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284 shehane
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Brad Y »
Wed Apr 17, 2013 12:44 am
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Quick question,
Do the standard 284W GO and NO GO gauges work when chambering the 284shehane? Or are there custom gauges needed?
Also is...
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Yep. as per Alan said re go gauges.
I did make my own dies (purchased the two reamers and blank dies from PT&G). Similar to Alan I used my...
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Wed Apr 17, 2013 7:45 am
Problems sizing 6.5x47
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John23 »
Wed Apr 10, 2013 7:45 pm
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Gday
I am new to 6.5x47 and am having a real hard time sizing brass.
Basically the problem is I can not FL size brass!
The case will enter...
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Yes thats correct, its just the stock savage barrel.
It has gone from 30 to about 28
I dont think that should effect things as the barrel was...
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Sat Apr 13, 2013 9:33 pm
Early Hybrid & Double Ogive
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aaronraad »
Thu Apr 11, 2013 4:26 pm
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Nothing new under the sun...still!
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Didn't stop them using boat tails though. The Mark VIIIz was approved in the late 1930s:
Somewhere (unless January 2011 buggered me up) I have a...
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Thu Apr 11, 2013 8:51 pm
Short Scrub Equivalent
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AlanF »
Sun Apr 07, 2013 4:58 pm
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I use Short Scrub as a powder solvent (it moves a bit of copper too especially if left in overnight). I'll be shooting in the US later in the year...
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Ahh the old Channel No.9 for Hoppes No.9 trick. The wife never got that one.
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Last post by aaronraad
Wed Apr 10, 2013 10:21 pm
New Info On Bullet Stability & BC
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IanP »
Tue Apr 09, 2013 8:06 am
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I posted this in the FCWC section of the forum but thought it would be of interest to all, so have copied my post here as well for discussion.
The...
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Saw this. :shock:
Confirmation of the Vihtavuori powder plant closure in Finland does nothing to boost confidence .
First I have heard about...
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Tue Apr 09, 2013 3:49 pm
Lapua .284 brass life
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DenisA »
Sat Jan 19, 2013 2:49 pm
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Hi Guys and Gals,
I know this has been touched on a bit in other .284 threads, but I'm pretty disappointed today..
I've previously identified...
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Hi All,
I finally got an official email back from Lapua:
Because we weren´t able to get sample cases, investigating of this issue was...
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Last post by DenisA
Tue Apr 09, 2013 2:30 pm
Does BC rule, or bullet weight rule?
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Brad Y »
Mon Apr 08, 2013 8:16 pm
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Heres an interesting one. We see BC published by bullet manufacturers but the higher BC bullets seem to be heavy 7mm and 30 cal bullets. So compare...
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No argument with the .308W-155gr out to 1000y, but try taking it out to 3200y and starting it at only 2200 fps. A faster twist might allow the 155gr...
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Tue Apr 09, 2013 2:04 pm
Reamer specs
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Norm »
Mon Apr 08, 2013 1:05 pm
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For those of you that use custom reamers for tight match grade chambers.
How much clearance do you specify between the reamer diameter and the...
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Thanks Bruce,
I have a few reamers but the standard ones are too large in the body. As such I will be ordering them from now on to my own specs....
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Last post by Norm
Tue Apr 09, 2013 8:27 am
Blowing primers
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SuperV »
Sun Apr 07, 2013 3:47 pm
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Hi. I'm having trouble. I'm a novice TR shooter so please I need help from the fclass family.
I'm having trouble blowing the middle out of...
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What happened to the good ol' days when the bolt lift got sticky and you knew you were reaching the limit of the action. Rubber mallet employed when...
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Mon Apr 08, 2013 2:46 pm
Why I'm back to using Moly
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johnk »
Sat Apr 06, 2013 9:28 pm
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I mentioned in a recent thread that I had ditched boron & reverted to moly. The turning point was my recent endeavours working up a load for my...
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I have always had very satisfactory performance using 6.5mm/142 MK moly coated, @ 3030fps. Low ES, single digit SD, excellent accuracy. It is only...
