Recent content by Jim Bradbury

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    did I anneal too long or what else is going on?

    I had the same thing happen when I was resizing for my 338 Win Mag. I quit using the RCBS lube and Lube pad. I switched to Hornady "One Shot" lube and have not dimpled a case since.
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    New 338 Edge Brass Questions

    All good advise, I am having the same gunsmith build my rifle that built my hunting partners rifle. I did talk to the gunsmith last Saturday and he did say that he will be using the same reamer on my rifle that he used on my hunting partners rifle. I do realize that even with him using the same...
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    New 338 Edge Brass Questions

    I will purchase a set of dies next and resize. Then I will check to see how thy chamber prior to reloading them. Thanks, Jim
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    New 338 Edge Brass Questions

    I am having a 338 Edge built for me. In the spirit of wanting to be ready once the rifle is finished. I purchased 50 pieces of ADG 338 edge Brass and 20 pieces of Bertram 338 Edge brass, not knowing if I would prefer one over the other. I was admiring my purchases after they were delivered. That...
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    6.5 builds ...let's see them

    Like the 338's. First one is a Browning A Bolt on a Pendleton adjustable stock under a Nightforce SHV 5-20X56. Bottom picture 338 Edge Lilja 32" finished barrel, Hart break, Kampfield bolt knob, Nightforce 5-20X56 SHV scope. Just purchased a Curtis Helix action and ordered a Benchmark 30"...
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    338 edge info

    I too am kind of new to long range shooting as most think of it beyond 600 yards. I have a Browning A bolt in 338 Win Mag that is/has been my hunting rifle for over twenty years. I have taken several deer over 500 yards with it and am very comfortable shooting it. My hunting partner had a 338...
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    Limbsaver recoil pads getting sticky

    I too had this issue with Limb saver pads. Gun safe is in my closet and out of the sun. I switched over to Kick Eze recoil pads on my target shotguns and have never had a problem with them.
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