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F-Open Calibre Poll - Long Range

Last post by AlanF « Sat Feb 02, 2019 11:11 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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Welcome kbla,

Most here would use Lapua 6.5-284 brass necked up to 7mm with a mandrel - no need for forming.
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Sat Feb 02, 2019 11:11 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
Recoil & Stock Design

Last post by DenisA « Wed Apr 06, 2016 12:50 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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LOL, good point Tim. All you righties will need to start shooting left handed. :lol:

What if 2 spaced apart bearings were pressed onto the barrel...
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Wed Apr 06, 2016 12:50 pm
F-Open Calibre Poll - All Round

Last post by AlanF « Thu Jun 25, 2015 2:06 pm
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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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Something I said in an earlier thread and should have included here :

Now here's something new with this poll - you can go back and change your...

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Thu Jun 25, 2015 2:06 pm
NECK CLERANCE - IS IT IMPORTANT?

Last post by bruce moulds « Thu Mar 21, 2019 7:24 pm
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by John T » Wed Mar 13, 2019 4:28 pm
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Hello All.

Old wisdom says that neck clearance (NC) should be from 0.003 to 0.004. Why, I don't know.

Only with very well turned necks could you...

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that is why I said "per side."
in case there might be confusion.
0.003" per side = 0.006 as per your definition.
some factory chambers...
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Thu Mar 21, 2019 7:24 pm
Sierra or Berger

Last post by wsftr « Wed Mar 20, 2019 1:01 pm
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by scott/r » Sun Mar 17, 2019 5:30 pm
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Ok, sometimes I'm a little late to parties, but can someone tell me why everyone says the 155.5 bergers are the go to projectile compared to the 2156...

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ta - yeah I have hit large lot# to lot# variations too and had to rework loads. I'm surprised that wouldn't be seen with other manufacturers bullets...

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Wed Mar 20, 2019 1:01 pm
GHARGEMASTER COMBO

Last post by SMITHTON « Mon Mar 18, 2019 3:35 pm
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by SMITHTON » Mon Mar 18, 2019 12:08 pm

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Unpacked my chargemaster an found it has American plug . Is it as simple as buying an adapter?

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Ok thanks

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Mon Mar 18, 2019 3:35 pm
Trigger Identity

Last post by 6.5x55ai « Sun Mar 17, 2019 9:48 am
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by Walt » Sat Mar 16, 2019 3:47 pm

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Can anyone identify what make this trigger is? Attached to an Omark 44 at the moment. 20190316_164545.jpg

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I have a Kiwi branded trigger that is fitted to an old P14 conversion from around the time of changeover from 303 to 7.62. It is a very nice trigger....

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Sun Mar 17, 2019 9:48 am
IBI Stainless Barrels from Cleavers

Last post by Rich4 « Sun Mar 17, 2019 8:54 am
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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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They seem very good with a sample of 1, I have a 6.5 which hammers with cheap American gunner
From a savage in a chassis 1”to 3/4” groups but closer...

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Sun Mar 17, 2019 8:54 am
If ballistics is a science ....

Last post by bruce moulds « Sat Mar 16, 2019 10:42 am
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by Handbrake » Wed Mar 06, 2019 8:01 pm
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If ballistics is a science why is it so difficult to get consensus on issues relating to reloading?
I am a relative newbie to F Open using 6.5x47...

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lubing inside case necks.
I have found that seating bullets into lubed case necks in an arbour press offers far greater consistency of feel than in...
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Sat Mar 16, 2019 10:42 am
Bullet flight

Last post by Tim N « Thu Mar 14, 2019 6:51 pm
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by Tim N » Wed Mar 13, 2019 8:33 pm
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I didn’t think a projectile would behave like that

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So the yaw of the projectile in the clip could be exaggerated due to a worn barrel?

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Thu Mar 14, 2019 6:51 pm
Reloader 15

Last post by Barossa_222 « Thu Mar 14, 2019 1:05 pm
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by Daffy » Wed Mar 13, 2019 6:52 pm

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Hello,
Has anyone used Reloader 15 in a 308 with 175/185 projectiles.
ADI powders are sometimes hard to get.
Regards Daffy.

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Reloader 15 is very similar to 2208. Should be similar charge weights. Mate has used RL17 in a 308 with heavies, but abandoned it due to temperature...

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Thu Mar 14, 2019 1:05 pm
Grains or grams?

