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I also use the Sinclair lock rings on my CoAx press. The Sinclair rings are a little thicker and do a better job of holding the die in alignment. I have switched over to the integrated jaw assembly from Forster. During installation I discovered I can adjust the conical post that controls...

This is a very reliable way to measure the headspace of your brass: https://www.rcbs.com/case-processing/measuring/precision-mic/564.html Ed

You might need to shave some material off the top face of your shellholder to get the setback that you want. Sized cases should be .002 shorter than the length of your chamber. You can measure the length of your chamber with a set of Lock-n-Load O.A.L gauges...

Get yourself an RCBS case gauge in 6.5 PRC: https://www.rcbs.com/case-processing/measuring/precision-mic/564.html Measure the length of an unfired factory case. Measure the length of a fired case. Measure the length of a sized case that comes out of your die. This will tell you where the...

Get yourself an RCBS case gauge in 6.5 PRC: https://www.rcbs.com/case-processing/measuring/precision-mic/564.html Measure the length of an unfired factory case. Measure the length of a fired case. Measure the length of a sized case that comes out of your die. This will tell you where the...

This tool is also available from Brownells: https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/sight-scope-installation-tools/scope-reticle-levelers/vertical-reticle-instrument-sku289100000-6097-14989.aspx?sku=289100000

I had a kinetic puller and hated it as well. I finally settled on the Forster collet puller. The Forster design causes the petals of the collet to grip tighter as the downward force on the bullet increases. Most of the other collet manufacturers haven't figured this out...

I am planning a Remage build based on the new line of actions from Pacific Tool & Gauge. Check out the B-52 model for 338 Lapua. I'm still looking for a barrel, recoil lug and barrel nut.

I have a Vanguard Outback case that is perfect for the purposes you outlined. The 70C is a blow-molded case that is strong and light. It comes with egg-carton foam so I replaced it with foam from an upholstery shop. I think I paid $150. The Outback line has been discontinued by Vanguard but...

The vitals of a deer roughly cover a 10 inch circle. The rifle and scope you have purchased should be perfectly capable of shooting a 10 inch target at 500 yards. I suspect the problem is that you made a simple mistake dialing in your scope corrections. I ran the ballistic solution you...

In registration forms for a recent wind calling clinic, suggestions were made for bullets for handloaders. In .223, Sierra 77s were specifically discouraged.

I have had to scrounge for boxes (100 ct) of 123 SMKs. Does anyone have a source for buying these in bulk (500 ct)?

I have a box of 123 SMK's I have been using for load development. My bet groups have been at 2700 fps out of a 24" EABCO barrel with an 8 inch twist. The first test was with IMR-4064. I plan to run some tests with H-414 as well. I'll let you know more as I refine my load.

I'm cooking up some loads for SMK 123 (and also 107s) using IMR-4064. Based on what I've heard here I think I will also try some H-414 recipes. (I tried H-414 with the 107s but my groups widened.) The 123 was designed after the last revision of the Sierra reloading manual so there are no...

Some folks are necking down in two stages - first to 7mm-08 then to .308. You have to be very careful to set your depth just right. I started down this road but never finished the case conversion process.