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MagnetoSpeed V3 versus Oehler 35P: Chronograph comparison and review

November 23, 2015 Bill Marr 0

An essential tool for the precision rifle shooter, ballistic chronographs are used to measure the muzzle velocity of firearms.  In addition to providing information about a given cartridge’s velocity, the ability to determine the standard […]

6.5 Creedmoor

Lapua 6.5 Creedmoor Brass: Forming 6.5 Creedmoor cases from 22-250 brass

November 2, 2015 Bill Marr 0

Use of the 260 Remington in shooting competitions helped introduce a generation of US rifle competitors to 6.5mm cartridges.  While long appreciated in Europe, the 6.5mm has developed a strong following on this side of the Atlantic. […]

6.5 Creedmoor

6.5 Creedmoor load development: 142 grain Sierra MatchKing with Reloader 17 and W760

October 5, 2015 Bill Marr 0

6.5 Creedmoor load development: 142 grain Sierra MatchKing with Reloader 17 and W760 The Sierra 142 grain MatchKing is a popular bullet for 6,5mm shooters.  According to Sierra, the 142 grain SMK has a sectional […]

Reloading

How to remove a stuck case from a sizing die

September 21, 2015 Bill Marr 0

There are two types of reloaders, those who’ve had a case stuck in a die, and those who haven’t yet.  While the pistol reloaders may not experience it as much as the rifle guys, invariably, […]

6.5 Creedmoor

6.5 Creedmoor reloading: Effects of cartridge overall length (OAL) on 142 gr Sierra MatchKing

September 7, 2015 Bill Marr 0

I’ve had great luck with the 142 grain Sierra MatchKing (SMK) in my custom rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor.  A few posts I’ve read on various forums reported exceptional accuracy with short cartridge lengths placing […]

6.5 Creedmoor

6.5 Creedmoor 123 Sierra MatchKing (SMK) HPBT load development with H4350 and Varget

August 25, 2015 Bill Marr 0

I worked up some loads for my custom 22″ barrel 6.5 Creedmoor precision rifle using Sierra’s 123 Grain MatchKing (SMK) HPBT with Hodgdon Varget and H4350 powder. According to Sierra, the 123 grain SMK has a […]

Precision Rifles

308 Winchester 175 Sierra MatchKing Ladder Test with Varget and IMR 4064

February 6, 2015 Bill Marr 0

I often utilize traditional methods to develop hand loads for my rifles.  Normally, I’ll load five rounds of a given charge in .3 grain increments for a given powder (some shooters load 3, or 6, for […]

Cartridge Selection

Short Barrel 338 Lapua Magnum Load Development Results

September 26, 2014 Bill Marr 0

Designed to bridge the gap between 308 Winchester/7.62 NATO and 50 BMG, the 338 Lapua Magnum (8.6×70) has developed an impressive following with long range shooters.  When I built mine, I settled on a 22″ barrel, […]

Reloading

Reloaders, No More Powder Stuck to Your Funnel: Satern Aluminum Powder Funnel Review

December 7, 2013 Bill Marr 0

Reload long enough and you start to appreciate the little things that work well, in this case your powder funnel.  Most reloaders, including us, start off with some sort of plastic powder funnel.  While they […]

Reloading

Metallic Cartridge Case Preperation Made Easy: Sinclair Power Center Review

December 6, 2013 Bill Marr 0

For precision shooters, proper case preparation is key to high quality, accurate, reloaded ammunition. While time consuming when performed by hand, some manufacturers offer powered solutions to expedite the process.  While these units are certainly […]

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6.5 Creedmoor Barrel Speed: Can shorter barrels shoot faster?

Barrel length and velocity
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Installing a short chambered barrel on a Remington 700

Gunsmithing
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Custom 1911 Project: Part 1- getting started

1911 gunsmithing
August 29, 2016 0

Removing a fixed choke from a shotgun barrel and installing a choke tube system

Gunsmithing
February 19, 2014 0

USMC M40A5 Build-Part 2: Lug slotting the receiver

Gunsmithing
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308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO: Barrel Length versus Velocity (28" to 16.5")
223 Remington/ 5.56mm NATO barrel length and velocity: 26 inches to 6 inches
6.5 Creedmoor- Effect of Barrel Length on Velocity: Cutting up a Creedmoor!
223 Ackley Improved (223AI) loads and review: A better 223?
M24 Sniper Rifle Review
300 Winchester Magnum: How Does Barrel Length Change Velocity- A 16" 300 Win Mag?
308 Winchester/ 7.62x51mm NATO Short barrel length and velocity- A six inch 308 bolt gun?
6 Creedmoor barrel length versus muzzle velocity (31 to 17 inches)
7.62x39 mm Russian: Effect of barrel length on muzzle velocity
338 Lapua Magnum: Barrel Length Versus Muzzle Velocity (30-17 inches)

Remington 700 upgrades

Review: Fix It Sticks torque limiter fix it kit

Mosin Nagant Bolt Handle Modification

McGowen Remage Barrel Review: Spoiler Alert- It Shoots!


 

 

 

 

 

Texturing a fiberglass stock

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Brownells Retro Rifle XBRNM16E1 Review: Initial Impressions

January 23, 2018 0

Review: Ultimatum Precision Deadline

August 15, 2018 0

Remage Conversion 6BR 108 Berger

March 18, 2015 0

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

June 19, 2017 0

Remington Model Seven Actions are available!

November 21, 2014 0

Installing a short chambered barrel on a Remington 700

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Howa 1500 v Winchester 70 action comparsion

April 29, 2018 0

Customizing a Remington V3 Shotgun

November 21, 2020 0

Remington 870 Tritium Rifle Sight Installation

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