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New 6.5mm 142gr AccuBond Long Range Bullet
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smlekid »
Mon May 11, 2015 9:46 pm
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Hi has anyone tried the new Nosler 6.5mm accubond long range bullets?
the BC looks well a little to good don't you think!!
G1 BALLISTIC COEFFICIENT...
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Yes and people win shoots with them! I used them to win a queens badge! But accubonds have been out for a while now and havent heard of them winning...
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Last post by Brad Y
Wed May 13, 2015 4:47 pm
looking to build a 20br
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Butler »
Wed May 13, 2015 6:23 am
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Hi,
I am thinking of rechambering a sako to 20br does anyone know of a gunsmith with a 20br reamer?
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I can pm you a phone no if you like of a smith in ACT who has done a few for pro skippy shooters , and they love this little cracker. cheers Paul.
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Last post by ratshot
Wed May 13, 2015 1:53 pm
175 7mm SMK real BC
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Brad Y »
Sun May 03, 2015 10:30 pm
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Anyone got an idea of a more accurate BC figure of sierras 7mm 175gr SMK? Sierras website is a little optimistic for my liking.
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I will just throw this in because some of this discussion is verging on critically measuring a projectile.
I have found that the bast way to reverse...
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Last post by pjifl
Thu May 07, 2015 6:08 pm
Harrell powder measure
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A jones »
Tue May 05, 2015 9:18 pm
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Hi all
I was looking at purchasing a harrell powder measure for loading my 6mm dasher
Currently I am using a rcbs chargemaster but the process is...
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Use the money to buy a second chargemaster.
If you are seating while you wait for the next charge to dispense there usually isn't much time to wait...
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Last post by BATattack
Wed May 06, 2015 12:11 pm
Acceptable extreme spread for 284?
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Tim N »
Sun May 03, 2015 5:00 pm
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Hi All
Just curious as to what ES is good for a 284
I'm sorting out a new 284 barrel
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SD is more important than ES
Single digit SD over 10 shots should be your goal
RB :)
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Last post by RAVEN
Wed May 06, 2015 9:46 am
Hornady LNL OAL Gauge Case Thread
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Bart »
Fri May 01, 2015 10:46 pm
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Can anyone tell me what the thread in the primer end of the modified case used for a Hornady LNL OAL Gauge is or if anyone in Aus does them.
Thanks,...
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Thanks guys, I got a 5/16 x 24 in my set but I may have got on to a 5/16 x 36 so should be in business :)
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Last post by Bart
Mon May 04, 2015 10:53 pm
Servicing a SEB Rest - TODAY Thursday 14th August
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ecomeat »
Thu Aug 14, 2014 6:43 am
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This is the final reminder for interested parties to meet Sebastian Lambang, the maker of the famous SEB Rests, and watch him demonstrate the correct...
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Just have someone do a voice over on the footage you have :lol:
Steve
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Last post by 6602steven
Sun May 03, 2015 7:33 pm
Savage F/TR
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Jagumba »
Tue Apr 28, 2015 7:46 pm
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Just wondering if anyone is using a Savage F/TR? Good, bad or indifferent?
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Thanks for the advice guys, I am giving them a miss :D
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Last post by Jagumba
Sat May 02, 2015 7:57 am
SAUM brass life?
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DenisA »
Tue Apr 28, 2015 11:31 am
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How many reloads using 180gn bullets at 2930ish ft/s does SAUM brass get...... ball park?
With my current .284W at 2730 ft/s and Lapua brass, I'm up...
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I wouldn't re-tool and spend money for the same velocity. If I didn't love shooting the .284W I wouldn't have them. Just curious specifically about...
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Last post by DenisA
Thu Apr 30, 2015 9:10 pm
7mm-08 Ai help
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plumbs7 »
Fri Apr 03, 2015 10:11 pm
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Hi ,I'm getting a 30" Bartlien barrel cut in the above cal for a panda action that's coming . There is very little info on the 708 Ai . Other...
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Alot more expensive to run tho, norm. :)
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Last post by D Tyler
Tue Apr 28, 2015 4:02 pm
Static electricity
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Peterla »
Thu Apr 23, 2015 10:27 am
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I am looking into storing powder charges in the 100 plastic test tubes I have in stock.
