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you know you want one of these!!
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BATattack »
Tue Jun 21, 2011 5:51 pm
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i know what im spending my pay rise on!! check this out!! :lol:
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G'Day All,
I dunno, I shot BR and I dont think I'll spend my money on one, but I have spent my money on superior wind flags!
The burley's in the...
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Last post by ned kelly
Tue Jun 21, 2011 9:48 pm
Some load data required
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Rocket »
Mon Jun 20, 2011 12:53 am
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As a new shooter to the F class I would like to call on others experience in the game.
I also do not shoot in competitions just my wife and son on...
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Thank you Alan and Bruce points taken on board, I will see what Barnes have to offer in a RN 160gn and drop the range to 150M.
We will be using...
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Tue Jun 21, 2011 12:19 am
Dyer 155 HBC's jackets
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Ackley Improved »
Fri Jun 10, 2011 12:45 am
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Guys
What sort of thickness are the 155 HBC's compared to Sierras etc? Thin, thick?
Curiousity has got me. What price are they running right...
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Not exactly sure on the jacket thickness, but I have tried the Sierra 155gn (both 2155 & 2156 versions) and the Dyers HBC's in my Tikka, and have...
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Last post by Quinny
Sun Jun 19, 2011 1:32 am
tempilaq
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bruce moulds »
Tue Jun 14, 2011 9:17 pm
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does anyone know if and where tempilaq can be obtained in aust?
i am keen to try some in an attempt to improve annealing of cases.
bruce moulds.
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You could also try wiberforce on 1800 199 734
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Last post by Courtz Day
Thu Jun 16, 2011 10:22 am
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Last post by BATattack
Tue Jun 14, 2011 9:48 pm
2213 / 2213sc
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ratshot »
Sat Jun 11, 2011 7:15 pm
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Giday what is the burn rate difference between 2213 and 2213sc , im thinking SC is a tad quicker, is the diff noticable.
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Bruce, I am watching that Quigley movie right now and its great.
I have fired that model rifle in 45/110 and its pretty cool. BP does not recoil...
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Last post by macguru
Sun Jun 12, 2011 8:23 pm
Help with Loads for .223 AMAX 80gr
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macguru »
Thu Jun 09, 2011 9:30 pm
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I have a Savage LRPV 223 1:7 that lets me seat these AMAX 80gr projectiles to a tad over 2.5 COAL (2.505), touching the lands.
Could someone...
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Thanks for the information, i think I will try some groups at 23.5/24gr '06H with COAL 2.49/2.5 and see how i go, then build up if the signs are good...
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Last post by macguru
Sun Jun 12, 2011 7:14 pm
Omark MAB Barrels
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ADDS222 »
Fri Jun 10, 2011 10:01 pm
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Anyone still shooting the MAB Omark barrels with the integral locking lugs that the VRA sells? Assuming these barrels are button rifled, not forged,...
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ADDS222 a few years ago I bought a few Omark barrels when the VRA was letting them go cheap, for experimental purposes. One, had the lugs cut off and...
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Last post by williada
Sat Jun 11, 2011 12:35 pm
chronograph needed! any ideas?
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BATattack »
Mon Nov 29, 2010 7:04 pm
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im looking at getting a chronograph to help with load development of my new toy! :D
i have been doing some reading and although a ohler p35 would...
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CED with IR the way to go RSI shooting lab is worth the $ download to ballistics program
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Last post by RAVEN
Thu Jun 09, 2011 11:10 pm
Bullet Selection
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Barry Davies »
Tue Jun 07, 2011 8:28 am
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It has been stated many times and again in this topic by Alan Some barrels don't like particular projectiles
My Question to the knowledgable is how...
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Barry,
The Sierras shot similar groups to the Amax .223 in the 1-7.5 twist barrel.
The older 1-8 barrel only had 1000 rnds thru it so it wasn't...
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Last post by saum2
Wed Jun 08, 2011 1:13 pm
New Hornady Match Bullets
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IanP »
Fri Mar 18, 2011 6:11 pm
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Hornady have a new jacket and revised bullet making process and are claiming less than 1/10 of a thou difference bullet to bullet. Have also released...
