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Loading .243 AI with .260 AI dies
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KTM525 »
Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:11 pm
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Good evening all,
Just a quick question, I have a set of Redding micrometer precision dies in .260 AI and have just acquired a 243 AI. Can anybody...
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Thanks mate, I think you might be right there.
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Sat Apr 14, 2018 6:04 pm
Seb Mini Joystick Tension
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Jase PTRC »
Tue Apr 10, 2018 4:23 pm
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Hello. Just wondering if anyone has instructions or knows how to lower the tension on the joystick on the mini. I tried adjusting the grub screws on...
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I had pulled it down to a point but never noticed the adjustment screw in the bottom. Will have a look toniggt when i get home. Am just being...
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Wed Apr 11, 2018 9:52 am
Cantilever Target Machines
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bobeager »
Tue Apr 03, 2018 9:30 pm
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Does anyone have a set of engineering drawings for the construction of cantilever target machines?
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I agree. The Raglan targets mentioned earlier in this thread work on the same principle and are a joy to operate.
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Fri Apr 06, 2018 4:49 pm
Barnard V block dimensions
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BATattack »
Mon Apr 02, 2018 11:15 am
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Does anyone have approximate L x W x H dimensions of a Barnard P bedding block?
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The "vibrations" of the block are only going to be equal to what the action would apply to the stock if mounted directly anyway.
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Wed Apr 04, 2018 1:22 pm
223 Rem throat length
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John23 »
Sun Jan 14, 2018 6:01 pm
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Hi
I recently purchased a Tikka T3 in 223 with a 8t barrel for a bit of farm use , shooting steel ect .
I have upgraded the magazine and can cycle...
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I've got a Sako Varmint 24" 1:8 which has the same chamber as my mate's Tikka 1:8 - at least we get exactly the same COAL measurements and share...
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Last post by Flier
Sun Apr 01, 2018 3:29 pm
Weaver rings & picattiny rails
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Omark44boy »
Wed Mar 28, 2018 10:53 am
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Hi All
I am about to dip my toes into the waters of F-class Std in a month or two.
I have bought an Omark in .308 Win with a picattiny 20moa rail...
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Or apply a hot iron to the scope base for a couple of minutes, which I think probably removes any risk of overdoing the flame heat. This method also...
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Wed Mar 28, 2018 4:51 pm
March ELR scope
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Pete »
Sat Mar 10, 2018 6:26 am
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Not sure on the looks and not really needing to shoot a 22 to 1000 yrds.....
But you have to 100%, love them or hate them, respect Marches commitment...
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Not sure where I would ever use that scope .....
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Last post by macguru
Fri Mar 23, 2018 2:31 pm
anyone tried the Hornady ELD's
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smlekid »
Fri Oct 20, 2017 7:46 pm
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Hi all just wondering if anyone has tried the Hornady ELD projectiles?
I've loaded some up to try at 900y this weekend in my case using the 140gr...
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I bought a sample 20 pack to try I usually run the sierra match king 180g, keen to see how the hornady perform
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Tue Mar 20, 2018 6:41 pm
What Precision or Tactical Rifle setup do you use
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Singo85 »
Mon Mar 12, 2018 6:45 pm
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No bullshit or talk about PRS Competition or what the NRAA should do, enough talk in other threads.
Just seeking advice on what you PRS shooters are...
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My rig is:
Trued Rem700
Krieger 12T 308
McMillan A5
NF NXS 5.5-22x50
TIS M24 Sling
Harris BRMS 6-9 Swivel
I use it for PHR matches here in WA but...
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Last post by Quick
Fri Mar 16, 2018 9:22 pm
260 Rem load data help
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ShaneG »
Mon Feb 26, 2018 3:17 pm
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Just starting work on a load for a 260 Rem with 123 Scenars.
Can anyone advise from experience what jump/jam and ballpark with 2209?
I don't have any...
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Thanks Rob
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Last post by ShaneG
Fri Mar 16, 2018 4:23 pm
"Cheaper" optics - are they suitable?
