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Yes, due to the longer bullets, case capacity is used up if the bullet were to be seated to a normal OAL. The improving of the case is only slight, the shoulder is blown out slightly and angle increased a bit. As you know the capacity is not much to begin with in a 223, somewhere in the 27-28 grain max. With lighter weight bullets the 223 AI is very efficient in pushing up the speeds, while it's no 22-250 or 220 swift it does alot with relatively small amounts of powder. So all I am is doing in trying to get a little more powder capacity and bei able to seat the bullets out as far as I can. The good thing is that 223 brass is plentifull and cheap and can be fired in the 223 AI chamber.

Anthony, there are several makers that produce 90 gr. .224" bullets. I am having chamber throat cut for the 75-80 grain Hornady AMax as the barrel is a 1:8. The super heavy 90's will require a 1:7 and usually have to be single loaded due to their length something I did not want since I wanted a repeater. The 75gr Amax shoots extremely well in my Sabre Defence 1:8

Sorry if the post was in greek. Basically it's going to be a 223 AI(improved so the case holds slightly more powder) repeater(magazine fed, 10 shots) in a aluminum chasis( folding stock) with a big barrel made to shoot heavy bullets. Should weigh in around 15-16 lbs when complete. Had a problem with FedEx delivery to my smith but the parts finally got there. Now's it's just a waiting game.:cool2:

Been shooting the big boomers for distance and decided to go small this time around. My new build is going to be the diminutive 223 IMP. Having the throat cut to maximize the 75gr Amax OAL in the Accuracy International magazine. Now it's just a waiting game till it's done.:gun2: Trued M700 SS short action, AICS 2.0 folder, Rock fluted1:8 MTU contour, threaded for muzzle brake/can and finished @ 25", Jewell trigger, Badger rings and base, APA recoil lug and custom bolt knob so far.

Nothing to be proud of, nor intentional but this happened a couple days ago. While shooting at a 800 yard target ,I shot a power line in two that was between me and the target. The distance was 595 yards from my position to the powerline and the wire was about 1/4 inch dia....go figure!

I voted "other". I dont have a favorite big game cartridge, I tend to grab whatever best suits the type of critter/enviroment at the time.:gun2:

Yes, the OP link isnt the right one for the fish. Here is another which I think is correct. http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/07/21/missouri.world.record.catfish/

Not bad at all. The colors are nice on the eyes.

It's a great day when friends can get together and shoot and share stories!:gun2:

I believe the Pentax line of scopes are made by Burris. You can look at them side by side and see the simularities.

Ditto that! Our Brisket wont go on for a bit but the smell of mesquite is in the air. I have off today, now it's time to go and clean debris out back from last night's festivities.

HMMMMM, just another day here. :yawn:

That's some darn good shooting. You just have to hate the hot weather we have been getting. My SPS V shot great out of the box with the factory stock. It did however change POI suddenly. I put a Accuracy International AICS on it and havent looked back. Keep up the good shooting!

Thanks for all the kind words....... It has 16 ft sidewalls, the doors are 14x14. I did lose some space by having doors in both end walls but wanted to be able to drive through. It's built with one end wall facing south east in which the prevailing winds blow. I am still not done with wiring it and just last week my father told me he wanted to start giving me his stuff from his shop. It will be cluttered in time.

Here is my play area, it's around 4000 sq ft and a work in progress. I tinker around with metal, handload and shoot from it.

I too would reccomend Dillon. Initial cost are going to higher than others but in the long run( if you and the mrs continue to shoot in volume) it will more than pay itself off. You wouldnt have to start with their best but the 550B can put some ammo out. You did mention that you had some experince with handloading which is really needed when going with a progressive as they are a bit more complicated to set up but once they are and you keep the powder and primer feed going it's a snap. Handloading for a couple of handguns can take some time and be laborious with a single stage. A Dillon progressive can help make shooting more fun.

I had that happen last year at my camp house. I think the upright freezer must have been out for a few days to a week before arriving. I had some deer and bear capes along with a couple of deer heads in it and boy was there a stench and a mess. I almost lost my cookies several times cleaning the mess up....and oooooooh there were little things moving around amongst everything. I dont wish that upon anyone. A few weeks after that we had our freezer at home do the same thing but we caught it in time.

06 Lincoln Navigator 16 mpg 06 Toyota Tacoma 4dr 4x4 19.0mpg 06 Ford F350 CC Dually 4x4 13 mpg

This is absolutely true, I dont know what I was thinking. I made an edit to my post. TBOw, thanks for the correction.

The thermocouple will be (in most cases) a small (1/8") copper tube with one end screwed into the gas valve and the other end having a sensor. The sensor end will be located at the pilot light. Here's an example..........

Sounds as if you have a bad thermocouple in your water heater. Think of it as a safety that prevents gas from escaping when the pilot light isnt working, it's a heat activated device. They are not hard to change. The bare copper wire is a ground and can be connected to a green ground screw if so equipped.

Some New York Strips and some jalapeno on the fire ring. Ribeyes.......... Some pork tenderloin fixing to get smoked A quick refreshing lunch off the grill, nothing like hotdogs Grilling some yardbird Fresh grilled Redfish....hmmmmmmmm Some vegggie/beef kabobs

We are hosting a fellowship/get together this evening for a bunch of area college students that are home for the summer. Wife and daughters have been preparing Greek main dishes and desserts all day long while I have been outside cleaning the patio and pool area. Well I did make an interesting watermelon salad with feta cheese and olive oil and have yet to grill some lamp chops. In the low 90's, it's been a beautiful day here, looking forward to the sun setting.

Definitely not for everyone, but when we decided to build an outdoor kitchen we went with Lynx Professional Grills. They are considered one of the very best as is Viking when it comes to durability,craftsmanship, styles etc. They offer stand alone and built in units as well as accessories such as drawers, cabinets, access doors, side burners. Ours is a 42" built in with pro sear technology. We routinely cook for 25-40 people using it.

Heart felt sympathy, Anthony. I pray that our Lord showers you and yours with love and comfort in which only He can provide and give you strength in this troublesome time. Charlie