Recent content by Rich Coyle

Randy, You proved one primer is better than another primer in that particular rifle.

The 6.5 PRC could benefit from the 30-06 length action. One would not be constrained by a short magazine box.

For the 185 grain Hammer bullet I use 74 grains of 760 and a Rem 9 1/2 M primer The 198 grain Hammer Hunter bullet uses 72 grains of H4350 and the same primer. Sorry. I don't remember starting loads.

I did the same thing one time with Remington 700. I used 3 different gunsmiths, 4 different barrels, and 2 stocks. I finally just gave the action to a gunsmith and told him. "Never mind. I don't want to fool with it anymore."

This is why I always start with federal 215.

I took an ultralight 6 lug Weatherby to Pac-Nor and ask him if they could make on 26" long instead of 24" long. They did. The first 3 shots measured 1/4" at 100 yards. I shot a 10 shot group at 100 yd of 7/8". The muzzle measured .550".

Sorry to take so long. It uses the Hammer Hunter 198 grain at an average of 3,054 fps. I tried the 185 and got 3,120 fps. So far everything I shot with either dropped at the shot.

Lee, Changing primers is about the last thing I do to finalize a load. I usually try at least a half dozen. Only the primer is changed powder amount and bullet stay the same.

Team AT, How light can you make a stock for regular carry hunting rifle?

Magnum, I disagree. No disrespect intended. Whenever I size cases, I have calipers in hand. I check every case for correct headspace at 0 to -.001". If I don't check with that paper clip tool that I ground to a sharp edge, I get head separation. When I can afford it I will have the...

bgast, I Confess, I didn't read a single post. Nevertheless, there is real world value having an exit pupil larger than your pupil. You dpn't have to be perfectly in line with the center of the scope to use it.

I used the Lee Factory Crimp Die to tune my last load. Once the die touched the mouth I started tightening 1/16 of a turn for three shots. 7/16 turn and the load came in at 300 yards with three shot groups of 11/16", 1 3/8", and 15/16".

My shoulder surgery required re-attaching the bicept. As soon as I got the sling off I was shooting again. A muzzle brake takes the danger out of re-injury.

Their pistol scope is fantastic!

In 1987 I spent an entire deer season just north of Gold Beach. I saw fifty-one deer. Only one was a buck.