Recent content by Max Heat

I have an R700 onto which I put a 33" non-tapered barrel. Needless to say, it is VERY front-heavy, making it difficult to hold a steady aim when firing it from an un-rested position. The stock that is on it (CUV) has 2 places where ballast (if that's the correct term) weight can be added...

I can get a brand new one for <$120, but if anyone has a working used one that they would be willing to part with for say, $60 or $70, let me know.

I agree that the case-to-case variations in internal volume probably ARE very mynoot. And it really doesn't seem to make sense that eyed-up powder "level" readings could possibly be accurate enough to compensate for those variations. The unexpectedly tight chrono numbers did get my attention...

But the thrower's set volume, which does not vary (once set), is intended to represent a set weight. What I'm talking about is using each case's own volume to dictate exact amount of powder, who's weight is allowed to vary [slightly] from case to case, maintaining a consistant fill level of the...

More info: When I was using that method, which was between 1 1/2 and 2 years ago, the charge weight in the 7RM case was around 75gr of Reloader 19 - definitely a hot load. Bullets were Nosler 120gr ballistic tips. I haven't located the sheet with the actual chrono data on it yet. At the...

This sprang up out of another thread. In the interest of not hijacking THAT thread, I have started this new one. Quote: Originally Posted by Max Heat Lets start out by being in agreement that the closer you are to having a 100% filled case, the more efficent, in terms of velocity vs...

The rounds were 7mm rem mag, and the rod was the one used to knock the case out of the sizing die and seat the primer, on a "Lee Loader" reloading kit for that round (referred to by Lee as the priming rod). The theory should apply "across the board" however, to ANY round. But the larger the...

I'm not sure if I even qualify to post a response in this thread, but you may find this to be VERY interesting. Lets start out by being in agreement that the closer you are to having a 100% filled case, the more efficent, in terms of velocity vs powder charge, the round becomes. From what I...

I see what you are saying. The information IS out there, and google IS only a click away. My mouse finger needs to stop being so lazy. Didn't mean to get on your nerves.

What bullet weight are you talking about? I only have #s for a 26" barrel though.

Sounds like there must have been a period of time where they went too extreme on roughness, before the situation got corrected.

As you can see, I still have a lot to learn about it myself. I'm still trying to figure out what the "F" designation stands for... Is the F for "far" or "far-away" class? Or alphabetically speaking, is it simply the class that follows after "E" class?

Now that I'm done building a .284cal long-range rifle, I'm interested in seeing how well I can do at F class myself. But due to the caliber, my only option would be the "open" F class, which is 600+yd only, I think. As far as I know, only .22 and .30 cal is allowed for the shorter range F...

Thanks man, that was the ticket. After waking up from my nap, I took a real close look, and you were correct. The RCBS sizer die does NOT have a carbide insert. Don't ask me why I thought it did. Now that I know I don't have to worry about shattering it, I'll re-adjust it, and go the extra...

Ummmm - takilya! Not "shots", but "jiggers" (1.5 shot). Om outta shine - my pref, since i bin watchin da shinerz sho [mouth iz watering fer sum rite now]. Using Lee brand (same az my LM press) "resizing lubricant". Says: "Eliminates Stuck Cases", but miss a spot, and it'll be stuck. Only...