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alan,
do you remember those people howling down the super v target as too easy.
then matt peroz, who possibly shot more possibles on the old 100...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Sun Jun 05, 2011 5:28 pm
Rain Shields For F-Class Rifles
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IanP »
Tue May 31, 2011 7:38 pm
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I would like to know if there are any rules in regard to placing rain shields over the scope and action of f-class rifles.
TR have the...
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Watch out for stray dogs!
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Last post by johnk
Fri Jun 03, 2011 9:28 am
throat loss
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bruce moulds »
Sun May 22, 2011 9:16 pm
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my 284 win. 684 shots. 0.020 throat loss.
a friend's 308. 2000shots. 0.026 throat loss.
bruce moulds.
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7mm SAUM: fire hardened-re-chambered barrel, .006 loss 250 rounds.
To be continued!
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Last post by Hangfire
Thu Jun 02, 2011 7:10 pm
Is The Remington Model 700 Flawed - USA Expose!
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IanP »
Tue May 31, 2011 12:56 pm
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Have a read of this about the ongoing problems with the Mod 700 and then watch the video clip!
Ian
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well said keith.
what is easy to fail to recognise here is that the wrong issue was addressed by the anti gun media.
rule no 1. never point a...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Thu Jun 02, 2011 7:11 am
Barnard bolt problem
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Ovenpaa »
Sat May 21, 2011 7:33 am
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I have a Barnard P Action with a couple of hundred rounds through it that gives a very delicate primer strike. I use CCI BR LR primers which are...
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Well 6 details of 2+15 with the fire formed brass and it never missed a beat. I however am rather tired... Bisley winds and rain made for an...
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Last post by Ovenpaa
Sun May 29, 2011 7:52 am
New to F-Class - Wanting some advice
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Stevo »
Thu Feb 17, 2011 5:45 pm
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Hi all,
I've been wanting to get into F-Class Open shooting for a little while now but i'm not sure where to start equipment/rifle wise.
Had...
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Anschutz Type rail Stevo, gives the best stability and allows for positioning along the fore-end to obtain best balance position.
Barry
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Last post by Barry Davies
Fri May 27, 2011 6:40 pm
The Vital Importance of the Correct Number of Lugs
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bruce moulds »
Sun May 22, 2011 8:30 am
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this is why some people buy stolle actions.
bruce moulds.
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bat,
i spoke to stuart today. you are right.
he is going to do it to himself (more than 2 lug) as opposed to for himself (2 lug)
bat action...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Mon May 23, 2011 5:59 pm
Lock N Load conversion for RCBS
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Lee Bament »
Tue May 17, 2011 1:33 pm
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I have purchased a Lock N Load conversion for my (late model RC 1V model) RCBS Rockchucker press. However I can't unscrew the existing bushing in the...
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Loctite freeze and release spray
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Last post by David B
Wed May 18, 2011 3:54 pm
284 Win
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VickiMcc »
Sun May 08, 2011 5:08 pm
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Ok what brass is the best. Lapua or Win?
Only problem is most chambers are cut for Lapua brass, Win brass is smaller, thus a tad loose on 1st...
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Good to hear that!!
I might now rechamber my first barrel. I was going to let it die on the original chamber.
:D
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Last post by Cameron Mc
Tue May 17, 2011 9:05 pm
7mm-08 vs 6.5x55 vs 260Rem For Competition Shooting
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Quinny »
Fri May 13, 2011 11:48 am
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Which of these calibres would be best for competition target shooting (including benchrest, f-class, metallic silhouette etc)? How do they compare...
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Chop, I used a 6 Dasher and a 284. It is probably the last time I will use that 284 as it is just about shot and I have 2x 6.5 barrels coming to turn...
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Last post by RDavies
Mon May 16, 2011 7:59 pm
Latest designs in FO stocks
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Woody_rod »
Sun May 01, 2011 8:57 pm
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I am looking to obtain a couple of stocks for FO projects, I was wondering where I can buy some.
