Recent content by Zane in Oregon

Thanks for the input. I ran the JBM with these weather changes and could only come up with a 0.3 MOA change. I realize that the program could be off a bit. I did get the baro reading from a local weather station, but as I said it was only local, and not exactly where I was. Thanks for the...

I have a 6.5/280 Ackley Imp that I have been shooting at 700 yards. I shot at the same target two days in a row with different results. One day I dialed 13.5 Min of elevation, and the next I had to dial 15.5 to hit center. The conditions were very simular on both days. The temp perhaps fell...

I haven't had a 6.5/06. But I've had 2 6.5/280 Ackleys. The first barrel shot 120 nosler BT's at 3395 with 61 gr of RL22, this was a 27" Krieger. The second barrel is a Pacnor 3 groove, and it shoots the same bullet at 3200 with 59 gr. of RL19. The second barrel showed a signifigant velocity...

I have a 6.5x280 Ackley. Cases are formed by necking down standard 280 brass to 0.264, loading a standard load, not a light one, and shooting. No need to have bullet contacting lands. You will want to use a fairly stiff charge, like medium to maximum standard 280 loads, to fireform. You will...

I've been using Holland's oversize brushes in two of my barrels, along with witches brew. (Just started with the coppermelt) My barrels show (through a borescope) small grooves in the lands, especially in the the first half (chamber end) of the barrel. I am wondering if these oversize brushes...

Well, I went down to Sportsman's a bought some coppermelt, this stuff is good. Easy to use, and no more wearing out bronze brushes! Cleaned the 6.5x280 Ackley in about 15 minutes, with minimal effort. Borescope shows the barrel to be spotless, which is scary because now I can see the throat...

I have shot but never owned a rifle with a brake. I would like opinions on what is liked and disliked about various types of brakes. I am thinking of building a 1K rifle on a bigger U Mag or simular sized case where a brake, (at least for me) would be a "must have." Personally, I don't like...

Thanks Roper, found it.

I am thinking of building a wildcat on either the 9.3x64 Brenneke or the 8x68S. I see from reloading manuals that brass seems to only be available from RWS. If someone knows where I can purchase some of this brass it would be appreciated.

First, I will admit that I am not a belted case fan. I have seen several elk killed with a standard 270 Win, and even a few with a 2506 or 243. These were the rocky mountain variety and ranges were under 400 yards. Were I to chose one of these it would be the 270 WSM. But I also agree with...

I am considering painting my barrelled actions and wonder if anyone has informaion on this. I may choose to have it done professionally. However, I am also thinking of trying a product from Midway called Duracoat. If anyone knows anything about this do it youself painting please let me...

Thought I'd throw in my .02 on the Accubond. I shot a nice 3pt. blacktail through both shoulders at 400 yards this past fall. Bullet went clean through, breaking both shoulders and backbone. Needless to say the buck never even tried to get up. This was with 7mm RUM and 140 Accubond doing...

Thank you very much. Couple of questions. I had the leade angle cut at 1.5 degree as the smith said this is more accurate than the 3 degree. How does leade angle and depth of the throat, (bullet diameter) go together. Are you saying that the throat is cut .003 over bullet diameter, and on a...

I have never uniformed pockets and would like to get geared up for it. Would be doing mostly Large Rifle pockets and need advice on good tools to buy for this operation. Also, I shoot Lapua brass when caliber permits and am wondering if this is a needed step for this wonderful brass. I also...

I have a 243 Ackley that I am looking to rebarrel. I have read about tight neck barrels but have never had one. I have turned necks and have all the proper measuring equipment. What I have no doubt read before but forgotten is the numbers part of the game. I would like to know how many...