Last post by pjifl « Thu Mar 14, 2019 10:14 am
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by Tim N » Mon Oct 08, 2018 12:36 pm
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What do you use?
Someone stated they use grams not grains as they loose resolution.
1gn = 0.064g
You might get 1 more decimal place with grams but...

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I do not understand how this topic can result in any disagreement.

Put simply, the resolution of the scales simply needs to be better than the mass...
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Thu Mar 14, 2019 10:14 am
280 AI information Blog

Last post by Ackley kid « Thu Mar 14, 2019 3:09 am
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by plumbs7 » Sun Jun 11, 2017 10:04 pm
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Ok , with Great Request from heaps of people ! ..... arrrh! Well a couple of people haha! The 280 Ackley blog is up and running. It's a little early,...

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Thanks Graham . Yeah pretty short . My chamber is 2.520 max / 2.510 trim . Appreciate the goesintas
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Thu Mar 14, 2019 3:09 am
.308 F standard 155gr Projectile Selection

Last post by Joeyp « Mon Mar 11, 2019 4:33 pm
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by Joeyp » Fri Mar 01, 2019 6:26 am
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Hi everyone
I’m after some information on what projectiles everyone is currently reloading with in f standard. I’m quite new to reloading and I’m...

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Cheers thanks for the info everyone gives me a great starting point.

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Mon Mar 11, 2019 4:33 pm
Berger 210VLDs Loads for F/TR

Last post by ShaneG « Wed Mar 06, 2019 12:06 pm
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by clohne308 » Tue Mar 05, 2019 4:33 pm
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I got a new 32 inch 1/11 twist Barrel which shoots the 155VLD's pretty good with BM8208. Thought I would try testing the heavier 210s . Any one got a...

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throat length determines available powder charge and pressure
long throats required for max velocity
If a 155 throat then ???
1/11 possibly marginal...

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Wed Mar 06, 2019 12:06 pm
Loads for 185 Grain Projectiles

Last post by ShaneG « Tue Mar 05, 2019 3:04 pm
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by bobped » Wed Feb 13, 2019 5:00 pm
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A friend asked me about loads for 185 gr. projectiles for 308W.
I had no idea so I promised I'd ask.
He's shooting 185 gr. projectiles in a 308W and...

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May be too late but I have found either .010 or .005 jump

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Tue Mar 05, 2019 3:04 pm
Neck turning mandrels

Last post by michaeljp « Tue Mar 05, 2019 1:39 am
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by Tim L » Mon Mar 04, 2019 9:19 pm

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Does anyone know if the 21st Century neck turning mandrels will fit the Sinclair neck turning tool?
Or if someone has the 21st Century stuff, whats...

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the 21st century mandrel base measure .375"

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Tue Mar 05, 2019 1:39 am
Pussy pads otherwise known as recoil absorbers

Last post by dazza284 « Thu Feb 28, 2019 11:54 pm
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by Bigtravoz » Sat Feb 23, 2019 8:50 pm
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Okay so just wondering what everyone one thinks are the best recoil pads available for prone style shooting. This is in the interest of the fact that...

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Either the op is very short or the kids are tall , I have not seen a case yet where a 12 yo will not run in to LOP issues when using their parents...
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Thu Feb 28, 2019 11:54 pm
22 wild cat

Last post by bruce moulds « Thu Feb 28, 2019 4:09 pm
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by scott/r » Sun Feb 24, 2019 12:28 pm
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Just sitting here bored and started to think about about the different cal wild cats that are around in 22 cal. I was wondering if anyone has necked...

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pete,
because it seemed like a good idea at the time.
bruce.

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Thu Feb 28, 2019 4:09 pm
2213sc SAUM load

Last post by RDavies « Tue Feb 26, 2019 4:58 pm
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by Rebel105 » Tue Jan 22, 2019 11:16 am
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Looking for a starting load with 2213sc for a SAUM using 183 Sierras. Barrel is 32"

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My first choice would usually be straight to 2209.
I tried 2213sc in other barrels either to reduce pressure/barrel erosion for a practice barrel or...
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Tue Feb 26, 2019 4:58 pm
nightforce 12-42x56

Last post by bruce moulds « Mon Feb 25, 2019 11:40 am
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by cem » Sun Feb 24, 2019 2:57 pm

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Hi all, will a Night force 12-42x56 on a 20moa rail reach 1000y mark in elevaction before it runs out.
Thanks Craig

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billb,
how did you do your shimming?
bruce.