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Last post by 6.5x55ai
Mon Apr 08, 2013 2:36 pm
Berger fullbore 155.5 with cracks
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Billy308 »
Sun Apr 07, 2013 8:50 pm
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Hi all,
After using a couple of small boxes of 100 of the above and being impressed with the finish and uniformity and results on target, I have...
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Cracks are different to indentations.
Cracks along the ogive typically appear as a single defect running lengthwise and with a bit of direction...
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Last post by aaronraad
Mon Apr 08, 2013 12:13 pm
Broughton Barrel Death Pt 2 : All my fault
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ecomeat »
Fri Apr 05, 2013 8:22 pm
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It is with a great deal of personal embarrassment that I share the outcome of my damaged Broughton barrel that I reported a couple of weeks ago....
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Kudos to you Tony for sharing this unlucky experience ! I use the same stuff to lube inside case necks for FLS, along with RCBS case lube for the...
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Last post by Sam Walker
Sun Apr 07, 2013 12:04 pm
Help needed - 6.5x47mm Loads
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Quinny »
Mon Mar 18, 2013 10:54 pm
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I am finally getting around to rebarrelling my Savage F/TR in 6.5x47 Lapua. I have been looking around for load data on this calibre, but there...
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I am shooting 130gr Bergers/38.0gr Rl15/2900fps and getting stunning 5 shot groups with single figure SD. Previously tried 41gr (via drop tube) of...
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Last post by 6.5x55ai
Thu Apr 04, 2013 5:44 pm
new bergers
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bruce moulds »
Tue Apr 02, 2013 5:34 am
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taking into account the date yesterday, the new bergers look interesting.
for years bergers have been denigrating the barnes x bullet, now they have...
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Just finished making one with a single 'ripple' using a an ogive length meplat pointer and a boat tail punch on the other end. Just got to work out...
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Last post by aaronraad
Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:33 pm
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Last post by macguru
Tue Apr 02, 2013 7:46 pm
Stepping up
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Brad Y »
Thu Mar 28, 2013 12:11 pm
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For arguments sake if I were to look at setting up a 7mm barrel what would be the current chamber of choice? Reason Im asking now is with the brass...
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Working on a possible new design over the past few days.
Its going to be called the .30BRXXX because it looks like a BRX case but only of so much...
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Last post by Norm
Tue Apr 02, 2013 3:12 pm
an alarming discovery
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bruce moulds »
Mon Apr 01, 2013 6:00 pm
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just loaded some rounds, and thought coal looked a bit short.
on further examination, some rounds left over from a prize shoot on sat appear to have...
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Bruce,
Agreed it would be more scientifically valid, but one string immediately followed the other (gap about 20 seconds). I think there are other...
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Last post by AlanF
Tue Apr 02, 2013 7:45 am
Velocity variation in a string of shots
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Norm »
Sun Mar 31, 2013 2:42 pm
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When shooting a long string of say 12 to 23 shots, has anyone noticed a regular change trend in their velocity reading from the first few shots...
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That's the plan, but I don't have time to do anything about it between now and then.
But when its all over and I have plenty of time I think some...
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Last post by Norm
Mon Apr 01, 2013 8:54 pm
berger BC differences
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mitchellchandler_au »
Wed Mar 27, 2013 1:49 am
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Hi all,
I was wondering if anyone has noticed if the stated BC on the 80.5gn fullbore bullet has changed in the last few months?
I brought a box...
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These numbers are theoretical anyways but I can attest that the pill that worked for me at 1200 yds was the 155 berger hybrid, after the 155 sierra...
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Last post by macguru
Mon Apr 01, 2013 12:17 pm
Torque Effect
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macguru »
Sun Mar 31, 2013 5:05 pm
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Just a question about the rifle reaction when fired, but before the pill leaves the muzzle......
I understand the rifle lifts a little at the...
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norm,
thanks for that.
it makes a lot of sense.
bruce.
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Last post by bruce moulds
Mon Apr 01, 2013 8:33 am
Winchester 284 cases
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Matt P »
Mon Mar 25, 2013 9:01 pm
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If anyone has some unfired winchester 284 cases, could you please do me a favour and measure the case diameter just above the extractor rim and what...
