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    SELLING Berger 7mm 180gr Hybrid

    pm sent
    Post by: Cowtownup, Aug 18, 2017 at 11:18 AM in forum: Tools, Dies, Rests, Reloading Components & Misc
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    WANTED Sinclair bullet sorting stand and micrometer

    if anybody has one they don't use, I am interested. Thanks...
    Thread by: Cowtownup, Aug 17, 2017 at 9:26 PM, 0 replies, in forum: Tools, Dies, Rests, Reloading Components & Misc
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    For Sale: Custom F Class/Benchrest Competition Rifle

    Where did you get that cheekpiece from?
    Post by: Cowtownup, Aug 3, 2017 in forum: Guns, Actions, Stocks, & Barrels
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    180 Berger vs 183 SMK in 284 Win

    I have an 8.7 twist and I thought I saw some promise out of the 183's but I'm back on Bergers now. I've chased my tail getting used to the 284,...
    Post by: Cowtownup, Aug 3, 2017 in forum: Big Stuff -- 6.5mm, 7mm, 30 Cal
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    180 Berger vs 183 SMK in 284 Win

    Thanks for the feedback. I was pretty sure that the smaller diameter of the 183SMK was having a larger impact on the velocity than the extra 3...
    Post by: Cowtownup, Aug 3, 2017 in forum: Big Stuff -- 6.5mm, 7mm, 30 Cal
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    180 Berger vs 183 SMK in 284 Win

    I've shot both the 180 Hybrid and the 183 SMK in my straight 284. Interestingly, both projectiles seem to perform best in my barrel at just about...
    Thread by: Cowtownup, Aug 2, 2017, 9 replies, in forum: Big Stuff -- 6.5mm, 7mm, 30 Cal
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    Savage Barrel Nut or Not

    Just tighten it up till it strips out, then back it off half a turn...
    Post by: Cowtownup, Jul 28, 2017 in forum: Varminter & Hunting Forum
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    Savage Barrel Nut or Not

    I have savage rifles with and without a barrel nut. I chose not to use a barrel nut on my straight 284 since I was using a 1.25" bull barrel...
    Post by: Cowtownup, Jul 28, 2017 in forum: Varminter & Hunting Forum
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    SELLING 1500 smk's 7mm 183gr

    TaJ are u shooting them in straight 284? How good are they shooting compared to the 180s?
    Post by: Cowtownup, Jul 26, 2017 in forum: Tools, Dies, Rests, Reloading Components & Misc
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    SELLING 1500 smk's 7mm 183gr

    Let me know if deal falls thru... 2nds
    Post by: Cowtownup, Jul 25, 2017 in forum: Tools, Dies, Rests, Reloading Components & Misc
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    SOLD: Like New - XLR Element Chassis w Tactical Stock and Rail - Savage SA both 4.27 and 4.41

    4.4" action screw spacing on that chassis?
    Post by: Cowtownup, Jul 19, 2017 in forum: Guns, Actions, Stocks, & Barrels
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    284 win Reamer advice

    I'm scared I would murder an explanation of freebore, so I'm hoping someone else jumps in and explains it so you can understand it. I will try...
    Post by: Cowtownup, Jul 19, 2017 in forum: Competition Forum (All Calibers)
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    284 win Reamer advice

    I went with a JGS .316 neck and .225 freebore on my straight 284 build. I clean up the necks on Lapua brass to .014" thickness and that gives me...
    Post by: Cowtownup, Jul 19, 2017 in forum: Competition Forum (All Calibers)