Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
04-30-2007, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 11
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On its way.....
My Cooper left this morning via USPS Priority Insured to be rebarrelled in 6X45.....will report. Thanks for the input. George
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
04-30-2007, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 11
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6mm TCU
Thanks for the suggestion. After a quick survey of some links it appears to have been developed originally as a pistol cartridge for metallic silhouette competition.
What would be the advantages of...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
04-29-2007, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 8,529
Thanks, guys, for the feedback
I know you're right about the 6X45. I think there's something about us gun cranks such that sometimes we'd prefer to find a more difficult, obtuse or esoteric way of going forward, rather than...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
04-29-2007, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 11
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6X45 versus 6X47
I"m sending my Cooper M21V in .221 Fireball back to the factory to have it rebarreled. I've already got two .20vTs and am considering having it done in either 6X45 or 6X47, and leaning towards the...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
04-02-2007, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 5
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Looking for .20 Vartarg Load Data
I'm looking for some data for 39gr Blitzkings and/or 40 gr VMax bullets. I could extrapolate from 32 and 35 gr data, but was curious if anyone has information on this. Thanks. George
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
03-20-2007, 12:58 AM
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Replies: 6
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Loads
After reading Dan C and Alex's posts, I went back and looked at the page in Kindler's book where I quoted the load recommendations, and in all fairness to Todd, I should point out that he does not...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
03-20-2007, 12:07 AM
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Replies: 6
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Kindler
Here's some data from Todd Kindler's The Terrific Twenties:
RL7, 36gr Berger bullet
Starting 19gr
Max 20.3
That Twenties page at the 6mmbr site also has excellent information...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
03-19-2007, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 5
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.2285
I measured several, from .221FB brass w/Berger 35gr bullet......
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
03-19-2007, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 10
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post?
rstreich: can you direct me to Kevin's post on neck turning that you refered to?
Thanks. George
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
03-18-2007, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 8
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Site
You might want to check out:
http://www.6mmbr.com/20Caliber.html
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
03-13-2007, 01:18 AM
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.20 Vartarg Loads for 39gr/40gr?
I have load data for my 20VT for VMax 32gr and Berger 35gr.....does anyone have recommended load data for the 39gr BK or the VMax/Berger 40gr??
Thanks. George
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
03-12-2007, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 8
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Interesting thought......
Alex: thanks for the interesting thought re Forster. I had communicated with them about a custom Ultra Benchrest seater die for the 20VT, but hadn't thought about having a "slug" machined to a stem...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
03-12-2007, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 8
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Redding
I recently acquired a .20VT, and bought my dies, Redding, from Todd Kindler at the Woodchuck Den. I prefer Forster, but they don't make the 20VT dies yet....even as a custom product....as Redding...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
02-18-2007, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 12
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comment
I just added a comment as well, but the best line was: Just wait 'til they come for your "high powered sniper rifle
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
02-15-2007, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 2
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Help with Cooper M21 and .221 Fireball
I went to the range recently, and had some difficulty with "failure to fire" on about five rounds out of 25. I'm using Rem brass, CCI-BR primers, 40gr Nosler BTs, and 16gr of L'il Gun powder. I'm...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
02-10-2007, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 5
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Oal
Interesting subject: I'm currently seating my 35gr Bergers for an OAL of the cartridge of 2.34 for my Ruger M77 Target and Rem 700 VLSF.
My Hornady reloading book reflects an OAL of 2.245....
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
01-29-2007, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,305
Cooper .20
I've got Cooper in .221 Fireball, with which I'm very pleased. You may want to look at the .20 VarTarg....Cooper offers that one as well. I'm currently having a Rem 700 VSSF in .223 converted to the...
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