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Mikecr
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barrel lengths per cartridge decisions
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If by best speed you mean that you can find a best speed for a shorter barrel, just like a long barrel,, then yes of course that's true...
Mar 11, 2024
Mikecr
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barrel lengths per cartridge decisions
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Another number I like is accurate barrel life. I personally would not choose more powder to get velocity -over longer barrel. I would...
Mar 11, 2024
Mikecr
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barrel lengths per cartridge decisions
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Using QL, I calc out a load, and barrel length is adjusted to limit muzzle pressure to ~8Kpsi. Then barrel profile is adjusted to...
Mar 11, 2024
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Long Range Reticle Thread
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I wish scope makers would offer a simple med-fine crosshair, like NF CH2. Perfect in the field for a dialer
Mar 10, 2024
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How much do you value brass brand consistency when reloading?
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Be honest, have I become a hoarder? Do I need intervention? Do I need a dumpster?😁
Mar 9, 2024
Mikecr
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How much do you value brass brand consistency when reloading?
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I've seen it. Thickness variance as measured at necks runs full length of the case. That springs back differently leading to high...
Mar 9, 2024
Mikecr
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How much do you value brass brand consistency when reloading?
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Thickness, and thickness variance. Same thickness in lot = consistent response to the load Low thickness variance = straighter sized cases
Mar 7, 2024
Mikecr
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How much do you value brass brand consistency when reloading?
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A brand assumption is like any other assumption. In 6BR I've had lots of brass that were the best, and lots that were the worst I ever...
Mar 7, 2024
Mikecr
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Precise measurements
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The tightest seating window I've seen so far (always off the lands, OTL) is 8thou wide. It happened that optimum was 8thou OTL +/-...
Mar 7, 2024
Mikecr
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How much do you value brass brand consistency when reloading?
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This question should begin with another thread
Mar 7, 2024
Mikecr
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How much do you value brass brand consistency when reloading?
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Weight sorting is very coarse. It can indicate that a case is way different (in some way) than the rest. But it can't show case...
Mar 7, 2024
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Circles on the side of fired brass?
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I don't know where you got it, but I only saw that once and it was brass fired in a test chamber that had a insert that read pressure...
Mar 6, 2024
Mikecr
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How much do you value brass brand consistency when reloading?
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I wouldn't consider anything serious with used & mixed brass. Brass has it's character setup by it's alloy (which changes with brands)...
Mar 6, 2024
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Winchester brass problems. ~ A FRIENDLY ADVISE POSTING ~
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I solved the problem by dumping all my Winchester cases, everything is fine now. :)
Mar 5, 2024
Mikecr
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Winchester brass problems. ~ A FRIENDLY ADVISE POSTING ~
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Seems reasonable. Have to flash holes been altered?
Mar 4, 2024
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