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    new 22 cal build

    absolutly would love to hear how it goes..the reason im wanting to stay around 55gr is when we go out to shoot rockchucks we take two guns,,One has to be a 22 cal and the second can be what ever. my second gun right now is a 6.5 creedmoor with 100 gr bullets
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    new 22 cal build

    Been looking for load data on that but not find much at all...
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    new 22 cal build

    Looking to start a new build to replace my 22-250 would like something a bit faster then the 22-250 but want to stay in the 55gr v max range.. suggestions? was looking at the 22 creedmoor but not alot of info on that out there thanks
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    Rechambering a 270

    What calibers can standard 270 win be rechambered to? Just looking for options here.. Thanks Retiredcpo
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    need a smith to build a rifle

    well I think I have settled on the 6.5 creedmoor thanks for all the info guys retiredcpo
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    Good smith for treading barrel, Idaho

    Go to elite rifle works on franklin road just east of the cheese factory. He does real good work hes work on several rifles for me and my buddy retiredcpo
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    need a smith to build a rifle

    How hard is it to find brass for these? IS there plenty of load data out there. Im guessing the 6.5-06 would be similar to the 25.06 only pushing a 6.5 bullet that would probably fit need real good retiredcpo
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    need a smith to build a rifle

    So If im following this correctly the 6.5x284 does not really fit in a BDL rifle very well. Really don't want a removable mag, really don't like them just my thing. I want to stay with something with recoil less than a 308. So im thinking the 6.5x284 is as large As Im thinking I should go. If I...
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    need a smith to build a rifle

    Dealift I have not forgotten the 6.5 My choices are down to the 6.5 creedmoor or the 6.5x284 Ernie Very nice retiredcpo
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    need a smith to build a rifle

    Im starting to lean towards the 6.5-284. weighing my options really would like atleast one full custom rifle But I know if I do a factory gun I can save a lot maybe even buy two. Also considering a AR-10 in 6.5 creedmoor This is for my 50th B day so I think it needs to be special. retiredcpo
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    need a smith to build a rifle

    Hi guy Im looking For a gun smith build my first custom Rifle. Im in Idaho. IM looking to build a long range varmit rifle most shots will be out to around 700 yards but I would like it to be able to get to around 1000 (at least at steel) I am wanting a flat shooting fast caliber I am thinking...
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    RCBS 7mm seating stem with berger

    I was getting poor results with the standard seating stem contacted rcbs they made a custom stem and have not had any issues since retiredcpo
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    over under choice

    Yup 12 gauge Don't think they make them in any other gauge anymore Took it out and got my limit on ducks last week shot great retiredcpo
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    over under choice

    Brought home the red label tonight thanks
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    over under choice

    Looking for a new O/U for upland birds and one or two ducks hunts(a year) Im looking at either a ruger red label or browing cynergy any input on these model retiredcpo
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