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    Looking for a New 7mm to Shoot

    Ballistically speaking there are already too many 7mm cartridges. They're so close each other, the steps in performance are way too small to make a difference. It's a plus not running a belted Magnum for me. I don't see a need to burn more than 55 to 59 grains of powder in one shot. So to a...
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    Realistic MOA Expectations vs Marketing

    This is pretty much statistics, as it relates to CONFIDENCE. That means: Are you happy if half your groups are sub-moa? Do you require 90%of groups be sub moa? If you use a standard machine test dispersion coefficient of about 3 (Weibull analysis stuff). THEN You'd need about twice the...
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    Ballistically Challenged Newbie Looking a new purchase

    They are very similar ballistically. You're comparing 0.277 to 0.284 (7mm). Thats 7 thousandths nominal on bullet diameter. Either will do everything you need at your ranges as long as you're 270 twist rate stabilizes the long 150s. The 280 ai would stand out as a winner launching heavier...
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    Tikka slam fire PSA

    It's a pretty scary thing. I jumped up on my gooseneck trailer to lean over the gooseneck and shoot a coyote. I closed the bolt with my right palm and the round went off. I missed the trailer frame by about 3 in and just hit dirt. I had adjusted the trigger to 3 lb according to the...
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    “Long Range” .270 Win?

    You just proved (again) the 270s ability with modern slow burning powders. Well done.
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    New Aero precision action

    Aero is in competition to put all the bullets in the same hole, and appearance takes a back seat. A fellow still buy a pretty rifle if that's what he wants. When they optimize one side, they compromise on the other.
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    Odd speed increase?

    Agreed. Recently I bought some brushes that were slightly over neck diameter and a spray can of Free All. I also have Kroil and JB Bore Paste. About the best I have done is to get maybe 20% of the carbon out with each cleaning. I have been jamming a small, tight fitting patch just into the...
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    Odd speed increase?

    I took a brand new Howa 1500 and ran about a 120 cartridges through it for load development. The borescope shows a fairly distinct carbon ring forming. I don't think it's grown to the point where it's a problem but it came on pretty early. As a reference point, my 308 with over 4,000 rounds...
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    Sanity Check - Reloading Process

    My rifles show a slightly higher SD when they've been cleaned. I have to discount more than a few initial shots. There are a lot of comments here about neck tension or bullet seating force. Those are probably valid thoughts. I have run into situations like yours where the primer and power...
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    Bullet choice for... Squirrels.

    38 and 40 gr high velocity HP give near instant knockdown with a solid shot. They do open up. You will usually end squirrels with some insides on the outside. The super fast cartridges don't shoot as accurately out of my rifle. It's a heavy barrel bolt action. Doesn't matter if they're...
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    Looking for a New 7mm to Shoot

    You picked the perfect caliber to get bogged down with. There is so much overlap in the specifications of 7mm cartridges! You could stair step your way from 7-08 to 7 STW taking little tiny baby steps. Even two those steps probably doesn't matter ballistically. I guess the real question is...
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    The cartridge for the next 30 years….

    One rifle man here. I'll blow 50~100 shooting a weekend 264 Win - 1500 to 2000 accuracy life 6.5 CM - 3000 to 4500 308 - 6000 or more Of course it depends on the loads used, and how hot the barrels allowed to get and several other factors. Pitting life: rust-pitting kills more hunting...
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    Tikka trigger.. how light is too light?

    I shoot 3 lb in my regular hunting rifle. I shoot 1 lb Jewell in my heavy long range varmint and hunting rifle. I never shoot with gloves on. Plus real cold where I am is 15° and dead calm. If anyone else ever shoots my 1 lb trigger, it's on a table. It works for me.
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    The cartridge for the next 30 years….

    I shoot a 308. Got several of them. In fact, my ONLY other centerfire is a 223 wylde. But I would not choose a 308 for 30 years on big game. Especially not where it's windy. Past 450 yd and breezy definitely begins to separate the shooters from the talkers. Especially in field conditions...
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    What to do with a pre war Model 70 Winchester

    A pre '64 Winchester 70 is special. If you're hunting from 0 to 400 yd like 99.% of the population that rifle is fine just like it is. It'll be a nice bonus if the scope is fog proof. You'll be way cooler than the dude shooting a basket rack 8 point with a PRS rifle at 50 yards IMO You can...
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    New rifle choices

    If I were going to buy a bolt gun in that price range, I would definitely look at an Aero Precision Solus. Reports are that it is extremely accurate. The one I shot matched my semi-custom rifle and not once did it throw a flyer. The machining is so accurate you can change barrels without...
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    Your First Shot on a Cold Bore is the most important.

    That's correct. My go-to long range rifle shoots slightly high on the first 2 shots after cleaning with a little additional dispersion. That's with two passes of a dry patch tight down the bore after cleaning. Shot 3 is very close but not dead on. The next five will typically group about...
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    Pressure: when is too much and why?

    Say your rifle is designed for 62,000 PSI. Suppose your brass is almost okay to 80,000 PSI Suppose you're primers are good for 80,000 PSI. This is hypothetical, but the numbers are probably reasonable. THEN Your friend comes over, and you decide to set out 50 milk jugs arranged randomly...
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    One shot question 🧐

    Dang that's a lot of loading. I can load a batch of 500 7.62 and not tell any is gone from the can. Good for you!
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    One shot question 🧐

    I got bad pressure signs with RCBS case lube. Known good load I'd shot quite a bit. Sierra tech support said "wipe the monkey snot off your cases and call me back if you have real trouble".

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