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No bullshit conversations about, rifle builds, reloading, and personal results in competitive or hunting settings. 

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Bench Talk Wildcat Wednesday; The OG Wildcatter Super 6mm Hotrod, The 6mm-284 with Cache Carlson!

1 hr 19 min

Good Morning Guys! We are back with Cache Carlson from the Varminter Magazine crew and Cache has a very fun caliber to discuss! The 6mm-284 is a variant or wildcat off of the late  284Win and is the predecessor to the now popular 6PRC and 6UM or 6mm short mag variants. After knowing Cache's great success on a standard short action with AICS mags at 2.950" you'll absolutely see me getting a barrel spun up soon and I hope others follow! The 284Win and its wildcat children are very fun and very useful cartridges even in todays modern era of "precision rifle cartridges".  Best quote I've seen in awhile courtesy of "lr.noob",  "In a world full of 6 Dashers, be a 243AI"  He's 100% correct ;)  Socials: https://smallcaliberstore.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoog49zI981eQZnWOKwJoweWF2lyuT5LsU4dUAe91Tc348DpnPuG https://smallcaliberforum.com/ https://www.varminter.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cachecarlson/ https://www.facebook.com/cachec?mibextid=wwXIfr

Bench Talk; The Good Die Young, 284 Winchester

51 min

Good Morning Guys, I apologize for not having a wildcat for wildcat Wednesday!  We are discussing my personal experience with the late 284 Winchester. Amazing case design that was ahead of its time and unfortunately did not grow with mainstream popularity but was resurrected and kept alive by its wild stepchildren 22-284win up to 375-284win. This cartridge is a wildcatters playground, with the only only boundaries being the cartridges case walls and your imagination. Please be safe out there, and have fun planning 2026s hunting season! Please tell us in the comments about your new rifle builds/trips/learned knowledge shooting/reloading/etc! Subscribe and leave a review! thank you for all of the support! https://youtu.be/SaeAlxIDf7c?si=kn_7x1L0eW5eB9ZC https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/f53/284-winchester-super-bushpig-build-19738/ https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/18%E2%80%9D-284-win-bolt-gun-info.293910/ https://www.gunsite.co.za/forums/showthread.php?63713-The-quot-Bush-Pig-quot-rifle

Wildcat Wednesday; 24 Varminter with Eric From Varminter Magazine!

54 min

Good Morning Guys! Welcome Back to another Wildcat Wednesday where we are with Eric who is the owner/operator of the Varminter Magazine, Small Caliber Shop, and the Small Caliber Forum, and the official adopter of the 24 Varminter Cartridge (Mad Dog Precision 24GPC). The 24 Varminter is a 6mm/.243cal wildcat off of the 6.8PSC case and for Eric and his crew is a perfect fit for an AR15 platform 6mm Varmint hunting cartridge! Give Varminter Magazines a follow and keep a lookout for additional information releases on the 24 Varminter through 2026! https://www.youtube.com/user/varmintermagazinehttps://www.varminter.com/ https://smallcaliberforum.com/ https://smallcaliberstore.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoog49zI981eQZnWOKwJoweWF2lyuT5LsU4dUAe91Tc348DpnPuG

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Bench Talk Wildcat Wednesday; The OG Wildcatter Super 6mm Hotrod, The 6mm-284 with Cache Carlson!

1 hr 19 min

Good Morning Guys! We are back with Cache Carlson from the Varminter Magazine crew and Cache has a very fun caliber to discuss! The 6mm-284 is a variant or wildcat off of the late  284Win and is the predecessor to the now popular 6PRC and 6UM or 6mm short mag variants. After knowing Cache's great success on a standard short action with AICS mags at 2.950" you'll absolutely see me getting a barrel spun up soon and I hope others follow! The 284Win and its wildcat children are very fun and very useful cartridges even in todays modern era of "precision rifle cartridges".  Best quote I've seen in awhile courtesy of "lr.noob",  "In a world full of 6 Dashers, be a 243AI"  He's 100% correct ;)  Socials: https://smallcaliberstore.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoog49zI981eQZnWOKwJoweWF2lyuT5LsU4dUAe91Tc348DpnPuG https://smallcaliberforum.com/ https://www.varminter.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cachecarlson/ https://www.facebook.com/cachec?mibextid=wwXIfr

Bench Talk; The Good Die Young, 284 Winchester

51 min

Good Morning Guys, I apologize for not having a wildcat for wildcat Wednesday!  We are discussing my personal experience with the late 284 Winchester. Amazing case design that was ahead of its time and unfortunately did not grow with mainstream popularity but was resurrected and kept alive by its wild stepchildren 22-284win up to 375-284win. This cartridge is a wildcatters playground, with the only only boundaries being the cartridges case walls and your imagination. Please be safe out there, and have fun planning 2026s hunting season! Please tell us in the comments about your new rifle builds/trips/learned knowledge shooting/reloading/etc! Subscribe and leave a review! thank you for all of the support! https://youtu.be/SaeAlxIDf7c?si=kn_7x1L0eW5eB9ZC https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/f53/284-winchester-super-bushpig-build-19738/ https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/18%E2%80%9D-284-win-bolt-gun-info.293910/ https://www.gunsite.co.za/forums/showthread.php?63713-The-quot-Bush-Pig-quot-rifle

Wildcat Wednesday; 24 Varminter with Eric From Varminter Magazine!

