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I'm sold on the ultrasonic cleaning. Insides are as clean as the outside. I use a home made solution and adjust the vinegar way down to reduce any negative effect on the brass. Normally I clean before sizing, and again after sizing to remove water soluble sizing lube (RCBS) the idea is to...

Love the 40gr V-max in my older 700 ADL. Jim

These trays are a great idea ! Sorting by ogive distance to base is another option. Jim

Just checked the barrel for straightness. I used an old arrow roller, I made for checking arrow shafts. Barrel is true. I checked it on a arrow shaft roller that I had made years ago. Mounts and rings are correct. Scope is fine. In fact I used the same roller to check scopes. The leupold...

Thanks FB My lives in Granger, and Madrid is on my way. What can you tell me about Mike ? Jim

Hi John Bases were installed with the dovetail front, and windage screws back. A bent barrel, as 4mesh points out could be. I could'nt find any scuff marks. I'll take the stock off and try a straight edge. Will Remington look at it beings I'm at least the second owner ? Thanks guys ! Jim

Thanks Perry !! That's what I was afraid of in the first place ! I'm now guessing the action needs truing. Or something. Jim

Here's the details so far. Purchased a used 700 SPS in 204 Ruger at a gunshow. Looked as new with Leupold rings and mounts, and a cheap Simmons scope. Got it home and mounted an old 8X Leupold. Took it to the range, and at 25yds, it hit 3ft in front of box with paper plate target. I've...

Thanks Lynn Thanks for starting this thread ! It's great ! I just checked the difference between my seating stems(RCBS, Redding) and they vary greatly from my ogive measurement of my Hornady guage. Now the question is where can I get a stem that seats the bullet by the ogive measurement ...

Stick with the Hornady 17gr. I tried Federal, and CCI, and one of those would'nt hit the paper plate at 100yds. The Hornady was the best hands down. I have some 20gr Hornady, but they did'nt group as good as the 17gr, out of my Savage. Good Luck Jim

Oh and I glass bedded the action, and floated the barrel ! Jim

I shot about the same setup as you, back in the 80's. Clean your bore properly. I bought a good scope , a Leupold 8x. Went to a 40gr Vmax, and cut my groups in half. There is more you can do, but if you start there, that should help. Good Luck Jim

Some great tips ! Thanks guys ! Jim

I actually have the 510 which has the single shot loading ramp. My concern was if the bolt would handle the pressure. The bolt face would have to be milled. I also worried about the extractors! A Geen Mountain barrel was to be my choice. I guess a 17m2 would be a much better choice...

Would a 513T action be suitable for a 17HMR ? Thanks ! Jim

After I sized down to 221, I turned the necks, and that really helped ! I was just up to Cabelas and bought some brass, it was $46 plus tax, but I had a coupon for $30 of of a $100. Thanks for the info guys !

Thanks guys ! I had some free brass, so I thought I'd try it. The Saubier site did help. I've have a few made up. Jim

I've been trying unsuccessfully to form 17fireball brass from 223 brass. I start with a 221 trim die, no problem. I turn the necks, and neck size to 20, no problem. Then when I size to 17 fireball, they nearly all wrinkle. How much wrinkle can I get by with ? How do you guys do it ? Thanks...

I have a neck turner on my trimmer. It works fine. Have'nt shot any of these casings yet. I'm a littler nervous because I have'nt annealed them. Have'nt tried a hacksaw for cutting, It may be the best way to go. Just looking for other ideas ! Thanks for the input guys !!! Jim

To date, I size with a trim die, and use a table saw with an abrasive blade, to trim the lions share, and then finish in a Forster trimmer. I just thought someone may have a faster, better, and safer setup. The table saw works, but rather dangerous ! As far as annealing, thats my next project !