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F-Open Calibre Poll - All Round

Last post by Gyro « Tue May 12, 2020 7:21 am
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This topic has a poll. by AlanF » Thu Jun 25, 2015 10:39 am
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Note there are 3 polls. This one is for all ranges from 300 to 1000yds. So if you must use a single calibre throughout a Queens shoot, what would you...

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Graham : your story speaks to the huge amount of variables in this game. That’s surely what makes it so bloody interesting ? It is nigh on impossible...

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F-Open Calibre Poll - Long Range

Last post by Graham Mincham « Tue Apr 28, 2020 1:02 pm
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This topic has a poll. by AlanF » Thu Jun 25, 2015 10:34 am
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Note there are 3 polls. This one is for long ranges (over 600 yards). So if you must choose two different calibres to use at a Queens shoot, what...

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Actually I prefer my 6x47lapua at 600 yards over my 7mm and 6.5mm variants.
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Tue Apr 28, 2020 1:02 pm
Recoil & Stock Design

Last post by Tim N « Fri Aug 09, 2019 8:04 pm
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by IanP » Sat May 31, 2014 11:14 am
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This subject interests me greatly and I'm hoping to learn something as well as contribute what I have picked up along the way. I initially struggled...

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Some choose stocks for very technical reasons, not me, I just liked the look of it.
A shehane tracker style stock from Mr Eager.
I do like how flat...
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Fri Aug 09, 2019 8:04 pm
F-Open Calibre Poll - Short Range

Last post by Bigtravoz « Mon Sep 04, 2017 7:12 pm
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This topic has a poll. by AlanF » Thu Jun 25, 2015 10:30 am
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Note there are 3 polls. This one is for short ranges (up to 600 yards). So if you must choose two different calibres to use at a Queens shoot, what...

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243 should be fine also for short range.

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Mon Sep 04, 2017 7:12 pm
Hunter/ Class registration

Last post by williada « Sun Sep 27, 2020 2:18 pm
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by superx10 » Fri Sep 25, 2020 4:02 pm
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Hi
My club is getting a lot of Hunter class shooters coming with their hunting style guns, and it great to see. Last week I said how come they are...

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Al, I think the information we get at times depends on who and at what level we speak to. The interim approval is likely to be a given under the...

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Sun Sep 27, 2020 2:18 pm
Eric Cortina on setting the dies for shoulder bump

Last post by Gyro « Sun Sep 27, 2020 7:28 am
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by PeteFox » Sat Sep 26, 2020 2:50 pm
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I really like the way Eric goes about doing this.
No fancy clickable dies like the Whidden, just a straight forward method using stuff I‘ve already...

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Pete, some personal rambling about our reloading techniques to get the gun to shoot : I for a time thought collet dies were the greatest and best...

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Sun Sep 27, 2020 7:28 am
6.5-284 lapua brass

Last post by superx10 « Fri Sep 25, 2020 4:04 pm
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by Mozzie » Mon Sep 21, 2020 6:12 pm
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Ok I've read some old posts dated 2015.
But I would like to know about any recent issues.
Tight, oh so bloody tight, huge amounts of leverage...

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It probably comes with 40-years experience in usung it. :mrgreen:

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Fri Sep 25, 2020 4:04 pm
bearing lengths.

Last post by bruce moulds « Thu Sep 24, 2020 10:29 pm
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by bruce moulds » Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:23 pm
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my 284 reamer was set up for 180 gn berger vld, which also allows 180 hybrid. 0.2"freebore.
with the shortage of bergers, and the price, i am...

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rod and michael,
thank you for the advice.
if they are similar to the 180 hybrids, they will fit my freebore length and allow a little jump as well....
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Thu Sep 24, 2020 10:29 pm
6.5 super lr

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by bruce moulds » Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:01 am
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my friend hangfire reports shooting on 2 occasions recently scores of 120 x 12x with his super lr.
of interest is that it is approaching 4000 rounds...

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Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:01 am
Lijla barrels

Last post by tachyon « Sat Sep 19, 2020 8:26 pm
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by Denis S » Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:02 pm
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Has anyone had experience to share about lilja barrels, any information would be much appreciated

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I got a CZ 455 drop in 22LR one from Seddo.

It’s in an MDT alloy stock and will put 10 rounds of CCI standard into groups like this at 50m

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Sat Sep 19, 2020 8:26 pm
Annealing brass - is it worth doing?

