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bipods

Last post by Woody_rod « Tue Feb 08, 2011 5:57 pm
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by ian smith » Tue Feb 01, 2011 7:35 pm

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hey all, new to the sport and waiting for my p.t.a to come throught
was wondering what bipod is used ? i no that you hold the rifle to shoot
and...

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Yeah right....I did think about the idea though. The emphasis being on the light for F/TR with the 8.25 kilo limit. There are plenty being made, so...

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Last post by Woody_rod
Tue Feb 08, 2011 5:57 pm
Geoff Grenfell , James Corbett

Last post by Chopper « Thu Oct 14, 2010 8:26 pm
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by Chopper » Sat Oct 02, 2010 12:15 am

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To Geoff and James ,All THe Best in Dehli,I should get Some updates to pass on From day to day from Geoff, They will be busy so i will pass on what i...

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Well done Fellas, you did Australia good , you should get a gold medal just for going there and going through the crap you did.

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Last post by Chopper
Thu Oct 14, 2010 8:26 pm
ICFRA Target Plot Sheets

Last post by aRTe « Wed Oct 13, 2010 4:42 pm
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by wing01 » Tue Jan 05, 2010 10:55 pm

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Hi All can someone tell me if the UK Target Plot sheets are the correct sheets to use or is there somewhere i can down load them for free
Cheers...

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Also available at the ICFRSA Website...

Cheers
Richard

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Last post by aRTe
Wed Oct 13, 2010 4:42 pm
Lennard Front Sight

Last post by fatti « Tue Oct 12, 2010 10:43 pm

by fatti » Tue Oct 12, 2010 10:43 pm

I bought an Omark some time ago that had rings attached and decided that I wanted to do the Fullbore thing. I bought what I thought was a complete...

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Last post by fatti
Tue Oct 12, 2010 10:43 pm
which barrel

Last post by Cookie « Thu Sep 23, 2010 5:54 pm
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by Cookie » Fri Jun 18, 2010 9:43 pm

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ok TR ppl i put up a post but it didnt go well so im asking my fellow TR Shooters only to answer i need a new barrel and wot is shooting well

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Sure do Rod and the new rifle is almost back on track will know for sure in a few weeks.

cookie

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Last post by Cookie
Thu Sep 23, 2010 5:54 pm
Design and print your own Targets! Very cool

Last post by teddywaddy « Sat Jul 10, 2010 9:32 pm
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by Eicharsto » Sun Jul 04, 2010 6:32 pm

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Last post by teddywaddy
Sat Jul 10, 2010 9:32 pm
NSW wins team event in Darwin.

Last post by Woody_rod « Thu Jun 10, 2010 7:43 pm
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by Aubrey » Sun Jun 06, 2010 6:17 pm

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Just heard via the team in Darwin that NSW won by 7 points ahead of WA.
Congrats to captain, coaches and shooters!

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And....

Heard that WA won in the under 25's...

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Last post by Woody_rod
Thu Jun 10, 2010 7:43 pm
579 Gehmann vari-focal astigmatic lens

Last post by Billy308 « Sat May 29, 2010 3:24 pm

by Billy308 » Sat May 29, 2010 3:24 pm

Hi All,
Regarding this product which was advertised on the inside cover of the May/June Target Rifle Magazine. Any wisdom out there on this new...

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Last post by Billy308
Sat May 29, 2010 3:24 pm
New reloader, powder weights for 30" barrel X 308

Last post by CodeBasher « Wed Apr 07, 2010 10:02 am
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by dennisj » Sun Jan 31, 2010 4:17 pm

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Could you help please?

155g match load info.

How much powder is deducted from a 24 barrel load for a 30 X .308 barrel?

I understand that...

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Thanks for this fantastic advice.

I've a new 308 Barnard with 30 1/13 Maddco barrel and I'm going through the process having started at 44gn 2208,...

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Last post by CodeBasher
Wed Apr 07, 2010 10:02 am
Blowing primers query

Last post by timothi3197 « Sun Jan 10, 2010 7:42 pm
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by timothi3197 » Sat Dec 19, 2009 10:23 pm

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Giddsay, blew four primers in a row today(lucky I had safety glasses on for the last one) before the last one blew some crap down the firing pin...

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Update, I fired 37 shots yesterday using a new firing pin spring spring, BR primers and 24.8 grains of 2208. No misfires, craters or blown primers, I...

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Last post by timothi3197
Sun Jan 10, 2010 7:42 pm
Adjustable Cheek Piece

Last post by littlebang556 « Tue Dec 01, 2009 10:13 pm
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by littlebang556 » Wed Dec 27, 2006 11:18 am

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At pressent I have a fixed cheek piece but would like to convert it to an adjustabe.
How easy is this to do and does any one have some pictures...

