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    Good morning crays!

    Im heading up to my in-laws with the dog to rescue my sick HB Jr from them. They graciously offered to help with him so I could go back to work because I had already missed an entire week. I'll probably stay up there and watch the Super Bowl. Anyone gonna be in a parker for the SB?
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    Oh and I'll add waffles to the menu this morning.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bogie View Post
    Expand on this.
    Im experiencing some pretty severe ES from my loads. I've deduced it down into a few things, but mostly it's inconsistent case volume and neck tension.

    I separate my brass by head stamp and then by weight. The theory here is that the same manufacturer is going to have similar build quality, as long as I keep it within the same lot. Sorting the brass by weight shows more than one thing: consistent build (hopefully) and consistent case volume (hopefully). Notice there are two 'hopefullys' in there. I don't deal well with that, as hope isn't a method. I 'solved' this by buying all new brass in the correct caliber, .260 Remington. It's easier than the work involved in preparing my current stash of .308, like I have been doing.


    Also, the ancillary equipment. I have a couple different types of rear bags for different uses. I have a dedicated group shooting bag, a field bag, and I just ordered an elbow bag. Elbow bags are nice for things like firing side support when shooting in awkward positions. I also have a couple joints that don't want to work that well anymore, thus highlighting my need for different bags for different purposes.

    I plan on using my fancy new cameras during the competition, so I need a mount to keep them attached to the gun and/or my head. Video documentation is awesome!
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    The ES is the difference between a hit and a miss at distance, but it doesn't show at 100.

    only a chrono (or two) will tell the tale of whether or not I missed a target or if the ammo isn't consistent in some way.
    Just doing what I can to stay on this side of the dirt.

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    Quote Originally Posted by HoneyBadger View Post
    Anyway, how's the morning going BC and Bogie?
    Not much, hopping on the bike in a bit for 30min to work the knee. Grocery store later. Possibly hanging out in the reloading room to organize it a bit and possible throw away some boxes or something.

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    Why so cryptic crays?! Just tell BC already so he gets his panties unbunched [lol]
    Thanks for backing me, bogie

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    Quote Originally Posted by TheBelly View Post

    I plan on using my fancy new cameras during the competition, so I need a mount to keep them attached to the gun and/or my head. Video documentation is awesome!
    I think head-mounted camera angle would be awesome, as long as it doesn't interfere with your competing. I would love to see some of that video.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BuffCyclist View Post
    Not much, hopping on the bike in a bit for 30min to work the knee. Grocery store later. Possibly hanging out in the reloading room to organize it a bit and possible throw away some boxes or something.
    Yeah, I think I'm going to get down there and try to do some cleaning and organizing before I have to go pick up HB Jr.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheBelly View Post
    Im experiencing some pretty severe ES from my loads. I've deduced it down into a few things, but mostly it's inconsistent case volume and neck tension.

    I separate my brass by head stamp and then by weight. The theory here is that the same manufacturer is going to have similar build quality, as long as I keep it within the same lot. Sorting the brass by weight shows more than one thing: consistent build (hopefully) and consistent case volume (hopefully). Notice there are two 'hopefullys' in there. I don't deal well with that, as hope isn't a method. I 'solved' this by buying all new brass in the correct caliber, .260 Remington. It's easier than the work involved in preparing my current stash of .308, like I have been doing.


    Also, the ancillary equipment. I have a couple different types of rear bags for different uses. I have a dedicated group shooting bag, a field bag, and I just ordered an elbow bag. Elbow bags are nice for things like firing side support when shooting in awkward positions. I also have a couple joints that don't want to work that well anymore, thus highlighting my need for different bags for different purposes.

    I plan on using my fancy new cameras during the competition, so I need a mount to keep them attached to the gun and/or my head. Video documentation is awesome!
    Are you using a factory crimp? If not this will reduce velocity spread and give you the tension you need.

    I like your sorting process. I'm assuming manufacturers are consistent in producing cases with uniform thickness. That seems reasonable if the cases are similar vintage. One thing to consider...If you are cold working the brass a lot during reforming to 260, you could be getting some residual stresses in the case that will result in non uniform neck tension. Have you tried annealing?

    Anywho, new brass seems the best way to go for your match.

    Looking forward to the camera footage if you decide to post it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by HoneyBadger View Post
    Yeah, I think I'm going to get down there and try to do some cleaning and organizing before I have to go pick up HB Jr.
    Yup, my bench top is super messy because I haven't done any reloading in quite a while. I processed some brass yesterday and it wasn't that bad, but I've got old ammo boxes everywhere (for storage of reloads). And I might just throw some away since they take up so much space and I don't use them really.