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The first thing to do to get better ES/SD numbers is to stop using magnum primers, not only are they not needed in a 6.5 X 284, they are too hot for a 6.5 X 284 and likely the main culprit behind those larger velocity spreads. Strt using either the Federal or CCI match standard large rifle...

Well, if the receiver holes are really that far off it's either two piece mounts (and yes, there are 20 minute two peice mounts), or find a quality smith with a good Bridgeport mill to line it up by opening the holes to 8-32 (making for much for stronger screws by the way). Bedding works well...

Regarding brass, you'll at the least want to segregate the used brass you have on hand by brand. Further down the road you'll want to by a large quantity of brass from the same production lot # to keep things as uniform as possible. Lapua is best but if you don't want to pay for it Winchester is...

With a factory receiver, it is poor policy to assume that a one piece base will eliminate any alignment problems with the rings. In fact the receiver, which is the bigger chunk of steel will pull a one piece rail out of true if the misalignment of the mounting holes in the receiver are far...

The amount of "slop" doesn't matter as long as the result is repeatable. There are a few things I've quite doing over the last few years, and more than a few gadgets gathering dust on the bench as a result. First and foremost is I've quit neck turning. It sure hasn't hurt since I've actually...

From the chamberings you have mentioned I'd guess you are not loading match ammunition. If you can afford the cost, get the Redding turret press. Get a couple of extra interchangable heads so that once you get your dies set up you never have to mess which them again. Set up properly it will...

Use of Electronic Powder Dispensers. I deal with complex electronics at work around the country and have applied what little I've learned in 40 years to my relaoding bench. I use an RCBS Chargemaster and have found little to fault. There was a learning curve. 1. I use a power conditioner and...

If you can pop over $2,000 for a scope then the high powered March or Schmidt & Bender variables would top the list. Otherwise for around $1,000 the Nightforce 12X42 BR model is very good and offers a lot of recticule choices. I own a couple of the NFs and have been very satisfied with their...

Allow me to add the Best Western in Redwing, Minnesota to the list of establishments with the big sign on the front door. Same sort of property owner laws apply in Minnesota. Simple enough, I stay elsewhere, and notify them in writing that my dollars will go elsewhere.

Should have told the RO Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide which gives a lively result when mixed with Xylene :eek:. Did you consider just filling your sprayer with BBS? Cool and clean in one step. :D

German - Although I have enough old stock RL-15 to keep me going a year or two, I'd be very intersted in hearing how the new US made RL-15 performs for you as I imagine many would. I may have to hit all the shops in my area and clean out their stocks of older RL-15 if things aren't up to snuff...

"You do realize the barrel vibrates in three dimensions simultaneously, right? Seems like that would kick any 'top' vs. 'bottom' idea to the curb, but if someone has actually tested something like this (and got consistent, reproducible results) I'd be interested in seeing the data... " While I...

Barrel Vibratory Nodes Generally speaking the velocities at which the vibratory node of the barrel is in a null or minimum movement condition are 120-130 fps apart. Since no two rifles are exactly the same, there will be relatively minor variances from rifle to rifle. Varmint Al over on the...

H4350 is my only powder for 6.5 X 284, using a heavy bullet and a fairly stiff load powder fouling is minimal after a string and usually one wet path and a couple of dry patches pretty well cleans up the barrel.

Big Al - I use a $14 hot plate with a scrap piece of 7/8" steel (I'm cheap) with countersunk holes drilled in it on top, the holes slightly larger than neck diameter so as to prevent the necks from getting stuck from expansion. The hot plate is turned all the way up, and after a few minutes the...

My name is Rust and I anneal, I'm an anneal-aholic (read that as cheap). Al - Just to compare notes, do you use a Tempil Stick or the Tempil Fluid as marketed by Hornady? If you use the Tempil Stick what temperature rating do you use? I anneal primarily to control neck tension for low ES/SD...

Neither, I prefer the Nightforce NRR1 recticule even though it is a bit busy. Since I don't dial for for wind but hold off, it make hold offs very simple.