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My only advice here is to follow what @lancetkenyon says. If going 180VLD, make sure the pressure ring is above the neck/shoulder...

Yes. Please go with a long action or atleast a XM action. Going small action is like wearing a XS youth jock strap 😂😂

Just make sure whichever FB you go with, that the loaded round fits in the magazine/box at your max CBTO to lands. If using a Short...

I had my reamer built with .210 fb. It’s about perfect for the 180 vld. If I was building it specifically for the 175 EH I’d probably...

You’re spot on with the fb. A 0.190” to 0.210” works perfect. I have 3 reamers .190, .200 and .230. The .200 gets used the most...

My 7mm RSAUM is 0.140" freebore which is perfect for the Berger 168 VLDH bullet. Using a heavier bullet, particularly if I'm running...

I am building a rifle for my son who is serving for the next two years. When he gets back I want to hand him his new 7 SAUM. I plan on...

I have 20 lbs of this I'm looking to sell or trade. For trade, I'm looking for H1000, Retumbo, Varget, n565. Located in AZ

With Retumbo, I was on my 2nd firing and I did have signs of pressure, but not excessive. For my rifle, it was safe but I did not exceed...

I do a lot of short barrel guns (Contenders, Encores, XP-100's). Rule of thumb is the same powders that get the fastest velocity in...

Thanks a lot...you just cost me about $7k... Did Axisworks build this with Charlie's reamer?

Correct. That screen shot is with Retumbo not the n570 load

I wish I had talked to you first. Haha. I went through a lot of powder and bullets but the experience and what was learned from it was...

The Garmin chronographs measured to the 10th

I did the build. My reamer is from JGS