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223 velocity
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Steve 2141 »
Sun Nov 17, 2013 7:52 pm
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Hi all.
Just spent the day working up a load for my 223, and was wondering what velocity you all are getting from your setups? i running 80gr...
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Hi Steve,
I only neck size up to about 6 reloads. Then just bump the shoulder back about 2 thou and neck size again.
Ladder test found these...
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Last post by Peterla
Tue Nov 19, 2013 12:25 pm
Moly Coating
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Range Rector »
Fri Nov 08, 2013 6:19 am
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Hi all,
Is Moly Coating of bullets really worth while.
I have been coating for some-time now, But am re-thinking it.
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I clean my 6x47L barrel every two ranges or 24-30rds. Even when at the range load testing I will clean and fire some foulers before going on. I dont...
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Last post by Quick
Fri Nov 15, 2013 5:57 pm
Where are all the 6.5x284 cases?
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Brad Y »
Sun Nov 10, 2013 10:41 pm
Anyone know who is hoarding the 6.5x284 cases? I'm after a box, don't care if it's considered a softer batch, at this stage I just want to get my gun...
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Last post by IanP
Mon Nov 11, 2013 8:19 am
fastest working copper solvent?
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BATattack »
Wed Nov 06, 2013 7:44 am
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Im in the process of running in several barrels. . .what a P.I.T.A!!!
My OCD quest for efficiency and time management is getting the better of me...
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I dont know the the full technicalities of it but I used to do a fair bit of contracting for a company that used to leach (dissolve) copper using...
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Last post by BATattack
Wed Nov 06, 2013 9:47 pm
Last little Bit of Life in Her........
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Craig McGowan »
Wed Nov 06, 2013 8:42 pm
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Hi all,
After having a fun time at North Arm with Mr Berry and co, I decided I would play around with my 7mm and see if I could get the last...
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Just thought that I would throw up a comparison chart of the 2209 at 51.9 grain using the PTII.
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Last post by Craig McGowan
Wed Nov 06, 2013 9:14 pm
Neck Tension after turning?
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Craig McGowan »
Sun Nov 03, 2013 9:45 pm
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Hi all,
I have decided to give neck turning a go, in the interest of trying to get a consistent neck tension. I inside neck turn, to remove the...
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Just from the OPs description, my guess would be the problem relates to varying neck thickness. As noted already, a MIC is needed to to check the...
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Last post by Fergus Bailey
Wed Nov 06, 2013 10:23 am
Shehane start loads 2209
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Brad Y »
Wed Oct 30, 2013 3:48 pm
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Been sorting through the many posts but struggling to find a start load for 2209 with 180 bergers in the shehane. Im thinking of starting around...
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Hi Rod , Sent a PM yesterday with the connection through to that yank exporter you wanted..JR.. Jeff Rogers.........................................
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Last post by a.JR
Wed Nov 06, 2013 9:48 am
HBC Website
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IanP »
Sun Nov 03, 2013 9:11 pm
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HBC's new website here:
Ian
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I got a quick tour and rundown of the process from Bob Dyer in 2007, and I asked him about the possibility of other bullets. He said the cost of dies...
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Last post by Sam Walker
Mon Nov 04, 2013 8:15 pm
it's shooting time!!!
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mick6220 »
Thu Oct 24, 2013 7:40 pm
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Tomorrow I get to go pick up my remington 700 sps varmint 308 and finally get my f class under way, and I'm excited in case you couldn't tell. So if...
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Well I went to the local range today and tried out my new rifle and only managed a 44 with a harris bipod and playing with the scope @300m. Then I...
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Last post by mick6220
Sun Nov 03, 2013 2:48 pm
Stock Finishing
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macguru »
Sun Oct 13, 2013 5:15 pm
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I have just taken delivery of a new 280 AI , built on a Pierce long single shot action and a raw Kelby laminated stock, from LRP.
I want to see...
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Thats good advice, I used danish oil on my walnut 30-30 stock but sadly the wood on this laminated stock has no open grain to soak up oils or stain...
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Last post by macguru
Sun Oct 27, 2013 10:42 pm
anyone found a good kinetic puller fir short mags?