Last post by argh « Sat Sep 19, 2020 7:55 pm
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by AlanF » Thu Sep 17, 2020 3:39 pm
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I've always had a conservative approach to reloading, with a firm view that if a sub-process is costly in time and/or dollars, you need to be sure...

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For what its worth, i anneal every firing now. I did notice a small improvement in vertical on the target over non-anealed brass, so i will keep...
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Sat Sep 19, 2020 7:55 pm
Barnard South 16 trigger

Last post by tachyon « Fri Sep 18, 2020 6:05 pm
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by saum2 » Fri Sep 18, 2020 8:25 am

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Could someone tell me who the supplier is for these triggers. I believe they are a better option compared to the standard Barnard trigger.

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Marty Lobert makes them. I have sent you a PM with his contact details.

Here is some discussion about Barnard triggers, including a long commentary...

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Fri Sep 18, 2020 6:05 pm
Sako 85 Triggers... help

Last post by KHGS « Tue Sep 15, 2020 5:40 pm
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by loneranger » Thu Aug 06, 2020 5:03 pm
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Seeking technical advise in regard to improving a Sako 85 trigger. I have a nice Sako 85 varmint hunting rifle in 223 which shoots pretty well,...

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As I indicated, respringing is the key to tuning these triggers. Sometimes there is a bit more to it than just respringing, but in most cases...

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Tue Sep 15, 2020 5:40 pm
IBI Stainless Barrels from Cleavers

Last post by willow « Fri Sep 11, 2020 8:12 pm
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by AlexE » Mon Dec 17, 2018 6:40 pm
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Hi Guys,

Does anyone know anything about the quality of these barrels cleavers are selling? Canadian made, apparently.

The price is right and...

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There seem to be a few people out there using Swan barrels too, I think he's also in Queensland.
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Fri Sep 11, 2020 8:12 pm
Cortina on breaking in barrels

Last post by bruce moulds « Fri Sep 11, 2020 7:46 pm
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by PeteFox » Mon Sep 07, 2020 9:54 pm
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How to choose between breaking in or not
I think I’d have chosen the metal door

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peter,
don't be shy. :oops:
just come out with it. [-( 8-[
say what you really mean. :wink: :D
we are all friends here. 8)
bruce.
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Fri Sep 11, 2020 7:46 pm
Ultimatum Deadline Single Shot Actions

Last post by fullbore11 « Mon Sep 07, 2020 8:05 pm

by fullbore11 » Mon Sep 07, 2020 8:05 pm

Gday Everyone

Have people here had much to do with the Single Shot version of the Ultimatium Deadline? This is the newer upgraded model from the...

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Mon Sep 07, 2020 8:05 pm
Alpha brass

Last post by willow « Thu Sep 03, 2020 9:06 pm
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by Julian D » Tue Sep 01, 2020 2:40 pm
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Anyone know who the Oz distributor is now ?

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3 Gun Tactical - still waiting on brass to arrive.

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Thu Sep 03, 2020 9:06 pm
223 loads

Last post by Willy « Thu Sep 03, 2020 10:04 am
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by Willy » Wed Sep 02, 2020 8:36 am
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Hi everyone,
I just purchased a used 223; the idea being that my son can join me shooting some f-class. It's a weatherby vanguard with a 30"...

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Yeah, that's the one. I'm looking forward to seeing how it shoots and tracking improvements as I accurise it. First step is to mount a decent scope,...

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Thu Sep 03, 2020 10:04 am
Labradar Recoil Trigger (A $5 diy project)

Last post by UL1700 « Wed Sep 02, 2020 9:34 am
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by UL1700 » Thu Aug 06, 2020 2:31 pm
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Ok 1st off I take no responsibility for any damage you may do to your Labrader. That out of the way, if you are looking for a reliable trigger for...

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Just to clarify the wiring...

2020-09-02_09-32-08 by James Elphick , on Flickr
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Wed Sep 02, 2020 9:34 am
Best Value Spotting Scopes..?

Last post by bsouthernau « Tue Sep 01, 2020 11:05 am
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by loneranger » Fri Aug 28, 2020 11:12 am
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In the market for a new spotting scope for range work. I have looked at a few brands and had my eyes on a Vixen model that James Corbett used to...

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It will pay you to shop around. Two different sellers offering the Konus 20-60x100 with a $75 price differential. The dearer one was "free"...

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Tue Sep 01, 2020 11:05 am
If there was just one cal that could do it all!!

Last post by RDavies « Fri Aug 28, 2020 9:56 pm
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by GSells » Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:06 am
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Ok Newbies !! You have been dabbling into f open with your Man Bun 6.5 creedmore :mrgreen: . And now starting to think on a serious build . Eg a 7 mm...

