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Just got a new laptop and my copy of Quick Load won't load. Going to their web site I find I need to mail my CD to them and upgrade to a Vista compatible version. In the mean time, I need to run some loads. Wanting to find which Vihtavuori powders and weights are best suited for a 90 gr Sierra HPBT GameKing bullet and 100 gr Nosler Ballistic Tip bullet (.257 cal) in a 250 Savage. Can someone here run these for me? Thanks X

Shortening 223 brass is what I do. Cheapest route for me. C&H makes a die for the Dillon trimmer that sizes and trims all in one operation. Insert 223 brass, pull handle and remove 300 Whisper brass. I save all my 223 that has flattened and dented necks for the making of Whisper brass. .

Wanting to move front sight forward on a 16" barrel to give longer sight radius and long forend tube. I understand I'll have to use gas block in regular location. My barrel is .740 OD out where the FSB will go. Anyone have a source for such a thing? Thanks

Here is a custom mold designed just for the 300 Whisper. Contrary to what many will tell you, the use of cast lead bullets will NOT plug up your gas port in an AR-15. They work just fine. This bullet design uses copper gas checks. You can order one online. Just match the online order/design form to the above image. Click on Online Bullet Design in upper left hand corner of this page: Mountain Man Molds I've ordered several molds from them. If you have trouble with the form, I'd be glad to help.

A little bird told me this might be the owner. I've sent him a email. Thanks everyone

It wasn't Jerry Miculek. He was parked right next to me. He was med height, small to med build with a mustache IIRC. Thanks

There was a veteran shooter at the 2007 USPSA Multigun nationals in Tulsa with a truck bed/box similar to what I have crudely sketched below. I copied down the manufacturer of the box, but must have thrown it away. Does anyone here know the owner of this truck box? Thanks

Thanks Bobby.

Is there a standard for dimensions for the common stair step rifle barricades? Anyone have drawings? Thanks X

Looks like you had similar results as mine. 26.2 gr doesn't show any abnormal pressure signs in any of my ARs. I did some testing with LC83, LC87, LC 89 and LC01 brass and didn't find any great difference in velocity. I got best accuracy across several AR-15s with 26.2 gr H335 and Remington BR primers. Worst accuracy came with the CCI #41 primers. I plan to chrono this load throughout the winter into the heat of next summer to see if anything unusal pops up at the end of the temperature extremes. As it stands the Hornady 55gr FMJ bullet, any LC brass, 26.2 gr H335 and Rem BR primers is my "General Purpose" load.

Did you see any above normal signs of pressure? -- My old Hodgdon #25 load manual shows: 26" Barrel H335 - 55gr bullet Case unknown, Primer unknown Starting Load 25.0 - 3011 fps - 36,600 CUP Maximum Load 27.0 - 3281 fps - 48,200 CUP -- Hodgdon #27 load manual shows: 24" 1:12 Barrel H335 - 55gr bullet Case Winchester, Primer Winchester Starting Load 23.0 - 3018 fps - 40,800 CUP Maximum Load 25.3 - 3203 fps - 49,300 CUP

Various primers 26.2 gr H335 -- Cartridge: 223 Rem Powder: Hodgdon H335 Case: Lake City 89 - Once Fired Case Length: 1.75 Bullet: 55gr Hornady FMJBT - w/canalure OAL: 2.225 (case mouth roughly center of canalure) Crimp: Very Light using Lee Factory Crimp Die Firearm: Colt CAR-15 HBAR Barrel Length: 16" Barrel Details: 1 in 9 twist Chrono Dist: 15 ft Date: 9/18/2007 Time: 1:00 PM Temp: 82-86 Bar Pres: 29.96 Rel Hum: 58% Elevation: 1001 ft Primer: CCI #41 Pdr Wt: 26.2 - 3107 fps - 10 shot average Primer: Fed Match Pdr Wt: 26.2 - 3089 fps - 10 shot average Primer: Rem BR Pdr Wt: 26.2 - 3093 fps - 10 shot average Following shot same day, same conditions for reference. Factory Win USA 55 gr FMJ - Lot HL42 - 3177 fps - 10 shot average Factory Fed XM193 55 gr FMJ - Lot 2 - 3153 fps - 10 shot average

