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6.5-284 lapua brass
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Mozzie »
Mon Sep 21, 2020 6:12 pm
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Ok I've read some old posts dated 2015.
But I would like to know about any recent issues.
Tight, oh so bloody tight, huge amounts of leverage...
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It probably comes with 40-years experience in usung it. :mrgreen:
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Last post by superx10
Fri Sep 25, 2020 4:04 pm
bearing lengths.
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bruce moulds »
Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:23 pm
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my 284 reamer was set up for 180 gn berger vld, which also allows 180 hybrid. 0.2"freebore.
with the shortage of bergers, and the price, i am...
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rod and michael,
thank you for the advice.
if they are similar to the 180 hybrids, they will fit my freebore length and allow a little jump as well....
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Thu Sep 24, 2020 10:29 pm
6.5 super lr
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bruce moulds »
Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:01 am
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my friend hangfire reports shooting on 2 occasions recently scores of 120 x 12x with his super lr.
of interest is that it is approaching 4000 rounds...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:01 am
Lijla barrels
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Denis S »
Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:02 pm
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Has anyone had experience to share about lilja barrels, any information would be much appreciated
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I got a CZ 455 drop in 22LR one from Seddo.
It’s in an MDT alloy stock and will put 10 rounds of CCI standard into groups like this at 50m
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Last post by tachyon
Sat Sep 19, 2020 8:26 pm
Annealing brass - is it worth doing?
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AlanF »
Thu Sep 17, 2020 3:39 pm
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I've always had a conservative approach to reloading, with a firm view that if a sub-process is costly in time and/or dollars, you need to be sure...
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For what its worth, i anneal every firing now. I did notice a small improvement in vertical on the target over non-anealed brass, so i will keep...
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Last post by argh
Sat Sep 19, 2020 7:55 pm
Barnard South 16 trigger
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saum2 »
Fri Sep 18, 2020 8:25 am
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Could someone tell me who the supplier is for these triggers. I believe they are a better option compared to the standard Barnard trigger.
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Marty Lobert makes them. I have sent you a PM with his contact details.
Here is some discussion about Barnard triggers, including a long commentary...
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Last post by tachyon
Fri Sep 18, 2020 6:05 pm
IBI Stainless Barrels from Cleavers
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AlexE »
Mon Dec 17, 2018 6:40 pm
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Hi Guys,
Does anyone know anything about the quality of these barrels cleavers are selling? Canadian made, apparently.
The price is right and...
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There seem to be a few people out there using Swan barrels too, I think he's also in Queensland.
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Last post by willow
Fri Sep 11, 2020 8:12 pm
Cortina on breaking in barrels
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PeteFox »
Mon Sep 07, 2020 9:54 pm
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How to choose between breaking in or not
I think I’d have chosen the metal door
Pete
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peter,
don't be shy. :oops:
just come out with it. [-( 8-[
say what you really mean. :wink: :D
we are all friends here. 8)
bruce.
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Last post by bruce moulds
Fri Sep 11, 2020 7:46 pm
Alpha brass
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Julian D »
Tue Sep 01, 2020 2:40 pm
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Anyone know who the Oz distributor is now ?
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3 Gun Tactical - still waiting on brass to arrive.
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Last post by willow
Thu Sep 03, 2020 9:06 pm
223 loads
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Willy »
Wed Sep 02, 2020 8:36 am
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Hi everyone,
I just purchased a used 223; the idea being that my son can join me shooting some f-class. It's a weatherby vanguard with a 30"...
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Yeah, that's the one. I'm looking forward to seeing how it shoots and tracking improvements as I accurise it. First step is to mount a decent scope,...
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Last post by Willy
Thu Sep 03, 2020 10:04 am
Best Value Spotting Scopes..?
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loneranger »
Fri Aug 28, 2020 11:12 am
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In the market for a new spotting scope for range work. I have looked at a few brands and had my eyes on a Vixen model that James Corbett used to...
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It will pay you to shop around. Two different sellers offering the Konus 20-60x100 with a $75 price differential. The dearer one was "free"...
