Desert Shoot this Sunday? - Page 2

Cypriss32 · #41 02-04-2008, 8:41 PM

Were the HECK did you get AMAX for that PRICE! Hows my Shooting rest coming ryan?

wildcard · #42 02-04-2008, 8:44 PM

Hehe.. let me know. I'd be in for 500 - 1000 bullets of some sort

PistolPete75 · #43 02-04-2008, 8:45 PM

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Originally Posted by rksimple

I was thinking about those for off hand and close range (under 600 yard) practice. I have 800 of the 168 amaxes that I got for $11/100 to go through first. But they have my eye.

yep those amaxes were the deal of '07. i was too late on those.

Cypriss32 · #44 02-04-2008, 8:47 PM

I saw there were 162gr AMAX for 13.00 at midwayusa.com
I was gona buy 5,000 of them but I wasnt shure if the 7mm was gona go threw!

PistolPete75 · #45 02-04-2008, 8:47 PM

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Originally Posted by wildcard

Hehe.. let me know. I'd be in for 500 - 1000 bullets of some sort

the amount you've been shooting, might as well buy some more bullets and powder. what's your round count on your barrel? i bet it'll be toast by the end of the year.

rksimple · #46 02-04-2008, 8:49 PM

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Originally Posted by cypriss32

Were the HECK did you get AMAX for that PRICE! Hows my Shooting rest coming ryan?

You mean mat? I have the mat, blast mat, and a matching rear bag. You want 'em?

Jason-you mentioned wanting just a mat with no padding, right. You still want it?

Cypriss32 · #47 02-04-2008, 8:50 PM

I think when I get the DMR 1-4 scope i got ordered tonight, I will be shooting alot of 223 again. We run around by my house and shoot rabbits and random little critters all the time! Yes I still want it ALL! Im jsut waiting for you.

rksimple · #48 02-04-2008, 8:53 PM

Sounds good. I have it here. I can ship it or bring it to the next match.

wildcard · #49 02-04-2008, 8:56 PM

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Originally Posted by PistolPete75

the amount you've been shooting, might as well buy some more bullets and powder. what's your round count on your barrel? i bet it'll be toast by the end of the year.

I'm probably at about 2.5K right now. Got a bit of life to go. And after that.. I got your factory barrel to burn. My shooting is going to slow down. Just want to make my rounds count and do well competitively this year. I started getting sloppy when all I wanted to do was throw bullets down range. I'll be going 300WM by the end of the year.

ar15barrels · #50 02-04-2008, 8:59 PM

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Someone needs this before I get it!
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubb...691#Post466691

Done.

wildcard · #51 02-04-2008, 8:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rksimple

You mean mat? I have the mat, blast mat, and a matching rear bag. You want 'em?

Jason-you mentioned wanting just a mat with no padding, right. You still want it?

Hmm.. I want it cause it's just so neat and pretty.. but I think i'll stick with my minimalist ways. I don't do well with change. I'll be sure to let you know when I decide to accessorize though

ar15barrels · #52 02-04-2008, 9:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PistolPete75

i would only get a mark 4. others are known to fall apart under recoil.

Vari-XIII LR/T's BECAME the MkIV's when the MkIV line got expanded to more than 2 models.
Same construction inside, just models getting moved to the MkIV name from the Vari-XIII name.

rksimple · #53 02-04-2008, 9:02 PM

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Originally Posted by wildcard

Hmm.. I want it cause it's just so neat and pretty.. but I think i'll stick with my minimalist ways. I don't do well with change. I'll be sure to let you know when I decide to accessorize though

Well, with my wife being pregnant and all with number 2, I'm finishing up the last of what everyone wants and am going to hang up the hat for a little while.

ar15barrels · #54 02-04-2008, 9:03 PM

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Originally Posted by cypriss32

I saw there were 162gr AMAX for 13.00 at midwayusa.com

I bought a bunch of the 7mm Amax for $13 as well.
Still have not finished the 7mag build that I'm doing to use them up with...

wildcard · #55 02-04-2008, 9:05 PM

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Originally Posted by rksimple

Well, with my wife being pregnant and all with number 2, I'm finishing up the last of what everyone wants and am going to hang up the hat for a little while.

Congrats on number 2! Now you must get in some extra shooting sessions as I can see your time being rather monopolized pretty soon.

PistolPete75 · #56 02-04-2008, 9:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rksimple

Well, with my wife being pregnant and all with number 2, I'm finishing up the last of what everyone wants and am going to hang up the hat for a little while.

congrats! wow, #2.

rksimple · #57 02-04-2008, 9:06 PM

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Originally Posted by wildcard

Congrats on number 2! Now you must get in some extra shooting sessions as I can see your time being rather monopolized pretty soon.

Thanks guys. Luckily, we have both sets of grandparents within a few miles so babysitters are close. She'll let me have a few hours every saturday...I hope.

PistolPete75 · #58 02-04-2008, 9:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ar15barrels

I bought a bunch of the 7mm Amax for $13 as well.
Still have not finished the 7mag build that I'm doing to use them up with...

you are the mother of all gun encyclopedias.

