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Check in with Craigs custom rifles. Kyle is great at getting it done.

I'll take the tumbler and accessories for $100

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I'll take the lot for $30. I need some tomato stakes. LOL!

I'd run a straight 6X or 10X, no variables for long range. For short range option a red dot is a great option. Definitely add the BX trigger. Then find the ammo that it likes and buy a boat load of it!

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This is sold pending funds. Thanks

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What a beauty! We've got some current great 6mm chamberings and the 6mm Creed is one of them!

You're one of many that isn't affected by shoulder bump or setback. And with the results that you're getting great that it works for you. Just to confirm Lee neck sizing die does not bump or setback shoulder. It sizes neck portion of case so it will accept and hold a bullet when it's seated. The remainder of the case stays in it's dimensions as extracted from the chamber it was fired in. There is a small amount of brass spring back that does take place usually between .001-.002". This stretching as it's called will eventually lead to the brass being difficult to chamber. This where a body die will restore all dimensions back to SAMMI specs. The body die not only sets the shoulder back but also sizes the shoulder width, the neck diameter, and the body of the case from the .200'' line to the body shoulder junction. Body sizing each and every time a round is reloaded is an excess of work on the case and can result in reduced case life. This is where a bushing style full length die can be a compromise between the two. You can set the shoulder back just enough for a smooth chamber and then size the neck diameter to perfect bullet tension for your load. Like you say above you and your shooting discipline may not require all this precision but there will be other disciplines that will.

Yes that's what I'm talking about. Where are you located? Any chance you ever in Tucson? I wouldn't charge you anything to figure this out.

Try the instructions in the video. This what I was talking about when using the Hornady headspace gauge. Try setting your die as stated in the instructional video with a headspace gauge. You may not need a small base die with your new brass.

I'd like to hear how it does in 300 Norma Mag 35 degree and 7 mag. Those are the two I shoot now. Price is right up there with all the other powder. I stocked up during the last panic back in '08 and I just can't get myself to buy in to some of the new stuff. Thanks for the update! An aside here, the Ramshot line is manufactured in Belgium with the exception of a couple of shotgun/pistol powders made here in the US. I wonder if this is a venture to compete with extruded powders. The temp coating is not allowed here in US manufacturing due to environmental concerns.

What is Ramshot grand? I see Ramshot Magnum and Ramshot LRT or Tac. My experience with Ramshot mag was that the loads turned a bit hot in higher temperatures. Frankly I'm not a fan of spherical powders. More difficult to ignite and quirky to tune. Which means definitely not the same temp sensitivity. Hodgdon beats everybody in the latest temp sensitivity chart.

My barrel is a 26 inch Shilen as well. In my opinion H1000 and N560 seem to work better in 26 inch barrels. I know that's a bit unwieldly but the longer barrels seem to produce better extreme spreads along with higher velocity. With the poor availability of H1000 and Retumbo I find N560 and N570 respectively great replacements for the Hodgdons. Similar temperature sensitivity and limited barrel fouling.

Kurt I don't know about N565 but N560 is what I got great results with. We're sort of high jacking the original post here. If you need more info PM me. I think you have my number?

I'm getting 60-70 fps over my old H1000 load with lower extreme spreads. I've never used anything lighter than the 168 grain bullets so your use with 130 grain class bullets is quite different. What works in my rifle may not work in yours. So test and test well. Use your current load as a base line and try to improve on that. I'd recommend magnum primers if you're not using now.

I'm using N560 in my 7mm mag and it's heads above H1000 in accuracy and velocity. Never tried it with anything lighter than 168g. bullets. Sierra lists N560 73 grains maximum with 130 grain bullets. N565 is slower so you should be able to use the same load data. I'd start at 70 grains and increase by .5 grain till you get to 73 grains. Use a chronograph and monitor head diameter as you go. Trying to guess maximum load by bolt lift or how flat primers are is not a good idea. Monitor head diameter.

You may want to post this in the classifieds section.

I think a rangefinder with ballistic app is the best way to go. Having a Kestrel wind meter there will help. Using the Kestrel along with wind flags during your practice sessions is a must otherwise you may misinterpret the information in the field. The more instruments involved the more practice time you should spend using them. The monetary investment in these items is little compared the investment of time to utilize all your instruments.

Yep great scope and great guy to buy from! Buy with confidence.