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6.5 Creedmoor loads: 6.5 mm 150 gr. Sierra MatchKing (SMK)

October 14, 2017 Bill Marr 0

6.5 Creedmoor loads: 6.5 mm 150 gr. Sierra MatchKing (SMK)- go long! Sierra Bullets sent me some bullets that were so new they had literally just come straight off of the press.  Sworn to secrecy, […]

Gunsmithing

Building a custom Tikka T3/T3X precision rifle

September 17, 2017 Bill Marr 0

Building a custom Tikka T3/T3X precision rifle The Tikka T3 and T3X have developed a strong following in the US rifle market.  Known for its short throw two-lug bolt and crisp trigger, the Tikka offers […]

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6.5 Creedmoor H4895 reduced loads: 123 SMK and 142 SMK

August 27, 2017 Bill Marr 0

6.5 Creedmoor H4895 reduced loads: 123 SMK and 142 SMK When I started reloading center-fire rifle in the 90s I was mostly concerned with maximizing velocity.  A younger guy, I tried to squeeze every bit […]

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6.5 Creedmoor loads: 107 SMK IMR 8208 XBR and 142 SMK Superformance

August 21, 2017 Bill Marr 0

6.5 Creedmoor loads: 107 SMK IMR 8208 XBR and 142 SMK Superformance 6.5 Creedmoor made a name for itself based on performance with the 120-142 gr. class bullets.  Unlike older cartridges such as the 308 […]

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6.5 Creedmoor loads: 123 SMK and 130 TMK with VARGET

August 20, 2017 Bill Marr 0

6.5 Creedmoor loads: 123 SMK and 130 TMK with VARGET I’m a big fan of 6.5mm.  There are some great bullets out there, some heavy and some light.  Amongst my favorites in the middle of […]

Cartridge Selection

6.5 Creedmoor loads: 142 gr. and 140 gr. SMK with H4350

August 6, 2017 Bill Marr 0

6.5 Creedmoor loads: 142 gr. and 140 gr. SMK with H4350 I hate to say it, but I guess I drank the 6.5 Creedmoor Kool-Aide.  I’ve posted quite a bit of load development for the […]

Optics

Schmidt and Bender PMII LP MTC LT 5-25×56 review

August 4, 2017 Bill Marr 0

Schmidt and Bender PMII LP MTC LT 5-25×56 Review Schmidt and Bender is known for making high quality rifle scopes.  If you take a look at the PM II lineup, you see it offers a wide […]

Competition

A look at how rifle barrels speed up: Measuring the increase of muzzle velocity in new barrels

July 31, 2017 Bill Marr 0

A look at how rifle barrels speed up: Measuring the increase of muzzle velocity in new barrels Seasoned shooters and barrel makers will often tell you new rifle barrels speed up.  Normally they say something […]

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6.5 Creedmoor load development: Reloder 17 and 140 gr. Sierra MatchKing (SMK) #1740

June 19, 2017 Bill Marr 0

I’ve had great success with the 6.5 Creedmoor.  Normally I run the 123 or 142 gr Sierra MatchKing (SMK). My go to powders are Varget (for lighter loads) and H4350 (for heavies).  I decided to […]

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Howa 1500 with MDT ESS chassis system in 6.5 Creedmoor

June 17, 2017 Bill Marr 0

My favorite part of the shooting sports is the ability to customize your equipment.  Take a look at the Glock and AR-15.  Both have massive aftermarket parts industries.  With a few simple tools, parts can […]

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6.5 Creedmoor load development: 16.5 inch barrel, 123 SMK and 140 SMK

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300 BLK load development: 125, 135, 175 and 220 SMK with H110 and IMR 4227

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223 Remington/ 5.56mm NATO barrel length and velocity: 26 inches to 6 inches

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Carbine Basics: Irons, Optics or Red Dots?

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308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO: Barrel Length versus Velocity (28" to 16.5")
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6 Creedmoor barrel length versus muzzle velocity (31 to 17 inches)
308 Winchester/ 7.62x51mm NATO Short barrel length and velocity- A six inch 308 bolt gun?
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A look at how rifle barrels speed up: Measuring the increase of muzzle velocity in new barrels

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Maynard Model 1 Breechloading Carbine

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3-Gun Rifle Build

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308 Winchester Load Development Part-2: 175-grain Sierra Matchking, Varget and Reloader 15

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Building a custom Remington 700 hunting rifle

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Building a custom 6.5 Creedmoor bolt action pistol

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Refreshing a poorly machined Remington 700 action

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AR15 Barrel Threading

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Chamber Reamers

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Building a custom Savage Model 10 in 6.5 Creedmoor

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