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What do you gents think the best ogive on a bullet would be? What real world bennefit would a secant have over a 10-s? And for those that are going to ask for my purpose I would say, 1000-2000yd paper and varmints. Thanks

Re: No it\'s not a typo Jeff thats great info and exactly what I was looking for. I went to their website (RSI) and found the software you mentioned. How much did that set you back if you dont mind me asking? How many yards out can you get it to calculate? The program I've been using is exbal...

Re: velocity equilizations Thanks for the replies. Nyles check out sierras website for conformation of those numbers, and you'll see what I mean. Dzaw, I understand the law of diminishing returns, and what you say makes perfect sense. Just trying to wade through those numbers. Fifty I agree...

If you go to sierra's homepage you will see a .338 250 gr matchking with a sectional density of .313. My understanding of bc is, it goes up corresponding to velocity. Am I mistaken? According to their site it actually goes down? I've read they ran rounds accrossed radar, if this is true maybe...

Hello Gustavo, I for one am very interested in ballistics past 2k. I think we could have first round hits @ 2500 if the math were right. 3000 may be the outer limits with coriolis effect, until we start using dart-sabot combos which would also negate hunting as I am pretty sure they are less...

Dave that is a fantastic creation of wood and steel. Congrats on your new toy. How is your cheek weld? Do you place your cheek directly over the bolt? In the case of a catostrophic doesn't the rem 700 blow gas downward out the magazine or am I mistaken? Either way I'm sure it's extremely safe I...

Dennis, I've been using a DELL x51v. It will easily handle the NF exbal program and then some. One thing I would suggest is an otterbox for water/bulletproofing against drops, rain, snow, etc. Good luck

Polarcow, where are you finding information on this scope? I crosslinked your thread- great pictures, not much in the way of technical data though, would like to know more. What did that scope set you back? Did you import it from Austria or Germany or something? I too see the benefits of...

Polarcow, is the elevation range 144" inches or 144cm? Just curious? Have you any experience with the night force NXS?

Wild bill I didn't know you could modify your 300 rum dies, how is it done? I shot my 300 rum out so I was switchin cals and barrels anyhow, and as such I've got plenty of once and twice fired brass for it. Do I have to anneal the case necks once it has been used prior to necking up? I've been...

My thinking was based on the capability of using factory ammunition and having that at your disposal as well as handloads. Not that I like using factory ammo, but at least you'd have the option. You know, hunting in Utah and somehow forget your mega loads at the house. The reason I'm askin is...

This question is for edge owners. What made you go with an edge over an 338 rum ackley? I'm thinkin if you were to ackley and seat those 300gr smk's out a little bit you could get a similar result. I understand magazine length concerns, but if a guy shoots single shot it would be a moot point...

Thanks 308nate for the response. I think I'm going to do just that. I contacted him and told him I would rather buy one and keep it rather than do another crapshoot. I think he was trying to save me some money wich I appreciate until it causes errors. Gunsmithing is a frustrating business. On...

Fifty, it was the reamer as I had a chance to look at it today. It was a 4-d rental. The trailing edge on the reamer was ground incorrectly. This seems to be one of those things that teaches experience after the fact. Cutting speed was @ 105 rpms, plenty of cutting fluid. He took many passes and...

Thanks for the replies. He is a good smith and a perfectionist. I think this one caught him by suprise. Spoke to him a little bit ago and he wants to replace the barrel, he thinks the reamer may have a flaw. He has chambered enough to know, so I won't question him. I think after reading the...