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Boy was I cocky when I when I started reloading. I had a chrono, but it was finicky and I quit using it because was getting tiny groups at 100yds. I finally got access to 1000yds and wandered what happened to my tiny groups. I started chrono-ing and found I had SD issues. A well tested load with...

Hand warmers are the easy button. Just tape or staple to cardboard https://www.opticsplanet.com/armasight-thermal-zeroing-target-15x15cm-6x6in.html https://www.pulsar-nv.com/glo/products/33/accessories/pulsar-thermal-zeroing-targets/

I'm building a 270AI right now. I was going with a different cartridge originally, but then realized that 270 aren't the same with long vld bullets and fast twist rates. I already had the bullets, brass, loaded ammo, and powder, so the 270AI seemed to be a good choice. Also, I like to tinker, so...

My lapua 1st firing in 223 is currently my most accurate load. I'm still early in development, so I hope to beat the factory brass-LOL

Douglas 26" 1-8 twist. I'm planning to play around up to 170gr.

I'm excited about the 270AI, the people that have it seem to love it. I bump my shoulders back .002 on the 7mm mag after firing.

Mine will be 270AI. It looks to gain around 6 grains. It would be interesting to see. My 7mm mag shoulder moves .017 from virgin brass to once fired and was very accurate with virgin brass.

I read one guy was using full power loads for the improved cartridge to fireform! This sounded crazy to me. Is anyone else doing this?

Rem 700

I went with the 7mm-08 youth in a Ruger American. I load 120gr TTSX. My boys have killed around 20 deer with this set up. I believe if you added how far all those deer ran together it would be less than 50 yds. My 6'1" 180lb, 15yr old still tries to take that rifle. We spot and stalk a lot...

Semi-Custom! I read a comment in a forum recently that basically stated that the 2K range had the highest level of disappointment in purchased rifles. CA being the center piece I believe... People are happy with the $500 Ruger American or the $6000 full custom. The 2K range is just right for...

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I know this topic is as broad as the people that do it, but how do you fire form your AI brass? I've got my 1st AI at the gun smith and will be hopefully fire forming soon. I'm putting my plan together now. Do you use cream of wheat, bee's wax, loaded ammo? I've got loaded ammo that I'm...

Yes sir, I will most likely be using Peterson brass, once I get settled into the rifle. The factory option is really nice, especially if my kids don't reload.

Dude thank you for the post! This is the info I needed!