Recent content by nhenry
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Rebarrel .25-06, twist rate?
Got this bullet going over 3600 in the standard 25-06. Settled on 3462 as the final load though. -
Rebarrel .25-06, twist rate?
I’m pretty well versed with fast twist 25-06s since I’ve owned 3 now. I’ve shot 75gr V-Max out of a 7.5 twist with no issues. You can go as light as you want with copper bullets with fast twists; they’re always gonna be sturdier than leaded projectiles. -
Threading and chopping a barrel?
Lower velo, better form. Bout it in my experience. -
What are you currently reloading?
Tryin to come up with a 6.5x55 load using 127gr LRX and N560. Also will be starting load development for 280 AI soon, thinking about the 145gr HHT over H4831.- nhenry
- Post #559
- Forum: Ammunition and Reloading
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6.5 Creedmoor +Peak Poll
Anyone who likes the 6.5x55 should like the Creed, but people get too wrapped up in chamber design and who sells what. Didn’t really need more, but glad it got more.- nhenry
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- Forum: Ammunition and Reloading
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Custom Straight-Wall Rifle Problem
I’d just keep it as is and apply for nonres tags in states that require straight walls. -
Rossi R95 Review
I’ll say that I think of the Marlin clones, the S&W 1854 oughta have a consideration. Yeah it’s expensive, but the 45 colt variant I had was excellent. All reviews seem positive for the 30-30 and 45-70 variants as well. Can get em in stainless and “blued.” -
Your preference with trigger lbs?
The single set trigger on my Sako goes from light to stupid light and that’s pretty nice. The Bix n Andy on my 280 AI is set probably around 1-1.5 lbs. When I got it, it was set at 5 oz and that was way too light. -
I'm Trying to Decide on a New All Around Rifle.
They have lots of models with fluted barrels. In fact, most of their barrels in the 90 lineup are. Also, and I have told you this before, they use the same exact barrels on Tikkas as they do on Sakos. They do not discriminate between the actions when choosing a barrel to complete the task. It... -
What I learned today
I just take a sized case, spit the neck with a cutting wheel on my dremel, and seat a bullet like that. Has just enough neck tension to where it’s easy for the bolt to close, but it won’t get the bullet stuck in the lands when extracting- nhenry
- Post #3
- Forum: Ammunition and Reloading
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New to me custom 700
This is my previous 280 AI built on a 700. Copper cerakote. -
New to me custom 700
Shoots well. All but one were 5 shot groups. Just used Hornady Precision Hunter for baseline testing. Keeps POI even as it gets hot -
New to me custom 700
I traded my custom 25-06 for this 280 AI. Much more my style. After some work with the feed lips on the mag box, it’s feeding flawlessly. The rifle doesn’t have more than 50 rounds on it, so it’s basically a brand new rifle. Specs: Blueprinted 700LH stainless Rem 700 DM Badger tactical knob... -