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Last post by bsouthernau
Tue Sep 01, 2020 11:05 am
If there was just one cal that could do it all!!
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GSells »
Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:06 am
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Ok Newbies !! You have been dabbling into f open with your Man Bun 6.5 creedmore :mrgreen: . And now starting to think on a serious build . Eg a 7 mm...
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For my 35kg Heavy Gun, yes I would consider something bigger than a 300WSM, hurling 230gn Sierras for some tricky 500M Fly ranges, (not so much...
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Last post by RDavies
Fri Aug 28, 2020 9:56 pm
Go Nogo gauges
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Mozzie »
Mon Aug 24, 2020 7:03 pm
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Ok I'm sure it's been covered somewhere but finding it is a different story.
When changing barrels do you need to use a go and a nogo gauge.
Or just...
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Trev
Thanks mate.
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Last post by Mozzie
Mon Aug 24, 2020 8:14 pm
nosler 185 gn 7mm
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bruce moulds »
Sun Aug 23, 2020 11:48 am
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how doest this bullet stack up against berger, sierra, and hornady.?
what might be an optimum twist for it?
bruce.
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Yes Graham. A gun that's going well is gold. And that gun does not have to be shooting a bullet with a crazy high BC. I guess it's a bonus if it is...
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Last post by Gyro
Mon Aug 24, 2020 4:27 pm
Farley Rest Question
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AlanA »
Thu Aug 20, 2020 2:11 pm
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I have just acquired a Farley rest in great condition except that the white silicon ‘fitting’ where the joystick handle attaches to the control shaft...
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Thanks anyway Tim. Exactly same as mine. Seems a common problem.
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Last post by AlanA
Fri Aug 21, 2020 11:08 pm
Posting barrels
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alscol71 »
Thu Aug 20, 2020 2:25 pm
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Hi can anyone tell me what states of Australia require barrels to be forwarded to licences dealers?
Qld they don’t I know that.
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Had a barrel blank sent from WA to VIC had to be sent to a licenced dealer
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Last post by ollie
Fri Aug 21, 2020 4:37 pm
Windreading Performance Comparison
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AlanF »
Tue Aug 11, 2020 2:55 am
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To anyone interested, the subject was raised on another thread regarding the relative wind-reading skills of TR and F-Class shooters. I offered to...
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Fair call. I was just a bit surprised TR windage "errors" were so much larger than std.
I've scored for a number of top TR shooters and it...
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Last post by Tim L
Wed Aug 19, 2020 12:15 pm
Share 103gr CopperHead 6BR loads+Berger loads
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Fire Dog »
Mon May 25, 2020 7:05 pm
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Anyone have loads that they are using in their 6Br and or 6BRAI {I have both} and are willing to share, using Copper Head 103 grain projectiles?
Also...
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I shoot a Dahser. For me the Hybrids work well jumped between 0.010 and 0.020”
I haven’t used 6mm VLD’s but my experience with 7mm and 6.5mm VLD’s is...
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Last post by ben_g
Wed Aug 19, 2020 7:18 am
22 Cal 85.5 Grain Long Range Hybrid
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saum2 »
Mon Dec 09, 2019 5:55 am
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I'm thinking of giving this bullet a try in a new build, just wondering if anyone has used these yet as they are fairly new. If you have used them...
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Any further info out there on how these are performing? And possibly loads, jump, twist etc for 223
TIA
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Last post by 528hemi
Tue Aug 18, 2020 11:56 pm
223 Case Length Trimming
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tom1 »
Tue Aug 11, 2020 10:52 am
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I have a batch of 223 cases that are getting a bit long , measuring over 1.765" . These are Lapua cases , not the Lapua Match cases if that...
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Thanks for the replies, I have trimmed the cases to 1.750"
Cheers .Brad Probert
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Last post by tom1
Mon Aug 17, 2020 8:15 am
Powder choice
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Willy »
Thu Aug 13, 2020 4:50 pm
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Hi All,
I'm quite new to f-class. I'm shooting F standard. At the moment I'm using 44.5gns of AR2206H and 155gn Sierras with a 30" barrel. It's...
