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Th first example is where a bullet over expands or grenades because of too much velocity (on a very frangible bullet) and the next two examples are lack of expansion from low velocity. I dont think its possible that a bullet will fail to expand because of too much velocity.

Ive use one of these original VX-6s for several years. It is currently in the mail back to a leupold to have them install the two turn Z-Lock elevation dial and the Z-Lock windage dial. $90 for the elevation and another $40 for the windage. Also they will honor the cds certificate with the new dials. Ive had really good success and like the VX-6 scopes.

Ive use one of these original VX-6s for several years. It is currently in the mail back to a leupold to have them install the two turn Z-Lock elevation dial and the Z-Lock windage dial. $90 for the elevation and another $40 for the windage. Also they will honor the cds certificate with the new dials. Ive had really good success and like the VX-6 scopes.

The Leupold 1200 TBR works very well out to 900 yards or so. My Leica 1200 works to about 1200 yards but doesn't have inclination or a ballistic app. I got to compare 2 new Sig 2000's against a new Leica 2000b several times in the field recently. One of the Sig's would read farther than the Leica and the the Leica would read farther than the other Sig. The most consistent long distance I got from the Sig on trees was right at 2000 yds, the Leica 1950+yds and the other Sig 1850 yds or so (it struggled more that the other 2 to get this though...I'd sent it back). My conclusion: The Sig is simply amazing for the price and it is faster than the Leica. The Leica has far better glass, temperature and absolute barometric pressure. I like and bought the Leica.

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How much for just the eyepiece? If you separate of course.

If the above doesn't work you can find the right size tap and start a few threads in the brass then use a rod from the bore.

If the above doesn't work you can find the right size tap and start a few threads in the brass then use a rod from the bore.

And a few Hornady's:

A couple of Barnes:

I've been wanting to do this for some time now. Remember Nosler Partition are designed to work between 1800 fps and unlimited and retain between 60 & 70% of their weight. Some were DRT. Some Traveled a ways. The WT went almost 100yds (the furthest).

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I am not sure of the vintage but the serial number is 250797P. There are some light ring marks and a couple of minor scratches on the bell that I didn't even know were there until I started to list this. Otherwise this scope is excellent as used very seldom. I live in Flagstaff, Mike

Perfect! If lucky 'll get to try it this week.

For back ground a few years ago I bought a 1990'ish Remington KS Mountain Rifle in 7mm STW. This Rifle has been very finicky to load for. I've found a load of Nosler 168gr ABLR over a heavy charge of IMR 7797 with F215s and RP brass that gives 3125 fps and a legit 1/2 MOA. It will also shoot Nosler 160 AB with a couple more grains of the same powder at 3200 fps to nearly the same group, A friend gave me a nearly full box of Berger 168gr VLD hunting bullets. I figured I'd load some up, sight in, and ring steel the other day. I am constricted by the magazine length so I just used the same load as the Nosler 168gr ABLR at 3.65" OACL (max for my box). I shot one 3 shot group at 100 yards and it was a little over 5"? I've always heard good things about how Berger's shoot so I expected better. I shot a verification round of my 168gr Nosler ABLR then used them for the steel. My bore probably had 35-40 (still within its accuracy range) of the Nosler's through it before I tried the Berger's. Does anybody have any suggestions. The easy thing is to shoot the Noslers! BTW it wont shoot 162gr ELD-X's worth a crap either. Mike

Zeke, I tend to agree with you. A 1/2 MOA gun at those velocities is good enough! But I like to tinker. And I have a box of Bergers. You gave me a good idea. For shooting steel I am OK with a single shot. I will try my current load jammed into the lands and turn in the seating depth up to Lance's .120" and give it a try. I won't do a new ladder test with the Bergers but I am likely to follow Lances protocol with the ELD-X's. Mike

Thank you Lance, I want to make sure what you said or at least what I heard. Since my gun has shown itself capable of good accuracy and even though the single group I shot was over 5" that you would expect the Bergers to shoot well. You are suggesting that I start all over with a ladder test, then go to OACL testing to dial it in? Like I said in my OP the easy thing to do is shoot the Noslers. I obviously don't have any attachment to Bergers. But I'd really like to shoot the 162 gr ELD-X. Would you expect the same to work for the Horndy's? Mike

Do you still these for sale?

Help, I am considering purchasing a pair of Kowa Highlanders. Has anyone looked through both the flourite and non-flourite versions to judge whether its worth the extra $1400? I've only played with the flourite version. Also, in reality would I need other eyepieces other than the 32x? Thanks, Mike

I forgot the cool factor! And I completely understand.

Just curious, but what is the advantage to a 6.5x270 AI over a 6.5x06 AI or 6.5x280AI? The only thing I can think of might be a little extra neck length.

Six of us got behind Swaro's and Leica's and compared them. Our conclusion is the Swaro HD is number one. Close behind is the Leica. And a distant third is the Swaro neu. If you buy the Swarovski make sure you get the HD version.

I've hear the lead on the Forbes 6.5 is too long for any of the long range bullets. Did you ever try to reload to Bergers to just touching the lands?

All good advice so far. There is an outside chance that you have a maximum dimension sizing die and a minimum dimension chamber. If you have access to other dies try them and see if that solves the problem. Removing about 25 thousand from the base of your dies will help with the dimensions but exasperate the shoulder set back. You can buy "small base" dies if you need to.

My son and I were in 35A the last 5 days of the year. Nearly every buck we saw was traveling and trolling. The does weren't having any of it. When the bucks would start nosing around they would sprint off and the buck would put it nose down and go find other does.