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Prepping for a PRS Match
I'm one of the holdovers from a slower time. My reloading is pretty basic, tedious, but pretty accurate.
This combination of parts is going to become 6.5 Creedmoor ammo to be flung outta a 30" Brux barrel:
Lapua SRP brass - new
Sierra 142 Match Kings
Hodgdon H4350
As you can see from the picture, I'm using an arbor die - Micron Precision - from Bullet Central.
There was a time I would roll a round across the table to see if the tip wiggled, kind of a poor man's concentricity test. That doesn't
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Aug 12th 2026
Dry Fire First: What Elite PRS Competitors Actually Do Between Matches
TRAINING & PERFORMANCE
Ask a top PRS shooter how many rounds they keep loaded at any given time, and the answers might surprise you. Not because the numbers are extreme — though some are — but because of what those numbers reveal about how the best competitors in the country actually train.
I recently put that question to a group of PRS match winners and world-event competitors across the United States. The survey was simple: How many rounds do you typically keep loaded? How does
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May 5th 2026
Understanding the Large Rifle Primer: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction: In the world of firearms and reloading, primers play a pivotal role. For those delving deep into the specifics, the term "large rifle primer" is significant. This article sheds light on the large rifle primer, its functions, types, and importance in the ammunition world.What is a Large Rifle Primer?Before we delve into specifics, let's get acquainted with the basic concept of a primer. In the context of firearm ammunition, a primer is a component that ignites the propellant po
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Aug 9th 2023