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In my .308 Omark I tested both dyer vld 155's and the 2155 sierra's both liked the same load of AR2208 @ 46.3gr which gave me 2979fps seated 10tho...
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Last post by stu_bear2002
Sat Aug 15, 2020 2:44 pm
anschutz rail clamp / nut
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Plasmaboy_au »
Mon Aug 10, 2020 1:29 pm
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Does anyone know where I can get some anschutz rail nuts or T bar in Australia? Thanks
Andrew
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Hi i have plenty of these if that`s what u after...regards Doug
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Last post by dgeorge52
Wed Aug 12, 2020 7:57 pm
6.5 x 284 build
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saum2 »
Wed Aug 05, 2020 8:21 am
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I'm thinking of building a 6.5 x 284. I have new Lap brass. What would be the ultimate barrel twist, barrel length and bullet choice readily...
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I've started another thread on this subject HERE .
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Last post by AlanF
Tue Aug 11, 2020 3:02 am
308 ADI Factory Ammo
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tom1 »
Mon Aug 03, 2020 3:24 pm
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What have those that have used the new factory ammo found in regards to performance ?
I purchased 120 rounds last week and will be using them soon....
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I have found both the original Comm Games ADI Berger Factory Ammo and the new ADI Sierra Factory Ammo to be excellent.
I have not yet reloaded the...
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Last post by Accuracy
Wed Aug 05, 2020 4:12 pm
30 cal sub projectile
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Julian D »
Thu Jul 30, 2020 7:20 am
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Has anyone got any suggestions for a good subsonic pill for 30 cal ? Been using the Hornady Sub X 190gn & love them but cannot get anymore of...
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They did it to me too
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Last post by Seddo
Mon Aug 03, 2020 10:35 pm
Chasing the lands is stupid...
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willow »
Mon Jul 20, 2020 12:56 pm
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Well not necessarily my opinion but an informative watch:
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Had a look and if we don't know what he's on about by now we never will haha.
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Last post by Gyro
Mon Aug 03, 2020 6:17 pm
Starting out
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Happyhour »
Sun Aug 02, 2020 10:55 pm
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I'm wanting to do F-Class Shooting and not sure on what rifle or scope I should be getting, what is recommended, is the HOWA
1500 BRAVO LONG RANGE,...
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Well said Mozzie, especially the part about spending good money on some optics because u can transfer the scope to the next rifle. BUT I would...
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Last post by Gyro
Mon Aug 03, 2020 5:06 pm
Bedding compound
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Brett.44 »
Sun Aug 02, 2020 11:48 am
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What bedding compounds are people using? and where are you sourcing them from?
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Also I’ve had good results with Devcon 10110 putty, very stiff to work with though, I mostly use it as I already have it on hand, armagrout is mighty...
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Last post by Rich4
Sun Aug 02, 2020 8:12 pm
Longer life barrel steel from Bartlein?
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PeteFox »
Thu Jul 23, 2020 8:45 am
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In my FB feed this morning from Bartlein Barrels official page. It’s not on the website so i hope it’s correct.
“ Bartlein Barrels is pleased to...
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The wear is different. The throat is holding up better etc...a couple of examples in 6mm.
6x47 Lapua running 105 hybrids at 3125fps. RL26 powder...
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Last post by Frank Green
Sat Aug 01, 2020 11:25 am
Twist vs velocity
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BATattack »
Wed Jul 29, 2020 5:34 pm
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Hear a lot of debate on this so might be useful info
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I think it was Harold Vaughn who did these similar tests a while back and found a similar thing, negligible difference in velocity from twist rates.
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Last post by RDavies
Thu Jul 30, 2020 8:34 pm
dasher brass
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Peter L »
Tue Jul 28, 2020 12:53 pm
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Alpha munitions,USA, manufactures 6mm Dasher brass and the price is $115UD per 100. I asked them if I could get some here in Australia. They directed...
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Beau no longer brings in Alpha brass. I had a thread on here earlier in the year explaining this situation. Yes, the Alpha stuff is premium priced,...
