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      What's your favorite firearm and caliber you have shot?

      Pre '64 Model 70 in 220 Swift. Topped with a "state of the art", for that time period Lyman 4x fine crosshair scope. Watched my first groundhog go poof thru it years ago and been hooked ever since.
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      Help me pick an AR?

      I shoot a Bushmaster, DPMS (.308) and 2 Noveske rifles. Hands down the Noveske is the cream of those I own. Expensive but top notch. Most any of the big names today make a quality AR. My vote is still Noveske if you wanna spend the money. spark
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      358WSSM case making project.

      Thanks! Will page back thru my load notes and see where I was at. spark
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      Free: Leica 7X 1,000 Meter Laser Rangefinder

      Indeed very generous. Please add my name to your list. Thank you.
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      358WSSM case making project.

      Thanks! I'm not sure why I never got 10X or the 180 Hornady bullets to perform like I "thought" they should. And I did give up pretty easy. Just looking to compare and see if there is something I need to try again. Thanks again. spark
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      358WSSM case making project.

      Broom_jm - just curious as to the Reloader 10x load your friends rifle likes? I never could get it dialed in with the Barnes or Hornady bullets I first tried when I got my rifle. I tried everything from touching the lands to a fair amount of jump with a wide range of charges. Best I could do was...
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      Got a question for all you reloaders out here

      Bullets and loads kinda go hand in hand. Each bullet design has its own merit. As I stated, the Barnes is a tough bullet. I wasn't seeing the expansion I thought I would have on the 2 deer I shot with it. That said you sure won't have to worry about it coming apart at close range if it hits...
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      Got a question for all you reloaders out here

      You are probably gonna get a lot of different bulltes/loads from everyone so here's my .02 worth...lol 225gr Sierra GK over Ramshot X-terminator. Consistent and groups well in 2 different Encores. Previous load was a 200gr Barnes TSX over BL-C2. Shot very good as well just too tough of a...
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      Automatic Case Annealers

      Thanks fireball. Might look at it a little harder. I want to be able to set it up fairly quick and be able to run the brass thru reasonably fast. spark
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      Automatic Case Annealers

      Yep, have only heard good things about it. It is under consideration as well. Once set up how long does it take to run 100 pcs thru? I'm assuming you use it for all your cases not just your BFG rounds?
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      Automatic Case Annealers

      Who's using what and what are your thoughts? Have looked at several but leaning toward the Giraud. Most likely doing batches of 100 or so rounds at a time so an automated version would be preferred. Thanks for the input. Spark
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      help with my 358 wssm bfg

      I too agree that the 1.8 rule was most likely adopted to include the .460S&W. Too much confusion from folks who didn't "know" why a 44mag and 500S&W were legal but the 460 wasn't just from looking at the numbers. I saw this first hand at our local gun shop. When you look at a 150-200fps...
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      help with my 358 wssm bfg

      Have to agree the little extra may not make a huge difference but that really isn't the reason for building a new rifle. Here in the very southern part of the state there are still plenty of longer range opportunities. The 1.8 will be a bolt gun versus the Encore platform. I love working up...
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      help with my 358 wssm bfg

      Shot BL-C2 and Barnes 200gr TSX for the first couple years with great success. The Barnes is one tough bullet! Switched to Ramshot X-terminator and 225gr Sierra GK and very pleased with that load as well. Good velocity and shoots around 1/2 inch @ 100yds thru 2 Encores my buddy and I shoot...
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      BFG 358-1.8" Offering?

      The deer down here in southern part of the state ARE ferocious animals! LOL spark
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      BFG 358-1.8" Offering?

      Going along with the big and slow train of thought...I wish we had an even heavier bullet selection to play with. Say up to 300gr. As long as the Accubond is, I wouldn't think seating it would be an issue in the Encore platform providing there is enough throat. Bolt guns would be a different...
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      BFG 358-1.8" Offering?

      My thoughts exactly. I load for my 358BFG and a friend's. We use each one a little different. My shots are typically 150yds and less while his are out to 300. We also shoot a little different load than most who post. We shoot the Sierra 225gr GK over X-terminator powder. We've shot the...
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      BFG 358-1.8" Offering?

      Thanks for the info Fireball, will check back with you after the first of the year to make sure everything is still on track for Feb/Mar. spark
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      BFG 358-1.8" Offering?

      I knew there are others out as well all based one way or another on the WSM vs. WSSM. I currently have the BFG 1.625" in the Encore. Looking to set up a bolt gun next on the 1.8" version. Have been super pleased with the BFG and all help Bryan has been. Great to deal with in every way. No matter...
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      BFG 358-1.8" Offering?

      FireBall, Is the timing for your 1.8" version still looking like after the first of the year? Hoping to use the downtime between deer/waterfowl season and turkey season to play with the new toy. Just curious here in the south end of the state.
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