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BATattack »
Sat Oct 26, 2013 11:18 am
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Has anyone found a good kinetic bullet puller for short mags??
Im using an RCBS but the collet set up is a p.i.t.a because the short mag case...
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Ive been using an RCBS Kenetic bullet puller, It works well. Doesnt really mark the bullets and the case necks come out good usually.
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Last post by Quick
Sun Oct 27, 2013 8:41 am
Glasses for F- Class
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TTBS28 »
Tue Oct 22, 2013 10:11 pm
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This is a question for all you guys out there who wear glasses when shooting. I use multi-focal glasses continually and also need them for shooting...
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Dave,
There's a logic to it as far as optical people are concerned, but not for shooters. They recommend that we give optimum enhancement to the...
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Last post by johnk
Thu Oct 24, 2013 4:33 pm
308 hot 155 grain loads
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Peterla »
Mon Oct 21, 2013 12:27 pm
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Hi 308 shooters
I am looking to see what other people have done with load for 155 grain projectiles for 1000 yard shoots.
I have done some...
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I ran a very hot load in vic last year, I wont repeat the recipe here but one thing I did notice using br2 primers I was in the high 2900fps same...
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Last post by SENDIT
Wed Oct 23, 2013 10:16 pm
Shooting without looking though scope.
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John23 »
Sun Oct 20, 2013 2:54 pm
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Gday
I am a new F open shooter and have been enjoying the game very much.
Being new to this style shooting reading the flags is a real...
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Yes it may be easier to get the shots away in certain conditions, however my comments are more around ensuring the shots are aimed at the target, not...
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Last post by bartman007
Mon Oct 21, 2013 10:06 pm
BSA action
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John E »
Thu Oct 17, 2013 6:04 pm
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Can anyone tell me how to remove the bolt from a BSA centrefire action please?
John
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Kay may have a different opinion. Lol
Cheers
Danny :D
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Last post by DannyS
Sun Oct 20, 2013 8:14 pm
action replacement
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westernsky »
Fri Oct 18, 2013 10:50 am
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g'day all!!
just wondering if anyone can tell me how to go about changing an action. do i need to apply for an addition to my license, considering i...
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Best of luck Brad. I have to say they've always been very quick with visitors permits for me. Don't understand the concept of a postal address...
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Last post by bsouthernau
Sun Oct 20, 2013 8:11 am
Nielsen Information
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John23 »
Mon Oct 14, 2013 12:23 pm
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Gday Everyone
I used the search function and did not find much information on the topic.
Basically I am after some information on the Nielsen...
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After some talk I think I will only go for the 600 front lug.
The 300 is getting a bit long in the tooth and the Saber keeps giving bad feed back....
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Last post by John23
Fri Oct 18, 2013 12:10 pm
die mods in oz??
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BATattack »
Mon Oct 14, 2013 6:46 pm
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Ive got a hornady full length die and id like to take the neck diameter out a few thou and was wondering if anyone has had it done in oz?
I know...
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another useful source for die blanks
not giving them away but another source at a pinch.
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Last post by aaronraad
Thu Oct 17, 2013 11:35 pm
155 dyers
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stu_bear2002 »
Tue Oct 15, 2013 2:58 pm
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Just a quick question, After somewhat of a poor performance at the longs 2 weeks back due to lack of MV(2750) in my 26 tube, I've decided to barrel...
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Krakey - been a while since I loaded any but a bit of the boat tail is below the neck/shoulder junction. I'll come back with some proper details...
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Last post by Sam Walker
Wed Oct 16, 2013 6:08 pm
Bronze Brushes
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BC »
Sun Oct 13, 2013 5:22 pm
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Hi,
Can anyone please tell me if cleaning the barrel with a bronze brush does any damage. I have a new barrel fitted on my rifle so I do not want...
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Different barrel and bore sizes can require slightly different types of cleaning !!! After shooting many years of F class and some Benchrest as well...
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Last post by BRETT B
Wed Oct 16, 2013 11:22 am
7saum case neck size
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saum2 »
Mon Oct 14, 2013 8:58 pm
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For those of you using the 7saum, what neck size are you using?
