The Creedmoor Forum

I couldn't agree more. The more I read and talk to others, the more I see just how much the gap has narrowed. Unless I was a top 10 or maybe 20 in the country competition shooter I think I'd be totally satisfied with most any barrel that has been mentioned. A lot of separating the cream at the top does have to do with the Smith that does the work. It wasn't this way (or seemed to be this way) 10 years ago. I've got a Rock River Varmint model with a 24" Wilson Bull barrel that constantly shoots 1/2" 10 shot groups with Hornady factory ammo with 53gn boat tail VMax bullets. Go figure.

I have Forster, Redding and RCBS. I'm going to sell my Redding and RCBS dies. To be quite frank, I used the Forster dies and liked the way they worked so well that I have never used the other two sets.

I love Nightforce scopes. My nearest range (that I know of) that is over 100 yards is 2 hours away. My needs are for hunting (until there is a long range facility built closer to me), but I'm not sure the SHV models will hold up and How the glass compares to the NX models. Sorry, if I hijacked the tread. I would love to shot PRS and, maybe F class. I would mount the NF and $1300 is a good deal....

Can anyone please enlighten me on Steiner Rifle scopes. Some dealer is running a discount on them. I'm looking for another scope for a new rifle (hunting). I have heard (in passing) that they are good scopes. I did a search on here and didn't get any "Hits." As always, I greatly appreciate your help and insight!

Scott

That is a real looker. Makes me think about having one built.

I have seen this in action (certainly not enough to be an expert on Sig scopes). However, the technology behind this is extremely impressive and I would have loved to have had the "Backbone" to step out and buy one. I went with something (in my mind) that had a little longer "Track Record" and bought a Leupold 6HD to top my X-Bolt Speed. Of course, the weight alone would defeat my purpose of a "lite" hunting rifle. I believe that you will be totally happy with how you have spent your money. The first hike up in Elk country or Long Horn Sheep country may make you think otherwise. 
Please post pictures........we MUST have pictures.

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Thank you both! I did a search for IMR 4451 before I posted the question and didn't get any results. I must have goofed it. Sorry.....

Has anyone tried IMR 4451? I noticed that power as a recommendation for a replacement of H4350. Just thought I might save some money and time if it has already been tried in a 65 CM.
Thanks!

Scott

Quote from: LeadHammer on June 11, 2019, 06:32:20 PMI got tired of the little bottles so did a two torch 20lb er setup. Like it so far. Need to make an aluminum version.

Is that with an Annealeez? I have been wanting to do that. Do you have a picture or two, by chance?

Thanks for confirming what I am now starting to understand. It's amazing what I have learned on here once I stopped talking and started listening?

I purchased Lapua brass before I had the rifle thinking that it was a must for good case life. I don't expect to shoot any competition or even practice long range distances. The longest range in my near area is 300 yards long at most (there is an 800 yard range about 2 1/2 hours from here).
After reading about how so many of you are getting a good number of reloads from Hornady brass, I'm beginning to wonder if my money might have been better spent on something else. After all, I am reloading for hunting only (and some 100 yard practice).

Have a great day.....

I really like the looks of that and just how it sits. You did a very nice "start" on the rifle....

Nor will I.

I am trying to learn ways of making more consistent ammo. While watching a couple of videos on certain runout tools, I understood isome to say that after the ammo was made, it was best to minimize runout by zeroing it by moving the bullets in the casing. It seems to me that this might cause one to loose neck tension. I used to never question a thing until after trying it, but now days it seems that it is better to ask before acting. Any help would be greatly appreciated