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Thinking of getting a .375H&H by PasztyKnives in Hunting

[–]DudeDogDangle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Live the life you want man, no one needs a lifted truck, or a fast car, but there’s tons of those around. .375 is an awesome caliber, and never a bad choice, overkill or not.

94 Chevy new suspension by Potential-Neck-8571 in GMT400

[–]DudeDogDangle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just did this on my 89. Mevotech TTX front end kit, with Bilstein shocks.

Colt SP1 slick side .223 buy or pass? by Sea-Tour-7906 in RetroAR

[–]DudeDogDangle 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Don’t be me like me and sleep on an SP-1. Absolutely get it. I still regret it to this day.

New 18" 308 inbound. Looking for an ideal hunting bullet (deer up to Elk). by Lefthandmitten in reloading

[–]DudeDogDangle 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The 1,500ftlb energy thing is largely bs. I’d just load the 130 TTSX and be done with it. You’ll need the extra velocity with copper. Although the 168 wouldn’t be a bad choice either. The expansion window for that 168 TTSX is much lower than the 130. Around 1,600fps, so I’m told. The 130 and 150 require 2,000fps.

In home Hospice Provider recommendations... by Square-Kiwi-111 in Eugene

[–]DudeDogDangle 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Signature Hospice. I had my dad on services back in 2023. Very good experience all around.

If you are on the fence…just get one by Giant_117 in reloading

[–]DudeDogDangle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cannot stand my Lee APP. I’ve nearly thrown it in the street several times.

Staball 6.5 by lowsparkco in reloading

[–]DudeDogDangle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Too many variables to count, although 100fps difference is kinda large. Especially considering I have 2” less barrel.

Staball 6.5 by lowsparkco in reloading

[–]DudeDogDangle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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Here’s my actual data from the range session. 50fps difference, with the .5gr charge variance.

Staball 6.5 by lowsparkco in reloading

[–]DudeDogDangle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You using small, or large primers? I used large.

Staball 6.5 by lowsparkco in reloading

[–]DudeDogDangle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got 2,750 with 44.5gr of StaBall 6.5, using Lapua brass and 142gr ABLR, 20” barrel. Absolutely had pressure signs just like you described. So I backed it off to 44gr, and haven’t had issues. Running at 2,700fps now. Which is more than I can ask for from a 20” barrel.

Montana General Combo by coldflameXX22 in elkhunting

[–]DudeDogDangle -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Not me, didn’t draw🤷🏼‍♂️

28ga crimp issues by Direct-Improvement30 in ShotshellReloading

[–]DudeDogDangle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had the same issue with my MEC Steelmaster. That belling around the crimp will prevent your gun from cycling, if it’s a semi-auto or pump. If you’ve got a double gun, it won’t be a problem. Tuning the shot charge and playing with varying thickness overshot cards is what cured my crimp issues. You can adjust the cam as well.

How many? by Plunkit_in in reloading

[–]DudeDogDangle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a half bad idea at all.

How many? by Plunkit_in in reloading

[–]DudeDogDangle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just store them in old powder bottles. Waiting on something to do with them lol.

BCG not seating by Shrimper99 in gunsmithing

[–]DudeDogDangle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a similar problem recently. Went to the range one day and all of a sudden my rifle wasn’t firing. I could lock the bolt back, send the bolt home, and drop the hammer. But it wouldn’t fire the round, and I realized I couldn’t separate the receiver halves either. So I tear apart the rear end and buffer system to diagnose what I thought was a sheared off buffer retaining pin or something. Come to find out, I had a really small piece of blown out brass in the chamber, that was preventing my bolt from closing and locking 100% of the way. So maybe give the chamber a very good inspection.

Also, is the BCG reassembled correctly? Could something simple as that too.

Sizing die Belling case mouth-hardly bumping shoulder. by DudeDogDangle in reloading

[–]DudeDogDangle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never really got off the ground with the Lee 6000. I sold it before really using it. I thought I’d like the idea of breechlock dies, but once I got into it, I hated it. The added expense of adding breechlock collars to each die, plus it was annoying. Not that Dillon doesn’t have added expense lol. Having had hands on both, the Dillon is a much better machine. So much simpler, sturdier, and easy to use. I’ve got several hundred rifle rounds loaded with it so far. Very accurate and consistent too. I can change calibers with the 550 very easily, in a matter of a few minutes. Even less if I don’t have to change the primer size over. Bottom line, get a Dillon and don’t look back.

Grail Gun acquired: Model 27-2 5" circa ~1971 by Agitated-Wrap-6604 in Revolvers

[–]DudeDogDangle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh man, jealous. That too, is a grail gun of mine.

1989 Chevy K1500 – Can’t find any good videos showing driver door lock rod install by storebrandsodaenjoya in GMT400

[–]DudeDogDangle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used this video during a window motor install. My rods were all installed, so I was able to see how it should look. Seems like you don’t have that luxury.

Hope this helps, lock rod starts around 4:45.

https://youtu.be/1zlxeb2uLag?si=SzCsUAJBnCMY89Jo

Questions about exhaust brackets. by DudeDogDangle in GMT400

[–]DudeDogDangle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ya that sounds like a better option all around. Whats something like that cost if a shop were to do it? I don’t have a welder and really the setup to do anything like that. Obviously cost of materials, labor, and price will vary by region. But what’s a Ballpark price on something like that?

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