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6.5 SLR
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Tim N »
Tue Dec 05, 2017 9:02 am
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Hi All,
Has anyone had much experience with this one?
Looks interesting but have read that the lapua brass can be fiddly to size etc.
I have enough...
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Can't wait for the next instalment !
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Mon Jan 01, 2018 8:09 pm
RECOIL and THE BLOEMING CASE
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John T »
Sun Dec 17, 2017 12:26 am
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Hello FCWC Aspirants.
Under the topic, "Somchem S 365...", GSells asked; "What about 28 nosler, 7mm RUM, or 338 Lap Mag- 7mm, 300...
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That and wind reading while bisley style shooting. I’m no genius at it, but if we cant steer accurate 284’s and saums in wind shooting bisley style...
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Fri Dec 29, 2017 9:49 pm
omark/sportco?
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stu_bear2002 »
Tue Aug 01, 2006 10:15 pm
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hi again all, this may sound stupid to a few of you :roll: (remember i am new to this) however i seem to remember reading a long time ago that the...
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:lol: :lol:
thats ok,i just like shit stiring the anally retentive :wink:
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Last post by lonerider43
Fri Dec 22, 2017 10:46 pm
Accuracy of large PAPER targets
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pjifl »
Mon Dec 18, 2017 2:15 am
Of basic importance to the choice of using eTargets for top level competitive shooting at long range, is, just how accurate are our present paper...
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Mon Dec 18, 2017 2:15 am
Somchem S365 South Africa , Next World Champs
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GSells »
Thu Nov 02, 2017 7:55 am
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Yes I know the beer and Champagne bottles have only just been cleaned up after our Awesome Au Team’s win in Canada.
But thoughts are to be looking...
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Hello Chrisjan.
Your information is most well received. It has relieved the anxiety that we had to use CBG 416 in our 338-300 Lapuas.
None of the...
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Last post by John T
Sat Dec 16, 2017 8:13 pm
Top Service From Australian Company
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6.5x55ai »
Fri Dec 08, 2017 5:39 am
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The other day I went to use my AnD Fx300i scales for my weekly reloading session. Total panic, as dead as a dodo. Traced fault to a failed power...
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Fri Dec 08, 2017 5:39 am
30cal 195 TMK
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saum2 »
Tue Dec 05, 2017 7:09 am
Anybody have any of these projectiles? I'm after a projectile base to Ogive measurement.
Geoff
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Last post by saum2
Tue Dec 05, 2017 7:09 am
Quickload 2209 vs H4350
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pigdog »
Sun Dec 03, 2017 6:45 am
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So H4350 is allegedly 2209 relabelled. In quickload however there is a significant difference. For example in my rifle to get max estimated pressure...
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Definitely go on what happens in real life. These sorts of things are guides only
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Last post by Brad Y
Mon Dec 04, 2017 12:03 pm
6 mm Dasher
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dbro »
Mon Nov 20, 2017 5:13 pm
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Hi I am having a bit of trouble in getting a good load for my Hart 6mm dasher barrel,
Using 105 gn berger vld with 32.6 of 2208 with the pill just...
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Hi guys have tried 35 gns. 2209 tight with great results going about 3020 fps,
cheers
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Last post by dbro
Sun Dec 03, 2017 7:34 am
Carbon donut
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MR.Sako »
Sat Oct 21, 2017 9:58 pm
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Hello everyone
last week i had some trouble chambering a round on my 7th or 8th shot in my second stage, upon inspection there were marks engraved on...
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Thanks for posting and keeping us up to date. I've been wondering what was going on with this.
Later, Frank
Bartlein Barrels
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Last post by Frank Green
Sat Dec 02, 2017 5:36 am
Several primers not showing much pin strike
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bainp »
Wed Sep 13, 2017 5:09 pm
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I have recently shot the SA Match Rifle Championships and I am now preparing ammunition for the next matches.
I have found that of the 125 or so...
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Phill I suggest that you reread my post & not just dismiss it!!!!!
Keith H.
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Last post by KHGS
Fri Nov 24, 2017 3:59 pm
SCATT Trainer
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Josh Cox »
Sat Apr 25, 2015 4:35 pm
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G'day,
Our DRA has a Rikka trainer which is potentially nearing replacement.
QRA has a SCATT system listed, who has used them and what are your...
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I have a scatt mx-02. It is most beneficial for TR but I think F-class would get some benefit but the benefit probably wouldn't be worth the cost.
I...
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Last post by !Peter!
