gerrycaruso
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IMR4064 is another often used Garand powder and it's available but the 03 likes Varget better.
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What did you do in the reloading room recently?
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Malibru
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Shooter's World(Lovex) Match Rifle is similar burn to 4064 and would be one I would try if needed. Unfortunately also a tough one to find!
allen-1
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Just loaded 100 or so rounds of 9mm. Usual formula, 124 grn XTreme plated, 4.0 grn TiteGroup, OAL - 1.125?? I don't recall offhand, and I'm too lazy right now to go back downstairs into the garage and look.
Basically a nothing-burger - except that I had rotator cuff surgery a week ago and it's the first time I've tried to use my press since. Very pleased that I I was able to use the press.
Tried dryfiring a couple times while I was in the garage - but the shoulder's not ready to bring the arm up that high. I have to have conversations with the surgeon and the Physical Therapist about this when I see them tomorrow.
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Basically a nothing-burger - except that I had rotator cuff surgery a week ago and it's the first time I've tried to use my press since. Very pleased that I I was able to use the press.
Tried dryfiring a couple times while I was in the garage - but the shoulder's not ready to bring the arm up that high. I have to have conversations with the surgeon and the Physical Therapist about this when I see them tomorrow.
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gerrycaruso
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I think I'll use AA2520 and Winchester 748 for the m1. I'm still deciding if I want to buy a jug of Varget. I also have WC844 but I don't know if it's safe in the M1. I have to do more research.
deerdad
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I'm 8 weeks out from my rotator and still can't dry fire. I'd love to start puting my 550c together but I don't dare try. Still hurts like hell when I'm trying to sleep and just plain aches the rest of the time. They told me it's because it's the second time for this shoulder with 1 full and 2 partial tears so it's going to take longer. The upside right now is that I'm forced to practice dry fire with my offhand.
allen-1
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Shit.
Today’s Wednesday, I had surgery last Tuesday.
I was told originally to expect six weeks in a sling, six weeks of movement/active motion and six weeks if strengthening.
Post surgery that was amended to two weeks in a sling. I quit wearing the sling in the house Monday morning so that I could work and am wearing it only to sleep.
Saw surgeon and physical therapist today. They’re pleased with my progress, ok with me dispensing with sling and i move to strengthening exercises next week.
I’m cleared to dryfire as of today and we’ll see about competition.
I really lucked out. Surgery went well and I’m pushing rehab.
Exercising and icing
gerrycaruso
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just loaded a couple hundred 30/06 for the Garand.150 grain Hornady fmj with AA2520 and a CCI mag primer. The Redding competition seating die wouldn't seat the bullet low enough and was so tall that the powder measure wouldn't work. I used the RCBS seating die that came in the set. I probably wouldn't see any improvement with the competition die anyway. The rifle is a service grade M1 with stock sights.
gerrycaruso
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Just sized, primed and flared a few 45/70 cases. I want to make a few sub sonic loads to try in my son's new hunting rifle. It's a cheap CVA break open single shot but is supposed to be quite accurate. I guess we'll find out.
loaded 200 45/70 and 200 460 Smith..Yesterday I sized 500 06 cases for this weeks loading
Ripshot
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We went to Cabela's this afternoon to pick up a brick of Federal Gold Medal small pistol match primers. Made 50 test rounds and no more light strikes with my new PPK. The Servicios & Aventuras were terrible, and CCI were much better but still had some light strikes.
Now I can load some with Speer gold dots and feel good about carrying the Walther.
Now I can load some with Speer gold dots and feel good about carrying the Walther.
loaded 150 06 with 165 gr game kings
Sized/decapped, cleaned and reamed the primer pockets (LC crimped ) and primed 200 .308 cases. Single stage press and 50 round loading trays.
Going to load up some lead tipped hunting ammo to test and put away long term storage.
Going to load up some lead tipped hunting ammo to test and put away long term storage.
200 rounds of 45/70 with 300 jhp
Quick 50 rounds of 44 mag. 240 grain jsp and 24.2 grains stripper glitter.
44 mag is my favorite to reload.
44 mag is my favorite to reload.
Just ordered one of these to add to my toolbox.
School of The American Rifle did a video on it in the past couple of days and convinced me I needed one. With the quality of the picture at the price point, it was a no brainer for me. Have lots of rifles I'd like to have a look into and see what the bores look like.
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School of The American Rifle did a video on it in the past couple of days and convinced me I needed one. With the quality of the picture at the price point, it was a no brainer for me. Have lots of rifles I'd like to have a look into and see what the bores look like.
NTG200H Focus and Fold Rifle Borescope with 4.5-inch IPS Screen
The NTG200H Focus & Fold Borescope has a focusing ring built into the shaft of the probe, allowing for easy manual focusing and eliminating trial-and-error focusing! It also has a foldable feature that makes it much more portable! The NTG200H includes a 4.5-inch stand-alone HD screen and...
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gerrycaruso
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That looks like the one my son just bought.
gerrycaruso
NES Member
The Lyman #457125 shot the best. It's a 500 grain round nose. I used 20 grains of SR4759 which should be sub sonic. Today I'll try 21 and 22 grains and run them all over the chronograph.
gerrycaruso
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20 grains is sub sonic. 21 grains is barely sub sonic and 22 grains is about 1200 fps
peterk123
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30 rounds of 6.5 Creedmoor and 50 rounds of 223 today. Plan to crank out a few more 223 tomorrow.
Sized and chamfered 100 round of new 223 brass as well.
Sized and chamfered 100 round of new 223 brass as well.
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Sized virgin Lapua?
peterk123
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Nosler. I started sizing all new brass. Too often the neck is not round.
45BPCR
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I found out 2 kernels of IMR4064 weigh twice as much as 1
With my .01 accurate scale
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With my .01 accurate scale
peterk123
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Mathematically impossible. Your scale must be off.I found out 2 kernels of IMR4064 weigh twice as much as 1
With my .01 accurate scale
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Just in case....... sarcasm
45BPCR
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Actually, I loaded some 177grain SMK's up using new Starline brass with SRP pockets and 4064 powder.
Figured I'd give the small rifle stuff a try.
Primers are more available as well.
Figured I'd give the small rifle stuff a try.
Primers are more available as well.
peterk123
NES Member
I'm cleaning 50 pieces of 308 Winchester brass today. They will get loaded up later this week.
SJan
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but are those kernels the same length ?I found out 2 kernels of IMR4064 weigh twice as much as 1
With my .01 accurate scale
45BPCR
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Hang on while i dig though my 8lb. jug of 4064 and find them.
I'll measure them and post the results.
I'll measure them and post the results.
gerrycaruso
NES Member
I discovered something interesting today. In the 223 I've gotten better accuracy with standard primers when using Winchester 748. I got better accuracy with magnum primers and H335. My current 223 has a slow twist and does very well with light bullets and H335.
Jbarila
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gerrycaruso
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No hazmat fee today at the valley. Just ordered 8 pounds of Varget.