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Mon Feb 25, 2019 11:40 am
Optimus HBC Projectiles

Last post by Bigtravoz « Sun Feb 24, 2019 1:43 pm
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by DannyS » Sun Jan 06, 2019 9:42 am
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Hi guys, just been weighing some Optimus HBC Projectiles for the club rifle. Wondering what sort of variation people are getting.

I had a few at...

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According to the information I had they were start of run and they cull a significant amount at the start of a batch. To be honest they were better...

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Sun Feb 24, 2019 1:43 pm
Necking up cases and donuts

Last post by Bigtravoz « Sat Feb 23, 2019 9:32 pm
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by superx10 » Mon Jan 07, 2019 4:43 pm

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Hi
I am new to tight necks and necking up cases, I have just started shooting a 284 win in F open and naturally purchased Lapua 6.5 * 284 necked...

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I love how he’s using the “so inaccurate” lee hand press that no one could ever produce accurate ammunition with. Lol

I love my lee hand press.

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Sat Feb 23, 2019 9:32 pm
cheap wind meter

Last post by Bigtravoz « Sat Feb 23, 2019 8:55 pm
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by Tim N » Wed Feb 20, 2019 8:18 am

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See accurate shooter has an article on a $40 wind meter that plugs into your iphone, apparently good as a kestrel

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I got one a couple years back off eBay. Wasn’t expensive and doesn’t plug in to your phone but it works well has humidity and all sorts of stuff,...

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Sat Feb 23, 2019 8:55 pm
Sierra 110g SMK in 6mm

Last post by oldman1967 « Thu Feb 21, 2019 5:09 pm
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by bobnob » Sun Jan 21, 2018 9:19 am
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Anyone have a clue who stocks these new bullets?

Pretty keen to give them a whirl...

Thanks.

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Willow, Interesting that the 115"s were coming apart . You are correct in that the PacNor is a three groove barrel. My gunsmith suggested that...
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Thu Feb 21, 2019 5:09 pm
Barrel Tuner for 7mm SAUM

Last post by Dave Z « Tue Feb 19, 2019 8:23 pm
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by Dave Z » Tue Feb 19, 2019 3:21 pm
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Just like to know if anyone is using barrel tuners, on their SAUM, as I’ve just put one my new barrel

Regards
Dave Z

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Awesome thanks for the information

Thanks
Dave Z

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Tue Feb 19, 2019 8:23 pm
Barrel Marked Ayling G.M 7.62

Last post by bruce moulds « Mon Feb 18, 2019 9:28 pm
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by Briand » Sun Feb 17, 2019 8:47 am
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Hi Ihave seen an Parker Hale single shot target rifle with an Ayling G.M. barrel in 7.62 can anyone give me info on this barrel
Cheers

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most interesting, thank you.
bruce.

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Mon Feb 18, 2019 9:28 pm
Problems with CCI 450s

Last post by Trevor Rhodes « Mon Feb 18, 2019 8:05 pm
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by Trevor Rhodes » Thu Nov 22, 2018 7:36 pm
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Does any one else have problems with CCl 450 mags. l have a lot of misfires, I'm using Barnard actions which l
know they have a short firing pin...

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Thanks Matt l will get you to check the the 2 oldest. I got a replacement spring for the 02 model off you quiet a few years ago never installed it....
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Mon Feb 18, 2019 8:05 pm
Submerging barrels in cleaning solutions

Last post by Ray Hurley « Tue Feb 12, 2019 10:10 pm
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by John23 » Sat Jan 12, 2019 7:50 pm
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Gday Everyone

After following Keith hills advice i saw on a post on here I have been successfully cleaning my barrels with nulon engine cleaner ....

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I have used a capped stainless steel pipe to soak barrels in,as it’s a pretty tight fit on a parallel barrel I don’t need much fluid. I use hoppes...
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Tue Feb 12, 2019 10:10 pm
Salt Bath Annealing

Last post by bruce moulds « Tue Feb 12, 2019 8:15 pm
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by scott/r » Sun Feb 10, 2019 11:42 am
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Has anyone had anything to do with this type of annealing?

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:wink: pete,
some say that any publicity is good publicity, but getting on a watch list might be going a bit too far. :wink:
bruce.

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Tue Feb 12, 2019 8:15 pm
Australian Outback NRAA ammo

Last post by RJNEILSEN « Mon Feb 11, 2019 11:00 pm
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by fclass556 » Mon Feb 11, 2019 10:01 am
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Just curious if anyone has used the NRRA 155.5 Australian Outback ammo or done any real testing on it.? I've reloaded for years now and and can count...

