en-us Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:36:05 +0200 webmaster@reloadersnest.com 60 Reloader's Nest Forum http://www.reloadersnest.com/forum/ Reloader's Nest Forum http://www.reloadersnest.com/forum/../ http://www.reloadersnest.com/forum/images/oxlerss.gif Reloader's Nest Forum RSS Feed 125 17 Rangefinder???????? Fred_C_Dobbs@oxle.com http://www.reloadersnest.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=13529&REPLY_ID=96650 General forum Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:27:12 +0200 http://www.reloadersnest.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=13529 Quote:
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Originally posted by WBW

I don't know anything about these. They are made in Canada by Newcon Optiks....

That spelling of "optiks" with a "k" made me curious so I checked up on the company. What I found is that Newcon is a Russian company with offices in Canada. They might do assembly in Canada but the components are made in either Russia or possibly China.

I also learned that the president/CEO of the company and his VP are free on bail after being indicted by a US district court on charges of wire fraud, conspiracy and money laundering in an attempt to defraud the US Government over some equipment the US Army had contracted with Newcon to sell to the Iraqi Army.

This doesn't mean they're guilty or even that they don't build great stuff, still .....]]> Newbie to reloading for AR15 punxsutawn@oxle.com http://www.reloadersnest.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=13603&REPLY_ID=96649 Target, plinking and practice Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:18:49 +0200 http://www.reloadersnest.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=13603 Quote:
I'm using the Sierra and/or Nosler 69 grain on top of 23.5 grains of AA2230 although RL15 aslo works great out of my Armalite M15-A4 as well. Bullets just pile up on top of one another. In fact I used this load to take this years Javalina at 350 yards in a 15mph wind. Just an outstanding load!]]> Lee Classic Turret or Lee Turret? atomictaco@oxle.com http://www.reloadersnest.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=13237&REPLY_ID=96648 Equipment Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:18:32 +0200 http://www.reloadersnest.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=13237 Quote:
Mine stiffens up on the down stroke as the auto index clamp hits the twisted part of the index rod. Mine also clunks as the turret locks into place. This is normal. Is this what you are referring to? If it isn't you might double check the turret and make sure it is adjusted properly and locking in, if it is not then it could be lifting the turret out of the locking lugs and this may be what you are experiencing.

Also make sure the square plastic insert is installed in the clamp that attaches to the ram properly, if installed upside down it will wear quickly.]]> Reduced load for .375Win or .38-55 Win 88@oxle.com http://www.reloadersnest.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=13615 Load request Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:06:40 +0200 http://www.reloadersnest.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=13615
Bullets are cast of lead-tin mix and weigh about 250 grs. I'd like to get around 1000 fps for training. I have some cans of Norma 123 . can it be used, or are there better choices?

Pete]]> Show me yours please. DC Brittsum@oxle.com http://www.reloadersnest.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=13299&REPLY_ID=96647 Equipment Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:59:36 +0200 http://www.reloadersnest.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=13299 Quote:
That is one massive machine!]]> Get the correct shell holder mhiltz@oxle.com http://www.reloadersnest.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=13614 General forum Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:09:48 +0200 http://www.reloadersnest.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=13614
Couple weeks ago I thought I would convert my 300SAUM into a coyote rifle. I ordered some 110 gr. VMax bullets, and a set of dies. I originally wanted a Lee Pacesetter die set, because I like the factory crimp die,and the fact that they come with their own shell holders. I couldn't find them anywhere, so I settled with Lyman dies. When I finally got the order, I remembered that I forgot to order a shell holder. This was a problem because it was friday night and I was going out early the next morning to put a hurtin on the yotes.

I got to lookin and the 338WM shellholder seemed to work fine. That wasn't so. I had sprayed the cases twice with One Shot, and just about stuck the first case. I finally got the vaseline out and was able to resize them. For some reason the cases didn't seem to go into the die straight. Loaded 20 of them.