The reason for this is when we have large shoots like the...
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Thanks for all the comments.
I will have to give it some serious thought
Maybe even look at Glass tubes
Pete
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Last post by Peterla
Tue Apr 28, 2015 10:30 am
worth your time?
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BATattack »
Sat Apr 18, 2015 5:58 pm
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Am interesting write up. A few here have probably been over this before and worked it out for themselves BUT it might be worth a read for some. The...
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The issue I have with this is that I don't shoot 10000 round groups. I shoot 10 or 15 and if the best I can do is 1 moa, I don't have a snowballs...
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Last post by Tim L
Sun Apr 26, 2015 6:18 pm
FX 300 i scales
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Tim N »
Wed Apr 01, 2015 6:42 am
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Hi All,
Since my chargemaster has died and the new scale ended up drifting 3 full gns from zero I saw on a previous post that the FX 120 i had a...
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I used my FX 300i in the USA with the standard AnD power supply.
Marked 110/230v from memory.
I have had no issues using the standard power supply....
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Last post by Cameron Mc
Wed Apr 22, 2015 8:15 am
Chronograhp best value for money
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SuperV »
Sat Apr 04, 2015 4:48 pm
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Hey guys. I'm looking at buying a chrony. What is the best brand.
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Is anyone using a Steinert Supercrono??
I would love some feedback on pros and cons.
thx
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Last post by agro
Fri Apr 17, 2015 10:00 pm
Which is the best suited action for F-class?
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DenisA »
Wed Apr 15, 2015 9:24 pm
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This is a hypothetical. I'm not looking to build another rifle. It's just for curiosity, so price tag is no issue.
What considerations need to be...
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Alan
You could be right :wink:
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Last post by Matt P
Fri Apr 17, 2015 8:27 pm
Houston Warehouse?
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aaronraad »
Thu Apr 16, 2015 3:32 pm
Found this reference today. Can't confirm how accurate it is, but if anyone is looking at making a pilgrimage...
You want to look at Lee Martin's...
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Last post by aaronraad
Thu Apr 16, 2015 3:32 pm
SG&Y Robertson F class stocks
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Brad Y »
Wed Apr 15, 2015 11:40 am
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It seems these are long gone in terms of importing one, but wondering if anyone here in Aus has one and would be able to comment on it.
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My very first F-Class Stock was a Robinson and it cost me $900 14 years ago black finish recoil pad & adjustable check piece
Stew had a special...
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Last post by RAVEN
Thu Apr 16, 2015 10:12 am
Anyone tried newer lots of 2209?
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Brad Y »
Wed Apr 01, 2015 5:34 pm
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Have heard some reports of the latest lots of 2209 being quite fast, in the order of a couple of grains less needed in 7mm cartridges to keep...
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Did some chronying today at 400m. My current load is 35.8gr 2209 behind a 105gr bullet in the dasher for 2990fps. 34.5gr was 2907fps avg. The new lot...
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Last post by Brad Y
Sun Apr 12, 2015 6:59 pm
M.o.a versus Millitadians?
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plumbs7 »
Wed Apr 08, 2015 9:46 pm
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Hi , found a great artical on the difference of moa and Millitadians . Thought it maybe of interest!
Hope the link works . Regards Graham.
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Hey that's great , I'm not the only one.
Now , I know ... You wandering did we make the shot ?
Well getting back to mills , I had my drum wound...
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Last post by plumbs7
Fri Apr 10, 2015 10:30 am
2208 BURN RATE CHANGE?
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Jase PTRC »
Wed Apr 08, 2015 6:57 pm
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How much variation in muzzle velocity could there potentially be from one lot of 2208 to the next in a .308 rifle? Is there such a thing as a bad...
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I don't believe there such a thing as "bad batch" as long as it isn't too old?
I have seen 2208 vary between lots with 185gr in 308 Win...
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Last post by ShaneG
Thu Apr 09, 2015 7:20 am
Barrel length for Dasher?