I have spent quite a few hours online searching:...
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Will do thanks.
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Last post by Woody_rod
Sun May 08, 2011 6:31 pm
Long range scope adjustments
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dhv »
Fri May 06, 2011 9:36 am
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OK guys help me out here.
This weekend I am booked to participate in my forst ever long distance target event, COF is from 700m down to 50m....
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Done, thanks!
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Last post by dhv
Sat May 07, 2011 1:39 pm
Edgewood rear bags
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Deano 29 »
Thu May 05, 2011 7:25 pm
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Just curious what your thoughts are on the edgewood bags, im looking at the minigator. Does anyone know of a distributor in australia?
Cheers
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I would consider thw SEB bags as well front and rear
Cheers
RB :D
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Last post by RAVEN
Fri May 06, 2011 11:02 pm
Tikka T3 Sporter and F Class?
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Chris S »
Sun Mar 13, 2011 12:47 pm
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G'day All,
Recently saw the new Tikka T3 Sporter and it seems to include
some features making it suitable for F class i.e. forearm rail,...
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The one downside of the new Tikka model is the $2900 price tag ! that's a fair chunk of a custom build by a top gunsmith. Certainly you could get an...
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Last post by Sam Walker
Tue May 03, 2011 9:48 am
Predator projectiles.
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The Savage »
Sat Apr 30, 2011 6:17 pm
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Has anyone tried these??.
I tried some in my 7.5x55 K31 the other day and was quite impressed.
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I have wanted to try some but his website is down. I know i can ring them but i havent yet.
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Last post by Seddo
Sat Apr 30, 2011 8:40 pm
the wind can't
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bruce moulds »
Fri Apr 22, 2011 9:41 am
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be my friend if it doesn't blow.
bruce moulds.
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Thanks for that. I certainly wasn't doubting what this shooter was saying- I regularly see world championship level benchrest shooters out there- and...
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Last post by bully_eye
Tue Apr 26, 2011 6:13 pm
6mm Lapua Scenars
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Chris S »
Sat Apr 23, 2011 11:46 am
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G'day all,
Who in Australia, gunshop or Q store is selling
Lapua 6mm 105 Scenars at a reasonable price?
By reasonable I mean less that $60.00...
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I buy my projectiles from Dave Kerr, Progress Equipment in WA. Good prices, and always seems to have stock. Dave is a well known BR shooter, and...
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Last post by Woody_rod
Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:09 pm
RE15
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The Savage »
Sat Apr 23, 2011 7:34 pm
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Got a couple of kgs of RE15.
Has anyone loaded this with thier 155 palmas???.
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Dont worry, a well tuned 308 is as good as any F Open gun under milder conditions, you can load what ever bullets you want in it and shoot in F Open....
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Last post by RDavies
Sun Apr 24, 2011 7:55 pm
6mm Barrel
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haemish762 »
Thu Apr 07, 2011 9:02 pm
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I am putting together a 300m rifle and need some recommendations on some barrels. There are always the tried and true Tobler and MAb, however how do...
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True-flites seem to be doing very well at the moment. I havent heard of a bad one for a while and they are priced well.
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Last post by RDavies
Fri Apr 22, 2011 1:56 pm
working up a load
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bruce moulds »
Sun Apr 17, 2011 11:54 am
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had the opportunity to do some load development the other day.
the best accuracy node was discovered without much todo,and it is a good one.
only...
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Alan,
I have added an 'S' after 284-S to show the distinction in my previous post, good point you raised. As for brass life when shot in my...
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Last post by IanP
Fri Apr 22, 2011 12:45 pm
Stock for remington LH short action
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Brad Y »
Wed Apr 13, 2011 11:13 pm
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Hey guys
Chasing a stock option for my new rifle- left hand remington 700 SPS varmint.
I want something similar to the wild dog tacticals -...
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Just picked up a mcmillan backers special model for $650 in left hand short action remington. Not quite a true f class stock but it should work with...
