Recent content by mbruce

Ah, I figured. It seems like the distance to the lands without the ejector and extractor changes once the ejector and extractor are installed. But if you stay in the hundredths jumps then I guess you allow yourself some wiggle room. Here is the video I watched that led me to the OP:

Yea, that sounds like what I do now. I use the Sinclair depth gauge for a starting point and then work backwards. I meant when using just the bolt, a case, and a bullet and gently chamber the cartridge.

When not using a depth gauge, why is it recommended to remove the extractor and firing pin when finding your lands, yet both are installed when shooting. I've heard/read you don't want anything pushing on the case, but the case will/may be pushed once you reinstall the extractor and firing pin...

Initially I was after the most mechanically consistent --for rifles-- out of the bigger brands. Not looking for exact throws, just as minimal variances as I can obtain. Then I saw all this "competition ready" "benchmark" "Match" series of powder measures, and wasn't really buying into the hype...

Thank you for your replies. I'm going to try a C-H 502. If it doesn't work out, and I "know" it's not me, then i'll just try another one.

Thank you, bds. I will give them a call on Monday. Their price is very reasonable and I'm fond of smaller companies. Thank you, daboone. I'm more into an OCW range and don't get too bothered by safe variances. I've been reloading pistol for several years, just getting into rifle reloading. It...

RCBS and Redding have "Competition" and "Match" grade powder measures....they are getting close to a Harrells' price, but that's a side point. Does anyone know if these "more-precise" measures are more precise, or easier to throw more consistently than the less expensive RCBS/Redding models...

Thank you all for the replies. I wanted the .260 for the ~120-125gr range of bullets (and have the luxury of going heavier if needed). So, glad I'm good to go. Or should be.

B&C & Boyd's has drop in stocks for the Howa 1500 action. Can buy the Howa 1500 barreled actions off Brownells at Christmas time prices, or you can get a complete gun with Howa 1500 action for same price if you look around. Cheap flimsy stocks should be of no concern when there's fiberglass...

Thank you all for the replies. Thank you for the explanation. I'll buy a 1:8" and start in the 125 range.

Thank you for your reply. 6.5 may not be picky about faster twist rates.

Does anyone shoot a 100-125 grain from a 1:8 .260 Rem ? Can't seem to find the .260 1:9 twist rates any more, as production guns are now 1:8. Some say you "can't" over-stabalize a bullet...others say it depends on the caliber. I'm not sure what is said about the 6.5 Thank you

You don't cut it any slack. ha Thanks for your input! I'll look for a used Wilton Bullet a little while longer and see if i can come across one.

Ha -- that's some heavy cranking. Do you ever use a 3' pipe cheater bar for firearm purposes? (that's not sarcasm -- really am curious)

Hey - I am wondering if an import vise such as a Grizzly will work for my very basic need(s)...My only purposes, and I don't see it progressing, is to tighten AR-15 barrel nuts and the stock tube's castle nut. I have read review after review and post after post of these "crummy" imports...