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I have built 260s and 6.5s using both JP and GAP. You really cant go wrong with either company - JP support has been fantastic and Ive even had JP himself email to check on things. With GAP, they delivered their built ahead of time, but Ive never needed to call on support - so - Good things to say about both companies! Big fan here of Lapua brass - will always use it when available.

Interesting thread - Seems most of us have a similar system. I too, maintain about 3000 or so rounds of my "popular" ones, and about 500 apiece for the exotics. (45 win mag, etc) Also, doing the majority of my reloading in the winter, when I'm shooting a bit less.

Hard to beat "Rifles Only" in Texas. They also holds events at California, where you can shoot with the NCPPRC team and in Colorado as well.

Well.....I have built BOTH 6.5s in Creedmore and 260 Remington. From a shooting standpoint, its a wash. I do reload both, and compete in LR precision bolt regularly with both rounds. Typically, I will "retire" my bolt brass, full size them, load them differently, and then feed my gassers with the older brass as these rifles are hard on the brass. (Different loads are required for the Gassers vs the bolt guns of course) Recently, the price for Hornady 6.5 ELD-M rounds has fallen to as low as $1.20 a round, and Prime ammo is also available in bulk for a bit more. At these prices, it is just not worth the time and effort to feed the Gas guns by doing hand loads. Moreover, the brass can be reused from the factor ammo as well. So - given current pricing, I would opt for a 6.5 Creedmore. I can still reload, but have the option to shoot quality factory ammo as well. Note - be certain to purchase a high quality "adjustable" gas block, as you will end up spending some time getting it to cycle properly with the HP loads. Enjoy - you will have the best grouping ARs around.

Dillion, without a doubt for the progressive (either 550 or 650 depending on your needs). On the single stage, the issue is more subjective. The Rockchucker is without a doubt a great press and I own one. However, I upgraded to a Forster two years ago and have never loved a press so much. The difference is dramatic on precision rifle loads. The variability between presses is a great deal less and the ability to change dies is much faster. Spend once, cry once! I use it to reload 6.5CM, 260Rem, and 338 Lapua.

Ive dumped $3000 into a 10/22 with all the finest bells and whistles. There is not a single Ruger part left in this rifle and it is perhaps, the coolest looking 10/22 I have ever seen. The improvement has been dramatic and is running about 1 MOA at 100 yards. However, is does not hold a candle to the off the shelf used Anschutz I also shoot.....When I want to have fun, i shoot the 10/22....when I want to win, I bring the Anschutz!

Im having exactly the same problem w my STI. Have sent it back to Limcat for fix.

The sole purpose of the small primer is to mess up my rhythm when reloading 45s. One small primer in the batch brings my Dillon to a crawl...

Troupe - I just finished a 6.5cm myself from JP. She shoots sub 1/2 MOA with some ease. I have not yet taken out to distance but will likely this weekend. In all, I am very pleased with the JP stick.

I had the same problem with my STI. I sent it to Limcat customs and he fixed it in a few minutes.

Yes......and very pleased with it too! Have only used on a rifle -