Fri Nov 24, 2017 8:40 am
Reloading press advice
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coffeecycle22 »
Fri Nov 17, 2017 10:20 pm
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Hi Folks
Looking to start reloading, been doing all the required reading etc and now it's time to purchase some equipment. So which press to go...
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You have two radically different presses there, one for volume and the other for accuracy. To start reloading I'm not sure that the dillion is the...
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Last post by UL1700
Mon Nov 20, 2017 12:22 pm
stole panda .223 for fclass
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michaeljp65 »
Sat Nov 18, 2017 11:41 pm
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Im getting a stole panda .223 action, macmillan stock 3" forend built for a different discipline than FClass. To shoot out to 600yds what barrel...
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RDavies, Thanks mate. That gives me something to work with, cheers
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Last post by michaeljp65
Sun Nov 19, 2017 11:29 am
Norma 6.5mm 130 gr diamond line
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Kakaduthunder »
Tue Nov 14, 2017 11:18 pm
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I was wondering if anyone has tried Norma diamond line 130gr 6.5mm projectiles?
I am shooting a straight 260 mostly out to 500m in practical rifle...
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Earlier in the year Ken sent me samples of his new 135 & 140 gr. V.L.D. projectiles. I shot them in my 6.5 x 55Rogue in F open and they shot very...
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Last post by Old Trev-39
Thu Nov 16, 2017 8:32 pm
WHICH MOUNTS
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twotwothree »
Mon Nov 13, 2017 5:53 am
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Hi, I have just brought a vortex golden eagle to go on a tikka action f class rifle. I have started looking for mounts and have found there are a lot...
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I run two Golden Eagles and run Spuhr mounts on both them. I prefer one piece mounts over rings and shooting F-open, the extra few grams is not a...
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Last post by willow
Tue Nov 14, 2017 1:12 am
Lithgow Arms LA102 action/trigger
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SunnyCoast 5r »
Thu Aug 04, 2016 11:22 pm
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Any opinions as to the suitability of the new Lithgow Arms LA102 action as a basis for a dedicated Fclass build?
I like the Australian Made aspect;...
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Looking good - let us know the results at further distance?
Shane
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Last post by ShaneG
Thu Nov 09, 2017 2:26 pm
Seeking Experience loading 143gn ELD-x & 147gn ELD-M in .260Rem
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bad_primer »
Tue Nov 07, 2017 10:48 am
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Hey everyone
I have found some 147gn ELD-M and 143gn ELD-X to trial in my .260Rem.
I am seeking any experience people might have with loading for...
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I know that all the testing that I have done with the 260rem, this is including three different rifles,,shooting 140gr nosler custom match...
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Last post by lee_enfield223
Wed Nov 08, 2017 8:21 pm
METRIC RANGE F CLASS PLOT SHEETS
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Jase PTRC »
Fri Nov 03, 2017 2:17 pm
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Hi does any have a link to where i can download and print F class plot sheets for metric shooting ranges?
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No probs Richard will do mate, cheers.
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Last post by Jase PTRC
Mon Nov 06, 2017 7:57 am
Barrel adapters for Omark
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Bart »
Tue Oct 31, 2017 1:32 pm
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Is anyone still manufacturing barrel adapters for Omark rifles and if so availability and source.
TIA, Bart
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thanks gerard,i was just wondering is all.
a newcastle based smith,a few yrs ago,put a new barrel on the omark i have.
it doesnt have an adapter and...
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Last post by lonerider43
Wed Nov 01, 2017 5:38 pm
Another newbie
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redthumb »
Tue Oct 31, 2017 2:27 pm
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Hi guys,
I'm a long time reader and first time poster looking to get into F Class.
A bit of a background about myself. I'm from the western...
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I'm a right bolt left port voter(and a NO voter) 8)
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Last post by Tim N
Wed Nov 01, 2017 3:19 pm
RSAUM with Energy restrictions
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ajvanwyk »
Mon Oct 30, 2017 8:39 am
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Hi all,
I've had many conversations recently about shooting a SAUM where limitations on muzzle energy becomes a bit of a concern, or certainly...
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Check other websites for Trentham conditions, but there is also some good data here....
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Last post by Audax
Wed Nov 01, 2017 6:00 am
difference between magneto speed and Labradar speeds
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saum2 »
Sat Oct 28, 2017 7:19 pm
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Having just changed from Magneto to Labradar chrony, Just wondering what everyone is experiencing between magneto speeds and labradar speeds. Or, is...
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As I thought williada : another serious flaw in the 'science' ?
