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  1. Does auto trickle only work with fx120i?

    I was just wondering if the auto trickle system only works with the 120i scale. I have a a&d Fx700ct, which is love and is always very accurate. Was also very expensive. Is there a way to adapt to a different scale, Or software/hardware setup will be an issue?
  2. Importance of different bullet lots??

    Is it ok to mix bullet lots if you are separating by weight and bbto??? Or is there another reason not to mix lots. Just curious.
  3. 21 century lathe turning question

    So I am somewhat new to turning. And I purchased a 21 century lathe. I am sure my question apples to any lathe tho. When I feed in the brass, it cuts the brass as expected. So if I pull the brass out and send it back in, without adjusting anything, it take off more, than again, takes...
  4. 300blk reload data confusion

    So just starting to reload for pistol length, 1:8 300 blkout. I have Sierra 220 smk and h110 powder. Question is if you look at the 2 uploaded images, one is Hodgdon’s, and one is Sierra. H says 9.2gr is the max load, while Sierra says 10.1-12.2. So I cannot say I’m not confused.
  5. Labradar vs Magnospeed v3

    Before I make the purchase, I was wondering if there is any significant difference between the labradar and the magnospeed v3. Saving 200. wound be nice, but want what’s best and willing to pay more to have what’s right first time around. Looking at reviews, I don’t see a much of a...
  6. 300blk, 220 smk, which powder???

    For 300 blk, w/ 220 smk’s, what’s the best powder for this load?? H110??
  7. Bullet comparators compared?? Reviews please

    So my reloading ocd is now in the market for a comparator. I have noticed the plain and simple ones, which I have. It’s ok. So I have noticed a few that have got my attention. First I saw the Darrell Holland gold standard comparator that kind of has the setup like a Wilson trimmer...
  8. Whidden bushings fit Wilson die?

    Will Whidden bushings fit Wilson neck sizing die for arbor press?
  9. 21 century #br driver vs #4 driver, help please

    If anybody has both, can someone tell me the difference. I tried calling 21 century, but they must be busy or closed for holidays? I want to order case holder and driver for 6.5cm lapua brass. He has it listed as #br driver and not #4 driver, which is srp driver. But the lapua brass...
  10. Is my custom barrel a waste? Help

    So major quandary today. I tend to get wordy, so I’ll try to get to my point. I know I’m gonna be asked, so I’ll say this right off the bat. It’s a 6.5cm, 1/8 twist, 26” custom as barrel. Roughly 6-700 round count I normally shoot Berger 140 hybrids. If I touch (not jam) the lands, my...
  11. Neck turn before or after fire forming?

    Do I neck turn “skimming/cleanup” before or after first fire forming. The reason I ask is because I noticed the brass grows on average 4 thou in many directions. Shoulder bumps up and out, necks sucks in a little i am guessing. If you turn the neck and “skin the shoulder” I am assuming that...
  12. Annealing till glow or 750??

    So I have an annealeez. I also have 750 tempilaq. With the cheap hornady brass I have, if I turn the lights out the brass gets the deep glow right at 750 degrees. Perfect. Then when I do the lapua brass I turned to the same neck thickness to the hornady and run it through the annealer I...
  13. Best flash hole debur tool?

    What is the best flash hole debur tool? The clincher is I don’t want to shave the actual flash hole, just the burrs. Small primer lapua brass .059 and don’t want to expand them.
  14. Shadetree rest

    Looking for shadetree coax rest that somebody is looking to get rid of. Pm me privately. Thank you
  15. Is this the correct steps of accurate reloading?

    So I am going from novice reloading, to try to be a little more advanced. Bought some equipment this week. And I am adding some steps to the process and am confusing myself a little at this point. So I am trying to get the steps in order, and want to be corrected if I am wrong or one of the...
  16. Does brass need to be cleaned every time?

    Hoping for some quick answers. Trying to fireform brass to send off to die maker. Today is my only day to get to the range. Do I need to tumble between firings? I want to get the brass fired 3 times today to send off tomorrow. Also, for fireforming, is 3 times good? Or is that to...
  17. Decapping die for Lapua 6.5, 1.5mm flash hole quandry?

    now that I am settled on Lapua brass for my 6.5cm. I see it has a 1.5mm flash hole. Problem, does not seem like anybody makes a decapping rod to fit except Redding. Unfortunately reviews say the Redding is garbage? What’s everyone else using Thanks
  18. If you had to choose brass tonight, which brand?

    So I am about to drop some money on brass. I asked one of the prominent members on the forum that I trust about Lapua or Peterson brass. Said I will not go wrong either way. So here is my quandary. If you had to choose 6.5cm brass 1. Lapua outstanding reputation and quality. Very...
  19. Lapua does not recommend re-annealing?

    Hey all, Was in Lapua’s website and for the 6.5 brass, they say they do not recommended Re-annealing their off the shelf factory annealed brass. Is their a reason for this? I know most on here anneal every time If I’m not wrong. So why does lapua say this and are they correct?
  20. Stardard press bullet seater vs arbor press bullet seater

    Hi all, As I am learning, and spend time on the forum, I start to have more questions. Sorry if I ask a lot. This like being in a room full of teachers. Today’s question is ;), if I was going with a non custom bullet seater (because I may be to late in the game with my barrel, not...

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