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I did do the job but am still interested in varying designs of varying adjustability and materials....keep the ideas comming.

Many people within...

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Last post by littlebang556
Tue Dec 01, 2009 10:13 pm
Worth A Look

Last post by littlebang556 « Tue Dec 01, 2009 10:09 pm
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by richmac » Sun Oct 25, 2009 8:13 am

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Last post by littlebang556
Tue Dec 01, 2009 10:09 pm
WARA Queens 2009

Last post by Woody_rod « Tue Sep 29, 2009 11:54 pm
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by Woody_rod » Tue Sep 29, 2009 7:34 pm

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Hello all,

Just wanted to make some comments after the completion of the WARA Queens, held at Swanbourne.

Firstly, I want to congratulate Jim...

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A few pics from the 2009 WARA Queens

James at position one in the final 20.

The final 20 on the mound at 900y

James being...

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Last post by Woody_rod
Tue Sep 29, 2009 11:54 pm
State team Results posted on NRAA

Last post by mike H « Tue Aug 25, 2009 6:43 pm
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by Chopper » Tue Aug 11, 2009 7:27 pm
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Looked like some pretty tough competition took place as usual.we may get some comments on the new targets used ?.

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Well done David, and the team.
Mike.
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Last post by mike H
Tue Aug 25, 2009 6:43 pm
Tom Lowndes Funeral

Last post by GC « Mon May 25, 2009 4:17 pm

by GC » Mon May 25, 2009 4:17 pm

Re the funeral details as follows:

11 am Thursday
Conway Funeral Home
20 South St
Wodonga NSW 3690

Toms family acknowledges the fact that...

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Last post by GC
Mon May 25, 2009 4:17 pm
Tom Lowndes Passing

Last post by GC « Sun May 24, 2009 5:31 pm

by GC » Sun May 24, 2009 5:31 pm

Tom Lowndes aka The Gnome peacefully passed away this morning with his family by his bedside.

Tom was one of the characters of the sport and his...

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Last post by GC
Sun May 24, 2009 5:31 pm
Tom Lowndes

Last post by GC « Sat May 23, 2009 9:50 pm

by GC » Sat May 23, 2009 9:50 pm

It is with regret that I report that Tom Lowndes well known Victorian F Class shooter and maker of Short Scrub solvent is gravely ill in hospital in...

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Last post by GC
Sat May 23, 2009 9:50 pm
Variable Sights

Last post by Woody_rod « Thu Mar 26, 2009 12:32 am
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by littlebang556 » Thu Oct 16, 2008 7:01 pm
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I have a set of variable rear sights that for some reason do not have a round hole.
I need to use them this week end as I don't have a spare, does...

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Rob,

You will be joyous (that is a word right??) to know that I will have two barrels for my next rifle - a proper one in 308 chamber, and the...
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Last post by Woody_rod
Thu Mar 26, 2009 12:32 am
bridging the gap

Last post by littlebang556 « Wed Mar 04, 2009 8:23 am
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by bruce moulds » Tue Jan 13, 2009 6:59 pm

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would any fullbore shooters be prepared to submit reasons why fclass open is not gaining acceptance in some fullbore areas.
if anyone is game enough...

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As mentioned above, a HCP system does exist (and can be altered to accommodate differing clubs if needed) to incorporate both F Class and TR.
It...

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Last post by littlebang556
Wed Mar 04, 2009 8:23 am
Beamhit Shooting Simulator

Last post by Billy308 « Sat Jan 10, 2009 7:23 am
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by Billy308 » Mon Jan 05, 2009 9:02 pm

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Hi all,
Wondering if the Beamhit simulator is any easier or quicker to set up and calibrate than a Rika simulator. Looking on the qldrifle site the...

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Thanks Peter and John
Cheers Bill

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Last post by Billy308
Sat Jan 10, 2009 7:23 am
Newbie ammo question.

Last post by Quick « Tue Oct 07, 2008 9:05 pm
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by Quick » Tue Oct 07, 2008 4:16 pm

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Please forgive the complete newbie question that follows. What is velocity of the factory NRAA 155gr ammo that the NRAA gets cheap for us? I thought...

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Ok then cheers guys.

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Last post by Quick
Tue Oct 07, 2008 9:05 pm
TR rifle weights

Last post by johnk « Fri Sep 19, 2008 5:00 pm
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by Quick » Fri Sep 19, 2008 3:46 pm

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Hey, Please correct me if im wrong, but is the maximum weight for a TR rifle 6 - 6.5kgs? if so, then is their a minimum weight? The TR rifles Ive...

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There's no minimum limit other than prudence. :P

John

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Last post by johnk
Fri Sep 19, 2008 5:00 pm
Unusual Question - Please help if able!!!!

