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    Neck tensioning sequence

    I do use mandrels rather than balls. I have an undersized and standard for each die.
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    Neck tensioning sequence

    Right. As I said above, the TTSX in my other -06 liked more jump. Enjoyed all the input!
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    Neck tensioning sequence

    Thanks all. I'm pushing shoulder based on once-fire cases in that rifle. I have many and they vary in base to datum so I know what the max is that still allows the bolt to drop easily. I then bump .002 from that max. I have found seating depth really matters in my other -06 as that load likes...
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    Neck tensioning sequence

    Guilty as charged. This is about hunting rounds in factory barrels. I haven't loaded for this rifle yet so don't know group sizes. I'm using once fired Hornady brass and ABLR and TTSX bullets. I'm seeing very good consistency in the neck thicknesses between cases. I starting turning some other...
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    Neck tensioning sequence

    I'm struggling a bit in my reloading process, specifically in how to efficiently neck tension. I currently am F/L resizing every round, am not annealing, and am not using bushing dies (but maybe should be). There must be a more efficient way to expand or tension case necks for initial turning...
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    WTB Federal Premium 30-06 165gr accubond

    Not the same I know, but I have (15) Federal Premium 165 gr Trophy Copper left if you get desperate.
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    Reputable and Disreputable Online Retailers

    Two questions: 1. Has anyone heard about a release date in the US for the new 2021 (now 2022) Tikka models? 2. Related to this thread, had anyone successfully backordered rifles from Eurooptic or Scopelist? I've assumed they are one in the same but could be wrong. Cheers.
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    Gun thread for Hyphen

    Truly overthinking it and appreciate the comments. Trying to look through all the comments but will try to answer: I'm fine with the recoil on my -06 with 168s but like the idea of 150s, that is what I started out shooting for deer but with factory ammo. I've looked at Hogue stocks for the M70...
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    Gun thread for Hyphen

    Thanks all. This was all a prelude to introduce my new line of Axis leather man purses. Website coming soon.
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    Gun thread for Hyphen

    I think for this year, given all the .30 bullets, dies, mandrels, and factory ammo I have, these may be the best options: 1. Restock the Win 70 and maybe thread to add a break. 2. Restock and rebarrel my Savage 6.5 CM to 308 Win. 3. Restock and rebarrel the Win 70 to 308 and restock and rebarrel...
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    Gun thread for Hyphen

    Very legit comments. Forums are great for talking me in and out of whether the 7-08 or 6.5 PRC are enough gun for elk. Considering I don't consider myself a long-ranger, I should get over it. If I don't need heavy bullets for 280AI and 9 twist is sufficient, I could buy and restock a Savage or...
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    Gun thread for Hyphen

    It just seemed an easier path since I don't have much experience and have less experience leaning on others that have more. Whew! Turning it over to someone to build a $3k custom rifle wasn't really the goal.
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    25-06 or 280AI

    So much for not being obvious. I'm up to 7!
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    Gun thread for Hyphen

    My head is swimming with the options for an elk gun for this season. I've likely missed some important details but would appreciate feedback. I'll try to lay out some background, disclaimers, limitations, and desires first. Most of this stems from me not liking the stocks I have due to trigger...
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    25-06 or 280AI

    Last off topic reply to VikingsGuy... laughed at birdsarentreal because my best bud here is an ornithology professor with that bumper sticker. Off to the other thread and thanks again.
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