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Mick_762 »
Wed Mar 14, 2018 7:29 pm
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So by cheaper I mean around the $1000 price range:
Bushnell 6500 4.5-30x50 etc.
Are they a cheaper alternative that are eminently useable for F...
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As above
By far the Best option for $1000 is a secondhand NFBR scope One sold up here for that sort of coin recently and are far superior. Keep an...
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Last post by DaveMc
Fri Mar 16, 2018 1:14 pm
New Sierra 230gr SMK
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AlexE »
Wed Feb 28, 2018 5:46 pm
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Has anyone seen these (or any of Sierra's other heavy high BC mm) in Australia yet?
If the numbers are to be believed, they offer a significant...
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Yeah! I looked at Sierras last year. Not sure who's making the money but i was told they're distributed by OSA here.
I bought Nosler RDFs and a CCs...
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Last post by Tim L
Wed Mar 14, 2018 12:58 pm
Gunsmiths in South Oz
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Bart »
Mon Mar 12, 2018 5:58 pm
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Looking for gunsmiths in SA to fit a new Krieger barrel onto a TR rifle; short wait time preferable.
Recommendations please; tia
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And if Jerome is under the pump try Ignition Custom Engineering.
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Last post by willow
Tue Mar 13, 2018 11:45 am
6mm Dasher powder favourites
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Mick_762 »
Sun Mar 11, 2018 4:29 pm
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As per above - whats the favoured powder for the Dasher?
I cant make a poll - so you cant vote.
Just list your prefered- if you feel like it though...
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33.5 gn 2208
CCI 450 SRM primer
105 gn Berger Hybrid
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Last post by Chris S
Mon Mar 12, 2018 6:46 pm
Davies omark trigger
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MR.Sako »
Fri Mar 09, 2018 5:32 pm
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Hello everyone
My sister had aquired an omark that has this style of trigger made by davies i believe and am curious as to how i can adjust it to...
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Contact Adam Davies on 0419776103
Barry
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Last post by Barry Davies
Fri Mar 09, 2018 7:03 pm
has anyone experience with
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bruce moulds »
Wed Mar 07, 2018 5:46 pm
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one of these.
slowly seeing more positive reports on their accuracy.
keep safe,
bruce.
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you are right.
just throw and weigh as now and save the dough.
thanks guys.
keep safe,
bruce.
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Last post by bruce moulds
Thu Mar 08, 2018 7:31 pm
6.5x284 load data
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BATattack »
Thu Mar 01, 2018 8:52 pm
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I've had a bit of a fun gun built on a tikka action, 26" barrel with a short (standard) throat length.
I have a few 130gr bergers laying...
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Adam,
There was 6.5-284 used in South Australia in the very early days of this forum (around 2006) by a "bjld". From memory he used 2217...
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Last post by AlanF
Sun Mar 04, 2018 9:37 pm
Mirage shield
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Julian D »
Sat Feb 17, 2018 5:41 pm
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Could someone point me in the right direction for a mirage shield ?
Prefer just a blank one, and don't want a piece of venetion blind, would rather...
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Would like to know what difference these make on barrel harmonics and tune
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Last post by Brad Y
Sun Mar 04, 2018 9:11 pm
6x47
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Tim N »
Mon Feb 26, 2018 7:41 am
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Hi All,
Just testing my new LRP 6x47 SAUM slayer
Fired 10 shots during run in then did a ladder test as shown.
Not bad for nearly 2gn variation :D...
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Fair enough, must be many things, The way the throat wears, whether the shooter used VLDs or boatails or hybrids, etc
I know I tried moving out the...
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Last post by macguru
Sun Mar 04, 2018 3:29 pm
Blown primers
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carlread308 »
Sat Feb 17, 2018 5:17 pm
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Hi just wondering why im starting to blow primers, using cci 400 , didnt have the same problem with br4 primers , is my load to hot or just soft...
