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I finally finished loading all the .45 ACP Bayou Bullets. I swapped a buddy small rifle primers for large pistol.

Reset my reloader to .308. My son needed, .308 for deer hunting. Cleaned, deprimed, head stamped all the .308 brass that I had in my stock pile. Found the largest collection of the same head stamp. Case gauged with a L E Wilson case gauge, touched the flash hole with a flash hole tool. Weighed each one. Arranged by weight. Discarded several at the low and high weights. Loaded 70 or so. Until I ran out of that head stamp. Keeping them in weight order. Took my son to PSC where he verified the rounds and sighted in another two rifles.

For me.
I loaded the first sample of .223. Test fired through two different rifles. While I was at PSC with my son.

On Wednesday, I received my third can. Purchased in January 2021. Received November 2021. Ruger 10/22 Integral barrel. Installed the barrel and put on new furniture. Tested the reconstructed rifle, as well. I still need to add a scope. Currently using an inexpensive Red Dot.

On Sunday, I updated my powder, primer, and finished ammo, inventory.

Busy week. It's good that I am retired.

Last Sunday, I tested a new load for my Sako 243, since I run out of Varget.
RL23 under Hornady 87gr-Vmax.
The best group of the 6
https://1drv.ms/u/s!Aj3Y28mi1WeJz34q_UbmzLbJ7qhU

Not reloading but reloading-related. I sold a set of handgun dies via eBay and the bidding was insane.

AndyC1911 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 29, 2021 7:21 pm Not reloading but reloading-related. I sold a set of handgun dies via eBay and the bidding was insane.

Holy COW!

Reloading some 45 ACP tonight. It’s been almost a year since I’ve reloaded anything. Nice to be in the garage with no TV, phones, etc…. in my ear.

ran 400 rounds of 9mm and then 400 of 45 acp

then CLEANED the machine , bench and floor

wife was out of town for 5 days so i had lots of ME time to reload and go use those reloads

Loaded 500 rounds of 40 S&W Saturday. Cleaned 2000 pieces of 38 special nickle brass Sunday. Getting ready for my upcoming purchase of a 6" Colt Python.

Last weekend, My Sako shot less than stellar groups (0.6-1MOA) groups. Yesterday, I found out that the front action screw was gone. I removed the stock to find out the screw sheared off and I had to remove the screw stump from the receiver. I had a spare set of screws. I reassembled the rifle and I also ordered a new set of screws, plus a set of new trigger springs for Saka/Tikka (minimum of 1.5lbs)

had to remove the screw stump from the receiver

Did you have to use any special tools to remove the screw stump?

tomneal wrote: ↑Wed Dec 01, 2021 8:00 am

had to remove the screw stump from the receiver

Did you have to use any special tools to remove the screw stump?

I started with a punch and drill bit. However, When striking the punch I noticed the stump was freely rotating so I used the punch with light strikes to rotate and unscrew the stump. It was 1/4" or less in length.

I had a similar issue with a screw on a firearm. Not broken but the head was unusable. I ended up using a punch to turn it. But, I don't have tools to remove a broken screw. And, was wondering how others have dealt with a similar issue without seeking professional help.

tomneal wrote: ↑Wed Dec 01, 2021 9:18 am I had a similar issue with a screw on a firearm. Not broken but the head was unusable. I ended up using a punch to turn it. But, I don't have tools to remove a broken screw. And, was wondering how others have dealt with a similar issue without seeking professional help.

There are sets of broken screw "bits". I am not certain if they work on hardened steel screws for firearms though.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-5-Pa ... 1000594887

Beiruty wrote: ↑Wed Dec 01, 2021 6:26 am Last weekend, My Sako shot less than stellar groups (0.6-1MOA) groups. Yesterday, I found out that the front action screw was gone.

I was wondering what was wrong because in the pic you posted previously it wasn't a bug-hole group like you usually do. Glad you found the issue :)

AndyC1911 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 01, 2021 1:07 pm

Beiruty wrote: ↑Wed Dec 01, 2021 6:26 am Last weekend, My Sako shot less than stellar groups (0.6-1MOA) groups. Yesterday, I found out that the front action screw was gone.

I was wondering what was wrong because in the pic you posted previously it wasn't a bug-hole group like you usually do. Glad you found the issue :)

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Thanks. It is more things I had to correct with this SAKO. The first thing that failed was the bolt stop/release. Next was the receiver screw. I never had an issue with my Tikka T3. No wonder SAKO A7 is no more in production. Tikka T3 is more than enough at a bit lower cost.

Finally reworked the reloading room. I bought the hobo freight work bench and found a Kobalt rolling tool chest on clearance (it was a display model so got 10% off plus my military discount) to store all the stuff away. I added the Inline Fabrication mount for the press (I'm waiting on quick change adapters for my Rock Chucker press and will add one for a vise) and the storage boxes. My AMP annealer is hidden on top of the Kobalt tool chest. In the corner of the room you can see my power conditiober/surge protector I won for $10 from the City of Friendswood auction. It's an older model but it's heavy duty and I like to use a power conditioner on my scales. Later this year my AutoTrickler V3 will be in and I definitely want it on that.

I always forget how to embed a picture so here is a link

https://www.flickr.com/gp/moderndefensi ... llc/19sJjM