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For my 35kg Heavy Gun, yes I would consider something bigger than a 300WSM, hurling 230gn Sierras for some tricky 500M Fly ranges, (not so much...
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Fri Aug 28, 2020 9:56 pm
Go Nogo gauges

Last post by Mozzie « Mon Aug 24, 2020 8:14 pm
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by Mozzie » Mon Aug 24, 2020 7:03 pm

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Ok I'm sure it's been covered somewhere but finding it is a different story.
When changing barrels do you need to use a go and a nogo gauge.
Or just...

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Trev
Thanks mate.

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Mon Aug 24, 2020 8:14 pm
nosler 185 gn 7mm

Last post by Gyro « Mon Aug 24, 2020 4:27 pm
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by bruce moulds » Sun Aug 23, 2020 11:48 am
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how doest this bullet stack up against berger, sierra, and hornady.?
what might be an optimum twist for it?
bruce.

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Yes Graham. A gun that's going well is gold. And that gun does not have to be shooting a bullet with a crazy high BC. I guess it's a bonus if it is...

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Mon Aug 24, 2020 4:27 pm
Farley Rest Question

Last post by AlanA « Fri Aug 21, 2020 11:08 pm
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by AlanA » Thu Aug 20, 2020 2:11 pm

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I have just acquired a Farley rest in great condition except that the white silicon ‘fitting’ where the joystick handle attaches to the control shaft...

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Thanks anyway Tim. Exactly same as mine. Seems a common problem.

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Fri Aug 21, 2020 11:08 pm
Posting barrels

Last post by ollie « Fri Aug 21, 2020 4:37 pm
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by alscol71 » Thu Aug 20, 2020 2:25 pm

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Hi can anyone tell me what states of Australia require barrels to be forwarded to licences dealers?
Qld they don’t I know that.

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Had a barrel blank sent from WA to VIC had to be sent to a licenced dealer

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Fri Aug 21, 2020 4:37 pm
Windreading Performance Comparison

Last post by Tim L « Wed Aug 19, 2020 12:15 pm
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by AlanF » Tue Aug 11, 2020 2:55 am
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To anyone interested, the subject was raised on another thread regarding the relative wind-reading skills of TR and F-Class shooters. I offered to...

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Fair call. I was just a bit surprised TR windage "errors" were so much larger than std.
I've scored for a number of top TR shooters and it...
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Wed Aug 19, 2020 12:15 pm
Share 103gr CopperHead 6BR loads+Berger loads

Last post by ben_g « Wed Aug 19, 2020 7:18 am
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by Fire Dog » Mon May 25, 2020 7:05 pm
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Anyone have loads that they are using in their 6Br and or 6BRAI {I have both} and are willing to share, using Copper Head 103 grain projectiles?
Also...

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I shoot a Dahser. For me the Hybrids work well jumped between 0.010 and 0.020”
I haven’t used 6mm VLD’s but my experience with 7mm and 6.5mm VLD’s is...

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Wed Aug 19, 2020 7:18 am
22 Cal 85.5 Grain Long Range Hybrid

Last post by 528hemi « Tue Aug 18, 2020 11:56 pm
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by saum2 » Mon Dec 09, 2019 5:55 am

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I'm thinking of giving this bullet a try in a new build, just wondering if anyone has used these yet as they are fairly new. If you have used them...

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Any further info out there on how these are performing? And possibly loads, jump, twist etc for 223

TIA

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Tue Aug 18, 2020 11:56 pm
223 Case Length Trimming

Last post by tom1 « Mon Aug 17, 2020 8:15 am
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by tom1 » Tue Aug 11, 2020 10:52 am
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I have a batch of 223 cases that are getting a bit long , measuring over 1.765" . These are Lapua cases , not the Lapua Match cases if that...

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Thanks for the replies, I have trimmed the cases to 1.750"
Cheers .Brad Probert

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Mon Aug 17, 2020 8:15 am
Powder choice

Last post by stu_bear2002 « Sat Aug 15, 2020 2:44 pm
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by Willy » Thu Aug 13, 2020 4:50 pm
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Hi All,
I'm quite new to f-class. I'm shooting F standard. At the moment I'm using 44.5gns of AR2206H and 155gn Sierras with a 30" barrel. It's...

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In my .308 Omark I tested both dyer vld 155's and the 2155 sierra's both liked the same load of AR2208 @ 46.3gr which gave me 2979fps seated 10tho...