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Last post by willow
Tue Jul 28, 2020 8:20 pm
Accu tac FC-4 G2 Bipod vs mdt ckye pod?
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Wiseman7187 »
Fri Jul 17, 2020 10:13 am
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So i have decided 100% on going with a bipod and have these 2 in my sights.
Accu tac FC-4 G2 Bipod vs mdt ckye pod?
mostly because I'm planning to...
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Sorry mate, missed the "tounge in cheek" aspect - hard to gauge tone/inflection with the typed word. :oops:
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Last post by Mick_762
Thu Jul 23, 2020 8:30 pm
Lapua 6mmBR Brass
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Seddo »
Fri Jul 17, 2020 6:11 pm
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For those wanting Lapua 6mm BR brass the shipment has arrived at Nioa. Talk to your supplier and you will be able to get it again.
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Thanks for the update Seddo, Have had mine pre-ordered for a while so its just a matter of time before my parcel arrives :)
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Last post by stu_bear2002
Sun Jul 19, 2020 7:02 pm
Scopes - FFP or SFP for F Class
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jrobbs »
Wed Jul 15, 2020 11:37 am
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Hi,
Thanks for the add to the forum.
I’m new to the sport and was wondering what the opinion out there is in relation to FFP V SFP scopes for F...
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The one thing that is needed when aiming off is to be able to quickly transition back to centre if the atmospheric scintillation becomes very bad...
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Last post by pjifl
Sat Jul 18, 2020 2:33 pm
2 from LEFT FIELD
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John T »
Wed Jun 10, 2020 8:36 am
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Hello.
I have 2 questions that are so far left they are out of the ball park.
1. Has anyone tried a two-powder load to enhance ignition? The...
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I've seen some very interesting outcomes with regards to point of ignition in a column of combustable material. The general outcome is that ignition...
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Last post by Tim L
Mon Jul 13, 2020 3:34 am
ANOTHER ? CHAMBERING JOB
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superx10 »
Mon Jul 06, 2020 2:26 pm
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Well, so I thought and proceeded to blame the gunsmith for not getting the headspace correct. After driving about 280 km and having
many misfirings I...
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Thin clear sticky tape on the case head does a good job too
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Last post by cheech
Fri Jul 10, 2020 6:18 pm
Proj jump - barrel wear
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Bart »
Mon Jul 06, 2020 12:56 pm
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Okay, to help settle a club discussion/argument;
does giving the projectile jump (say 0.010") lead to excessive and/or quicker wear of the...
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I believe that jump may speed up throat wear somewhat
but things like incorrect cleaning, powder type and barrel brand have a far greater impact on...
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Last post by RAVEN
Thu Jul 09, 2020 9:48 am
Misfires
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Willy »
Mon Jul 06, 2020 8:52 pm
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Hi everyone,
I'm just starting out in F Class, I was shooting on Saturday and had a few misfires. I pulled the cartridges apart and two were...
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Thanks Mate , hopefully have rounds with actual br 2's in them :roll: .
Grate to catch up in person sometime Mate ! :D
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Last post by GSells
Wed Jul 08, 2020 9:17 pm
OPTIMAL CHARGE WEIGHT METHOD
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John T »
Sat Jul 04, 2020 8:14 pm
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Hello.
Is Dan Newberry's OCW method of load development reliable?
Regards,
John T.
4.7.20
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IMO it has it's place but but may not be enough as a stand alone load development process for fclass given the ranges we shoot.
Dans OCW ensures the...
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Last post by Tim L
Wed Jul 08, 2020 10:54 am
Ogive to base measurement.
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Trevor Rhodes »
Thu Jun 25, 2020 8:06 pm
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When measuring bullets, ogive to base what is the exceptable maximum variation of the projectile. I use 2 thou, is that excessive or should one give...
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I've read that on smaller cases it can.
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Last post by wsftr
Wed Jul 08, 2020 7:19 am
6.6-284
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cheech »
Mon Jul 06, 2020 4:56 pm
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Hi all,
Interested in 6.5-284 , what would be good powder for heavy pills and 30” plus barrels , keeping in mind better throat/barrel life , would...