Various primers 26.2 gr H335 -- Cartridge: 223 Rem Powder: Hodgdon H335 Case: Lake City 89 - Once Fired Case Length: 1.75 Bullet: 55gr Hornady FMJBT - w/canalure OAL: 2.225 (case mouth roughly center of canalure) Crimp: Very Light using Lee Factory Crimp Die Firearm: Custom Rock River AR-15 Barrel Length: 16" Barrel Details: 223 Wylde Chamber, Stainless Steel, 1 in 8 twist Comp: Lund/SJC .223 Titan Chrono Dist: 15 ft Date: 9/18/2007 Time: 1:00 PM Temp: 82-86 Bar Pres: 29.96 Rel Hum: 58% Elevation: 1001 ft Primer: CCI #41 Pdr Wt: 26.2 - 3156 fps - 10 shot average Primer: Fed Match Pdr Wt: 26.2 - 3114 fps - 10 shot average Primer: Rem BR Pdr Wt: 26.2 - 3114 fps - 10 shot average Following shot same day, same conditions for reference. Factory Win USA 55 gr FMJ - Lot HL42 - 3188 fps - 10 shot average Factory Fed XM193 55 gr FMJ - Lot 2 - 3241 fps - 10 shot average

Various primers 26.0 gr H335 -- Cartridge: 223 Rem Powder: Hodgdon H335 Case: Lake City 89 - Once Fired Case Length: 1.75 Bullet: 55gr Hornady FMJBT - w/canalure OAL: 2.225 (case mouth roughly center of canalure) Crimp: Very Light using Lee Factory Crimp Die Firearm: Colt CAR-15 HBAR Barrel Length: 16" Barrel Details: 1 in 9 twist Chrono Dist: 15 ft Date: 9/18/2007 Time: 1:00 PM Temp: 82-86 Bar Pres: 29.96 Rel Hum: 58% Elevation: 1001 ft Primer: CCI #41 Pdr Wt: 26.0 - 3075 fps - 10 shot average Primer: Fed Match Pdr Wt: 26.0 - 3080 fps - 10 shot average Primer: Win SR Pdr Wt: 26.0 - 3044 fps - 10 shot average Primer: Rem BR Pdr Wt: 26.0 - 3073 fps - 10 shot average Following shot same day, same conditions for reference. Factory Win USA 55 gr FMJ - Lot HL42 - 3177 fps - 10 shot average Factory Fed XM193 55 gr FMJ - Lot 2 - 3153 fps - 10 shot average

Various primers 26.0 gr H335 -- Cartridge: 223 Rem Powder: Hodgdon H335 Case: Lake City 89 - Once Fired Case Length: 1.75 Bullet: 55gr Hornady FMJBT - w/canalure OAL: 2.225 (case mouth roughly center of canalure) Crimp: Very Light using Lee Factory Crimp Die Firearm: Custom Rock River AR-15 Barrel Length: 16" Barrel Details: 223 Wylde Chamber, Stainless Steel, 1 in 8 twist Comp: Lund/SJC .223 Titan Chrono Dist: 15 ft Date: 9/18/2007 Time: 1:00 PM Temp: 82-86 Bar Pres: 29.96 Rel Hum: 58% Elevation: 1001 ft Primer: CCI #41 Pdr Wt: 26.0 - 3102 fps - 10 shot average Primer: Fed Match Pdr Wt: 26.0 - 3085 fps - 10 shot average Primer: Win SR Pdr Wt: 26.0 - 3082 fps - 10 shot average Primer: Rem BR Pdr Wt: 26.0 - 3083 fps - 10 shot average Following shot same day, same conditions for reference. Factory Win USA 55 gr FMJ - Lot HL42 - 3188 fps - 10 shot average Factory Fed XM193 55 gr FMJ - Lot 2 - 3241 fps - 10 shot average