Recent content by Nowhere Man

Look at Savage. The models with the Accutrigger and Accustock are extremely accurate. My 10PC would easily shoot 1moa with most ammo. My 12 F T/R shoots 1/2 moa's all day long.

Steve, Read post #7, second sentence.

My new rifle is a Savage 12 F/TR. The one it replaced was a Savage 10PC.

I don't want to damage the brass either. hmm.

I'm using IMR 8208 xbr. 41grns under 168 SMK's BR2 primers. Max published load is 42grns. I did put a prepped case only in the chamber and had the exact same problem, so I'm assuming it's not being caused by the bullet hitting the barrel lands. Loaded ammo is at 2.80".

I'm one that doesn't have a shoulder bump die. I don't have a sizing die, though I will very soon once Midway delivers it. I've only needed to use neck sizing die in the past owning only one rifle chambered in .308. Thanks for the help.

I've got a hundred rounds of neck sized 308 fired from a previous rifle. They will chamber in the new rifle but are tight. I need to push with effort to lock the bolt. Should I pull them and resize? Can they damage the new rifle?

So, how many does one have to try before ruling out the ammo? Dave

Yep. That's what I was thinking. Dave

Thanks guys. Something to think about. Dave

UGH. I made it to the range yesterday. I loaded the first mag with my CMP/Aguila ammo. The second shot was a Failure to fire. I finished out the mag w/o issue. Next, I switched to SK Match Rifle. The first shot was a failure to fire. I switched back to Aguila and went on to shoot 60 rounds...

AlexanderA, That's sounds like what I'm looking for. Dave

jmr40 said, "You could convert to single shot, but it is still going to eject brass." I don't understand why? Dave

Good question. The answer would be cost. I already have a bolt action in .308. I also have an AR15 that I could use the lower from to make a second range/target rifle, this time in .223. A good bolt gun will run me $800 and up. A new upper would be much less. Dave

I'm thinking of picking up a heavy barrel upper for target shooting. I don't want to chase brass after each shot. Is it possible and how would I disable it to keep it from auto ejecting the fired case? Dave