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Last post by Brad Y
Wed Apr 20, 2011 8:17 pm
Where to get a WSSM/RSAUM stuck case remover.
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RDavies »
Sun Apr 17, 2011 6:50 pm
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Now that I will be using a WSSM case and others are already using RSAUM cases, it might be a good idea to get a stuck case remover to suit the bigger...
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My new 6.5 OBR (obese BR) will be out soon. Otherwise known as a 6.5 WSSM, a necked up 25WSSM. It looks like a 6BR after being married for 10 years....
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Last post by RDavies
Tue Apr 19, 2011 5:14 pm
New To F-Class - Equipment Check
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Quinny »
Wed Jan 19, 2011 3:50 pm
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I am fairly new to shooting, and looking to get into F-Class Standard. At the moment I have a fairly basic setup:
Rifle: Tikka T3 Varmint...
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Being relatively new to f class myself, I started in mid may last year and got my first ever rifle in October the same year I can tell you that you...
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Last post by Deano 29
Sat Apr 16, 2011 10:13 pm
Meplat trimming/pointing
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MGS »
Fri Apr 15, 2011 2:31 pm
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I would be interested in any user comments on the advantages (or otherwise) of trimming meplats and/or pointing them. Tools used, results,...
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Pointing will improve the performance of most projectiles at long range
Pointing 175Gr SMK makes them a good bullet
Point bergers and the like will...
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Last post by RAVEN
Fri Apr 15, 2011 6:04 pm
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Last post by IanP
Mon Apr 04, 2011 7:59 pm
Berger 180gr 7mm VLD...$114 a box!!!
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bully_eye »
Mon Mar 28, 2011 5:54 pm
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Went into a local gun shop today to pick up some powder. Looking around the shop I saw they had some Berger bullets for sale. You can imagine my...
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I'm willing to do a group buy for $65 a box + postage
Hunting VLD or Target VLD?
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Last post by dangaff
Sun Apr 03, 2011 7:18 pm
75 AMAX
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flatlina »
Tue Mar 29, 2011 5:48 pm
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What loads are people running in their .223's with 75 Amax pills. My rifle has a 26 barrel.
If sighted in for say 300m what would I need to come up...
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They should be legal if only for the fact that they might work in some peoples 1 in 9 barrels when the 80's won't. That would open it up for more...
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Last post by M12LRPV
Thu Mar 31, 2011 8:09 am
Target Lifting Gear - Best Designs?
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AlanF »
Mon Mar 28, 2011 9:39 pm
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We have some very ancient target emplacements at Rosedale, which are becoming so hard to maintain that we'll need to replace them v soon.
I've...
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John,
I have heard that the Belmont ones are good. And the bearings on square box section uprights is appealing. The advantage of the vertical...
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Last post by AlanF
Tue Mar 29, 2011 8:46 am
7mm Questions and Idea's
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bobeager »
Thu Mar 24, 2011 4:17 pm
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OK, you 7mm fans what is the ideal twist for a 284 Win with the Berger 180 grn VLD or Hybrid? Is the Shehane variant worth the trouble? Where can you...
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WHAT :!: you DON'T have any yet??? BAT
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Last post by RAVEN
Mon Mar 28, 2011 9:38 pm
Lot to lot variation of 2206H and 2208.
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RDavies »
Sun Mar 27, 2011 11:00 am
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A few people have been reporting some big lot to lot variation with 2208, I know my latest lot is very dirty burning as well.
Have people using...
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G day Rod
I have found variations with 2209. One lot I had to drop 1.5g to come back to the previous lot's velocity and accuracy. Pain in the...
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Last post by Cameron Mc
Sun Mar 27, 2011 1:14 pm
162loads in 284
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bruce moulds »
Sun Mar 27, 2011 10:44 am
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can anyone offer loads for the std 284 win using 162 hornady bullets with 2209 and 2213sc.
speeds would be of interest.
jump or jam?
bruce moulds.