PistolPete75 · #59 02-04-2008, 9:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rksimple

Thanks guys. Luckily, we have both sets of grandparents within a few miles so babysitters are close. She'll let me have a few hours every saturday...I hope.

that #2 will definitely change the family dynamics again. better get your shooting in before the 3rd trimester. i have a feeling we won't be seeing you after that for awhile.

grandparents are definitely a huge bonus. best babysitters in the world.

wildcard · #60 02-04-2008, 9:11 PM

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Originally Posted by PistolPete75

grandparents are definitely a huge bonus. best babysitters in the world.

Loving and FREE.

rksimple · #61 02-04-2008, 9:14 PM

My wife is quite the protective mother. She will more than likely say "go ahead" when matches are on. She enjoys being a mom and takes it very seriously. I may not be out there a couple weeks after delivery, but after that, I should be good.

PistolPete75 · #62 02-04-2008, 9:15 PM

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Loving and FREE.

yes, technically. but it's only right to give them something. it's alot of work taking care of a baby.

in terms of love, yes grandparents love their grandkids so much.

wildcard · #63 02-04-2008, 9:16 PM

We definitely need to all go shooting this Sunday now

wildcard · #64 02-04-2008, 9:18 PM

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Originally Posted by PistolPete75

yes, technically. but it's only right to give them something. it's alot of work taking care of a baby.

in terms of love, yes grandparents love their grandkids so much.

They already get something

I'm just saying it beats paying a stranger. Not that I know..

rksimple · #65 02-04-2008, 9:19 PM

I have about 60 rounds left neck sized for the savage. After those are gone, I won't be loading any more for it. This weekend is as good a time as any.

PistolPete75 · #66 02-04-2008, 9:20 PM

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Originally Posted by rksimple

My wife is quite the protective mother. She will more than likely say "go ahead" when matches are on. She enjoys being a mom and takes it very seriously. I may not be out there a couple weeks after delivery, but after that, I should be good.

your a lucky man. my wife likes me around for mental support. she feels safer with me home. i really don't do much when i'm home except i help clean alot now, but i think it just makes her feel better. a few hours here and there is all i really get now, and going to the gym on weeknights. that's about it for me.

anyways, goodnight.

ar15barrels · #67 02-04-2008, 9:22 PM

So if someone is going to organize a PV group buy, I'd be in for some single pound cans of RL15, VV N560, Ramshot Tac and Ramshot Magnum to experiment with.

rksimple · #68 02-04-2008, 9:24 PM

Randall-have you been using varget in 308? Have you been getting higher ES's? Thats my motivation to switch to RL15. I don't think I'm the only one.

ar15barrels · #69 02-04-2008, 9:30 PM

Yes to varget.
Yes to high ES.
That's my motivation to try RL15 per Bill's recommendation.
Also want to try Tac as it's cheaper and velocity performance falls between the two other powders.
I also want to try H335 as I have a bunch of it here for loading 223...

Code:

Cartridge          : .308 Win.
Bullet             : .308, 155, Lapua Scenar GB491
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.800 inch or 71.12 mm
Barrel Length      : 26.0 inch or 660.4 mm

These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !

Powder type          Filling/Loading Ratio  Charge    Charge   Vel. Prop.Burnt P max  P muzz  B_Time
                                      %     Grains    Gramm   fps     %       psi     psi    ms
---------------------------------  -----------------------------------------------------------------
Alliant Reloder-15                 104.3     47.3     3.06    2952    98.9    60000    8287   1.159  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Ramshot TAC                         97.1     46.2     2.99    2918    99.8    60000    7797   1.161  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Hodgdon H335                        93.5     46.1     2.99    2917   100.0    60000    7632   1.160  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Hodgdon VARGET                     100.8     45.9     2.98    2896    99.2    60000    7771   1.159  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!

rksimple · #70 02-04-2008, 9:32 PM

Tac is also more temperature sensitive, if that bothers you.

ar15barrels · #71 02-04-2008, 9:34 PM

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Originally Posted by rksimple

Tac is also more temperature sensitive, if that bothers you.

How does RL15 compare to Varget in temp sensetivity?

rksimple · #72 02-04-2008, 9:36 PM

Close to the same from what I've gathered. Those two powders are used by probably 80-90% of the tac/precision guys.

ar15barrels · #73 02-04-2008, 9:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rksimple

Close to the same from what I've gathered. Those two powders are used by probably 80-90% of the tac/precision guys.

The funny thing is that even though my chrono shows the ES, my groups don't show vertical stringing I would expect to see.
Something is odd because I was seeing over 80fps in 5 shot strings.
I probably need to shoot some 600yd paper over a chrono to see it and decide if it really matters or not.

Cypriss32 · #74 02-05-2008, 5:54 AM

Congrats Ryan on #2, S&B and R&D its gone be a good year!

Randall if you dont like the leupy call or Pm me Ill take it off your hands.

Prc329 · #75 02-05-2008, 6:40 AM

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Well, with my wife being pregnant and all with number 2, I'm finishing up the last of what everyone wants and am going to hang up the hat for a little while.

Now the fun really begins. My day for myself doesn't start till both kids are sleep so around 9:30ish. That usually means homework and helping the wife do what is quiet to get done around the house. When I get to reload it doesn't happen till 10-11 at night.

I wouldn't change anything. My 2 year old daughter and my 10 month old son make the world a much better place for me, especially when they give you a smile or my daughter says she loves me.

Plus I still get to play with my toys at least once a week.