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I'll report findings after field test

Thanks, Vince, I generally start with water quenched wheel weight (BHN 18)
but gradually move to mix of harder by adding monotype. If I end up in the low 20's, I'll load 'em and give 'em a go at the ...

I'm not constrained to OAL of AR mags as I shoot the Grendel in a contender and an encore, 16 and 24 inch barrels respectively
Modern bullet designs use a much different ogive and allow a projectile ...

It is, but not literally.
The .256 Newton and 6.5-06 are very similar 6.5mm cartridges based on the .30-06 case, offering nearly identical ballistic performance, though they are not directly intercha ...

Ran into a unique mold
Ideal # 269386 designed for the 256 Newton
which surprisingly was a 6.5 mm bullet on a necked down 30-06 case
Working up loads to about 1950 FPS with H380
results after rang ...

may the force of recovery be with you
we need more shooters in the field!
a quick mend intended

Elvis,
I dig the stock that you made at the start of this thread
It's got a nice shape and if it feels good in the hand, you've done good
Keep on carving man,
I hate that handguns have become su ...

Been finding uses for H380 as Ackley's writings list an application for nearly every rifle cartridge
It's a slow burning ball powder that has fallen from favor since the 'black rifle' craze requires ...

I feel for ya guys.
I'm not up to date on too many affairs abroad but I sympathize with you
Our 2nd amendment (right to bear arms) is constantly under fire in the political arena
I admire the forti ...

Elvis,
Here's a 6.8 Rem for ya
[img]https://i.postimg.cc/qM6WJhV9/6-8-Rem-with-new-furniture.jpg[/img]
working up a load for it
[img]https://i.postimg.cc/J0VYtKL7/6-8-group-X.jpg[/img]

Forearms are much easier than the inletting required for a grip or buttstock
Contenders are easier than Encores
I just recently finished my first set of Encore pistol furniture
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I cut 'em an carve 'em an sand, sand, sand, man!
[img]https://i.postimg.cc/LXFM1ZG9/Alpo_and_7_Bellm.jpg[/img]
[img]https://i.postimg.cc/wjpzMrRt/cherry_furniture.jpg[/img]
Last one is a 308 Bellm

[img]https://i.postimg.cc/sf0Fmcwy/6-8-Rem-with-new-furniture.jpg[/img]
I make my own furniture now that I've retired from the rat race
Thank you for your compliment, Vince. Cheers

I have an AR upper built in the 6.5 Grendel but LOVE shooting my break-actions
My contender barrel is a Coyote Guns and Accessories but my encore barrel is a very special MGM! 24" and uniquely routed ...