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Sat Aug 15, 2020 2:44 pm
anschutz rail clamp / nut

Last post by dgeorge52 « Wed Aug 12, 2020 7:57 pm
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by Plasmaboy_au » Mon Aug 10, 2020 1:29 pm

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Does anyone know where I can get some anschutz rail nuts or T bar in Australia? Thanks

Andrew

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Hi i have plenty of these if that`s what u after...regards Doug

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Wed Aug 12, 2020 7:57 pm
6.5 x 284 build

Last post by AlanF « Tue Aug 11, 2020 3:02 am
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by saum2 » Wed Aug 05, 2020 8:21 am
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I'm thinking of building a 6.5 x 284. I have new Lap brass. What would be the ultimate barrel twist, barrel length and bullet choice readily...

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I've started another thread on this subject HERE .
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Tue Aug 11, 2020 3:02 am
308 ADI Factory Ammo

Last post by Accuracy « Wed Aug 05, 2020 4:12 pm
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by tom1 » Mon Aug 03, 2020 3:24 pm
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What have those that have used the new factory ammo found in regards to performance ?
I purchased 120 rounds last week and will be using them soon....

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I have found both the original Comm Games ADI Berger Factory Ammo and the new ADI Sierra Factory Ammo to be excellent.
I have not yet reloaded the...

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Wed Aug 05, 2020 4:12 pm
30 cal sub projectile

Last post by Seddo « Mon Aug 03, 2020 10:35 pm
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by Julian D » Thu Jul 30, 2020 7:20 am
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Has anyone got any suggestions for a good subsonic pill for 30 cal ? Been using the Hornady Sub X 190gn & love them but cannot get anymore of...

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They did it to me too

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Mon Aug 03, 2020 10:35 pm
Chasing the lands is stupid...

Last post by Gyro « Mon Aug 03, 2020 6:17 pm
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by willow » Mon Jul 20, 2020 12:56 pm
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Well not necessarily my opinion but an informative watch:

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Had a look and if we don't know what he's on about by now we never will haha.
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Mon Aug 03, 2020 6:17 pm
Starting out

Last post by Gyro « Mon Aug 03, 2020 5:06 pm
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by Happyhour » Sun Aug 02, 2020 10:55 pm
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I'm wanting to do F-Class Shooting and not sure on what rifle or scope I should be getting, what is recommended, is the HOWA
1500 BRAVO LONG RANGE,...

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Well said Mozzie, especially the part about spending good money on some optics because u can transfer the scope to the next rifle. BUT I would...

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Mon Aug 03, 2020 5:06 pm
Bedding compound

Last post by Rich4 « Sun Aug 02, 2020 8:12 pm
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by Brett.44 » Sun Aug 02, 2020 11:48 am
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What bedding compounds are people using? and where are you sourcing them from?

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Also I’ve had good results with Devcon 10110 putty, very stiff to work with though, I mostly use it as I already have it on hand, armagrout is mighty...

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Sun Aug 02, 2020 8:12 pm
Just starting out

Last post by Vicko « Sun Aug 02, 2020 9:19 am
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by Jakec27 » Thu Apr 11, 2019 9:38 pm
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Gday everyone
My name is Jake and I’m just looking to get started in F class. What would be a good recommend set up for myself to get? Looking at...

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Apologies - I haven't been back here for a while.Yes the 102 can be put in a number of chassis systems. They are all reasonably heavy, so do your...
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Sun Aug 02, 2020 9:19 am
Longer life barrel steel from Bartlein?

Last post by Frank Green « Sat Aug 01, 2020 11:25 am
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by PeteFox » Thu Jul 23, 2020 8:45 am
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In my FB feed this morning from Bartlein Barrels official page. It’s not on the website so i hope it’s correct.

“ Bartlein Barrels is pleased to...

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The wear is different. The throat is holding up better etc...a couple of examples in 6mm.

6x47 Lapua running 105 hybrids at 3125fps. RL26 powder...

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Sat Aug 01, 2020 11:25 am
Twist vs velocity

Last post by RDavies « Thu Jul 30, 2020 8:34 pm
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by BATattack » Wed Jul 29, 2020 5:34 pm
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Hear a lot of debate on this so might be useful info

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I think it was Harold Vaughn who did these similar tests a while back and found a similar thing, negligible difference in velocity from twist rates.