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Not the new 162 Hornadys, but I have had good luck with 162gn flat base bullets with 52.5gns of 2209. Velocity was around 2950 fps which was were the...
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Last post by RDavies
Sun Mar 27, 2011 10:56 am
Stock Question
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Cameron Mc »
Sat Mar 26, 2011 9:57 am
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Any of you blokes use or have an opinion on the stocks Gary H in Vic. makes.
I am after another stock for F Class and saw one of his in Canberra....
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Thanks Paul
I have a couple of Peter's stocks and am happy with them.
In saying that I do prefer fibreglass/resin stocks. I have McMillan MBR...
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Last post by Cameron Mc
Sun Mar 27, 2011 10:26 am
Thoughts on F Class Setup
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Singo85 »
Tue Mar 08, 2011 7:46 pm
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G'day all,
Just recently started shooting F Class, and am now looking at purchasing my own setup, I have the ok from the MRS to spend $2000 (a...
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could be a case of that or something similar, but that said even with not being able to readily adjust it in a hurry i'd say its still worth the $300...
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Last post by Stevo
Sun Mar 13, 2011 9:41 pm
Forget Wind Flags And Weather Meters
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IanP »
Fri Mar 11, 2011 11:59 am
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How would you like a wind sensing system the size of a set of large binoculars and able to provide instant wind speed and direction at 3 ranges. The...
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There have been rifle scopes already developed using this laser bending technology and have been around for a few years now, but not to the general...
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Last post by CEW
Sat Mar 12, 2011 10:38 am
wind, flags, & deadwind zero
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bruce moulds »
Mon Mar 07, 2011 7:29 pm
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the recent purchase of an anemometer is proving to be most enlightening.
when the wind comes from the right (off the sea) on our range, such that...
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One of Ned's earlier posts mentioned stratified .
If you were to erect a 40' flag pole, and hang flags every 5' up the pole, I'll bet there...
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Last post by Dazza
Fri Mar 11, 2011 12:02 pm
Cleaning Alternative
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Stevo »
Mon Mar 07, 2011 8:21 pm
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I was reading an article on the 6mm BR site regarding barrel cleaning products. It was saying about using carburetor cleaner for getting the carbon...
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Thanks guys much appreciated
Can you give a bit more information than that? I've never heard of them before...
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Last post by Stevo
Tue Mar 08, 2011 7:43 pm
Cleaning Tuners
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M12LRPV »
Mon Mar 07, 2011 1:25 pm
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What are people doing to keep their tuners clean and more specifically keep them from being damaged by your favourite copper solvent.
It was first...
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I don't know where that shiny patch on left of the photo is. It wasn't so noticeable to the eye .
At a guess I would say it is a reflection from...
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Last post by Razer
Tue Mar 08, 2011 4:02 pm
stock trends - a load of
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bruce moulds »
Wed Mar 02, 2011 8:21 pm
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codswallop, or a necessity?
it would seem that if you don't have a multi adjustment buttplate (including time warp), and at least 15 spacers between...
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ref previous The best groupers in the shooting game do not have cheek contact with their rifle.
etc
***************
Just read this prev post.......
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Last post by macguru
Sun Mar 06, 2011 9:58 pm
i am too scared to
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bruce moulds »
Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:57 am
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not clean my barrels often.
u.s. shooters of note like jerry tierney report better accuracy when not cleaning for up to 200 shots. i cannot bring...
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Buggered if I know why I bother. Last 2 barrels took 3 & 2 rounds respectively. It would be pure speculation to aver that it was because the...
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Last post by johnk
Tue Mar 01, 2011 8:48 pm
vld short range accuracy
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bruce moulds »
Sat Feb 26, 2011 1:33 pm
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we hear that vld bullets need to go to sleep to achieve full accuracy, and that this does not happen at closer ranges.
the recent purchase of rsi...
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Lets play Myth Busters! This is the expression Bryan Litz uses at the start of chapter 10 of his book Applied Ballistics For Long Range Shooting . It...
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Last post by IanP
Mon Feb 28, 2011 4:12 pm
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