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Mikecr
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Rifling
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The stresses also come into play with finish contouring of the barrel. Depends on how you order the barrel blank & what you need to do...
Jul 9, 2024
Mikecr
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Rifling
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I think so, for hunting barrels. There is less stress introduced with the cut rifling method.
Jul 8, 2024
Mikecr
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If it's not an improved cartridge, and you expect more than ~8 reload cycles, your chance of success with NSing only is low. That is, by...
Jul 6, 2024
Mikecr
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That math doesn't work for some of us here. Our brass is fire formed to stable before we have stable results. 2-3 fire formings of 300...
Jul 4, 2024
Mikecr
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It's good to see someone recognizing arguments taken to this & similar directions as bogus (Logical Fallacies). Also glad that you're...
Jul 4, 2024
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I use a Forester Neck Size bump die or a Redding body die and a Lee collet ..Seems to work for me . Everyone has a different idea . Do...
Jul 4, 2024
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IMHO this guy is an idiot! He is making rash claims that have zero foundation. If neck sizing is done correctly, there is nothing wrong...
Jul 4, 2024
Mikecr
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There is a body die, bump die, body-bushing die (including shoulder in bushing, or not), custom bump-bushing dies, neck sizing die...
Jul 3, 2024
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Mikecr, One time I made a Short Fat Seven using .378 Weatherby brass. I didn't size it at all. I formed it with just enough clearance...
Jul 3, 2024
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I don't think alignment matters. FL sized cases are typically way out of chambered alignment, and they still shoot well. A good throat...
Jul 2, 2024
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Where I hunt the first shot is the only shot.
Jul 2, 2024
Mikecr
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I doubt that. I think most competitors are the very worst for taking shortcuts. I say that for 3 reasons: 1. Broad claims made by...
Jul 1, 2024
Mikecr
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CubCouper, the results you describe are no different than it's ever been. But it often manifests as lack of planning up front, and...
Jul 1, 2024
Mikecr
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There can be goals and plans. And we have lots of options for pretty much any plan. By the way, nothing has improved since the early...
Jun 30, 2024
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Carbon on necks tied to bolt lugs
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Just nonsense bouncing around in their little micro-bubble.
Jun 30, 2024
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