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    SMK ogive dimension variations changing O.A.L

    Found an accuracy load for new rifle using older production (paper boxed-$14.00/100) 168 .30 cal Sierra match kings seated with redding die.Got a new forster bench rest seater to load a bunch up,the o.a.l. was varying by up to .035+ using newer production bulletts. Started adjusting die to hit...
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    real nice reloading bench plans

    Built this 20 years ago,full plans are still available online.Do search for "NMRA reloading bench". wish I could post picts. Has a bench with nice cabinet on top,I modified the bench top some with bolts and more 2x6 brace under. The cutting/layout diagrams make this easy to build. National...
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    make sure to check resizing of Top Brass reprocessed brass

    Bought a bag of 1x fired .308 mostly LC from top brass company.Was trimmed,polished,crimp reamed and resized. Checked sizing with rcbs case mic,it is .008 over"0".My M1a chamber is about .007 over "0'. This will not go in a Remington bolt gun chamber without further resizing so watch what your...
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    IMR XB8208 in 5.56 users?

    Going to try IMR XBR 8208 for first time in 5.56 with a 75 gr Hornady BTHP.After some searching only load I could find was start 20gr,max 22.7 gr. Also may try 69 gr SMK,data found was start 21gr,max 23.8 gr. Going to use once fired LC'92 brass. Reading test reports claims excellent temp...
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    staus of para ordanance company

    does anyone have any knowledge of any issues para ordanance might be having with their company? I know they have been offering rebates for some time,have seen some ridiculusly low prices being offered lately.Could they be moving overseas,going out of business anything that might effect their...
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    Tip for smooth LEE 1000 operation

    I've run Lee 1000 presses for 20 years,know them well.I bought a new one and loaded up 500 2x win. brass in .45acp,size/deprime/prime in one step,then drop powder and seat separate.(the best way to use these to keep frustration level tolerable!) Got some new starline brass and started running...
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    sizing of bullett variations

    Please refresh my memory as to why handgun bulletts of same constuction and profile may be sized differently.An example are the Xtreme bulletts on sale.The lighter weight 9mm are all .355,the heavier ones can be .356 and .357. I know lead is usually(not always) sized .001 over jacketed to seal...
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    mini 14 early 180 series bolt latch spring

    Have an early 1976 centennial mini 14,bolt locks open occasionaly during firing,suspect weak latch spring. This model does not have the side plate cover for latch spring like later models.Anyone ever change out or know how? thanks
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    New brass fire forming effecting accuracy much?

    Measured new WW and RP brass for 300 win mag with an RCBS case mic,most shows .012-.015 under "0" setting. Did full basic prep on brass(no neck turn),trimmed to min. spec. (2.610) For first firings of rem 700 5-r milspec,decided to use a generic rem. 165 SP, 150 SP and a jug of IMR 4895,grouped...
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