Maksim

Or just get a revolver for home defense. =P No mags to worry about.

correct. 308 and 7.62x51 is the same, nato designation. similar to 223 and 5.56, though there is a difference between the two rounds, most will fire interchangeably.

Is membership there closed? wow. I thought anyone can go and join.

ok, much better. in any case.... holy sushi.

thats a really good question. I know I have some mags that are very tight, so I keep them loaded and cycle through every week or so. the spring is still tight though, tough to load. they are 9 round mags and anything after 5 requires a speed loader.

just move in with matt. =P I am sure some of the northern folks can give you a good idea where.... just keep in mind.... unlike in south and central jerseys, 1 mil does not mean 1 min to travel. They have this thing called traffic, and not only on the major roads, but almost everywhere. =) my sister in law used to commute from east windsor to montclair state a few times a week.... wasnt toooo terrible.

holy sushi. next time anyone goes swimming in a lake, bring a granade.

I wonder how that test would do versus a cheap off the rack Wasr. =P

the base sps is not totally free floated. there is an obstruction point near the front of the barrel. the 700P though is free floated. the base sps is still a great gun though.

Smith 500 or go home.... wait.... how was a 50AE Gold titanium desert eagle in a tiger stripe go with this?

Glad i am having a positive impact on the economy. =P Most folks end up getting 308 to start with, although a 223 is a great shooter too. As we talked, Wolfy has one. the base models are sps and a great shooters out of the box. the nicer ones.... the LE line. http://www.remingtonle.com/rifles/700p.htm and i have this one.... http://www.snipercountry.com/InReviews/ ... n700VS.asp no longer made.

welcome joe!

59ttSwYNspw Zeenon was talking about remote control helo's..... and oh my, this came up.

Yep... only thing is... I need more powder drops, and a few 3 hole turrets. I bought extra 4 hole turrets, so on the 3 die sets.... extra crank. =P

And did just confirm, my press, the classic turret will reload 338 of all flavors, RUM and Lapua. only one it cant do is the 50. this is getting tempting. I am guessing I just may.... after I find one to shoot before hand. Ok... done.... if I hit my business goals for the middle of the year, I am getting a 338 lapua.

http://www.mifflincosportsmens.com/map.htm link to the range in PA.

wait... a box of regular 338 is typically over $120???? DAMN. I just did the prices on components. Honestly, I can think of worse ways to spend the money. I would be reloading this though. Humn... is there a 338 lapua upper for an ar? wait... no, bolt action it is. But come on, as fun as it is to shoot at 300 yards at CJ, 200 at dix.... I cant wait to shoot 600 or reach out to 1 kilometer. =)

Aint casting here.... FMJ or TMJ for me. =)

Out of all of them, the lee pro disk powder drop is the most accurate? Ie, same repeatable drop, from one to another. For adjustability.... people recommend getting the charge bar.... which I do have... but dont use it yet. The pro disk with double disk upgrade, you use two disks, or disk and bar.... cant use two disks and bar. in any case, just got back from Dix..... WOW. finished up a box of loads for 308 with imr 4895, about 10 rounds of factory loads, and 40 rounds of 308 loads I did with the new imr 8208 xbr. 8208 is an awesome powder. From the start.... it meters extremely well. It shoots even better. I started out with 41gr of 8208 and already sub moa at 100yards. will get exact tomorrow. Fairly mild on the recoil scale too.

I know full well the rifle and glass. That would be about $4 to 5k. But yes, biggest thing.... no range big enough to really stretch its legs. =) humn, who has one to shoot. lol.

Just did the reloading calc... about $.60 a round, not including brass. For better loads, about $80 a round. cost of the bullets ranges big time.

Time for a quick update. Very very happy with the turret press. It is a terrific value for what you are getting. Even better, just did some cost calculating.... 308, loaded with 168gr Sierra Match Kings = $.41 per round. 223, loaded with 55gr Sierra Matck Kings = $.265 per round. 45 Gap, 185gr JHP, $.245 per round. The 45gap ends up costing $12 a box simply because I went and loaded it with jacketed hollow points, that I paid $20 per 100. simply wanted to reload. If I was to order in bulk, which I have, the cost comes down even more. But..... being a rifle shooter now. lol, shooting loads equal to or better than Federal Gold Medal Match..... for 1/3 the cost is the real bright side. Only downside of the press.... get another pro disk powder measure.... switching between the double disk and single disk is a major pain in the ass trying to get the screws out and changing them, going back and forth between rifle and pistol loads. The single disk is only good to apx 20gr.... anything higher requires the double disk upgrade. Now, the other side, even with the double disk upgrade, you are limited to dispensing apx 50gr of powder.... so if you are loading 338 or higher calibers, you need a double charge, or use a powder funnel. Having said that.... the pro disk powder measure is extremely accurate. 95% of the loads have been within .1 gr. now... off to the range. ooh, final note... the new imr powder, xbr 8208 measures extremely well. much better than imr 4895.

So inspired by Shane's gun porn and this video.... I am absolutely looking at 338 lapua as the next bolt action. now the question is.... was just looking at the reloading manual, and it lists 338 Remington Ultra Mag, 338 Winchester Mag, 338 Lapua..... wtf is the practical difference between them all? Its funny, but my Lee reloading manual does not even list 338 lapua... only remington and winchester. OMyWDfVjHtg

Shane, That is just sick..... in a good way. They made 500 and 1000 yards seem like child's play. My next bolt action will definitely be in a 338.

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