrote was very well thought out. I would like to know what the asterisks are covering up though. I'm not sure what wlewisiii is getting at. Hopefully he will come back to explain.
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    Potentially Stupid Question

    Thanx for the info Steve C. My G'Smith uses the graphite on a wooden dowel, which should be softer than the steel of the firearm. He also says that he washes any firearm that he has used graphite on with mineral spirits to make sure the graphite is all gone. I am perplexed. I'll speak with...
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    Potentially Stupid Question

    Why do G'smiths use it to polish ramps and slides?
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