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BellmTC.com, Mike is the best helped me a lot and has done some work for me. Top notch.

Bellmtc.com, he is the best!

Thanks bigedp51, this is what I needed. It makes things much clearer! Thanks again for your guidence

bigedp51 can you please explain to me how to "adjust the burn rate in Quickload until it matches your chronograph reading". Thanks

biged51 how do you specifically "adjust the burn rate in Quickload"?

Ok that makes sense I will re look with that in mind.

Thanks biged51, I did use the average H2O grs based on five fired cases and inputed those results. Also I have a Chronography and my velocities are from my results. Based on 60 grs of RL #15 I got 2657 fps and SD = 3. When I plug that load into QL & my actual fired case capacity I get...

FearNoWind thanks for your reply. I am not familiar with the term "CBOL", but the COAL (Cartridge over all length)is what I inserted in their box they call "Cartridge Length". I am positive of my COAL measure ment, from bolt face to bullet againt lands is 3.445" - .050" (Barnes recommendation) =...

I just purchased Quick Load and I am have a problem understanding some of the results I got. The 1st thing I did was entered about a dozen of my tested loads and was amazed at how close QL’s prediction was to my actual test results. Then I ran in to my bug-a-boo! My tested loaded for .35...

A while back I was looking for a gunsmith in western WI. I didn't see much in way of reply, but someone mention there was a smith in Tomah Wi, but no other info. I did some research and found the smith was Harold Fredd. I had Harrold install a new barrel and chamber for .30-06 Ackley on a 1909...

Hello Sully2, I too am looking for a gunsmith in West Central or Northern WI (I live in Eau Claire, WI). Who is the Tomah gunsmith? What can you tell me about him (recommendations)? Thanks Gusto

Hi Kasey, I use 40lbs for front & rear action screws. Torque down front screw 1st then do rear trigger screw. The middle screw should only be snug down by hand! If you over tighten the middle screw you will warp the action which will be noticeable by a tight fit to the bolt. Good luck. .... Gusto

I went to local Farm & Fleet in Eau Claire, WI, they not only did not have any reloading supplies (including primmers), but treated me like I was from outer space even asking for them! I also checked Fleet Farm in Appleton, WI (simular started by same family) and they said they handled no...