54 min

Good Morning Guys! Welcome Back to another Wildcat Wednesday where we are with Eric who is the owner/operator of the Varminter Magazine, Small Caliber Shop, and the Small Caliber Forum, and the official adopter of the 24 Varminter Cartridge (Mad Dog Precision 24GPC). The 24 Varminter is a 6mm/.243cal wildcat off of the 6.8PSC case and for Eric and his crew is a perfect fit for an AR15 platform 6mm Varmint hunting cartridge! Give Varminter Magazines a follow and keep a lookout for additional information releases on the 24 Varminter through 2026! https://www.youtube.com/user/varmintermagazinehttps://www.varminter.com/ https://smallcaliberforum.com/ https://smallcaliberstore.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoog49zI981eQZnWOKwJoweWF2lyuT5LsU4dUAe91Tc348DpnPuG

Wildcat Wednesday; 6 PRS Moses Revisited with Robert from Bald Guys With Guns

43 min

Welcome back to another Wildcat Wednesday! This week we have Robert from Bald Guys With Guns joining us to discuss his personal experiences with running the 6 PRS Moses case which is a 556/223Rem case necked up to 6mm and then improved (Case geometry blown out) with a custom free-bore which allows shooters to achieve increased case capacity and increased velocity and tremendously improved capability from the 556/223Rem case.  Bald Guys With Guns,  https://www.youtube.com/@BaldGuysWithGuns https://www.instagram.com/baldguyswithguns/ https://www.facebook.com/people/BGWG/61587029315227/

Wildcat Wednesday; 243 Ackley Improved, 55gr Nosler Ballistic tips at 4400FPS (G&GVarminting)

48 min

Welcome back to Wildcat Wednesday, this week we are joined by G&G Varminting owner/operator Geno. Geno's primary job is large scale wildlife removal with a focus on predatory animals or game species during culling operations. During most of theses outings Geno is running 30" 1-14 twist 243AI's at blistering speeds up to 4400fps with 55gr Nosler Ballistic tips. Geno is a wealth of knowledge so please give him a follow at his social media accounts to keep track of his latest hunts in south Africa!  https://www.facebook.com/GGVarminting/ https://www.youtube.com/user/GenoCR250 https://www.instagram.com/ggvarminting/?hl=en

Wildcat Wednesday; 223 PRS Moses, 6 PRS Moses, 7 Moses, ETC

55 min

Please Subscribe!!! Welcome back to Wildcat Wednesday, we are joined by Jeremiah Mani, the. creator of the Moses family of cartridges (6 lines, 6 Parent cases, 223/556, 308win, 30-06, 300 Norma, 338 Lapua, 33XC). These cartridges are further improved than a standard AI case, 40 degree shoulder, extra case capacity, and custom throat design to aid in fully achieving top en velocity and accuracy capability from your Moses Cartridge! Thank you Jeremiah for Joining us!   https://youtube.com/@baldguyswithguns?si=d6YxuCHb0HFTqiUiCaliber list https://www.facebook.com/groups/974822693431608/ 223/5.56 Parent Case: 223 PRS Moses 6 PRS Moses 257 PRS Moses 6.5 PRS Moses 277 PRS Moses 7mm PRS Moses 308 Parent Case: 5.56 Moses 240 Moses 257 Moses 6.5 Moses 277 Moses 7 Moses 308 Moses 338 Moses 358 Moses 375 Moses 30-06 Parent Case: 5.56-06 Moses 240-06 Moses 257-06 Moses 6.5-06 Moses 277-06 Moses 7-06 Moses 308-06 Moses 338-06 Moses 3 58-06 Moses 375-06 Moses 300 Norma Mag Parent Case: 7.2 x 62 Moses 7.62 x 62 Moses 8.6 x 62 Moses 9 x 62 Moses 9.5 x 62 Moses 10.4 x 62 Moses 338 Lapua Parent Case: 33 Moses 35 Moses 37 Moses 41 Moses 33XC Parent Case: 33 Ultra Moses 35 UItra Moses 37 Utra Moses 41 Ultra Moses

Wildcat Wednesday; My personal favorite, The 243 Ackley Improved.

