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A few strokes with JB compound may reduce copper fouling, seems to smooth the rough edges I am sold on it.

Sorry I haven't a clue on pics but I will tell what I began with, Ruger M77MK2 All weather boat paddle stock.243, purchased for my son as a deer/pronghorn rifle, Next came the CZ550 22-250 vented stock heavy barrel, sage rat gun for me, jackrabbits if about. Followed by the Ruger No1V I .204 stainless laminate, sage rats and coyotes, intended to also allow me some lesser blast than the 22-250. Next was the Savage 17HMR Stainless laminate, wife's rifle, sage rats, ground squirrels, when the wind is calm will kill sage rats to 300 yds, not a great idea they die slow, at 200 quick kills. So I then traded for a Savage 110 in .223 sage rats again or coyotes, superb shooter and rather ugly lol. Last was the Ruger Ranch rifle in .223 all purpose gun if coyotes or red fox, never fails to cycle, I feed it cheep Steelcase ammo as I ever find brass after ejection, solid 1.5 moa rifle I got lucky most of its cousins in the era wont do much under 4 inches. As is normal my brain faded and forgot my other 22-250, M98 Mauser action 30 inch barrel Lyman target Spot scope 10x30 external adjustments, spring loaded mounts double set triggers, impulse buy when I found it.The last owner probably shot benchrest with it based on stock design.Spectacular accuracy sage rats are its target. Some of these I carry on a sling and use sticks to steady, others a bench and machine rest , most have seen horrid weather all have been way over heated during a shoot for sage rats. I know it wont extend my barrel life but when targets abound FIRE!

I see no reason not to try, hope it works!

I wasn't aware that Anshutz felt that way, in my youth I always used a fired case and probably 20 or less times per day I dry fired while perfecting trigger control and sight picture while standing when I did compete in Small Bore USA NRA matches. Springs held up fine . Some guns will not tolerate dry fire as inCZ52 7.62x25 Tokarev it has a cast iron firing pin. My Ruger MK2 target has peen marks that I can see but does not catch if I prod with a dental pick. When in doubt snap caps or home made snap caps if in doubt, I assume all rimfires will peen so fired cases for me. Always on hand and "free".

New powder Winchester StaBall 6.5 via Hodgdon R.E.A.C.H compliant. Seems a wide range of uses with excellent velocity long with copper reducing elements. Should this become available in the UK seems a worthwhile powder to try. If I didn't have 25lbs of CFE223 I would try it.

I was introduced to the PU version, accurate beyond anything I expected. For a rather crude rifle they amaze me, sorry I cant buy this as in in the usa . Best wishes on a buyer when the virus passes.

Idea, maybe fill a primer pocket with some substance that will absorb impact like Permatex or rubber cement. How long will it last I have no idea but it will be better than beating a hole into a spent primer.

What you need is my work truck engine V-20 Cummins 2900bhp and 5000lb plus torque, down side it weighs several tons lol.

700bhp!! hahah great for shattering parts!. No worries if the cash flow is on par with Bill Gates lol. While im somewhat underpower on long grades off road I have all I need.

To bad im not in the UK or that would be mine, nice rifle I have its brother in my safe,best wishes for good shooting

Thank you im wrapping my head around the theory, makes some sense.

Very interesting, how does one know if the bullet deformed or some other malady caused a keyhole? I would tend to guess any recovered bullet deformed on impact the backstop. This makes my brain itch so please enlighten me.

Ear protection works best when doubled up, as in muffs plus plugs, that said I despise muffs as they don't seal over my glasses. I undergo annual exams mandated by the govt in the USA, coal miner and its required in order to work. Im in my 9th year with noise levels that make gunfire seem pleasant I use plugs and to date no reduction in my hearing. In a perfect world some means of muff that would total seal, be cool when hot and warm when cold over plugs would be what I want.

Yes works when the brain ticks, I was hoping that normalcy would return and all the powders used for eons would return. Quote.url

Now that Brexit has occurred do the R.E.A.C.H> regulations apply? It is odd thoughts time in Wy USA.

What will a 7mm do that the 6.5 wont on paper? I like 6.5x55, 7x57, and 7-08, nothing wrong with 6.5 creed either.6.5 wsm is interesting and im sure burns plenty of powder. If bullet weights are the same the 6.5 wins b.c .

Hi, were cash no obstacle I would have my CJ7 with the 2.8R Cummins and a NV3500 .I refused to come up with 10 for the engine plus prob 5 k for the transmission. Should I become filthy rich that may change. I mine coal filthy ya I do that rich hahaah no.

I compare data between sources based on powder I have or can obtain, bullets that the data matches and mostly I go with the data with higher velocity. Slow work up and chrono at the same time and I develop loads on hot days looking for pressure signs, bolt lift ect. If im close to what the data says and I maxed out my charge I quit, any pressure signs I reduce my charge. I try to use powder that isn't temp sensitive. Bullet seating is more simplistic, will it fit a magazine if yes seat out as far as I can, if not seat to mag. Single shots I seat just until I have no engraving on the ogive. Should have added if my seating is for a magazine it also wont be jammed into the lead of rifling. I have seen bullets stick in the lead from being seated to far out and combo of short throats plus brass work hardned and no longer grips well.

Indeed so, and in long narrow valleys found in Wy around Encampment the darn wind swirls adding to the windage debacle . so I try to get my self set for a zero wind value shot, often I cant so I compromise and at least lessen drift by wind value related to where I shoot from.

I will concede that some have success with match bullets on game ,on critters larger than jackrabbits I haven't done so. What is the perfect hunting cartridge? IMO its whatever handles the job ( suited for quarry).

Your exactly correct, Placement and the right bullet for the job is paramount, I have shot deer and speedgoats with Interlocks and Interbonds, I prefer the softer Interlock on the speedgoat, bigger game like elk Barnes, if factory and if I carry the 30.06 any 180 will do.

Better read some data there my brother, your totally wrong other than using match bullet or a heavy jacket, bonded or mono metal may exit the animal. I compared 15o grn 308 and 6.5 140 grn creedmor Hogdon 2020 manual. Lighter bullet may go faster you cant compare a light weight varmint bullet to any thing intended for larger game. Based on your profile and location I assume USMC, I earned the title in 1980.

Seems I miss spoke after no reading with my brain engaged

RCBS, I don't prime on the press I hate the lack of feel. I use a hand primer tool also by rcbs way better feel and I think I paid 30 bucks in USD.

Oh no pics but I will try to get some and manage to upload, not very computer tech savvy but I shall try