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Last post by Gyro
Tue Oct 31, 2017 3:37 am
question for williada or anyone else re transonoc and subsonic
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bruce moulds »
Sun Oct 29, 2017 9:32 am
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i feel a little reluctant to ask this as it is a bit off topic for this site.
a little preamble.
a desire to understand long range shooting and its...
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a comment inadvertantly not included.
i usually compare my max, min , and average deflections with tr shooters.
it seems that the old dead guys...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Mon Oct 30, 2017 8:05 pm
6.5 PRC
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Tim N »
Tue Oct 24, 2017 6:28 am
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This popped up on accurate shooter, the 6.5 creedmoore of the magnum bolt face?
Looks to be just a little different from the 6.5 saum
Should be a...
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I agree Tim. Capacity seems to be very similar to the 284, but with full magnum bolt-face, longer neck and shorter powder column. If necked up to...
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Last post by AlanF
Mon Oct 30, 2017 11:20 am
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Last post by DenisA
Mon Oct 30, 2017 9:24 am
GRS Beserk Stock
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Lammi »
Sun Oct 22, 2017 12:15 pm
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Hey guys & girls,
I am starting into the sport of target shooting. In my effort to get started with as little money invested as possible, till I...
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It works...I have a small backpack stuffed with a couple of towels under the back, put the rifle into my shoulder, and use a 2 point sling and harris...
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Last post by macguru
Fri Oct 27, 2017 7:02 am
Load development distance
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!Peter! »
Tue Oct 17, 2017 10:07 pm
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Hi All,
I've seen it recommended by williada that load development should be done at least 140yds.
However, I've got access to a 100yd indoor range...
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Problem Barrel.jpg
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Last post by williada
Thu Oct 26, 2017 1:30 pm
21st Century - Calibrated Bullet Seating Die vs. Others
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ajvanwyk »
Tue Aug 29, 2017 10:11 pm
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I've been looking into getting myself another seating die setup that could be used while travelling, maybe with an arbor press.
At first I thought...
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Lapping is the answer to a ridge free bearing surface against your bullet down from the tip, but as Barry says the stem will contact all bullets at...
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Last post by Audax
Mon Oct 23, 2017 7:34 am
308 Palma depriming problem
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SunnyCoast 5r »
Sat Oct 21, 2017 2:19 pm
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Newby question: my Lee die set has standard depriming pins and the flash hole on the Palma brass is much smaller....how do I get a smaller pin? Or do...
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Thanks for the advice. Seems logical.
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Last post by SunnyCoast 5r
Sat Oct 21, 2017 9:13 pm
Mastering velocity ES 284W
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Audax »
Tue Oct 17, 2017 11:05 am
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What is the secret. I have come to the conclusion the spread in velocity is more associated to barrel fouling than brass prep and reloading...
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Yes Peter unfortunately we do have these theories that are difficult to implement. You did explain enough for me to understand exactly where you are...
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Last post by Audax
Sat Oct 21, 2017 7:50 am
powder in .223
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bad_primer »
Thu Oct 12, 2017 6:48 am
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G'day everyone
I'm planning on picking up a .223, nothing fancy just a T3x Varmint, to play with in the short to medium ranges and occasionally...
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Thanks eveyone
I’m thinking I might play with 2208 and 06H as I do have a bit of it on hand.
The intent is to keep the rifle completely stock for a...
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Last post by bad_primer
Thu Oct 19, 2017 9:20 pm
Borescope
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Julian D »
Tue Oct 17, 2017 4:30 am
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Has anyone got any info on the borescopes that the Q store sells ?
How do they compare to a hawkeye ?
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I cried once and got the Hawkeye. I should though, have had an utter total weap, and got the right angled attachment as well at the same time. The...
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Last post by 6.5x55ai
Thu Oct 19, 2017 10:46 am
Feet on concrete mounds
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Brad Y »
Tue Oct 17, 2017 11:48 am
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Would like to hear what people think are the best style feet on a front rest for concrete mounds. I have proper f class style feet for grassy mounds...
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I did some googling and research on accurateshooter as well. Seems like a few benchrest shooters use a product called benchrest super feet. A metal...
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Last post by Brad Y
Wed Oct 18, 2017 2:43 pm
Siera hunting projectiles any good?
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sevenmil »
Thu Oct 12, 2017 7:03 pm
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I am about to trial some Siera 135gn hollow points in my 308 Win Remington hunting rifle. I have a new stainless barrel and tried 125gn,150gn and...
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Best loads here for my rifle were between 45.7 and 46.5 with ADI 2208. Let us know what groups and speed you get?