I have Norma 300saum cases that I will size down using FL bushing dies. Probably 2...
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Yeah it depends a entirely on your reamer. The 7saum is a lot thicker in the neck than a .284.
I was messing around with the same last night and...
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Last post by BATattack
Tue Oct 15, 2013 8:36 am
Standard deviation and groups size/pattern.
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DenisA »
Sun Oct 06, 2013 9:06 pm
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Hi all,
Recently in the 30 cal thread, I was educated (nicely) on the importance of SD in LR load testing.
I learnt that although a load can...
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Yes - both Richard and I had a situation where good tuning overcame mediocre velocity consistency. A well-tuned setup is when a high or low velocity...
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Last post by AlanF
Mon Oct 14, 2013 5:55 pm
7saum ammo boxes??
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BATattack »
Sun Oct 13, 2013 10:33 pm
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Has anyone found a decent 50 round ammo box for the 7saum?
The 100 round MTM ones are good in the way the hold the case but are too big most of...
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Hi Bat
Give Dennis Shallis a call at
dennisshallis@iprimus.com.au
Dennis runs a saum and has some great ammo box's that we use, they do dual...
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Last post by Gadget
Mon Oct 14, 2013 4:34 pm
Electronic scales
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SuperV »
Thu Oct 10, 2013 12:56 pm
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Looking at buying a set of electronic scales. What are people using, Sinclair have lyman, PACT, hornardy, mtm, rcbs.
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I run an RCBS Chargemaster and am more than happy with it. Run through PS filter. Well clear of any fluro lights etc. Allow 1hr warm up and do...
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Last post by 6.5x55ai
Sat Oct 12, 2013 2:18 pm
New projectiles
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flatlina »
Tue Oct 01, 2013 8:03 am
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I was having a chat with Dave from HBC projectiles yesterday and I showed him a copy of the NSW equipment list. We got to talking about the need for...
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Too true, it's a long steep road or everyone would be doing it. David would have more than a few issues to contend with, but can an automatic...
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Last post by aaronraad
Sat Oct 05, 2013 12:01 pm
Barnard SM action
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jasmay »
Tue Oct 01, 2013 8:25 am
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Is the SM action body basically a Remington clone? i.e. will drop into Remington style stocks?
I notice dolphin rifles in the UK do a SM in an...
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Is it true that somebody scored a big number today? happy birthday whoever.
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Last post by johnk
Sat Oct 05, 2013 9:40 am
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Last post by haemish762
Fri Oct 04, 2013 5:58 pm
FCWC partial Equipment List
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ecomeat »
Thu Oct 03, 2013 5:48 am
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I see a partial Equipment List for the recent FCWC at Raton has been compiled on the accurateshooter blog under Competitions . Whilst it only has 38...
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Someone else has pulled the bare statistics out as well
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Last post by ecomeat
Thu Oct 03, 2013 6:56 am
Click bang and fail to fire
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Brad Y »
Tue Oct 01, 2013 12:05 pm
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Righto now I'm back from the queens I have taken my gun apart for new barrels and to work out why I'm getting firing issues.
Took the firing pin...
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Hi Barry
No never pierced a primer in my life. Have gone very close in a 22BR, but never in this rifle.
Ive taken it to the gunsmith and its in...
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Last post by Brad Y
Tue Oct 01, 2013 9:05 pm
Getting reamers re ground
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Brad Y »
Tue Oct 01, 2013 12:10 pm
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Anyone in oz re grinding finishing reamers? I want to make my 6.5mm a little shorter in freebore by about 40 thou. Not sure if I need to send it back...
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brad,
I had pt&g shorten the freebore on a 284 reamer no probs.
bruce.
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Last post by bruce moulds
Tue Oct 01, 2013 8:06 pm
are 700 rem actions good for target outfit buildup
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jerryatric »
Sun Sep 22, 2013 2:03 pm
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hi . ok so I have a few omarks here with adaptors ect & was going to build a open class 6.5 outfit . have spotted a Remington 700 action &...