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matt,
the chamber is my reamer.
0.5010 in front of the extractor groove.
0.476 at shoulder.
0.312 neck.
i am running necks 0.012 thick. (about...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Sun Mar 31, 2013 8:35 pm
Lightweight front rest or heavy?
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Quick »
Fri Mar 29, 2013 3:44 pm
G'day all,
I've been looking at getting a joystick rest top for my Caldwell Rock BR rest. I've been looking at the shade tree and they also do a...
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Last post by Quick
Fri Mar 29, 2013 3:44 pm
80 grain Noslers. Jump or Jam ?
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Wakey7 »
Tue Mar 26, 2013 9:51 pm
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Have some 80 grain Nolsers in 22 cal to load and was wondering whether they like to Jump or be Jammed ??? (Rifle is a Barnard action with a 1:8...
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Thanks for your input Ned. Sounds like I should jam them. Will probably jump a few just to compare. Regards Wakey.
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Last post by Wakey7
Thu Mar 28, 2013 5:06 pm
Alternative 284 cases
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Brad Y »
Wed Mar 27, 2013 1:19 pm
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It seems everyone has been using lapua 6.5x284 necked up and a more than a few people have had problems with cases recently. Has anyone tried the...
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Highland (or PRVI) make 7.5x55 brass which is fractionally smaller than 30-284. It could work if it was necked down to 7mm, fireformed and then...
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Last post by trxdick
Thu Mar 28, 2013 4:35 pm
Digital Powder Throwers & Scales - Accuracy?
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Quinny »
Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:14 pm
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I currently use a set of RCBS 505 balance scales and thrower for my powder charges - I throw a near enough charge, then use the trickler to top it...
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Pretty rough but it works. Just a bit of soft wire spiralled round a plastic tube. Note the mat in the pan to stop the powder from splashing out.
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Last post by AlanF
Thu Mar 28, 2013 12:12 pm
Scope operation - to wind or aim off
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bartman007 »
Tue Mar 26, 2013 2:20 pm
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I have been using a scope for a few years now. And have been happily winding it back and forth with the wind changes.
However, one day, in the...
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Mike,
A nice solution is a minute reticle. If you are used to winding it is easy to switch your thinking to minute holdoffs (rather than rings...
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Last post by DaveMc
Wed Mar 27, 2013 8:06 am
Bullet BC variation
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Norm »
Tue Mar 26, 2013 11:45 am
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Has anyone done any testing to see what the BC variation is from one bullet to the next out of the same box? In particular 6mm to 7mm bullets....
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Norm,
I wouldn`t worry about it,the horizontal movement/wind drift, will be a bigger factor,assuming your velocities are reasonable in extreme...
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Last post by mike H
Tue Mar 26, 2013 6:07 pm
vert
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bruce moulds »
Fri Mar 22, 2013 6:21 am
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looking at plot sheets of mine and others, as well as scoring and watching as others shoot, i have realized that i have never seen a rifle/ shooter/...
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Haha lynn Ive only put 60 rounds through the gun! Just havent had a chance to use it! And will only put 24 though it this weekend before leaving it...
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Last post by Brad Y
Sat Mar 23, 2013 3:23 pm
scopes
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bruce moulds »
Wed Mar 20, 2013 7:57 pm
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for some time now, flurite glass scopes are moving onto the market.
these scopes claim better optics.
the first of these brands was march, now...
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I am no expert on this but you have to understand what you are getting with ED - Better colour and brightness and less chromatic aberration - not...
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Last post by DaveMc
Thu Mar 21, 2013 7:40 am
Mains power filter for digital scales?
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DenisA »
Tue Jan 29, 2013 8:37 pm
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Hi all,
I'm looking to purchase a power filter for my Sartorious scales to try and reduce the drift that can be such a pain in the arse prior to...
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Don't you have to be full of it to shoot F class? :oops:
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Last post by johnk
Tue Mar 19, 2013 1:50 pm
Vortex PST
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smc977 »
Thu Mar 14, 2013 12:32 pm
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Hi Guys just wondering if anyone hear has any experience with the Vortex Viper PST the warranty looks good and so does the glass.??
