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Big support for anything Boretech. I have to ask what you're trying to clean? Is it just dirty from the field? Did it get wet? Are your... -
chav0_12 replied to the thread Nosler PREMIUM brass.Hornady I hear is soft. I know the factory stuff that I’ve reloaded loses primer pockets quickly. I’ve had decent luck with starline but...
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Well nosler customer service emailed me back after I sent pictures. They are supposed to be sending me a replacement box.
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chav0_12 reacted to Exterminate1's post in the thread ELD-M minimum velocity for “expansion”? with
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Just got back from Colorado thought I’d report on my experience with 162 gran ELD-M. My son took a shot at a very nice four by with his... -
chav0_12 reacted to Huntnful's post in the thread ELD-M minimum velocity for “expansion”? with Like.
That’s legit!! I love the bullet as well
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The 180 Bergers are about 1.53 long with a G7 form factor ~0.91 and G7 BC near 0.35. Maybe the tip gives the ELDM some BC advantage. But...
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The hornady stated minimum for the eldx is 1600 and the cross section of an eldx vs eldm shows the X has a thicker and tapered jacket...
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Put our theories to the test last weekend. Shooting my 300wsm with 208eldM into 2 management deer at 640yds gave us an approx impact of...
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chav0_12 replied to the thread Nosler PREMIUM brass.Everything Nosler is expensive and overpriced. Look how much a box of bullets is. Example; 7mm 175gr ABLR $113, 175gr ELD-X ~$40, 180gr...
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That’s pretty ridiculous from a “premium” brass. I’ve ran Nosler in my 270 WSM for a long time since options have been limited until...
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If available in the caliber I need, I always go to Lapua ADG or Peterson, not necessarily in that order. I do purchase more Lapua brass...
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chav0_12 replied to the thread Nosler PREMIUM brass.Nosler brass is expensive and soft. ADG brass has been cheaper than Nosler for my. I’ve never seen issues like this with Nosler brass...
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Haha. I wouldn’t know. My break is for water/liquid IV after cleaning up. Then one more after packing camp. It’s because I do all...
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chav0_12 replied to the thread Sharpening Knives in the Field.Sometimes it’s nice to give the back a rest before throwing that heavy back on and going back up the mountain (as it always seems there...
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chav0_12 replied to the thread Your advise on back pack Bull hunt.This is awesome! Congrats on the bull. I hope to be hunting backcountry still when I’m 72. Absolutely amazing. I’ve already beat my body...