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Thanks I'll go back to br4 primers
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Last post by carlread308
Fri Mar 02, 2018 5:46 am
2209 with 30 cal 155.5 Bergers
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saum2 »
Sat Feb 10, 2018 11:35 am
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Has anyone used 2209 with 155.5's that could share an approx load to start? I have plenty of 2209 and some 8208, zero 2208.
thanks in advance.
Geoff
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another technique used by the old dead guys for accuracy is called breech seating.
the big problem with 2209 in the 308 case is that it is too slow...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Tue Feb 27, 2018 2:13 pm
Inconsistent firing pin strike with a twist
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scott/r »
Mon Feb 26, 2018 7:27 pm
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Hey guys, I just checking out the cases that my old 98 mauser has shot over the last couple of weeks. They are nraa Winchester rounds, 1st fire in...
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Scott,
Nothing to be concerned about, I don't believe it would be chamber related or brass.. I would be more inclined to think that the bolt has...
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Last post by Wal86
Mon Feb 26, 2018 7:59 pm
NRAA Factory Ammo Velocity
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pjifl »
Fri Sep 29, 2017 10:04 am
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It is years since I had anything to do with the NRAA Supplied Factory Ammo.
Does anyone have measurements of what Velocity can be expected from this...
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No I don’t have any photos sunnycoast I believe I have melted all the defective ones into ingots, I might be able to find a couple if I have a dig...
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Last post by Bigtravoz
Mon Feb 26, 2018 4:49 pm
fx120i with autotrickler and throw
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lewis reynolds »
Fri Feb 23, 2018 7:35 pm
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Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with the fx120i with auto trickler and throw. I have used these scales with the auto trickler . I...
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Thanks for that yer i just watched a good vid on youtube from the 6.5 guys. thanks for the help
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Last post by lewis reynolds
Sun Feb 25, 2018 4:12 pm
Omark 44 stock
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Mitchp91 »
Fri Feb 23, 2018 9:51 pm
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Hey guys, this might be a silly question but in gonna ask it anyway. I have an omark 44 in a timber stock and I'm looking for a more f class suited...
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They are called kronk stock
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Last post by Cutanything
Sat Feb 24, 2018 5:02 pm
Which D/P action is best?
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DenisA »
Thu Feb 15, 2018 9:30 am
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Hi All,
Interested to hear some experience from shooters and gunsmiths.
In considering the prospect of a future dual port build, what are the...
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matt,
do bordens still have the borden bumps.
these always seemed to be a great idea for a free working action that had a very close lockup.
keep...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Thu Feb 22, 2018 6:54 pm
BEST SCOPE FOR F OPEN
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John T »
Mon Jan 22, 2018 6:44 pm
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Hello All.
This is a topic which is renewable every few years. I have been prompted to do so now by the glowing praise of the Night-Force...
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The 1K Br guys in the US are super excited about the Kahles 10-50. So far it is 2-2 for their POI testing against a frozen scope on a dual scope...
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Last post by wsftr
Thu Feb 22, 2018 11:30 am
Hello
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Landr2014 »
Tue Feb 20, 2018 3:19 am
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Hi Everyone
My name is Richie and currently reside in the U.K. We are due to arrive in Sydney at the end of June beginning of July after having...
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Allow three to six months by the time you organise to do the safety course, find a club , join a club, organise all the necessary paperwork etc....
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Last post by Bigtravoz
Tue Feb 20, 2018 4:47 pm
Sierra 183gn
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ajvanwyk »
Mon Feb 19, 2018 2:29 pm
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Has anyone noticed the Sierra's getting fatter ? This may have been covered in other posts (although I couldn't find the info).
I've been shooting...
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Yes Albert and Williada...the SMK 183gr are the smallest of any. I had some that would not shoot well in some barrels and suspect the diameter was...
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Last post by Audax
Tue Feb 20, 2018 5:31 am
canting reticle to allow for spin drift
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pigdog »
Wed Feb 14, 2018 3:52 pm
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is anyone putting a slight bit of cant on there scope to allow for spin drift instead of dialing it out?? JBM shows 25cm of spin drift at 1000m for...