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Norm »
Wed Apr 01, 2015 4:04 pm
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Just wondering what the maximum practical barrel length would be for a 6mm Dasher.
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Hey Norm! As Craig replied to the thread you can get the sticks from him!
The ammo maker running the test said accuracy has been outstanding! Even...
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Last post by Frank Green
Mon Apr 06, 2015 9:47 pm
Joypod measurements
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Julian D »
Sun Apr 05, 2015 12:20 pm
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Good afternoon all ,
I am hoping someone here might be able to help me out . I need the measurements for the Joypod rail . The hole diameters...
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Thanks BATattack .
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Last post by Julian D
Mon Apr 06, 2015 6:59 am
reloading room lighting
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BATattack »
Mon Mar 30, 2015 8:42 pm
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hi all!
im in the process of building a loading room and have been scratching my head with what to do about lighting. basically fluros are out due...
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i have shit loads of fluro lights in my loading room. i have high end balance scales and high end digital scales. the fluros dont do anything to them
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Last post by Macca
Thu Apr 02, 2015 8:04 pm
seat them deeper?
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Send-it »
Sun Mar 29, 2015 8:15 pm
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hi all,
usually I can find the lands, and seat the bullets near them, and work from there, but I'm playing with a stock standard Remington 700police,...
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Most factory/production type guns use what is called a production chamber. This chamber is usually looser/bigger than even a what we call a SAAMI...
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Last post by Frank Green
Tue Mar 31, 2015 11:25 pm
RCBS chargemaster ????
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Tim N »
Fri Mar 27, 2015 9:11 am
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Hi All,
I received my replacement scale section to my chargemaster combo and when using it I noticed the weight registered when the pan was removed...
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Bob,
Dandy Products in the USA, who make the magnificent Omega Powder Trickler, make a simple, effective tool for eyes that can't read a balance beam...
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Last post by ecomeat
Tue Mar 31, 2015 8:25 pm
stock dilemmas
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Macca »
Tue Mar 17, 2015 10:48 pm
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so im just taking up small bore, full bore target rifle and f class. im buying an old anschutz and i have an omark in a mastin thumbhole stock. id...
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i dont think it is any more. i shot it for the first time in target rifle and found it much more comfortable than with a bipod
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Last post by Macca
Sun Mar 29, 2015 9:54 pm
6br 103gr in 1:9 twist ?
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cameron22 »
Thu Mar 26, 2015 12:25 pm
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Hi
Still very new to this shooting scene.
I just purchased a fly rifle/ f open in 6br.
It has a brand new barrel fitted and has shot well with the...
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Some friends and I have inadvertently tried to shoot 103s and 105s on a 9" and 10" twist. (they were meant to be 8" twist).
The...
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Last post by RDavies
Sun Mar 29, 2015 3:10 pm
6br in rem700
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by
Send-it »
Tue Mar 24, 2015 11:57 am
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Hi all,
going to fit a 6br barrel to a rem700 action (formally a 308), and wanted to know how many others have done so, and if loaded rounds still...
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The 6mm X 47 will work well too.
Keith H.
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Last post by KHGS
Sun Mar 29, 2015 9:37 am
Borescope video
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bshrestha01 »
Fri Mar 27, 2015 6:42 pm
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I just got my borescope so I decided to give it a try on my Savage 308 after giving it a quick clean.
Please turn off the audio or just ignore...
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Try pushing a cotton bud ahead of the scope. You should get better results.
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Last post by 6.5x55ai
Sat Mar 28, 2015 6:26 am
Flat top bags
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Brad Y »
Tue Mar 24, 2015 10:43 am
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Who besides protektor make flat top rear bags? Is the SEB small foot a flat top?
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Yes you should have it- its in my sent box???
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Last post by Brad Y
Thu Mar 26, 2015 10:02 pm
Off-Set Stocks
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by
TTBS28 »
Wed Mar 25, 2015 7:38 pm
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Hi All,
Hope you can help with an answer to what might be a basic question. I am planning to modify a timber stock for use as an F-Open rig. At...
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OK - thanks to all who have taken the time to have an input into this question. There is nothing better than getting this sort of feed from those who...