Last post by Quick « Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:53 pm
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by Quick » Tue Sep 16, 2008 11:50 am

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G'day all. Im looking at getting my first centrefire in .308 for Fullbore. Ive found a rifle that could be what I'm looking for but it would need...

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Yeah, Im hoping to be able to get down to the Queens in 2 weeks time. Hopefully.

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Last post by Quick
Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:53 pm
80 Grain AMax 223

Last post by Quick « Fri Sep 12, 2008 3:31 pm
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by richmac » Tue Aug 19, 2008 7:20 pm
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Hi All
I see that they are allowing the new Dyer projectiles to be used for the South Australian Queens.
I am a littled peeved that they have not...

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Rob, Im really new to TR and I'll agree, the reason I keep shooting my .22s more is because the cost of ammo for centrefire. Alot of people will see...
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Last post by Quick
Fri Sep 12, 2008 3:31 pm
Getting custom rifle built, would like some opinions please.

Last post by Quick « Tue Aug 19, 2008 11:25 am
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by ARIES » Sun Mar 02, 2008 6:02 am

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Hi, Im new to the forum and relativly new to Target shooting aswell.
I will be getting a Custom .308 rifle made in a few months and was wondering...

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What about a 26in barrel with a 4.5-18 sort of scope. I no Falcon Optics makes one and I've heard good things about them, then again they are...

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Last post by Quick
Tue Aug 19, 2008 11:25 am
Sight Repairs?

Last post by Woody_rod « Tue Jul 22, 2008 7:30 pm
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by littlebang556 » Mon Jun 30, 2008 6:48 pm

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I have a set of central sights that I purchased in good faith from a retired shooter...and guess what....he wore them out....they are naffed, so I...

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Ok, will do. Good to see you have not fallen from the earth...

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Last post by Woody_rod
Tue Jul 22, 2008 7:30 pm
Club Championship - equal top, now what?

Last post by Woody_rod « Sun Jul 13, 2008 12:32 am
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by Woody_rod » Fri Jul 11, 2008 10:01 pm

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Reposted from Long-Range forum:

Hello all,

Thought I would provide an opportunity for the board members to give me some good advice (or bad, or...

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Ozfarm,

I saw the EDRA meeting notice somewhere....probably on the WARA website which I have a look at now and then. Last year and the year...

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Last post by Woody_rod
Sun Jul 13, 2008 12:32 am
Sighting.. Ring sizes ...Eagle eyes and Adjustable diopters

Last post by Woody_rod « Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:53 pm
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by richmac » Mon Jun 16, 2008 6:56 pm

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Hi All
I would like to discuss with the forum what combinations they use when shooting with Eagle eyes....adjustable diopters and ring sizes with a...

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Robert (littlebang556),

Good to see you are still alive and well!! Mate, that 3.1 at 300y must be a tight fit with a 0.5EE. Are you sure its not...

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Last post by Woody_rod
Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:53 pm
Possible Register

Last post by John E « Tue May 27, 2008 8:44 am
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by littlebang556 » Wed Dec 27, 2006 11:35 am

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Just in case Allan had nothing to, I wonder if a possible register for fullbore might be out of the question.
I was thinking of maybe 2 options; one...

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Scopes are not calibrated in mm, Peter, because the makers know that we like to work in real measurements. :lol: :lol: :lol:
John

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Last post by John E
Tue May 27, 2008 8:44 am
Slings

Last post by Woody_rod « Fri May 23, 2008 6:49 pm
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by littlebang556 » Mon Dec 24, 2007 2:03 am

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What are the pros and cons of a single point sling?

Is it easy to adapt oneself to use a single point?

What types are out there and are ther...

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Slings and handstops, is almost a whole physics semester in itself....

I have recently gone through a big change in my position to try and develop...

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Last post by Woody_rod
Fri May 23, 2008 6:49 pm
Parkerhale- 2208 in a short barrel?

Last post by Woody_rod « Thu May 22, 2008 10:26 pm
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by Billy308 » Mon Jun 11, 2007 10:58 am

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Hi all,
We have a new shooter at our club who is using a Parkerhale 308, target stock, 1/4 by 1/4 sight. It has the original barrel and has done...

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I would have to disagree. The idea being to use slightly slower powder in a longer barrel to produce slightly more velocity - no other reason to use...

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Last post by Woody_rod
Thu May 22, 2008 10:26 pm
Sight Install

Last post by Woody_rod « Thu May 22, 2008 10:17 pm
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by littlebang556 » Sun Feb 24, 2008 11:05 pm

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Just asking if anyone know the best/easiest way to set up front and rear sights to help eliminate/reduce chances of canting....I have an omark with...

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Peter has pretty much got the whole idea already.

The basic thing being to always have your foresight and rearsight in the same horizontal /...

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Last post by Woody_rod
Thu May 22, 2008 10:17 pm
hornady 75gn amax legal???

