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A recent experience with a new procedure in case prep. has me wondering what is a correct amount of neck tightness, when seating bullets. First, here is what I have been doing up until now: I have been loading 222 Rem. for my BAT rifle for a couple of years now. I neck size, de-cap and seat...

Expect long barrel life with 222 Rem. I also have a short range Benchrest rifle in 222 Remington. It was put together for me by Russ Haydon. One reason Russ encouraged me to go with 222 Rem, rather than the more popular 6 PPC was barrel life. He assured me competition quality barrel life...

I think I have mentioned know several of the members who shoot short range at TRRC, including the match director. I think they were disappointed that I shot no competitions last year. I will have assistance and plenty of advice for sure. This year for sure!

Thanks for the suggestion. A few years ago, I was selling a Hart varmint top to a rather colorful old guy who was a member at Upper Nisqually Sportsmen's Club near Eatonville Washington, which had a 550 yard range. We met at the range and he let me shoot his rifle. I believe I remember it was...

Thanks, I accidently hit the submit button in the middle of writing this reply. The complete text is now there.

Probbly Not For Me I truly appreciate all of the advice and offers from BRC members on the questions I had regarding F-Class shooting and the availability of long range shooting in Western Washington. I have been thinking hard on what has been posted in replies. Upon further considerations...

I must confess that having Steve K. call me out for not showing up last year at the short range matches at TRRC has me planning to start shooting those matches starting in April. I cannot do worse than last, so there is nothing to worry about. Still, I would like to shoot 600 yards, just to...

That's OK, My wife and I bought our first home in Seattle, on the west slope of Phinney Ridge, with an unobstructed view of the Olympic Mountains for $20,000. My mortgage payments were $200 a month. I guess that ages me. I also remember my first 80 hour paychecks, when right out of High...

Steve, Yes, I will be there. As you can guess, Russ Haydon told me to say what I said about your rifle(s) in 6X47. He also told me that you have won matches with a rifle in 6X47. Your reply was so serious, I fear you did not get that my statement was intended to be "in joke humor." Don

Russ came over today to watch football. I told him that you have called me out. We are going to be there in April. Just do not bring your 6X47 gun. Russ says watching you shoot with that horrible inaccurate rifle is just too painful to watch.

Steve, PM sent. Don

My last reply was a bit tongue in cheek. I have spent thousands of dollars on gear that looked perfect for me on paper, but did not work out so well in the real world. I have also repeatedly sold firearms that I later wished I could have back. Regardless of any decision I may make about...

I have an offer to attend a practice shoot and try someone else's rifle and other gear. It seems like a good idea to do that before selling anything or buying anything. Don't you agree?

Thanks for the advice I want to thank everyone who has responded to my questions. Monte and I are now in touch by e-mail. He is offering a lot of useful information and advice. I have to confess, I am not much of a winter guy. I come alive about mid June each year and go into hibernation...

Monte, Thanks for the information. I shoot at TRRC here in Tacoma. I say near Seattle because nobody ever heard of Tacoma. When the US Open was held at Chambers Bay, within a mile of TRRC, the news kept saying it was in Seattle. There are many different styles of matches here every spring...

According o this article they are. http://www.accurateshooter.com/technical-articles/lefty-ar-upper-not-just-for-southpaws/ As you surely know, all ARs are not created equal. Here is the related quote from that article: I’ve seen quite a few AR15 based rifles in F-TR at our local club...

Bummer! I recently contacted BAT Machine about buying a different bolt for my BAT action. With only a bolt and barrel, I can convert the rifle to just about any cartridge. I was thinking of converting it to 6 BR. The cost for just a bolt was...well pricy. Add the cost of a chambered...

Mozella and Travelor, Thanks for the information. It confirms what I have read on other sites. I have most of what you say I would need. I have a 1/4 MOA, BAT action bench gun. It is set up for short range BR. The bolt face is .223 but the barrel is a slow 1:12 twist chambered in 222 Rem...

This is what I was talking about. Boyd and Mike explain the options and why they make the choices they do. very well. Gerry gives another example. I agree shooting off hand or prone, with no mechanical forearm support would be a clumsy operation at best with a 'wrong handed rifle'. The only...

Having spent a bit of time shooting longer ranges this last summer, I have found short range BR competition to be less interesting and more artificial feeling than I expected it to be. I find shooting from a bench rather boring. As a result I now have a fine rifle and rest setup that just sits...