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   onlyhsh liked post by Pete_D On thread : 6.5 Grendel load trouble shoot

   We load a very similar load but an 123gr. SST and 8208. Our load is 27.7g and its not compressed but very close, anything over 28g and you could defiantly hear faint crunching when seating the...

   Liked On: 18-01-2022, 09:52 AM

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   BSA270 liked post by Pete_D On thread : ADI 2207 and short barrel 308

   Thanks guys for your insights, just got back from visiting family out of town and thought I'd see if I can get some powder. Bloody gun city told me the only powder they had was 2207, well turns out...

   Liked On: 16-01-2022, 09:05 PM

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   Micky Duck liked post by Pete_D On thread : ADI 2207 and short barrel 308

   Thanks guys for your insights, just got back from visiting family out of town and thought I'd see if I can get some powder. Bloody gun city told me the only powder they had was 2207, well turns out...

   Liked On: 15-01-2022, 06:05 PM

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   nowool liked post by Pete_D On thread : Resizing inconsistency - Am I missing something

   What I've learnt is measure everything when setting up the dies, bullet seating or whatever the process is and measure until you are happy to begin reloading. The only measurement I take after that...

   Liked On: 27-08-2021, 02:01 AM

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   57jl liked post by Pete_D On thread : Resizing inconsistency - Am I missing something

   Just remember if you measure lots, i.e every case (i've been known to as well) it's not necessarily a bad thing but be prepared for tiny inconsistencies as you describe which can be attributed to...

   Liked On: 26-08-2021, 08:31 PM

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   dirkvanvuuren liked post by Pete_D On thread : Resizing inconsistency - Am I missing something

   Just remember if you measure lots, i.e every case (i've been known to as well) it's not necessarily a bad thing but be prepared for tiny inconsistencies as you describe which can be attributed to...

   Liked On: 26-08-2021, 09:25 AM

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   Micky Duck liked post by Pete_D On thread : Primer seating depth problems with new Lapua brass ?

   Well tried again today, did the little trick to chamfer the primer mouth thanks Micky Duck and definitely improved things. I managed to seat them better at pretty much the correct depth but still not...

   Liked On: 23-08-2021, 08:28 PM

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   Micky Duck liked post by Pete_D On thread : Primer seating depth problems with new Lapua brass ?

   I can see why you went there !!!! I just re-read my post,....what was I thinking :D

   Liked On: 22-08-2021, 08:54 PM

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   Micky Duck liked post by Pete_D On thread : Primer seating depth problems with new Lapua brass ?

   Agreed, thats all I've used and its worked well for me too, but this new brass is very tight and you loose all the sensitivity because it jerks and stutters as it seats rather than being smooth.

   Liked On: 22-08-2021, 08:19 PM

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    Micky Duck liked post by Pete_D On thread : 1912 Chilean Mauser - Bolt compatibility ???

    Thanks Micky Duck, just found that and will get in touch

    Liked On: 26-06-2021, 10:07 PM

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    Micky Duck liked post by Pete_D On thread : 1912 Chilean Mauser - Bolt compatibility ???

    Thanks guys, I suspected they might fit thats awesome. Boomer416 thanks for checking that out with other rifles....and I just realised your in Gisborne so I might pick your brains (and bolts !!!) in...

    Liked On: 26-06-2021, 09:37 PM

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    Joe_90 liked post by Pete_D On thread : How long can freshly shot meat keep refrigerated

    Awesome, thanks guys for the good advice, we'll make the sausages tomorrow and that will be 2 days (1 day minced). Looking forward to testing out our new machine.

    Liked On: 20-06-2021, 11:54 PM

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    Moa Hunter liked post by Pete_D On thread : Changing from 123 SST to something else ?

    Thanks for the input guys....as ZQLewis said there is always a trade off pretty much like most things in life. It would seem the 120gr. Speer Gold dot and the 125 gr. Nosler Partition sound like good...

    Liked On: 13-06-2021, 12:31 AM

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    veitnamcam liked post by Pete_D On thread : Changing from 123 SST to something else ?

    Hey guys, my son shoots 6.5 Grendel and has done for a couple of years. We pretty much worked up a good load with the 123g SST which was easy to get good accuracy and have pretty much gone hunting...

    Liked On: 11-06-2021, 06:13 PM

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    Micky Duck liked post by Pete_D On thread : Changing from 123 SST to something else ?

    Hey guys, my son shoots 6.5 Grendel and has done for a couple of years. We pretty much worked up a good load with the 123g SST which was easy to get good accuracy and have pretty much gone hunting...

    Liked On: 10-06-2021, 09:57 PM

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