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I guess if you find reloading a chore then you may consider the cost of your time. Personally I enjoy reloading. It is something to do with my sport...

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Mon Feb 11, 2019 11:00 pm
Copperhead 184gr VLD

Last post by ben_g « Sun Feb 10, 2019 7:18 pm
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by ben_g » Sat Dec 15, 2018 8:44 pm
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With the latest small shipment of Berger’s bought in by BRT seeing 7mm pills now up to 90c ea my next order will likely be for Kens new 184gr bullet....

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And here’s the groups.

Yes I shot groups with a 1.1gr powder spread. Hybrids grouped very well considering the powder spread.

The copperheads I...
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Sun Feb 10, 2019 7:18 pm
Berger 224 80g vld

Last post by dazza284 « Fri Feb 08, 2019 1:44 pm
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by dazza284 » Thu Feb 07, 2019 1:15 pm
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Gday all is anyone using these in a 223r with a 1:8 and if so are they fully stable ie are you getting the full BC .

Cheers D

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Oh well I guess I will find out when the rifle gets here as l just bought 800 of them .
We all know the supply issues and I'm not going to end up...

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Fri Feb 08, 2019 1:44 pm
kg cleaning products

Last post by Wingnut « Thu Feb 07, 2019 11:33 am
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by bruce moulds » Wed Aug 09, 2006 8:48 am
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6.5/284 barrel, approx 1600 rounds.

6' breech end rough & visibly black.

i thought i had a good cleaning regime using butches & jb, &...

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Depending on where you’re located, the SA Rifle Association shop sells the KG cleaning gear also.
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Thu Feb 07, 2019 11:33 am
Huntsman Tuner Load Development

Last post by williada « Wed Feb 06, 2019 12:59 am
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by AlexE » Wed Jan 23, 2019 7:19 pm
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Following a glowing endorsement from Jason Mayers, I purchased a Huntsman barrel tuner today. I will be fitting it to a 308 ftr rifle I have been...

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Hope to be available one of the days Geoff. Bloody fires down here and floods up North, the climates is erratic. Wish the politicians would could see...
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Wed Feb 06, 2019 12:59 am
.308 F-Open/F/TR Projectiles

Last post by ShaneG « Tue Feb 05, 2019 3:14 pm
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by Weairy » Sun Jan 13, 2019 7:55 pm
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Hi all,

Looking at some options for running an F-open .308 for long range (simply because we've got a spare barrel and all the gear, rather than...

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Always got the problems of energy limits such as Belmont and Bendigo though Rod.
I had a barrel some years ago that could break that limit with 215H...

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Tue Feb 05, 2019 3:14 pm
Maddco Barrel

Last post by pjifl « Mon Jan 28, 2019 10:45 pm
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by Old Trev-39 » Mon Jan 28, 2019 7:30 pm
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Just recently fitted a new Maddco barrel chambered for .284W. It took about 2 weeks from order to delivery. I have never had a barrel that ran in so...

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Similar experience with two 6.5 Madco barrels recently. Run in basically superfluous. And they both shoot very well.

Peter Smith.

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Mon Jan 28, 2019 10:45 pm
throat angle

Last post by !Peter! « Sat Jan 26, 2019 2:42 am
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by bruce moulds » Sat Jan 12, 2019 8:11 am
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a bit of preamble.
i have a 9.3x64 brenneke consisting of a mauser action with a lothar walther prechambered barrel fitted.
the barrel is like a...

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Thanks to all for this great discussion and sharing of knowledge!
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Sat Jan 26, 2019 2:42 am
6.5 Creedmore and Re16?

Last post by bobbyaxe « Mon Jan 21, 2019 8:47 pm
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by ShaneG » Sat Dec 22, 2018 9:04 am
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Is there anyone here who has direct experience with Reloader 16 and the 6.5 Creedmore cartridge please?
Not a lot of info about
I missed the 130...

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Did some more testing at 700m on Saturday.

These were at 42.2gr and 42.3gr of RL16.
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Mon Jan 21, 2019 8:47 pm
Nosler rdf

Last post by bad_primer « Mon Jan 21, 2019 5:17 pm
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by Ratgun » Thu Sep 06, 2018 8:24 pm
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Has anyone had any success with the new 140grain Nosler 6.5 RDF projectiles . If so what do they like to be seated.