Last post by ADDS222 « Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:21 am

by ADDS222 » Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:21 am

Hi all, is there any truth in the rumor that .223 shooters will be allowed to use the 75gn amax projectiles in fullbore competition? I think this...

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Last post by ADDS222
Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:21 am
ICFRA Rule Change for TR

Last post by Ken L « Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:12 am
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by Ken L » Sun Feb 10, 2008 5:26 pm

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Copied from another forum for your information
Ken L

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I dont know the rational of this move.
But maybe there is hope of restoring the F Class Unlimited that went missing in 2002 SSR's :roll: :roll:...

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Last post by Ken L
Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:12 am
Sight Focus

Last post by mike H « Thu Dec 13, 2007 7:43 pm
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by littlebang556 » Wed Dec 27, 2006 11:11 am

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I think I have quite good eyesight and use small ring sizes to circle the aiming mark with the aid of a 0.5 eagle eye.
At most ranges I have no...

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Tiny,
There` a solution available to you. Follow Greg to Match/rifle. Use a scope and enjoy yourself. If seeing better again appeals to you, then...

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Last post by mike H
Thu Dec 13, 2007 7:43 pm
MAB - 5.56 Conv Kit 1:8" twist

Last post by bruce talty « Fri Sep 21, 2007 7:34 pm
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by Bart » Wed Mar 14, 2007 4:40 pm

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Has anyone had any experience with these conversion kits? I have an old Omark target rifle with a Black Mountain barrel fitted and is a little on the...

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Don't agree with you i had a mate of mine shoot 90 grain JLK VLD's last weekend in a old 1X8 and they shot tighter than 80 grain SMK in a 22BR.He...

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Last post by bruce talty
Fri Sep 21, 2007 7:34 pm
Metric Ranges

Last post by Billy308 « Sat Sep 08, 2007 11:57 am
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by Bart » Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:30 pm

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I hope this is not a dumb question but I need help with front ring sizes to use to shoot on a metric range. I have never competed on a metric range...

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Hi Bart,
Everyone's sight is different, but generally most fullbore shooters try to use ring sizes that allow a maximum of white around the aiming...

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Last post by Billy308
Sat Sep 08, 2007 11:57 am
framing

Last post by pjifl « Mon Jun 18, 2007 8:32 pm
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by haemish762 » Sun Jun 17, 2007 7:59 pm

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Hey there, this may sound manic but have you ever tried framing the target. I have used many sighting systems in 'my time' except the eagle eye. But...

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Of historical rather than directly revelent here, to older blade foresight shooters, framing meant using a wider than normal blade placed high on the...

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Last post by pjifl
Mon Jun 18, 2007 8:32 pm
Neilson rifle

Last post by PopC « Mon Apr 23, 2007 9:12 pm
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by PopC » Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:59 pm

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Can anyone tell me the difference between a Neilson MN300 and a 600?
Thanks, PopC

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Thanks Barry, thats interesting information, and it is what I wanted to know.
Cheers,
Peter.

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Last post by PopC
Mon Apr 23, 2007 9:12 pm
redfield rear sights

Last post by FullBoar « Wed Apr 18, 2007 5:54 am
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by Guest » Sun Apr 15, 2007 8:29 pm

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does anyone know if the redfield rear sights are any good?

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Never heard of them ... I'm using Central myself.

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Last post by FullBoar
Wed Apr 18, 2007 5:54 am
Barrel Tuners

Last post by Billy308 « Mon Apr 09, 2007 5:09 pm
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by richmac » Wed Jan 10, 2007 3:49 pm

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Hi All
I have noticed a few barrel tuners around the ranges of late.
I have noticed some small and some bulky.
I was wondering if I can get some...

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Hi Rich,
Beats moving foresights and losing the exact centerline. My next tuning experiment/ test will be tuning with no eagle eye and note the...

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Last post by Billy308
Mon Apr 09, 2007 5:09 pm
Aperture Sights - wanted?

Last post by FullBoar « Sat Apr 07, 2007 9:39 pm

by FullBoar » Sat Apr 07, 2007 9:39 pm

G'day gents,

I'm after aperture sights to suit a No4 MkI* Savage - Parker Hale or Central will do. Any idea's where I might be best able to source...

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Last post by FullBoar
Sat Apr 07, 2007 9:39 pm
newbie needs help from fullbore shooters

Last post by stu_bear2002 « Thu Feb 22, 2007 2:35 pm
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by stu_bear2002 » Thu Feb 22, 2007 2:04 pm

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hi guys and girls im signing up to the castlemaine (vic) range shortly and i am hoping that someone may be able to help me in to obtain my last piece...

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thanks barry i'll try get up there in the next couple of weeks, once again you have come to the rescue :D
regards stuart

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Thu Feb 22, 2007 2:35 pm
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