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Denis, I estimate spin drift and its because I am confident I understand the other variables after nearly 48 years fullbore shooting at long range....
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Last post by williada
Mon Feb 19, 2018 12:42 pm
Trigger adjustments
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scott/r »
Sun Feb 18, 2018 10:05 am
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There was i post on here somewhere not that long ago about how to adjust trigger pull weights on different triggers. At least I think it was here....
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Too cool, thanks heaps.
Scott
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Last post by scott/r
Sun Feb 18, 2018 3:01 pm
6.5x47 Lapua Free Bore with 130gn Nosler RDF
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Quinny »
Fri Feb 09, 2018 7:09 pm
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I am currently building a rifle in 6.5x47Lapua for F-Open/Benchrest/500Fly (Tikka CTR action/magazine, Maddco 28" heavy barrel, Bell &...
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I'd be checking both. I've tried the 6mm 105gr pills and will only use what I have left for running in future barrels. They're a good looking bullet...
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Last post by willow
Tue Feb 13, 2018 9:31 pm
Cartridge Runout
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Pete »
Thu Feb 08, 2018 4:26 pm
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Question : When people are about their run-out figures are they expressing +/- of 0
Or are they generally talking the extreme spread for lack of a...
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Wal you're gonna drive me to drink ! Where's the fridge ....
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Last post by Gyro
Sat Feb 10, 2018 4:16 pm
Newby question about barrels
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Bigtravoz »
Fri Sep 08, 2017 6:39 pm
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Are Douglas barrels any good and does anyone use them?
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Lads if u want the 'formal ' explanation of this material stiffness being alluded to here the work/understanding of this property of a material was...
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Last post by Gyro
Wed Feb 07, 2018 3:16 am
Lapua Palma Brass
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disb »
Mon Feb 05, 2018 7:44 pm
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First batch I’ve bought of Palma brass and there seems to some annealing type discolouration on some of the heads.
Is this normal?...
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Thanks guys!
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Last post by disb
Mon Feb 05, 2018 8:48 pm
Barnes match burner 155 grain 30 cal projectiles
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Bigtravoz »
Sun Jan 28, 2018 5:23 pm
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Wondering if anyone has used them in local f class and how they performed. I am currently using the pointed Optimus 155.5 grain and want to try...
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hbc's require a bit of work to get shooting good but when you find what works they shoot excellent.
best way to find is load 5 up at 10 thou jam, 15...
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Last post by MR.Sako
Sun Feb 04, 2018 5:49 pm
POI movement when you alter scope position
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DaveX »
Thu Jan 25, 2018 4:36 pm
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HI. Has anyone had any experience on the point of impact changing when you alter the scope position on a 40moa rail. That is moving the scope...
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Yes it will definitely change POI so make sure you re zero after moving scope
forward or back otherwise you may shoot on the wrong target and im...
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Last post by AGrade
Fri Feb 02, 2018 10:41 pm
Building an Aluminium Stock with Basic Tools update 3
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Snow »
Wed Jan 24, 2018 4:06 pm
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Have always wanted to build an adjustable aluminium rifle stock so today (my one day off a week) I bit the bullet and began the project.
My F Class...
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Did a bit more work last night on the action section and roughed out the pieces for the fore end. The front section is 76mm wide and I will skeleton...
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Last post by Snow
Mon Jan 29, 2018 3:19 pm
annealing made perfect
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budget »
Sat Dec 23, 2017 4:34 pm
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hi guys,
i am considering purchasing a annealing machine but are going to go "halves"with a mate.
now we both have about eight hundred...
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Thanks Norm, that explains a lot. I'm a little like yourself, but without any budget. The Annie is appealing just on price if it does the same job as...
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Last post by saum2
Mon Jan 15, 2018 9:50 pm
Throat angle
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BATattack »
Mon Jan 15, 2018 12:22 pm
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With the newer VLD and hybrid type bullets what is the ideal throat. Throat angle as defined by PTG reamer print as I'd call it the lead angle but...
