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    I used to fly with rifles for hunts. So I had one of those super aluminum double rifle cases for the airlines. I loaned my 30-378 W...
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    budlight replied to the thread Equipment for reloading.
    I cleaned out my pickup of some 223 brass and just wet tumbled them after resizing. Being a small batch I only ran it for one hour...
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    budlight replied to the thread Nosler 64 grain.
    Allient 2000-MR is the best for 62 through my self imposed limit of 75 grains for the small size of 223 cases. It gives you another...
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    budlight replied to the thread Equipment for reloading.
    Yes and they don't look new inside and out. The pins clean out the inside carbon and restore the case volume. I take the time to run...
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    budlight replied to the thread Equipment for reloading.
    Ultrasonic cleaners are a waste of money. I started out with dry media tumblers. They really do a mediocre job and leave media dust...
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    budlight replied to the thread Northern California Hog Hunt.
    I've used all kinds of rounds on hogs over the years in every senario except helecopter hunting. I learned that smaller are the good...
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    budlight replied to the thread E. R. Shaw barrels.
    I bought a ER Shaw 257AI roberts many years ago. So I went out and was firing it for the first time. pulled the trigger and it didn't...
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    I've done very well with just a common 270 win. Just get a 26 inch barrel and you can take on anything. My buddy just got another...
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    budlight replied to the thread I pieced together an AR.
    https://www.larrywillis.com/bullet-energy.html 405 gr @2200 + 4353 foot pounds my 458 win mag shooting 510 gr at 2140 just breaks the...
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    budlight replied to the thread I pieced together an AR.
    I'm a 458 person. I don't think that I would pull the trigger on a 5000 foot pound AR! :) My 458 Barnes American launches 405 grain...
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    The skinnies poach elephants with AK47's. Every one of the rifles you listed ONLY shoot the lower powered service rifle ammo. You...
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    20 inch stainless flutted 8:1. I had a bunch of spare this and that for future repairs, but I got to thinking that all I'm missing is...
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    budlight reacted to Phil Rizzo's post in the thread Staball 6.5 and staball H.D. with Like Like.
    In a game where consistency and reliability are rewarded, anyone can do themselves a favor by choosing temp stable powders, at least for...
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    I have the rem SPS 26 inch with 9 1/8th twist and a two inch brake. You don't want to use magnum primers in a tiny case. It causes...
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    budlight reacted to Stadoc's post in the thread AR-10 308 win. with Like Like.
    I have always done a light crimp with a Lee crimper.
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