That my father was right when he told me that the 30-06 is more than enough gun to kill anything that walks in North America. Beware the man it's one gun, he knows how to use it. That reminds me that I need to get his A3 some range time.
Things you wished you knew when you started?
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Its a purchase you won't regret. the A&D FX120i is worth every penny and the V3 auto trickler is you reload a lot. I have the scale but passed on the V3.
Svashtar
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That's not a bad idea for a used machine. I've been the sole owner of mine for 21 years, and last year got the alignment rod thing from them, and tore it down and lubed it myself with chassis lube. Took about 90 minutes going slow. But had a bought one from someone else I'd send it to Dillon and they would check everything and make it like new. They also would do more than lube it, and replace all the normal wear and tear parts for that price, which considering the labor is cheap.
**** you get hall passes not me
I'm going to try to cover a broad spectrum of things with as few statements as possible I hate typing all the aforementioned things apply to me but I most wish I was nicer to my body early on in life I never thought about disappearing in the mountains for weeks if I had the chance but now with prescription meds etc. it is much more difficult and could possibly be dangerous if I was stuck there for a while also my vision would be muchBetter and generally just wish I got into long range shooting and reloading much earlier
Me too I guess my point of impact changes with every shot I can never seem to put them all in the exact same spotHa. Ok. I probably just suck at shooting
Some things I wish I knew when I started.
1. How to properly work up a load
2. How important seating depth is
3. How to correctly find my lands
4. How to size brass to fit my chamber
5. Using temperature stable powder
6. Use the highest quality brass available for the cartridge you're shooting
7. Saving a few bucks on this or that can cause a headache later on down the road
8. Using a Magnetospeed chronograph
9. Stop Neck Sizing
10. Don't shoot groups or go to the range if you're in a bad mood
11. You don't need a million rifles. Stick with a few, make each one have a specific task, and learn them inside and out.
12. Buy the best that you can afford. Save money for months if you have to in order to buy the best you can. It will pay you in the long run.
13. Never stop reading, testing, and tinkering. No matter how good you think you are or your setup is, always stay humble, always keep learning, and always continue improving. I've had a couple people in my life tell me that I was overthinking something or doing stuff that was unnecessary etc. What matters is what you see on paper and the proof is in the pudding. Even if there's no measure-able difference from the old way to your new way, if it gives you confidence, then keep doing it.
1. How to properly work up a load
2. How important seating depth is
3. How to correctly find my lands
4. How to size brass to fit my chamber
5. Using temperature stable powder
6. Use the highest quality brass available for the cartridge you're shooting
7. Saving a few bucks on this or that can cause a headache later on down the road
8. Using a Magnetospeed chronograph
9. Stop Neck Sizing
10. Don't shoot groups or go to the range if you're in a bad mood
11. You don't need a million rifles. Stick with a few, make each one have a specific task, and learn them inside and out.
12. Buy the best that you can afford. Save money for months if you have to in order to buy the best you can. It will pay you in the long run.
13. Never stop reading, testing, and tinkering. No matter how good you think you are or your setup is, always stay humble, always keep learning, and always continue improving. I've had a couple people in my life tell me that I was overthinking something or doing stuff that was unnecessary etc. What matters is what you see on paper and the proof is in the pudding. Even if there's no measure-able difference from the old way to your new way, if it gives you confidence, then keep doing it.
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I am disgusted by #9! You should be ashamedSome things I wish I knew when I started.
1. How to properly work up a load
2. How important seating depth is
3. How to correctly find my lands
4. How to size brass to fit my chamber
5. Saving a few bucks on this or that can cause a headache later on down the road
6. Using a Magnetospeed chronograph
7. Stop Neck Sizing
8. Don't shoot groups or go to the range if you're in a bad mood
9. You don't need a million rifles. Stick with a few, make each one have a specific task, and learn them inside and out.
10. Buy the best that you can afford. Save money for months if you have to in order to buy the best you can. It will pay you in the long run.
11. Never stop reading, testing, and tinkering. No matter how good you think you are or your setup is, always stay humble, always keep learning, and always continue improving. I've had a couple people in my life tell me that I was overthinking something or doing stuff that was unnecessary etc. What matters is what you see on paper and the proof is in the pudding. Even if there's no measure-able difference from the old way to your new way, if it gives you confidence, then keep doing it.
Haha trust me I have more than a few rifles as well. My point is, don't have 10 "deer rifles" and 6 "Varmint rifle" and so on. You can have as many as you want, but when it comes time to deer hunt, grab the rifle you use the most and know the best. Don't have 10 options and have limited time with each one. By having a few specialized rifles, it makes it easier to buy better and more expensive upgrades and components for them. Buying 10 Nightforces is a lot more expensive than a coupleI am disgusted by #9! You should be ashamed
7stw
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What a fun thread to read while stuck home.
1. Knowing when to throw brass away.
2. Trying to decide, if you load to shoot, or shoot to load.
3. Listen to the targets, read the language.
4. Brass prep is measurable on paper.
5. Stay humble!
6. Sometimes you have to return to where you started, when you began loading!
7. Keep your loading bench clean,
8. Create records, that include, temp, rounds fired, and recipes. And notes
9. Know when to clean your gun, and when to not!
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1. Knowing when to throw brass away.
2. Trying to decide, if you load to shoot, or shoot to load.
3. Listen to the targets, read the language.
4. Brass prep is measurable on paper.
5. Stay humble!
6. Sometimes you have to return to where you started, when you began loading!
7. Keep your loading bench clean,
8. Create records, that include, temp, rounds fired, and recipes. And notes
9. Know when to clean your gun, and when to not!
10.Share
But i NEED 6 varmint rifles! Gotta let some cool down while shooting another!
If you're that overrun with Varmints then yes, you do need 6 rifles
Forgot to tell you, my long range PD rifle is a 7 RUM
. Shoot 3. Stop. Still trying to get a 1500 yd PD. Up to 1472
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. Shoot 3. Stop. Still trying to get a 1500 yd PD. Up to 1472!
Uncanny how long it takes to return to bite your ***... Not about money....
Because I'm not sitting next to her watching mindless, self imposed drama evening BS....
We had bought her a few guns she liked. And was always welcome.
Never answer the question! "Why do you go to the range so much?"
A) Guns don't let me down as much as you do... (never the right answer)
