Forum: Classifieds
05-06-2018, 08:29 PM
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Cooper rifles
I have purchased from Roy before and he represents his items very well. Buy with confidence! Butch
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Forum: Small Caliber Load Data
02-03-2018, 03:34 AM
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Replies: 7
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222 mag and 8208
In the Berger manual, H335 starting load for 222 mag with 50g bullet is 24.5 and 27gr is max. For the 55g it's a grain less on both ends. While 8208 and H335 may have similar burn rates, they have...
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Forum: Classifieds
01-18-2018, 12:11 AM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Classifieds
11-15-2017, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 6
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Vickerman seating die
I've been using a Vickerman die since 1970, they're great. Contact Dayton Machine shop they are still making them. Call them at 509-382-4159 or click on vickermandies.com , FYI.
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
10-30-2017, 03:59 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,136
17hh
In case Wilson runs out of trimmer cutters for 17 cal., you can also buy from Sinclair/Brownells and Midway, and there is also a carbide version which will last forever.
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
10-25-2017, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,579
218 B brass
If it were available Winchester is best but not by a stretch!
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
10-25-2017, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 10
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222vs221,223
The key words are "case shape". Case shape ie; shoulder angle, case taper, and neck length move the turbulence point to a different point in the chamber during ignition, improving powder burn,...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
10-18-2017, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 3
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bullet POI
They are all going to be different POI. The two VLD's may be close but they will still require verification of zero.
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Forum: Project Guns
10-12-2017, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 7,996
17 Ackley
What's the twist on the barrel? You'll need at least an 11 twist for VMax.
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Forum: Small Caliber Load Data
10-05-2017, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,220
Sako
My Sakos seem to digest AA2200 very well with 50+52g. pills. BTW, what's a Sako L1, do you mean A1 or L461?
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
09-07-2017, 02:02 AM
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Replies: 20
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20 VT brass
Yes a full length bushing die will work and size the neck full length( short neck, bushing is taller than neck). One note is Lapua brass is .375" at the head and Remington, Lake City is .373". So...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
08-26-2017, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,729
Sako 6PPC
I've owned one of these for over 30 years. I've shot it sparingly to keep the collector value at max. Understand that any modifications to the stock will result in loss of collector value. As much as...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
07-26-2017, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,407
Try to seat bullets as close to the lands as...
Try to seat bullets as close to the lands as possible. This will help hold the case against the bolt face for proper fire form. With this said you should drop your load down about 10%. It will take...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
07-24-2017, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 9
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222 mag ?
Both RCBS and Redding make a tapered expander for their sizing dies that make expanding to a larger caliber quite easy. Try lubing the inside of the neck with Redding graphite neck lube first. That...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
07-11-2017, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 4
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Krieger
I have a Krieger 20 cal 11 twist heavy sporter on my Sako in 20 Vartarg. Hundreds of rounds down the tube and still shoots in the 2's. I think Krieger is the best.
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
06-04-2017, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 8
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Sako rebarrel
I've had three custom barrels made for my Sako L461 actions, all Krieger. One is a Varmint .890" muzzle and the other two are heavy sporters tapering to .760" muzzle. I ordered all to finish at 26"...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
05-11-2017, 02:38 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,561
Sav./Annie 22 Mag
Out of all the Anschutz rifles, the Savage versions are becoming very collectible. The sad part is us "baby boomer's" are a dying breed and that's the folks that are going to pay $1200. With that...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
04-30-2017, 12:38 AM
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Replies: 3
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218 Bee?
Not sure what your point is here. Whether you're using Winchester brass or Hornady brass it's all one big inconsistent mess. I've got W-W brass made in the 60's and it's somewhat more consistent in...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
04-17-2017, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 12
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Fireball
GreTan out in Colorado will do a great job on it for you. You also have Trammel out in Texas and Adam right here on Saubier. Do a 12 twist in the Fireball with a .020" Freebore that will give you a...
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Forum: Classifieds
04-11-2017, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 12,497
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
04-08-2017, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,537
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
03-14-2017, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 15
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neck tension
Rick very well summed up! I like that this covers it all! And of course we're talking about using just the bushing and throwing away that expander button, right! It took about 55 years of my 70 to...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
03-07-2017, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,114
forming die
You can't do a sizing die with a the same chamber reamer. Sizing die reamer needs to be smaller due to brass springback. You could probably do a seater die. I found that using 223 brass to make...
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Forum: Small Caliber Load Data
02-24-2017, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 2
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split necks
it's a trail and error thing. Annealing will soften the brass to the point you can easily crush the shoulders. So it's best to anneal after you form your cases. Anneal then shoot and fireform. You...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
02-21-2017, 01:14 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,787
Atlas action feeding 6X47
I believe the Atlas will only feed from an in line mag not a staggered mag like the BDL. What Bill suggests will probably work but I would get in touch with Kelbly's and talk to them again. Doesn't...
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