44 min

The 243 Ackley Improved Cartridge The 243 Ackley Improved is a popular wildcat cartridge known for its enhanced performance and efficiency. Developed by P.O. Ackley, a renowned gunsmith and cartridge designer, this cartridge has gained a loyal following among hunters and shooting enthusiasts. Let's delve into the characteristics that make the 243 Ackley Improved a noteworthy choice. Historical Background P.O. Ackley was a pioneer in the world of firearms and cartridge development. Throughout his career, he focused on enhancing existing cartridges to achieve better performance. The concept of "improving" a cartridge involves modifying the case design to increase powder capacity, which in turn can result in higher velocities and better ballistics. Design and Specifications The 243 Ackley Improved is based on the .243 Winchester cartridge, which was introduced in 1955. The Ackley Improved version features a steeper shoulder angle of 40 degrees compared to the original 20 degrees. This alteration reduces the case taper and allows for more efficient powder burning. Key Specifications: Parent Case: .243 WinchesterShoulder Angle: 40 degreesBullet Diameter: .243 inches (6.17 mm)Case Length: 2.045 inches (51.94 mm)Overall Length: 2.710 inches (68.83 mm)Advantages of the 243 Ackley Improved Increased Velocity and Range One of the primary benefits of the 243 Ackley Improved is its increased velocity. The improved design allows for a greater powder charge, which can propel bullets at higher speeds. This results in a flatter trajectory, making it an excellent choice for long-range shooting. Enhanced Accuracy The steeper shoulder angle and reduced case taper contribute to more consistent powder ignition and improved accuracy. Shooters often report tighter groupings with the 243 Ackley Improved compared to the standard .243 Winchester. Versatility The 243 Ackley Improved is versatile, suitable for various applications ranging from varmint hunting to medium-sized game. Its capabili...

Wildcat Wednesday; The mighty 223 Ackley Improved (223AI)

27 min

The .223 Ackley Improved This episode explores the .223 Ackley Improved (AI), a popular wildcat cartridge known for its enhanced performance over the standard .223 Remington. From its origins to its ballistic advantages, this discussion dives into why shooters, reloaders, and precision rifle enthusiasts continue to favor this round. This is very special cartridge for myself because I have wanted a 223AI training rifle for a long time but it took a little bit of patience to come together. I love my 223AI and I think it is a very capable and forgiving caliber. Shoot factory ammo, or Reman 223/556 LC brass ball 55gr FMJ and form brass and them get to really hotroding that little 223Rem case! from 40gr .224 cal bullets to 95gr SMK .224 cal bullets you can do it all!  Check out Sierra's own 223 Ackley Improved Load Data; https://sierrabullets.com/content/load-data/rifle/224/223-remington-ackley-improved.pdf Origins and Development The .223 Ackley Improved was developed by P.O. Ackley, a gunsmith and cartridge designer known for modifying existing rounds to increase efficiency.The design retains the .223 Remington’s parent case but features a steeper shoulder angle (40 degrees) and less body taper.These changes increase case capacity, allowing for higher velocities without significantly increasing pressure.Ballistic Performance Typical velocity gains range from 100 to 200 feet per second compared to the standard .223 Remington.The improved case design enhances brass longevity and reduces case stretching.Shooters often report tighter groups and more consistent performance, especially in long-range varmint and target shooting.Reloading and Fireforming Fireforming involves shooting standard .223 Remington rounds in a .223 AI chamber to reshape the brass.Once formed, the brass can be reloaded with custom loads to take full advantage of the increased capacity.Reloaders appreciate the efficiency and extended case life, though careful load development is essential for safety and...

BT Ep#3; Running wildcat cartridges, The Deep Dark Rabbit Hole

30 min

Good Afternoon guys! welcome to a wildcat Wednesday, to start this off we are going over some of the Pro's and Con's and other considerations when choosing if running a wildcat or a not commercially available cartridge is something you personally want to investigate further! Stay Safe, Joe Bench Talk Podcast   

BT Ep#2; Custom Rifles Pillow Talk, Where to Even start!?

58 min

Welcome back Ladies and Gentleman.  This episode is for our up and coming rifleman who are trying to figure out where to start investigating when wanting to get into a bolt action rifle setup. Please comment and add your own opinions and experiences in the comments.  Stay Safe, Joe  Bench Talk Podcast 

BT Ep#1; Catching up, the good, the bad, the ugly.

1 hr 0 min

BT Ep#1; Catching up, the good, the bad, the ugly.  Good Afternoon Guys! Come join in as we go over what we've missed sharing through 2024-25. Please tell me what you guys want to hear about!? Long Range Shooting? Rifle builds/Comp&Hunting? Reloading? Handguns/AR Builds?

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