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I have just loaded up 130gn RDFs for 260Rem. 42.5gn 2209, 26” 1:8 with Fed Match Gold LR primers. The case necks were prett trigger though, hoping...

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Mon Jan 21, 2019 5:17 pm
Importing projies while travelling

Last post by michaeljp « Sun Jan 20, 2019 4:25 pm
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by bartman007 » Sat Jan 19, 2019 5:35 pm

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Can anyone help me with the following please.

If i go to the USA on holiday, what is required to bring projies back into Australia, just a b709.a,...

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Yep i know Mick, they have a export permit. But i cant buy one from joe blow off a forum.
cheers

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Sun Jan 20, 2019 4:25 pm
Jongmans action

Last post by pjifl « Fri Jan 18, 2019 9:32 pm
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by scott/r » Fri Jan 18, 2019 12:02 pm
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Can anyone fill me in on the jongmans actions please. I came across one this morning and and it's got me thinking, but I don't know anything about...

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Quite a long time ago I was involved in fitting a peep sight to a Jongman's action shooting a 223. Although it shot fairly well (TR 223 back then) I...

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Fri Jan 18, 2019 9:32 pm
KG CLEANING PRODUCTS IN AUSTRALIA

Last post by Auscoatings « Wed Jan 16, 2019 3:34 pm

by Auscoatings » Wed Jan 16, 2019 3:34 pm
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Hi to all.
I was contacted by a member asking for KG USA products. I'd like to inform the forum that as of 2014 Australasia Coatings is the importer...

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Wed Jan 16, 2019 3:34 pm
Fireforming 30-06 brass into 280 ai as promised.

Last post by GSells « Mon Jan 14, 2019 4:27 pm
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by GSells » Sun Jan 06, 2019 1:57 pm
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As promised, this was done a while ago and I’ve just taken it form my FB page . This is stage 1 .

I know there are some Closet 280 ai lovers out...

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Hey guys I appreciate the scrutiny, it’s always constructive and test the information.
Yes , if this is it Kieth ?? 30/06 brass is about 40 thou...

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Mon Jan 14, 2019 4:27 pm
How to hit the bullseye at 900 yd?

Last post by Buckshot « Sun Jan 13, 2019 4:31 pm
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by Buckshot » Mon Dec 31, 2018 5:51 am
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G'day shooters,

I visited our local rifle range for the first time a few weeks ago and had a go at the 200 yd line with my new Howa 6.5 creedmoor. I...

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Beat Hobson by a point,I Was in the lead for off rifle for first heat at 400 but zabacks got me by 0.2 at end of second heat. Smoked em by handicap...
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Sun Jan 13, 2019 4:31 pm
Abrasive cleaners and copper fouling

Last post by ben_g « Sun Jan 13, 2019 7:05 am
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by argh » Mon Jan 07, 2019 4:55 pm
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Last year I got a new rifle/barrel and was pleasantly surprised at how little copper fouling it experienced. My old Madco barrel used to give me a...

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I’m interested to know peoples thoughts on which is the lesser evil, carbon or copper. Also if a barrel is picking up a little more copper besides...
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Sun Jan 13, 2019 7:05 am
Tikka T3 actions for F class standard

Last post by ShaneG « Fri Jan 11, 2019 4:03 pm
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by Longranger » Thu Jan 10, 2019 8:34 am
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How do these actions perform with say a 30" Bartlein custom barrel and a suitable stock?

The standard rifles are exceptional. Has anyone done...

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Brad, the barrel on that T3 is one in a 100!
I sold it early last year and watched the owner at 1000 yards at Atherton the Sunday before Xmas.
I was...

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6mm Creedmoor

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by flatlina » Wed Jan 09, 2019 8:36 am

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Has anyone formed 6mm CM from 6.5 CM. I've done a couple with my 6BR bushing die. Also what are the go to projectiles for this one.

Regards
john

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The reason for the 6mm CM is I picked up a very cheap RPR. I will be getting some 6mm cases but while I'm waiting I was just playing around with the...

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Loads for 80 gr .223 rem help please?

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by GSells » Fri Dec 21, 2018 7:30 pm
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Hi All , I’m trying to help a fellow club mate who is about to give up long distance target shooting as he can’t get his rifle to shoot . I know...

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Just an update, I finally got the 80 gr ELD’s to shoot . Thanks all for your help . The owner is very happy! I’ve run out of 80 gr pills but next...

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