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I have one . I find the reticle and # a little course but clear to 900 focus good 1/4 clicks a little coures but repeatable. Elevation shims for zero...
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Last post by Bindi2
Thu Mar 14, 2013 2:47 pm
barrel re chamber and load adjustment?
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BATattack »
Mon Mar 11, 2013 8:55 pm
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what have you found works with re developing a load with a previously accurate barrel once it has been re chambered?
i have heard some guys just...
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I chop back pretty much all of my barrels and at least with a rechambered barrel, they always have the same powder/primer/bullet preferences. and it...
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Last post by RDavies
Thu Mar 14, 2013 7:41 am
European Championship Equipment Lists for F Open and F T/R
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by
ecomeat »
Fri Mar 08, 2013 11:57 am
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Most of you have probably seen the January Online version of Target Shooter Magazine..............I hadnt till just now coz the App on my IPad...
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As a recent (just 36 years ago) ex-Kiwi I strongly resemble that remark. In defence of the Warriors they don't get a lot of time to acclimatise. By...
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Last post by AlanF
Wed Mar 13, 2013 4:01 pm
difference between 2209 & 2213sc
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saum2 »
Mon Mar 11, 2013 11:43 am
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I know where these powders sit on the burn rate chart, but how much difference is there and what effect does it have? I'm using a 6mm with 105gn...
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I'm using the 6xc, so far i've tried just the 13sc with promising results. The XC case is a bit larger than the 6x47 case. The 13sc seems to fill the...
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Last post by saum2
Tue Mar 12, 2013 8:19 pm
Ladder test 6 x 47 Lapua
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ecomeat »
Sat Mar 09, 2013 9:45 pm
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I greatly appreciate your comments and help in interpreting the attached Ladder Test result that I shot this afternoon at 500 yards.
This is my new...
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Ben,
PM about to be sent :D
Tony
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Last post by ecomeat
Tue Mar 12, 2013 10:04 am
7mm Elevation Tables
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Hodgie »
Sun Mar 10, 2013 9:26 am
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Is there somewhere to go to look up Elevation rises both in Metres and Yards using 7 mm with 180g Bergers with 51g of 09 ? . I'm a new shooter about...
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Chris, here is what I get for the 180gr vld at 2850 fps
300m zero +3=
400m 3 +3=
500m 6 +3.5=
600m 9.5 +3.5=
700m 13 +4=
800m 17
my guess...
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Last post by macguru
Mon Mar 11, 2013 7:58 pm
load difference between 308 win and lapua brass?
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BATattack »
Mon Mar 11, 2013 5:29 pm
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given the weight difference between the two brass manafacures how much roughly should i alter an allready established load? i dont load for 308...
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Put it this way,if using Winchester drop 1 grain for a change to Lapua.If using Lapua work up slowly in stages,this might seem overly...
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Last post by mike H
Mon Mar 11, 2013 5:55 pm
Broughton barrels very fair response re 6 x 47 Lapua
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ecomeat »
Sun Mar 10, 2013 4:47 pm
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I have shuffled this over to its own thread. As mentioned on 6 x 47 Ladder test thread, Phil Jones copied my email straight to Broughton, and i am...
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Aaron, can't say I agree with the Borden method of barrel cleaning 100%.
I do however think that he is dead right with saying that a barrel that is...
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Last post by Norm
Mon Mar 11, 2013 3:08 pm
Trialling different solvents, while breaking a barrel in.
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ecomeat »
Wed Mar 06, 2013 10:47 pm
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I had sworn off Sweets a couple years ago, until Phil Jones (Redback Precision Equipment), my gunsmith and benchrest Hall of Fame er showed me how he...
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Me too...had to try the carby cleaner.....pleased to report that it didn't show the slightest bit of carbon.
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Last post by ecomeat
Fri Mar 08, 2013 7:53 pm
30BR
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SuperV »
Thu Mar 07, 2013 9:29 am
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Hi looking at setting a 30br for issf 300m. Anyone played with one, if so info on loads and brass.