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Not long ago a shooter at our club put a new krieger onto a neilson action and shot a 60.10 at 500m. I dont think it will hold you back.
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Last post by Brad Y
Tue Oct 01, 2013 1:48 pm
F-Class Shooting Vest
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IanP »
Wed Sep 25, 2013 10:11 am
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Have a look at the youtube video link above and open it up full width at 1080 resolution. You will see USA F-Open Team Captain, Shiraz Balolia...
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Does anyone know where I can find a comfortable & roomy padded cod piece to ware when shooting extended strings?
:)
am only looking for...
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Last post by Hangfire
Sat Sep 28, 2013 9:38 pm
Neilson action
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saum2 »
Fri Sep 27, 2013 11:42 am
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Was the Neilson MN600 made as a repeater action?? Saw one on used guns for about $650.00 It stated it was a repeater.
Maybe another option for...
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I recall hearing of Omarks modded as repeater. As the Neilson is essentially an Omark with integral lugs in the action body, I guess it could be...
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Last post by johnk
Sat Sep 28, 2013 6:41 pm
sun protection
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BATattack »
Wed Sep 25, 2013 10:11 am
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Unfortunatly our sport involves being exposed to the elements. . . Often during the hottest part of the day when it would make more sense to be...
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I can recommend Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Spray.
It's very light, SPF 30+ and you can spray it on.
I have been looking for something...
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Last post by jcinsa
Fri Sep 27, 2013 10:21 am
RCBS 5-0-5 beam scales
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Peterla »
Mon Sep 23, 2013 3:17 pm
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Hi All
I am looking to sharpen my beam balance scales on my RCBS scales.
The read OK but sometimes do not return to the exact same spot if if...
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I have ordered some diamond sharpeners to try to clean the blade on the balance. Interesting to note that the blade on mine sits on a plastic V block...
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Last post by Peterla
Wed Sep 25, 2013 6:25 pm
Purchasing rifle stocks form the US through familly?
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DenisA »
Tue Sep 24, 2013 10:23 pm
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Hi all,
My sister in law is heading to the States in March to visit her folks. I'm considering ordering a couple of laminate timber rifle stocks...
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Just this morning had confirmation from Richards Microfit in California that they no longer sell outside the USA...not even a blank piece of...
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Last post by bobeager
Wed Sep 25, 2013 7:29 am
Barnard triggers
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Norm »
Tue Sep 24, 2013 8:30 am
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I was wondering what triggers people are using on their Barnard actions.
Two stage or single stage?
What pull weight are you running?
Cheers...
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I'm using a Barnard trigger which has single stage set to about 12 oz.
Barnard have a conversion kit for the model P action to fit a Jewell trigger....
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Last post by agro
Tue Sep 24, 2013 5:53 pm
unfortunately named actions
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bruce moulds »
Mon Sep 23, 2013 9:04 pm
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we all know someone who should own the first one or the third one.
keep safe,
bruce
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Soooo, is the Deviant action Davies action the same thing :-k
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Last post by RDavies
Tue Sep 24, 2013 11:53 am
GEM PRO 250
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Matt P »
Sun Sep 22, 2013 5:59 pm
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Hi All
My faithful Redding beam scale just meet an untimely death (fell off the bench), so need to get a new set of scales, has anyone used these,...
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Hi Matt, I have had a set of Redding #2 scales for 30 years & would not swap them for anything else, I would replace them with another set....
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Last post by KHGS
Mon Sep 23, 2013 8:26 pm
Soft shehane fireforming load
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Brad Y »
Fri Sep 20, 2013 3:37 pm
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I read here a few reckon the idea of a softer fireforming load for 284W to 284S to reduce primer pocket loosening is a good idea.
I have some...
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Brad, I'm not sure what the velocity is. I know they are supersonic, but not sure by how much.
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Last post by RDavies
Sun Sep 22, 2013 7:46 am
284 Win in competition
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by
ecomeat »
Tue Sep 03, 2013 10:43 am
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I went out to Goondiwindi OPM on the weekend to (a) fireform 60 newly prepped Lapua cases for NSW Queens & (2) test between CCI BR2 and Fed 210...
