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I was using 80.5gr Yew Tree in my 243Win. No complaints: accurate, killed well. Only stopped using as I rebarrelled to a faster-twist 243AI and need to develop another load.

Now you’ve done it! Can you use a Stuart Mitchell integral steak knife (in SF100) to process a buck? Yep! A little necker in use entertaining me and the kids: One of Stuart’s O1 kitchen blades at work: Stuart’s excellent NAFOK (Not Another F-ing Outdoors Knife) in...

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Re: 357 once fired £15/100 .357 nickel used £8/100 What headstamp are the brass AND nickel 357Mag cases? How many available? Are the nickel cases "very used" or "nearly new"? Thanks

Great bullets. I've used both types out to 600 and there's no difference in drop/drift or accuracy. If I didn't have plenty, I'd be buying some of yours.

Even worse!

While I like the 6.5CM, I wouldn't get one for Stalking if I already had a working 243Win. I have rifles in both, and with fast twist barrels: both drop deer and hit targets at range. If I could only have one, it would be the 6.5CM.

I ordered a tub from a friend who is an RFD and nearly fainted when I paid on pick up! I'm going to try it since I have it but won't buy more as it's so pricey (I hadn't realised I was only buying 500g, not a kilo when told the price.)

The factory Lapua loads have crimped primers- I had a load of them and reamed the crimp out once I realised the problem. Perfectly good brass but requires this extra prep step first reload.

Aside from the ethical debate (I don't see a problem), can I just say that it's inspirational to know you're still Stalking at 85yrs old. I can only hope I am at that age!

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I'll be passing JAK on soon, having enjoyed his company and use. I'm just waiting for a print of the below image to arrive for the book (print is literally in the post):

I was able to buy a turret without the zero-stop post (from Riton.) customerservice@ritonoptics.com Cost USD 50 including postage. Bit of a rip off, really.

This please: Ferro concepts mlok qd point dark earth £23 posted

Worth the OP trying without the decapping rod to see. I remove mine and decap as separate step (and mandrel after neck sizing.)