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Last post by TTBS28
Thu Mar 26, 2015 4:51 pm
ADI 2214 wanted
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Noel Lewis »
Tue Mar 24, 2015 5:45 pm
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Gents,
I would like to get my hands on some ADI 2214 as I have developed the load and have run out. Alternatively, what is the approximately the...
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For what it's worth, different batches of the same powder can/will require you to re-develop your load.
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Last post by TOM
Tue Mar 24, 2015 6:40 pm
ADI Powders
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bsouthernau »
Tue Jan 21, 2014 12:15 pm
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Does anyone have a 2nd and/or 3rd edition ADI Handloaders' Guide? I have an undated one which I assume is the original together with the 4th 5th and...
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To the gents that have ADI 2214, I would love to buy some off you.
Noel Lewis
34 William Street,
HENLEY NSW 2111
noel.lewis@exemail.com.au
02 9879...
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Last post by Noel Lewis
Tue Mar 24, 2015 5:35 pm
Primer Batch Difference
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by
Barossa_222 »
Wed Mar 18, 2015 7:08 pm
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Hi guys. Just a bit of curiosity. Have people found changes in performance when changing between batches of primers?
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Barry,
I inadvertently left a digit off.
The carton of 1000 Fed 210GM primers that I sorted weighed from 0.356 grams to 0.363 grams.
I sorted them...
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Last post by ecomeat
Sun Mar 22, 2015 7:53 pm
Carbon removal
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Tim L »
Wed Jan 07, 2015 5:00 pm
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I didn't want to pinch Howards thread that is moving down the moly line, I know nothing about moly but I seem to have stumbled across a way to get...
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I like the idea of ultrasonic but KG or JB does the job if used properly. Whatever you put inside your barrel test it on the OUTSIDE first. Guess...
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Last post by BATattack
Sat Mar 21, 2015 8:48 am
Two nuts behind the bolt, no three or four!
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williada »
Sun Mar 15, 2015 10:06 am
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Two nuts behind the bolt, no three or four!
I would like to have a forum discussion with regard to the respective roles of the captains, and coaches...
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There are many insightful comments above. Mine are more simple.
I shot my first team event last year in the North QLD Pennants. I must admit that I...
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Last post by Tim L
Tue Mar 17, 2015 10:28 pm
Primer Choices
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G.COSTA »
Mon Mar 16, 2015 8:04 pm
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Hi Guys
I have been using the Russian made PMC primers for a few years now and have had some really nice consistent loads working very well with no...
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Thanks for the replies guys, I got an email from QStore saying PMC are no longer Russian made so have stopped stocking and after a ring round today...
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Last post by G.COSTA
Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:08 pm
Help choosing dies
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John23 »
Fri Mar 13, 2015 5:16 pm
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Hi
I am putting cash away for a 6MMBR barrel and dies coming up.
In the past I have used many dies from the cheap to the dearer stuff.
On my...
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I use Wilson Neck Sizing and Seating dies with K&M arbor press and then have the redding body dies for when the cases need a FL size.
Iam set up...
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Last post by G.COSTA
Mon Mar 16, 2015 8:21 pm
Progressive Velocities from break in of new Bartlein in 284
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by
ecomeat »
Thu Mar 12, 2015 10:40 pm
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I thought some forum members might be able to make use of the following Chart, showing the velocities achieved for different powder charges of...
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I think 30 to 45 seconds would be fine. But if you had a long break between shots, then I would treat the next shot value with a bit of suspicion.
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Last post by Norm
Sun Mar 15, 2015 6:55 pm
Dealing with Donuts
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Norm »
Thu Mar 12, 2015 2:34 pm
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What's the best way to tackle donuts on thick walled wildcats?
I'm playing with a .30 cal wildcat and am getting large velocity swings due to tight...
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Mike its not a .308 case so case capacity is not an issue but yeah it does have a short throat which causes problems with very long...
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Last post by Norm
Fri Mar 13, 2015 6:42 pm
epoxy bedding
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bshrestha01 »
Tue Mar 10, 2015 12:16 pm
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Hi all,
I am about to engage in glass/aluminum bedding for my rifle. This is the first time I am trying so I am going for my "cheapest"...
