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I am a big fan of LEE collet dies, but I am having trouble with their seating dies. Do you guys with more experience than I have any words of advice for keeping run-out to a minimum using the LEE seating die? Thanks. Tom

Lol!! Man I hear ya Tom, Lol!!!!

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Thanks for your advise Jim, it sounds wise to me, I think I will stick with the little pills for this action and save up for a proper action for the big magnums. Thanks again.

That's a good idea Roy, I will try that for the short term but I think Coyboy is probably correct, I should let go of the sentiment and put a new barrel on it. The lack of bullet selection in the 25 caliber is making me think about a 6.5-06 or something along those lines maybe, unless I decide...

To all of you gunsmith savvy types. When I was 17 (over thirty years ago) I had my first rifle built, it was a sporterized 98 Mauser originally an 8X57 with the stepped military barrel. I had it re-barreled with a Shilen in .257 Roberts Ackley Improved, due to lack of funds (and knowledge) I...

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I think the range you are going to shoot and your budget need to enter the equation. My budget is VERY tight, and with my abilities and my rifle I do not feel comfortable past 800 yards, so after a lot of research I decided to try the Bushnell Elite 1500 and I am very pleased with it. I have...

"...I don't know what pressures the barrel can withstand, the rifle is the african plains rifle from the remington custom shop, and the barrel is 26" long, if that helps." And you don't want to find out by pushing it too far!! "...I can step it down some, but how are there people claiming to...

Moman, I tested my drops at 300, 610, 756 and 950 yards (hard to find places to shoot distance where I live, that's why the odd ball numbers). I was very perplexed to find that my load was hitting high at all distances compared to the calculated drops. (This is a Leupold 4-12 with target turrets...

"...highest tech redneck in the area" Lol I know what you mean!! The price is actually about the same as Exbal if you want the Mobile and Desktop version of Exbal, with Loadbase you must by both. I too took a step back at the price, but now that I bit the bullet so to speak and bought it, I...

Crop Damage, I am betting you are indeed very close to 3100 fps with that load. Exbal is good but you should also take a look at Loadbase by Patagonia Ballistics. Ballistics Software from Patagonia Ballistics. Especially if you are getting into reloading, Loadbase has the most comprehensive...

I have been using the RCBS Powdermaster dispenser and scale (actually made by Pact) for about 5 years and I like them. But like you I find comfort in using the good ole beam scale and unless I am loading a bunch of rounds, it's actually faster. My scale started giving me trouble about a year...