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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 02-10-2024, 02:49 PM
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Posted By jimreed1948
Another one for High Score. I have the in 2...

Another one for High Score. I have the in 2 rifles, VT and 223.

If you don't mind waiting between 6 to 16 weeks for pt&g to send you something, you could buy it from them.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 01-28-2024, 02:53 PM
Replies: 14
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Posted By jimreed1948
I have a CZ 17 HMR that I've had for a really...

I have a CZ 17 HMR that I've had for a really long time. Last year I decided to change it up a little.

I had a barrel made by Lothar-Walther (https://www.lothar-walther.com/rimfire/). At the...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 01-15-2024, 01:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,606
Posted By jimreed1948
Even though we ask for zero free bore on our...

Even though we ask for zero free bore on our barrels, the barrel maker does not always do it that way. They either don't have a reamer setup that way or the build strictly to Saami specs. Mine are...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 11-26-2023, 02:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,236
Posted By jimreed1948
Nice looking Cooper & scope

Nice looking Cooper & scope
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 10-26-2023, 08:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,824
Posted By jimreed1948
1. This is a good video and I have used it...

1. This is a good video and I have used it several times.

2. This is the process I first used before getting a set of the competition shell holders from Redding.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 10-26-2023, 08:13 PM
Replies: 33
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Posted By jimreed1948
http://i.picasion.com/resize92/2392b60212f2983de43...

http://i.picasion.com/resize92/2392b60212f2983de437934b74dc9984.jpg
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 10-26-2023, 08:04 PM
Replies: 33
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Posted By jimreed1948
All brass has been annealed.

All brass has been annealed.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 10-26-2023, 08:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,824
Posted By jimreed1948
1. 223 brass is once fired. Nosler brass is...

1. 223 brass is once fired. Nosler brass is virgin.

2. I have a set of competition shell holders. No difference when using.

3. No

4. Lots of brass has been sacrificed in this project. ...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 10-25-2023, 11:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,824
Posted By jimreed1948
No, the other brass will not chamber at all. I...

No, the other brass will not chamber at all. I have tried different batches of the mixed brass to no avail. I work with the brass and after multiple tries and it doesn't work, it's goes into...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 10-25-2023, 07:54 PM
Replies: 33
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Posted By jimreed1948
I was out earlier today and shot 20 rounds on...

I was out earlier today and shot 20 rounds on Nosler brass and had no issues feeding or ejecting.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 10-25-2023, 07:53 PM
Replies: 33
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Posted By jimreed1948
I tried to similar methods, but did not remove...

I tried to similar methods, but did not remove the ejector. This first pieces of brass I coated with a black marker. No marks. Then I painted the case with machinist blue. No marks.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 10-25-2023, 07:50 PM
Replies: 33
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Posted By jimreed1948
Not for the 20 Vartarg. I have them for 223 and...

Not for the 20 Vartarg. I have them for 223 and larger. I spoke with Hornady on this past Monday and they don't make one for the VT. They do sell a blank that can be turned to whatever you need. ...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 10-25-2023, 07:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,824
Posted By jimreed1948
They are annealed

They are annealed
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 10-25-2023, 04:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,824
Posted By jimreed1948
I hope so. I just about ready to sell both...

I hope so. I just about ready to sell both barrels and go to the 20P.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 10-25-2023, 03:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,824
Posted By jimreed1948
That's what I do as well. Also using Redding...

That's what I do as well. Also using Redding dies.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 10-25-2023, 01:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,824
Posted By jimreed1948
Help on sizing some brass

I have 2 20 Vartargs, both on Remington 700 actions. One barrel is McGowen and the other is Pac-Nor. Both VT's are very accurate. The only brass either will chamber is formed Nosler 221 Fireball. ...
Forum: Project Guns 10-14-2023, 12:05 PM
Replies: 4
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Posted By jimreed1948
I've been using a McGowen on my 20 Vartarg for...

I've been using a McGowen on my 20 Vartarg for the last 4 years and would buy another one if needed. Not sure you can tell too much from the photo below, but I find it to be very accurate.
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 07-07-2023, 01:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,492
Posted By jimreed1948
I never drive on the grass with my truck. I stay...

I never drive on the grass with my truck. I stay on the 2 track. As I meander across pastures through the high grass, you can still see where I've been with my cart.
Forum: Classifieds 07-04-2023, 03:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,561
Posted By jimreed1948
I have one you may be interested in. I've had it...

I have one you may be interested in. I've had it for several years, but hardly used it. Nothing wrong with it at all. I've got so many bags that when I head out I just happen to grab what's close....
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 07-01-2023, 08:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,492
Posted By jimreed1948
The 17 HMR is 19" and the 20 VT is 15"

The 17 HMR is 19" and the 20 VT is 15"
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 07-01-2023, 01:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,492
Posted By jimreed1948
WY PD Hunt

This was my 3rd year to go to WY for a PD hunt. I had been shooting my .223 & 20 VT, but this year I also took my 17 HMR. I wanted to take the HMR in the past, but it just didn't group well at 100...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 05-02-2023, 12:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,615
Posted By jimreed1948
I use a muzzle brake on my 20 VT. I was looking...

I use a muzzle brake on my 20 VT. I was looking at it in the bright sunlight at the range last week and I could easily see the carbon building up inside the brake. After I was done and just started...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-22-2023, 02:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,126
Posted By jimreed1948
I'm with the others here as well. I've never...

I'm with the others here as well. I've never crimped the Fireball or VT.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-22-2023, 02:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,039
Posted By jimreed1948
The 20 VT gets my vote. Fast accurate round and...

The 20 VT gets my vote. Fast accurate round and extremely low recoil. I shoot the Vmax in 32 gr & 40 gr in a 15" barrel with a 10 twist.

I used to shoot off a bench but now shoot off a tripod. ...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 03-24-2023, 11:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,480
Posted By jimreed1948
I'll call them this morning and check. The way...

I'll call them this morning and check. The way PT&G does business, I should have it in 6 to 8 months if it's in stock.

Thanks, I didn't know about neck reamers.




This is good information....
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