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Thu Jul 30, 2020 8:34 pm
dasher brass

Last post by willow « Tue Jul 28, 2020 8:20 pm
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by Peter L » Tue Jul 28, 2020 12:53 pm
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Alpha munitions,USA, manufactures 6mm Dasher brass and the price is $115UD per 100. I asked them if I could get some here in Australia. They directed...

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Beau no longer brings in Alpha brass. I had a thread on here earlier in the year explaining this situation. Yes, the Alpha stuff is premium priced,...

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Tue Jul 28, 2020 8:20 pm
Accu tac FC-4 G2 Bipod vs mdt ckye pod?

Last post by Mick_762 « Thu Jul 23, 2020 8:30 pm
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by Wiseman7187 » Fri Jul 17, 2020 10:13 am
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So i have decided 100% on going with a bipod and have these 2 in my sights.

Accu tac FC-4 G2 Bipod vs mdt ckye pod?
mostly because I'm planning to...

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Sorry mate, missed the "tounge in cheek" aspect - hard to gauge tone/inflection with the typed word. :oops:

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Thu Jul 23, 2020 8:30 pm
Lapua 6mmBR Brass

Last post by stu_bear2002 « Sun Jul 19, 2020 7:02 pm
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by Seddo » Fri Jul 17, 2020 6:11 pm

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For those wanting Lapua 6mm BR brass the shipment has arrived at Nioa. Talk to your supplier and you will be able to get it again.

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Thanks for the update Seddo, Have had mine pre-ordered for a while so its just a matter of time before my parcel arrives :)

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Sun Jul 19, 2020 7:02 pm
Scopes - FFP or SFP for F Class

Last post by pjifl « Sat Jul 18, 2020 2:33 pm
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by jrobbs » Wed Jul 15, 2020 11:37 am
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Hi,

Thanks for the add to the forum.

I’m new to the sport and was wondering what the opinion out there is in relation to FFP V SFP scopes for F...

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The one thing that is needed when aiming off is to be able to quickly transition back to centre if the atmospheric scintillation becomes very bad...
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Sat Jul 18, 2020 2:33 pm
2 from LEFT FIELD

Last post by Tim L « Mon Jul 13, 2020 3:34 am
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by John T » Wed Jun 10, 2020 8:36 am
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Hello.

I have 2 questions that are so far left they are out of the ball park.

1. Has anyone tried a two-powder load to enhance ignition? The...

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I've seen some very interesting outcomes with regards to point of ignition in a column of combustable material. The general outcome is that ignition...

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Mon Jul 13, 2020 3:34 am
ANOTHER ? CHAMBERING JOB

Last post by cheech « Fri Jul 10, 2020 6:18 pm
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by superx10 » Mon Jul 06, 2020 2:26 pm
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Well, so I thought and proceeded to blame the gunsmith for not getting the headspace correct. After driving about 280 km and having
many misfirings I...

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Thin clear sticky tape on the case head does a good job too

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Fri Jul 10, 2020 6:18 pm
Proj jump - barrel wear

Last post by RAVEN « Thu Jul 09, 2020 9:48 am
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by Bart » Mon Jul 06, 2020 12:56 pm
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Okay, to help settle a club discussion/argument;
does giving the projectile jump (say 0.010") lead to excessive and/or quicker wear of the...

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I believe that jump may speed up throat wear somewhat
but things like incorrect cleaning, powder type and barrel brand have a far greater impact on...

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Thu Jul 09, 2020 9:48 am
Misfires

Last post by GSells « Wed Jul 08, 2020 9:17 pm
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by Willy » Mon Jul 06, 2020 8:52 pm
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Hi everyone,
I'm just starting out in F Class, I was shooting on Saturday and had a few misfires. I pulled the cartridges apart and two were...

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Thanks Mate , hopefully have rounds with actual br 2's in them :roll: .
Grate to catch up in person sometime Mate ! :D
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Wed Jul 08, 2020 9:17 pm
OPTIMAL CHARGE WEIGHT METHOD

Last post by Tim L « Wed Jul 08, 2020 10:54 am
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by John T » Sat Jul 04, 2020 8:14 pm
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Hello.

Is Dan Newberry's OCW method of load development reliable?

Regards,
John T.
4.7.20

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IMO it has it's place but but may not be enough as a stand alone load development process for fclass given the ranges we shoot.
Dans OCW ensures the...

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Ogive to base measurement.

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by Trevor Rhodes » Thu Jun 25, 2020 8:06 pm
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When measuring bullets, ogive to base what is the exceptable maximum variation of the projectile. I use 2 thou, is that excessive or should one give...

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I've read that on smaller cases it can.

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