Next morning, I could hardly close my bolt when chambering them, very tight. Now I was really pi$$ed. I went a head and zeroed it in anyways and have to say I was happy with the results. Later that day I killed two coyotes.

I went to the gun store the next monday and found that there was a shell holder specific for the 404 Jeffery. I beilieve it holds the round 13000ths higher than the 338WM holder. A little difference makes a big difference. I thought I had a defective set of dies, but after trying the new shell holder, no more problems.

I'm sure you all know this already, but just in case there are some newbies out there like me, use the correct shellholders[8D]

mhiltz]]> Chronograph - Indoor Range - Light? Fred_C_Dobbs@oxle.com http://www.reloadersnest.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=13555&REPLY_ID=96645 General forum Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:46:05 +0200 http://www.reloadersnest.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=13555 Quote:
This is from the owner's manual for a CED M2:

Indoor Shooting
For indoor use of the CED M2 Chronograph artificial daylight must be used. Fluorescent lights WILL NOT work as they do not imitate natural light. Incandescent lamps shining down on the top of the diffuser or each sensor are required. Commonly found utility reflectors with 100 watt bulbs will work fine if they are positioned high enough to provide uniform illumination of the diffusers. A custom designed Lighting Kit is an available option from CED which provides the above in an easy to install and use format. The bulbs measure 11.75" in length providing a full shooting window.

A more technically advanced alternative is the Infrared Upgrade Screen Set, which allows usage of the CED M2 chronograph under any light conditions, even in total darkness. The optional NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack provides up to 8 hours of field use for the Infrared Screen Set. The set itself comes with an AC Power adapter for a constant power supply.]]> Frontier Brass cfvickers@oxle.com http://www.reloadersnest.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=13167&REPLY_ID=96644 Buy Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:39:26 +0200 http://www.reloadersnest.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=13167 Quote:
i just saw the reply to this. Maybe they changed their tooling or something. I don't know. Just know it shoots better. I have found that winchester nickel brass trimmed to the same length as the once fired frontier shoots as well in my .300 mag. Might want to give it a try. Its cheaper, so you got nothing to lose.]]> Certified Reloader PSU LuckyK1751@oxle.com http://www.reloadersnest.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=13613&REPLY_ID=96643 General forum Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:15:46 +0200 http://www.reloadersnest.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=13613 Quote:
This is surposed to be a accredited university and has over 30 campus over the US. Easy to see their deal at Phoenix State University www.PSU.com , But like you said two good to be true.Be carefull]]> 222/250 loads ranger335v@oxle.com http://www.reloadersnest.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=12469&REPLY_ID=96641 Varmint loads Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:52:39 +0200 http://www.reloadersnest.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=12469 Quote:
"what is the col (bullet-powder, etc) that you guys find shoots well in most 22/250 rifles ?"

I understand what you mean and hope to hear. Unfortunately the truth is none of us know what "most rifles like. We generally have a limited idea of our's likes and it often took quite a bit of expermentation to find that. Most of us continue to experiment for years to find something that does better.

Fact is, if your neighbor had bought the same rifle as yours but one serial number different it's highly unlikeley they would like the same load, or even nearly so. Meaning, there are no short cuts, pick a common powder for the case, pick a commonly used bullet and start experminting. What components do "best" in a .22-250? After some 40+ years of reloading, shooting and loving that round, I don't yet know.

H-380 wasn't made for the 22-250, it was made for the military in WW2, but it did happen to work very well for the little cartridge. I used to use H-380 under a Sierra 55 gr hp. Then Hornady's 55 gr. V-Max (at 3,700 fps) with IMR-4064. But lately I've had even better luck with Barnes' 36 gr.Varmint Grenades and Varget (at over 4,100 fps!). There just ain't no pattern in all that!

The OAL is about as variable as the rest of it. BR shooters benefit from measuring off the ogive. I've tried it but found little practical difference in accuracy - well, none - using either method.]]>