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That's the same reamer I have. I have a couple of boxes of CDC 115 grain pills as well. Might need to get the rifle built.
Regards
john
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Last post by flatlina
Fri Mar 08, 2013 8:36 am
Annealing Lapua brass
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macguru »
Thu Mar 07, 2013 8:23 am
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My 308 lapua brass has been reloaded well over 20 times and the neck tensions seem uniformly pretty light. There are no cracks and i suspect the...
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Hi Andrew
This is the one I got sent out the guy was great to deal with and had it made and delivered in 7 weeks, he makes the holes to what...
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Last post by Gadget
Fri Mar 08, 2013 7:41 am
BM8208 and berger 155.5 projs load data
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DannyS »
Wed Mar 06, 2013 5:26 pm
hi, I'm playing around with lapua palma cases, bm8208 powder and berger 155.5 fullbore projs,,does anyone have any load data they are prepared to...
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Last post by DannyS
Wed Mar 06, 2013 5:26 pm
300 Win Mag Load Help
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Paul Janzso »
Tue Feb 19, 2013 11:38 pm
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Any one have any data they wish to share.
I intend using 230 gn Bergers.
Cheers
Paul
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Congrats Paul, thats the way to christen a new rifle!!!!
Ian
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Last post by IanP
Wed Mar 06, 2013 1:27 pm
1-8.5T with 6.5x47Lapua - Anyone running this?
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Quick »
Sat Mar 02, 2013 7:27 pm
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G'day all,
Just wondering if anyone is running a 6.5x47 Lapua in a 8.5T barrel. Length around 26-30
Cheers,
Shaun
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Aaron,
I hear what your saying. An extra half an inch probably wont make any difference to the rifle. I'll see what happens. Keep the advice...
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Last post by Quick
Wed Mar 06, 2013 1:05 pm
.308 or .307 ???
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BC »
Mon Mar 04, 2013 5:01 pm
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Pretty soon I need to have the .308 barrel on my rifle changed. There are quite a few barrels with a .307 calibre on the market. Does anyone know...
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4 Groove, 5 R-form, 6 Groove have a read of
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Last post by Triplejim
Tue Mar 05, 2013 8:01 pm
Moly coating bullets
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Brad Y »
Thu Feb 21, 2013 9:53 am
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Ive read that a few people moly coat their bullets here. I also remember Mark Hamersley did it for his bullets in last years WA queens.
Ive never...
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:lol: :lol: :lol: come on johnk tell us what you really think. Let me know if I start adding to the heap :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Last post by aaronraad
Mon Mar 04, 2013 10:32 pm
win 284 brass & other issues.
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bruce moulds »
Mon Mar 04, 2013 7:30 pm
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the unbatched win brand 284 brass experiment continues.
this experiment began when a good friend gave me 200+ cases.
for some time i have been...
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alan,
that case has many brass options, including win & the one you mention.
also lapua & rem 260 brass, 7/08 brass, etc.
apparrently the...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Mon Mar 04, 2013 9:20 pm
7mm WSM some thoughts please
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MCLE »
Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:26 pm
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I am thinking of 7mm WSM for a little bit of Fclass and longrange steel gongs have some of you had some experience with it and what are your thoughts...
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Thanks for all the help one reason l was thinking of the 7WSM was it was a cal that l can get a barrel off the shelf for my DTA. The thought of the...
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Last post by MCLE
Mon Mar 04, 2013 11:46 am
300 WSM advice
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macguru »
Wed Feb 13, 2013 7:10 pm
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I am starting to collect components for reloading 300 WSM
Does anyone have any advice for powders, projectiles ?
Winchester Brass was under $1...
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I have not set up a rifle yet but i have some of the wsm winchester brass here and it seems very good, a heavier guage than the 308 brass and less...
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Last post by macguru
Sat Mar 02, 2013 9:33 am
chamber casting
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bruce moulds »
Thu Feb 28, 2013 5:52 am
there is an interesting article on chamber casting in 6mmbr daily bulletin today.
keep safe,
bruce.
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Thu Feb 28, 2013 5:52 am
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