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  1. MarshallDodge

    How long do primers last if stored well

    I'm still loading primers from the 90s and they still shoot like new. They have been stored indoors, in an air conditioned environment.
  2. MarshallDodge

    Loading Flat Bottom Bullets in .223 Cases

    The 53 Vmax has a boat tail and a little better BC, in case you want a varmint bullet that is easier to seat. I have not tried an accuracy comparison between it and the 50 Vmax, but theoretically, a flat base bullet will be more accurate.
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    Another disappointing die purchase

    I thought I read recently that Hornady started making some of their dies in China?
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    What's your favorite powder for 30-06?

    I started with IMR4895 years ago and it has treated me well. H4895 works well also. I tried some IMR4320, only because I picked it up cheap, and it shot decent in a 1903 Mark 1.
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    Long Range Rifle/Scope/PRS question(s)

    It looks like a nice day. What was the distance of the furthest targets?
  6. MarshallDodge

    Bullets matter!

    Tired how? You keep wanting to bring the discussion back to load development and statistics. I think we understand your point. This thread is about how bullets matter, which applies to all rifles when shooting for accuracy.
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    Bullets matter!

    I like Eric's videos. Eric is right, if you want 1/4 MOA or better, go buy Berger and Lapua, and build $5K rifles. What he didn't address is those that don't want to spend $1-2 per round when out shooting. Gun owners in general like to get the best bang for their buck. I want a factory...
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    Bullets matter!

    Garbage in = Garbage out FMJ bullets in general, even if Berger made them, are not consistent. You could go through all the steps of processing a perfect case, using the perfect powder charge with the best primer in the world, but the results will always have a wide dispersion if you are...
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    Is Glock the Colt 1911 of the 1980s & earlier?

    Glock has a lot of competition. I find some of the competitors, such as the HK VP9, to be a big improvement with more features, solid reliability, and similar price point. Sig and S&W are gaining ground as well. It will be interesting to see how long Glock can maintain market share.
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    so called cowboy "assault rifles"

    I wonder what it sounded like in the saloon around 1890. "Those new-fangled repeating rifles ain't worth nothin' compared to my Trapdoor Springfield" 😆
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    so called cowboy "assault rifles"

    I just like how they handle, as-is. Mine still wear iron sights and hope my eyes will allow them to stay that way for a few more years. It doesn't bother me if someone wants to add a bunch of doo dads. They paid for the gun and can do what they want with it.
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    Pre nato stamp LC 5.56 brass

    My experience is that LC brass is probably the toughest of the once fired brass category. I've never noticed a big difference in lots until recently when I weighed a batch with '22 headstamps. They were very consistent but I have not had a chance to shoot them yet.
  13. MarshallDodge

    Suppose I wanted to reload .410 shells…

    410 shotshell loading is pretty straightforward and the cost savings are worth it.
  14. MarshallDodge

    10% over max powder?

    In a 1:8 twist barrel with a tight chamber, 24.0-24.2 N140 shoots really well behind a 77 SMK. 24.5 showed pressure signs and accuracy started to fade. 24.6 N540 shot well with the 77 SMK, and I have not tried to go higher.
  15. MarshallDodge

    ProMag Issues

    That's tough to hear. I had two, lightly used, that I traded off last fall. Nobody seemed interested in them.
  16. MarshallDodge

    Long Range Rifle/Scope/PRS question(s)

    I've been reading a lot more about barrel cleaning over the last couple of years, which has made me change my methods. Birchwood Casey liquid bore cleaner seems to be pretty mild. Using a nylon brush, I get the bore wet then give it a half dozen strokes, and let it sit overnight. A dry...
  17. MarshallDodge

    21” barrel 25-06

    You'll be down about 100 FPS. As long as the crown was done right, it should still shoot well.
  18. MarshallDodge

    Vibe motor for powder measure - powder settling

    Not to be that guy, but be careful where you mount the motor as they create heat and sparks- although typically contained. Most vibrating motors are simply made by putting a small offset weight on the motor shaft to create an imbalance. Or, like already stated, tearing open an old beeper or...
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    Long Range Rifle/Scope/PRS question(s)

    Out of curiosity- Barrel make? Round count? Carbon ring? Is the circular saw a last resort? 😆
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