Factory Rem 700 at 600yds.
Apr 30, 2010 | 10:54 AM
#32
That is true, i used the Hornady lock n load OAL
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tnumber=570611
It lets you check the depth and go from there.
If you seat them too far out and your bolt wont close..... Eh, well dont force it. if you do we might not be seeing you around.
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tnumber=570611
It lets you check the depth and go from there.
If you seat them too far out and your bolt wont close..... Eh, well dont force it. if you do we might not be seeing you around.
I'll share my method for checking and setting bullet depth. Old school and I've used it for years and has worked well with no cost for a gauge.
Resize a case. No powder or primer and just barely seat the bullet. NO CRIMP. Apply lipstick to the bullet end and chamber it in the rifle. This will allow the chamber of the rifle to seat the bullet to the length of touching the lands. Verified by the rifle land impressions on the bullet and in the lipstick. Measure COL and do this 4 to 5 times to verify its coming up the same. Subtract whatever amount you want it off the lands from this and should be a good COL for just off the lands. Load a few more dummies up like this and lipstick them, chamber and verify its not touching the lands via the lipstick read again. Only good for this lot of bullets and different for every type bullet you'd use.
Apr 30, 2010 | 12:29 PM
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Sorry Noonnie, didn't mean to butt in with the depth thing. After going back and re-reading you did mention keeping it off the lands.
I'll share my method for checking and setting bullet depth. Old school and I've used it for years and has worked well with no cost for a gauge.
Resize a case. No powder or primer and just barely seat the bullet. NO CRIMP. Apply lipstick to the bullet end and chamber it in the rifle. This will allow the chamber of the rifle to seat the bullet to the length of touching the lands. Verified by the rifle land impressions on the bullet and in the lipstick. Measure COL and do this 4 to 5 times to verify its coming up the same. Subtract whatever amount you want it off the lands from this and should be a good COL for just off the lands. Load a few more dummies up like this and lipstick them, chamber and verify its not touching the lands via the lipstick read again. Only good for this lot of bullets and different for every type bullet you'd use.
I'll share my method for checking and setting bullet depth. Old school and I've used it for years and has worked well with no cost for a gauge.
Resize a case. No powder or primer and just barely seat the bullet. NO CRIMP. Apply lipstick to the bullet end and chamber it in the rifle. This will allow the chamber of the rifle to seat the bullet to the length of touching the lands. Verified by the rifle land impressions on the bullet and in the lipstick. Measure COL and do this 4 to 5 times to verify its coming up the same. Subtract whatever amount you want it off the lands from this and should be a good COL for just off the lands. Load a few more dummies up like this and lipstick them, chamber and verify its not touching the lands via the lipstick read again. Only good for this lot of bullets and different for every type bullet you'd use.
Its all good..
I like the Hornady Locknload gauge. Its simple and only takes 5 seconds to check..
Then set the die up for a few thousandths longer to seat them with and go back and set it up for the right length..
I actually seat my bullets to touch the riflings then make them .05" longer. No pressure signs yet with 59grs of H4831SC and a BR2 primer.
The velocity is alot more consistent.
Apr 30, 2010 | 08:51 PM
#34
Sorry Noonnie, didn't mean to butt in with the depth thing. After going back and re-reading you did mention keeping it off the lands.
I'll share my method for checking and setting bullet depth. Old school and I've used it for years and has worked well with no cost for a gauge.
Resize a case. No powder or primer and just barely seat the bullet. NO CRIMP. Apply lipstick to the bullet end and chamber it in the rifle. This will allow the chamber of the rifle to seat the bullet to the length of touching the lands. Verified by the rifle land impressions on the bullet and in the lipstick. Measure COL and do this 4 to 5 times to verify its coming up the same. Subtract whatever amount you want it off the lands from this and should be a good COL for just off the lands. Load a few more dummies up like this and lipstick them, chamber and verify its not touching the lands via the lipstick read again. Only good for this lot of bullets and different for every type bullet you'd use.
I'll share my method for checking and setting bullet depth. Old school and I've used it for years and has worked well with no cost for a gauge.
Resize a case. No powder or primer and just barely seat the bullet. NO CRIMP. Apply lipstick to the bullet end and chamber it in the rifle. This will allow the chamber of the rifle to seat the bullet to the length of touching the lands. Verified by the rifle land impressions on the bullet and in the lipstick. Measure COL and do this 4 to 5 times to verify its coming up the same. Subtract whatever amount you want it off the lands from this and should be a good COL for just off the lands. Load a few more dummies up like this and lipstick them, chamber and verify its not touching the lands via the lipstick read again. Only good for this lot of bullets and different for every type bullet you'd use.
May 3, 2010 | 09:17 AM
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these last couple weeks. me and my instructor has been talking about sizing and customizing bullets/ cases to fit different chambers ... and we are talking about tolerances down to .0005 - .001 u can be amazed how much that can throw off a bullet. im talking shooting exactly the same hole at well over 300 yds
im thinking about building a custom caliber rifle ... which means casting my own bullets, machining my own cases, chamber, barrel... everything pretty much..
im thinking about building a custom caliber rifle ... which means casting my own bullets, machining my own cases, chamber, barrel... everything pretty much..
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May 3, 2010 | 10:42 AM
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no one needs to now what the F i keep in my house. if they want to see it badly , they can eye down the big end of my barrel
i need to start lookin for a few ruger 22lr's and a ruger 223 . when the **** hits the fan im goin to be ready..... ive already started digging a moat /w a draw bridge around my place...... JOKIN!!! .... but seriously ,
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May 3, 2010 | 02:53 PM
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i think i trump all. 18 inch group of five out of ten at..... get ready for this... 2000 yds.
cheytac .408 single shot, with the help of a kestral weather device thingie and balistics computer. 419 grain copper nickle bullet traveling around 2750fps, 82 degrees and 86% humidity. that humidity was a bitch makes everything hazy. key here is control your heart rate and breathing. have to tone everything out and just focus on controlling those two things. uncle is ex sniper instructor. he has lots and lots of goodies
cheytac .408 single shot, with the help of a kestral weather device thingie and balistics computer. 419 grain copper nickle bullet traveling around 2750fps, 82 degrees and 86% humidity. that humidity was a bitch makes everything hazy. key here is control your heart rate and breathing. have to tone everything out and just focus on controlling those two things. uncle is ex sniper instructor. he has lots and lots of goodies