Recent content by dulltip

I've had the Gen1 20-60x85mm for a bit and it's great glass. I got it when I helped a buddy out on his desert sheep hunt several years ago. I'm selling it to downsize as it's overkill for backpack hunts.

This is where my question originated from. I used my Sinclair depth gauge, an new unfired Hornady case, along with my Nosler bullets to find the lands. But I'm curious if using the unfired Hornady case is going to cause any serious issues over using a once fired when doing the measurements...

I have a 6.5 Creedmoor and its been a struggle finding factory and I'm pondering if I can simply load up some rounds to do the break in then go for load development. I am usimg new Hornady brass and Nosler bullets.

I'm curious what folks do when they get a new wildcat chambered rifle in which they need to break in the barrel but also want to find the best load. I recently picked up an unfired rifle I can not find factory ammo for, but I have the components to build my own rounds. Normally I can buy some...

Thanks for the optimistic posts guys. I concur the next election process isn't going to do us folks getting into the game any good. I take comfort in the factory loaded ammo being in good quantities which means we can still hunt, maybe not with the desired accuracy, but can still make it to the...

Um.... The coldest temps I rifle hunt coues deer in seem to fall above 60 degs. We worry more about ammo self detonation in Az due to excessive heat. Shooting a cold barrel is all relative in Az. Some times an unfired barrel will be very hot to the touch if left in the sun on a hot early season...

Some thoughts when trying to get into reloading the 7mm Rem Mag. So which do I stand a better chance of experiencing in my lifetime? 1- Seeing Federal Gold Medal Match Large Rifle Magnum primers for sale. 2- Seeing Bigfoot in person. 3- Winning the lottery. 4- World peace. Are the Federal...