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That's a big call Matt. Do tell all please. Regards Rob Kerridge.
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Last post by Gyro
Mon Jan 15, 2018 3:23 pm
TIKKA BOLT
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twotwothree »
Sat Jan 13, 2018 7:38 pm
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Hello,
Is there any reason why I can't shoot a tikka with the ejector plunger removed so that it does not throw the brass on extraction.
Thanks
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Thanks Keith.
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Last post by twotwothree
Sun Jan 14, 2018 7:55 am
Lee Collet Neck Die
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scott/r »
Tue Aug 23, 2016 8:15 am
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I've finally gone and got some new dies to replace the standard redding dies I've been using. I got the redding comp seating die (why didn't I do...
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Thanks for the information fellas, much appreciated..
Cheers
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Last post by Wal86
Fri Jan 12, 2018 8:27 pm
Folded jackets on 180’s ??
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GSells »
Wed Jan 10, 2018 10:46 pm
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Hi All , I was reading a thread in Accurate shooter and stumbled upon this ?
“So, you cant close the meplats the same and shoot them with the...
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graham,
further thoughts on this subject.
compare a whole packet of bullet points from the box against 1 bullet under a magnifying glass.
this can...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Thu Jan 11, 2018 12:18 pm
Front Rest???
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abeblil »
Tue Jan 09, 2018 4:38 pm
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Hi,
Where would I find information about the use of front rests for F Class?
With so many new products on the market now it is hard to know if they...
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I use one of these:
Excellent quality but painful getting through Italian Customs, and no, I wasn't trying to smuggle it out of the country..
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Last post by Longranger
Wed Jan 10, 2018 5:17 pm
Any experience of the Hawke ED Sidewinder 10-50x60
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Handbrake »
Fri Jan 05, 2018 2:55 pm
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Has anybody got any firsthand experience of this UK designed scope? I am led to believe that that it’s products are designed and developed in the UK...
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my thoughts, from when I owned an air rifle and was looking for scopes, from what I could gather the Hawke are primarily designed for PCP air rifles,...
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Last post by Savage 7mm
Sun Jan 07, 2018 6:04 pm
Volume sorting cases?
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DenisA »
Mon Jan 01, 2018 10:03 am
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G'day All,
I'm interested to learn a little more about volume sorting brass and have a few questions:
1. Who in this forum does it and are the...
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Thanks for that.
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Last post by SunnyCoast 5r
Thu Jan 04, 2018 5:41 pm
Powder & Primers in the tropics.
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fclass556 »
Tue Jan 02, 2018 1:09 pm
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Recently re located to Hervey Bay in Queensland from Vic. Have bought with me quite a few tubs of ADI powder and a few thousand BR 4 primers etc....
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I came across a thread on this recently on another forum. It's touted as being the ultimate:
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Last post by johnk
Thu Jan 04, 2018 9:44 am
One mile + rifle
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mick l »
Sun Dec 17, 2017 5:06 pm
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Gday everyone,
I'm looking at having a riflep built to shoot out to one mile +
What is everyone using and what are the results ?
Two options need...
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Hangfire, that is an aweSAUM video!!!!!
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Last post by Redhawk
Wed Jan 03, 2018 9:38 pm
NECK SIZING
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twotwothree »
Sat Dec 30, 2017 11:27 am
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Hi,
I have brought a foster bushing bump neck sizing die for a 6.5x47 and am unsure how to set it up. From what i have googled you can partial neck...
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It is very difficult giving advice without being able to see details. Easy to go off on a tangent or miss things.
I never considered that case head...
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Last post by pjifl
Wed Jan 03, 2018 7:19 am
Hexagonal Boron Nitride
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Snow »
Sat Dec 30, 2017 9:51 am
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Hi all.
First post and I was hoping someone could tell me if there is anywhere in Oz you can purchase Hexagonal Boron Nitride?
I am specifically...
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Cheers all for the info.
Got a kit coming from another member on this forum.
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Last post by Snow
Tue Jan 02, 2018 6:08 am
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