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    243 and powders?

    I have a Tikka T3 .243 for my grandson. I loaded up some 85 gr Sierra HPBT Gamekings behind 44 grs of Hybrid 100V, seated 0.020 off lands and grooves. Three shot group at 100 yards was a triangle no bigger than 1/2" center to center. I'll be loading up more of these.:) Edit: Muzzle...
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    What do you think is the major "sleeper" cartridge out there?

    It's funny nobody has mentioned the 30-378 Weatherby Magnum. Able to launch an 180 gr at 3500fps.
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    $400 for a scope, which one?

    Don't forget to check out these two sites: B&H PhotoVideo http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Riflescopes/ci/13525/N/4294541793 OverStock overstock.com I got a killer deal on my 30-30 scope from B&H
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    What 308 do you guys recommend?

    Don't forget the Tikka T3, I have it in .243 Win and several friends have it in .308 Win.
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    Redding .308 Win Trim Die

    Thanks
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    Redding .308 Win Trim Die

    I purchased three Redding Trim Dies and was going to used the .308 Win but no instructions. The other two are 30-30 Win and 30-06 Springfield. Do you adjust the Redding Trim Dies like you would a RCBS Trim Die? Thanks Tom
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    8mm Remington Magnum 700 BDL

    I have been looking at Gunbroker and some other sites to try a get a value on the gun. Thanks for everybodies replies. My cousin told me to make him a offer, I hate horse trading. I think I'll offer him a $1.00 :D and tell him now you counteroffer.;) Keep the ideas coming.
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    8mm Remington Magnum 700 BDL

    Check out the different cases, left to right: 8mm Remnigton Magnum, 30-06 Spg, 308 Win
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    8mm Remington Magnum 700 BDL

    When he told me he was thinking about selling it, I had no idea about the cartridge. Several hours pouring over reloading data and internet searching, I was satisfied with what I had found out. I did some checking on ammo and it is special order and expensive, $75/box. So I will be...
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    8mm Remington Magnum 700 BDL

    My cousin is thinking about selling his 8mm Remington Magnum 700 BDL. From the pictures the gun looks in real good shape and knowing him he has kepted it clean. He told me to make him an offer. I don't want to low ball and make him made, just pay a fair market value. So what does this gun go...
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    Wives and 45 ACP

    Awhile back my boss loaned me his Kimber Ultra Shadow. My wife and I went to the range a couple days later. She started off shooting her S&W model 60 with some .38 target loads. I started off shooting my bosses gun. I asked her if she would like to shoot the .45. She was a little...
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    Old RCBS .308 winchester dies

    Thanks guys
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    Old RCBS .308 winchester dies

    My wonderful boss gave me a set of old RCBS .308 winchester dies part # 15501. He said they were used very little and upon inspection the dies are in good shape. There is no rust on the inside of the dies. The resizing die has a neck expander that measures .307. The dies were made in 1974...
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    Reloader 19 use in 30-06

    My Lee Second Edition pg.447 for a 150 grain Jacketed Bullet shows Reloader-19 at 63.5c for velocity of 2895 and 50900 psi. c= compressed load. S.A.A.M.I. for the 30-06 is 60,000 psi.
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    Reloading 270

    PM sent
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    Reduced 30-06 loads with barnes TSX

    +2 for the 2009 Hodgdon Reloading Magazine. Great article on M.E.L.'s (moderately effective loads. I have used the data for 130 gr. TSX in .270 win and 150 gr. TSX in 30-06. Grouping was good on both. I'm going to BassPro this weekend and hope to pickup some 130 gr. TSX in 30 cal.
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    Gunbroker---------------

    Same for me.
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    30-06 maximum OAL

    I use a Hornady O.A.L. gauge for my .243, .270 and .30-06. I stand on the opposite side of the bolt (left) when doing this. I insert a wooden dowel rod in the barrel, seat the bullet deep into the modified case and insert into camber. Loosen set screw and with right index finger hold pressure...
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    30-30 scope suggestions

    A 30-30 is in the near future, what about a Holographic Red Dot Sight?
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    Rifle for girlfriend

    There is a really good article in Hodgon's 2009 Annual Manual titled "The Right Start". The author has worked up loads for the .308 with 10-11 ft-lbs recoil, which is right at a .243 win. He uses Barnes TSX bullets. Good Luck.
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