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I hope you're not just teasing Alan. I'd love to see Vhitavuori back in Aus. Might give the 230s another go. :D
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Last post by Tim L
Tue Jul 07, 2020 7:42 pm
Chasing a Quickload estimate
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scott/r »
Sun Jun 28, 2020 8:43 pm
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Would it be possible for someone with Quickload to run some numbers for me please.
I'm chasing mainly the chamber pressure estimate for 46.3grns of...
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Does show the variability of hand loading! I’m running 44.3 of 2206H 155ncc 2.9 oal @ 2915 in a 29” 14 twist LC brass WLR primer and would not go...
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Last post by Rich4
Mon Jul 06, 2020 8:04 am
Primer pocket prep
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UL1700 »
Sat Jun 27, 2020 8:35 am
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So a few years ago when I stated my journey into F class, a box of 308 Lapua brass was purchased, then sized, primed, charged fired, repeat. Now with...
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I used to deburr and chamfer my primer pockets, stopped doing that when I upgraded my ultrasonic cleaner, seems to clean them out quite well.
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Last post by willow
Mon Jun 29, 2020 8:32 pm
Sweet's Oil
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AlanF »
Fri Jun 19, 2020 9:34 pm
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Sweet's Oil (in the white bottle) has been around a long time I assume, so many forum members will have used it at some stage. I've been using it for...
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There was a brew that many old timers made up using Neatsfoot Oil and a small amount of Phenol.
Of course they had Neatsfoot Oil on hand for...
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Last post by pjifl
Sat Jun 27, 2020 8:33 pm
Wanted - New F Class Stock
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bobped »
Wed Jun 24, 2020 5:11 pm
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I've decided to treat myself to a new Stock for my F Standard Barnard Rifle.
Basically I think I'm bored with the old one.
I have a hankering to play...
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Thanks Josh,
Where and how do I get into contact with Ken Noye please.
Bob
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Last post by bobped
Fri Jun 26, 2020 5:47 pm
Resizing Video
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Matt P »
Thu Jun 25, 2020 8:53 am
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FYI, only thing I would add is when using brass from another chamber, this is very likely even after sizing.
Matt P
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If you shoot a 308 (and some others) you can buy a small base die, that may give you enough body resizing to do the trick.( Probably) One thing .......
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Last post by macguru
Thu Jun 25, 2020 10:07 pm
Affordable bipod options
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Willy »
Tue Jun 23, 2020 7:55 pm
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Hi everyone, I'm just starting out in F class and I'm trying to work out weekday options there are four a decent bipod. I have a Harris style bipod...
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Thanks for the advice. I would love a Joypod, but a second hand one would probably still be out of my price range. I like the look and price of the...
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Last post by Willy
Tue Jun 23, 2020 9:01 pm
308/260 Rem FLS dies
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PeteFox »
Tue Jun 23, 2020 9:11 am
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I use a Wilson bushing type FLS die on my .308s.
Given that all the dimensions except for the neck dia and shoulder length are the same, can I use...
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Yes, but you may find after a couple of resizings that a small ring will form around the neck/shoulder juncture that may cause firm chambering.
Keith...
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Last post by KHGS
Tue Jun 23, 2020 1:29 pm
Case weights
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phillh »
Sun Jun 21, 2020 9:59 am
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Hello all,
I did an interesting test where I weighed 80 or so once fired ADI 308 cases. Picture attached, where there were some major differences in...
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Hi phil, i had the reverse with ADI 308 cases, however that was unprimed brass, not the factory loads.
The variation was almost as close as i had...
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Last post by argh
Sun Jun 21, 2020 3:59 pm
Barrels and gunsmith
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Greyhound »
Sat Jun 20, 2020 11:38 am
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Hello guys,
I'm new to this forum. Please forgive me if it sounds like a rant. I would really like to hear what experiences others have had. I...
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Hi Greyhound
I have had one custom f class gun and several barrels made by the said gunsmith, the following is a list of the plusses.
* If you...
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Sun Jun 21, 2020 3:26 pm
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