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Kiwi boot polish
Floor polish
Silicone spray
All work well
Devcon (make sure you mix part A well as all the steel sits at the bottom then mix part...
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Last post by RAVEN
Thu Mar 12, 2015 11:53 pm
Temperature variation effect on 2209
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Tim N »
Mon Mar 09, 2015 5:41 am
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Hi All,
According to the previous thread RE17 is effected by temperature variation as reported by Mr Berry OCD extraordinaire.
Tony, or anyone else,...
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As an indication of the fact that every single individual chambering and load will have a different reaction to Primer changes, consider the...
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Last post by ecomeat
Thu Mar 12, 2015 10:55 pm
f class stocks
by
mick6220 »
Thu Mar 12, 2015 7:29 pm
Hey guys just wondering if anyone knows if I can modify a custom omark stock to suit a remington 700 SA?
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Last post by mick6220
Thu Mar 12, 2015 7:29 pm
284 loads?
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Jagumba »
Sun Mar 08, 2015 6:38 pm
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Hi there,
Just wondering if someone can provide some guidance please - I am starting loads for the 284 using 168gn Nosler Custom Comps, Lapua brass,...
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Haha Tim, very good try, but really Rolling On Floor Laughing My Ass Off, but I like your interpretation, probably better suited to a lot of us on...
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Last post by DannyS
Tue Mar 10, 2015 7:08 am
Chargemaster troubles
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Tim N »
Sat Mar 07, 2015 7:41 am
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Hi All,
My chargemaster combo has decided it won't calibrate or change from gns to gms
Are they repairable or am I up for another scale?
Everything...
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I pulled mine apart and checked the plugs were secure - all to no avail. You will see the loadcell when you tear it apart and can check for powder...
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Last post by 6.5x55ai
Sat Mar 07, 2015 5:33 pm
Ogive
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by
Courtz Day »
Thu Mar 05, 2015 2:04 pm
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Can somebody please tell me the size from base to ogive for the 210g berger vld target
Thanks
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Nice one Michael. Haven't trolled their web site for a while & missed this one.
John
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Last post by johnk
Thu Mar 05, 2015 3:52 pm
6.5 creedmoor
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by
David »
Wed Aug 27, 2014 3:59 pm
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Hi all I am new to this not long been a member of a small club and we mostly shoot f open. I have a ruger varmiter in 6.5 creedmoor and would like to...
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Stiller Tac30AW 6.5 Creedmoor
Hornady 140gr HPBT Match
Hornady Case
AR2209
Fed GM210 Primer
OAL 2.800"
41gr - 2693 2724
41.5gr - 2751 2754...
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Last post by Seddo
Thu Mar 05, 2015 2:08 pm
New Lapua brass versus used ?
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Josh Cox »
Mon Mar 02, 2015 5:54 pm
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New Lapua brass versus used re-annealed, has anyone tested which is the most accurate ?
Perhaps even the broader question, new versus used ?, which...
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My best scores have been shot with brand new virgin brass.
In two seperate batches, well, same factory lot batch, but loading them in batches of...
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Last post by OuttaAmmo
Wed Mar 04, 2015 8:41 pm
Bushnell ed Legend 20 - 60 X 60mm Spotting Scope
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dazza284 »
Thu Feb 26, 2015 2:00 pm
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g'day all this is my 1st post does anyone have one of these and if so
are they any good.
i don't want it for seeing holes in paper at 600y i have...
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thanks Graham but i opted for this Endeavor HD 82A
it got some very good reviews on the bird forums in
the UK so i hope i'm not disappointed ....
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Last post by dazza284
Sun Mar 01, 2015 2:02 am
Who uses BM8208 for F standard and tr?
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Longranger »
Wed Feb 25, 2015 4:59 pm
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I'm wondering who uses BM8208 for 155gn loads in 308. Any spiking issues?
I have heard some conflicting info about it.
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Hi Longranger, I have used it for 155 g pills with good results.
Lapua cases 45g of 8208 Berger hybrid fed primer.
Steve
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Last post by SteveL
Wed Feb 25, 2015 9:36 pm
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