the XP-100 is available again. Black Pete backed out

Gary Reeder
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Tuesday, September 04, 2018, 11:49 (2925 days ago)

on the deal so the gun is available again at the sale price. I will run that sale thru today at the sale price of $995 plus shipping.Full custom in 257 Raptor. The 257 Raptor is a very accurate caliber and great for deer or even cow elk. I saw Blake take a cow elk at the HHC with his XP in 257 Raptor at about 150 yards, one shot.
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257 Raptor

M Phillips
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Tuesday, September 04, 2018, 12:40 (2925 days ago) @ Gary Reeder

That is a great caliber! Don't underestimate it. My first kill with the 257 Raptor was two 100 lb. small Texas hogs. They were with one shot. Didn't realize there was a second hog directly behind the front one until I saw 8 legs up in the air. Dead right there, with both shot thru the neck. Someone will enjoy this caliber/gun at a great price!

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Gary, I’ll take it. Coleen knows my stuff.

Kevin E
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Tuesday, September 04, 2018, 13:41 (2925 days ago) @ Gary Reeder

Ill do some dies too please.

Thanks
KE

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Boy will you have some fun. Look into some of the

WB
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Tuesday, September 04, 2018, 13:48 (2925 days ago) @ Kevin E

notes about NOT splitting .204 necks on the way to .257. It's easy following some basic tips. Fresh virgin brass helps a bunch. Fire forming is easy too.

A work hardened teeny brass hole can only stretch so much before it splits. Some special techniques of annealing will remedy even a brittle batch of fired brass a guy might get from someone. Lots of options and loads. What fun.

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Meh..... easy is for Bernie supporters!

Kevin E
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Tuesday, September 04, 2018, 13:51 (2925 days ago) @ WB

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I had 200 cases for the 257 Raptor and the 240 Raptor. I

Gary Reeder
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Tuesday, September 04, 2018, 14:23 (2925 days ago) @ WB

annealed them and never lost a one. All new brass.

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I got hold of some "used" cases

WB
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Tuesday, September 04, 2018, 18:43 (2925 days ago) @ Gary Reeder

split like 3-4 in a row. Annealed them and they did great. HOWEVER I did a few improperly, water in pan not up to necks or at least high enough, too much heat, or something. "Telescoped" a half dozen cases, very interesting, never did that before. (pushed necks and shoulders back into the case!)

Cut them off and made .351 WSL from them. Waste not want not...

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Thanks Kevin

Gary Reeder
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Tuesday, September 04, 2018, 14:23 (2925 days ago) @ Kevin E

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