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    Some case prep notes:

    LOL, yeah I know what you mean.. I'm assuming they mean .001 under caliber... .308 - .001 = .307...
    Post by: Cowtownup, Jun 17, 2017 in forum: Reloading Forum (All Calibers)
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    Some case prep notes:

    I spoke with a gentlemen at Forster. He confirmed that the dimension needed is that of the outside of the neck after being sized down. He stated...
    Post by: Cowtownup, Jun 12, 2017 in forum: Reloading Forum (All Calibers)
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    Some case prep notes:

    I've got a .316 neck on my straight 284.. My loaded round is .312 which gives me .004 clearance. It appears to me that sizing the neck down .010...
    Post by: Cowtownup, Jun 11, 2017 in forum: Reloading Forum (All Calibers)
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    Some case prep notes:

    I agree with you, but I'm going to call on Monday to make sure...
    Post by: Cowtownup, Jun 10, 2017 in forum: Reloading Forum (All Calibers)
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    Some case prep notes:

    I use that same Forster die in my 260 Remington and have great results with that setup. Forster offers a custom honing option on their FL sizing...
    Post by: Cowtownup, Jun 9, 2017 in forum: Reloading Forum (All Calibers)
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    Sierra 183 1k testing?

    I shot one relay with the 183 SMK's this weekend at 600 yards and shot 199-7x... I shot unpointed 180 Hybrids the remaining 2 relays and shot...
    Post by: Cowtownup, May 28, 2017 in forum: Big Stuff -- 6.5mm, 7mm, 30 Cal
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    Sierra 183 1k testing?

    Further testing today in 90 degree weather showed similar results for me. Jam .005 and touch shot in the 3's and jump .005 shot low 2's.. This...
    Post by: Cowtownup, May 20, 2017 in forum: Big Stuff -- 6.5mm, 7mm, 30 Cal
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    Sierra 183 1k testing?

    Here is what I've found at just 100 yard testing and labradar chrono results... Straight 284 (.316 neck .225 FB) 30" Barlein 8.7 twist 1.25"...
    Post by: Cowtownup, May 20, 2017 in forum: Big Stuff -- 6.5mm, 7mm, 30 Cal
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    Bullet Naming Contest! Winner Gets Free 1000 Bullets

    105 BWIG (bart's wife is great)
    Post by: Cowtownup, May 17, 2017 in forum: 6BR, 6BR Improved & Wildcats
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    QuickLoad V.3.8 bullet files

    Found my answer... http://www.neconos.com/item/QuickLOADQuickTARGET-DATA-UPDATE-for-V-36-38-and-early-versions-of-39-96
    Post by: Cowtownup, May 16, 2017 in forum: ELR, Ballistics & Bullets Board
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    QuickLoad V.3.8 bullet files

    My version of QL is missing some newer projectiles like the 183 SMK. Does anybody know of any updated bullet files or if the provide customers...
    Thread by: Cowtownup, May 16, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: ELR, Ballistics & Bullets Board
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    Sierra 183 1k testing?

    I've got a box but I've not loaded any yet.. Interested in this thread...
    Post by: Cowtownup, May 15, 2017 in forum: Big Stuff -- 6.5mm, 7mm, 30 Cal
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    Rifle Basix compared to the Sharp SS Comp. Trigger

    Sav-2 for me.. I can get mine to break in the 8 ounce range pretty consisntenly and safely... I don't have any experience with the SSS comp trigger..
    Post by: Cowtownup, May 14, 2017 in forum: Main Message Board
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    How many of you shoot a minimum of 10 matches a year?

    I shot 8 matches in NC last year.. Will probably make 10 matches this year. Travel time is 1-2 hours so its not too bad...
    Post by: Cowtownup, May 12, 2017 in forum: Main Message Board