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It seems to be hitting the tip; there's a mark on the tip when I manage to pull it out of the seating stem. I was thinking that drilling it out might be the answer.

300 BO guys: I have a question, and so far I've been unable to find an answer despite searching the web and contacting the die maker. I've got an upper in 300 BO, but when I go to load the 110 TAC-TX the tip gets pulled out every time; they seem to get stuck inside the die. I'm using an RCBS...

In the OP, what I had meant by "550+ range" is the size of the bear, not the max distance to target. I had written that shots would be no more than 75 yards. They are generally closer than 50 yards, because outside of that distance we tend to fire a warning shot to discourage any further...

#1 Long action .284 Winchester #2 6.5x55mm (modern loads) #3 .243 Winchester

I lived in northern Utah for several years when I was a kid; I recall seeing black bears in the Wasatch on a number of occasions, but they always kept their distance. Can't recall having seen any brown bears during those years; not something I'm likely to have forgotten. I'm leaning towards...

There's a massive difference between the mentality of black bears vs brown bears, so keep that in mind. Black bears are generally non-confrontational unless they happen to be a sow with cubs (this has been my experience throughout the past 14 years of living amongst them). Even the largest...

I haven't visited ammoseek in some time; I had already come across Arm or Ally, but wasn't too keen on the pricing. I'll keep it in mind.

I'm building a new upper, and am at the inevitable and unenviable point of determining cartridge. The purpose for this build is to be handled by my wife during predator situations on our farm. We deal with everything here from the smallest fox species to black bears in the 550+ range. Range...

Looking for an unused or lightly-used but properly maintained and stored Tikka CTR barrel in 308 Win. Thanks!

Due to an unexpected change in schedule, I'm closing this sale.

Barrel length is, from my measurement, 23.6". This was a standard length for the period, for this cartridge.

Good point. I added those details. Thanks!

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One of a few "minty" vintage rifles that I purchased some time ago. This rifle is in excellent condition. I have never fired it, and from appearances it may have had only a handful of rounds through it at all. Bolt face, bolt body, receiver all look pristine. Bottom metal is gorgeous. Receiver...