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Afraid I'm just a cookbook statistician myself Tony. You can do quite a lot of this stuff in Microsoft Excel - I might have a look later in the week...
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Last post by bsouthernau
Sun Sep 22, 2013 7:35 am
what action?
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westernsky »
Fri Sep 20, 2013 12:40 pm
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g'day all.
its been a while since ive been here, i hope everyone is doing well, both on and off the range!
anyway, i was wondering who makes a...
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cheers guys, ill have a hunt around. im going to get a barrel from true flite, as thats what ive got now and its been unreal! and very well priced!...
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Last post by westernsky
Fri Sep 20, 2013 9:53 pm
8.5 twist in a 284 Win?
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bobeager »
Tue Sep 17, 2013 2:34 pm
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Is this too fast? Any experiences to share or recommendations?
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I sincerely hope not, I have an 8.5 here that is going to dominate in the cool tassie climate...
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Last post by Brad Y
Tue Sep 17, 2013 9:59 pm
new 260 rem for target shooting / plinking
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michaeljp »
Sun Sep 08, 2013 2:18 pm
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Gday all,
Im about to take possession of a new tikka super varmint ( super varmint was the only 260 rem they had in stock) in 260 remington, that i...
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The blokes at Safari firearms( that where i bough the gun)said the same thing John. I got a Nightforce 20moa rings/mount in one.
Cheers
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Last post by michaeljp
Tue Sep 17, 2013 7:29 pm
Load Date 6.5 x 47
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TTBS28 »
Sat Aug 31, 2013 9:43 pm
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Hi All,
Have just purchased a couple of boxes of Berger 140VLD Target projies to try in my 6.5 x 47. Have been using 130VLD's for awhile with...
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Jeff my go to load is 40.5gr of 2209 behind a 130gr berger and cci br4 primer jammed .010 . It has worked well for me and others straight off the bat...
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Last post by BATattack
Sun Sep 15, 2013 12:28 pm
10-10 beam scale question.
Replies: 6
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Craig McGowan »
Fri Sep 13, 2013 6:46 am
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Hi all.
Just after some information from anyone with a 10-10 beam scale.
Lately I have had trouble with the scale repeating zero, and I...
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If anyone else is considering getting a mechanical scale, I've had a very good run with a Redding #2 for about 4 years now. Needs occasional cleaning...
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Last post by AlanF
Sat Sep 14, 2013 11:21 pm
30 cal
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saum2 »
Wed Sep 11, 2013 10:04 am
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Anyone got any load info for the 185gn bergers in 30 cal? just wondering if 2209 might be ok.
Geoff
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Thanks Guys, I'll start about there & use the Magnetospeed to find a good speed as suggested.
Geoff
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Last post by saum2
Wed Sep 11, 2013 6:41 pm
Coaching method of Aus Team in Raton
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Brad Y »
Tue Sep 10, 2013 4:01 pm
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Hopefully this isnt a secret that we want to hide from public view in case our 2017 preparations are ruined :lol:
Just wondering what style of...
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All good mate- I look forward to the article.
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Last post by Brad Y
Wed Sep 11, 2013 9:54 am
best way to form 7saum cases??
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BATattack »
Tue Sep 03, 2013 2:01 pm
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Ive been messing around with the 7saum for a while now and am about to form some more cases form norma 300saum brass.
In the past i have just run...
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Adam, It seems the shooters that are going with the 300WM-7mm case neck down, do it in 3 steps using a 300WM Redding Type S necking die. The third...
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Last post by IanP
Wed Sep 11, 2013 8:50 am
6mm vs 7mm in the wind - Am I missing something?
Replies: 80
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Quick »
Sat Sep 07, 2013 8:34 am
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Gents,
Just did some maths and worked out something regarding 6mm vs 7mm. Using my rifle and loads ballistics data, it drifts 77in in a constant...
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As discussed earlier in this thread, here is my extended version of Dave's Excel Modeller :
You'll also need to download and install the BfX...
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Last post by AlanF
Wed Sep 11, 2013 7:51 am
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