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Last post by Redhawk
Mon Oct 16, 2017 8:53 pm
7mm rsaum questions
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shooter mcreid »
Thu Mar 13, 2014 8:14 pm
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Hey, I'm getting a 7mm rsaum built at the moment and have a few questions.
Firstly I will be necking 300 saum Norma brass down and was wondering...
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Hi Albert, We have a resizing reamer for that chamber of yours (can't be done properly with chamber reamer). Just email the guys at CRM and they can...
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Last post by DaveMc
Mon Oct 16, 2017 10:15 am
284 brass
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agro »
Tue Sep 26, 2017 4:18 pm
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I can remember reading sometime back that someone raised a suggestion of having 284 brass made with small primer pockets.
Did that idea ever get off...
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In other words Rod likes em short and fat :D
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Last post by Brad Y
Mon Oct 09, 2017 10:36 pm
2206H vs 2208 for 185gr Berger jugs in a 308
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SunnyCoast 5r »
Sun Apr 30, 2017 11:12 am
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I would gratefully accept some views on which powder to use with some Berger 185 juggernaut target pills...I will be using Lapua large primer cases...
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Using a 32in 1:11 Kreiger barrel
Molyed projectiles. 185 Juggernaut.
20thou jump
BR2 primers.
46.5 grains of 2208.
3 thou neck tension.
Group not...
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Last post by Cliff Austen
Mon Oct 09, 2017 3:25 pm
Compressed load?
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Lammi »
Sat Apr 08, 2017 9:48 pm
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Hi guy's, at 44gn of 2208 I can hear the powder crunch a little when seating a 215gn berger to an oal of around 3.100" (.003" off the...
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Thanks to everyone. There is so much bogus information out there on the web. I have taken note and will adjust. Thanks for the constructive advice...
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Last post by Lammi
Mon Oct 09, 2017 11:23 am
Sierra Projectiles
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scott/r »
Sun Oct 01, 2017 6:17 pm
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Is there a difference between the c2156 and the 2156 palma projectiles from sierra? Or is it just different packaging?
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before bergers were available, most of us used sierras.
we had to batch them, a pita.
then we could get bergers not much dearer, and they did not...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Mon Oct 02, 2017 6:57 pm
Silicone spray
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carlread308 »
Sat Sep 30, 2017 6:39 am
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Just wondering if silicone spray is suitable to use on cases for resizing?
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I actually just ran out of my "One Shot' lube was looking at the tin of WD40 sitting on the shelf.
Hmm.. maybe not. I reckon WD could be...
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Last post by Gerard
Sun Oct 01, 2017 5:50 pm
Stainless Steel Media Tumblers?
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DenisA »
Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:26 am
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Gday All,
Ive been seeing those tumblers on Usedguns.com.au being sold through Straight Shooter Firearms. There are a few differnt brands available...
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Check out dhgate and aliexpress /alibarba and you will find them cheaper .
I have purchased numerous things from both sites with zero problems
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Last post by John23
Sun Oct 01, 2017 12:17 pm
308 ADI Brass
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Pete »
Fri Sep 29, 2017 11:32 am
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Hi, I was just wondering if anyone has the loaded round neck diameter for 308 ADI Brass.
Thinking of giving them a run.
Regards
Pete
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Thanks Paul, appreciated...
Pete
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Last post by Pete
Sat Sep 30, 2017 11:28 pm
Primers what's you use and why not the others
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Bigtravoz »
Tue Sep 26, 2017 7:24 pm
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Fairly new to the target game and so far have been using Winchester large rifle primers with no complaints. I see that a lot use and swear by federal...
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The simplest way for you to see what works best IN YOUR PARTICULAR RIFLE is to try a few different types of primers which you can get hold of easily,...
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Last post by RDavies
Thu Sep 28, 2017 9:22 am
Hornady eld 7mm 162 projectile
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copper »
Mon Sep 25, 2017 9:27 pm
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Hi guys
I have a 7mm 284 1 to 9 t 31" and I'm trying to make it shoot.I tried 180 vld,168vld, OKish.Now I'd like to try some of Hornady ELD 7mm...
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All of your feedback was terrific.Next Saturday I'm going to test some 168 and 180 projectiles at 1000yds.Next week, I'll try a few of your...
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Last post by copper
Wed Sep 27, 2017 11:34 am
155gr dyer on game?
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BATattack »
Fri May 06, 2016 8:19 pm
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Just wondering if anyone in our crowd has used the 155gr dyer on game? was it effective and reliable at all?
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I've used the original BJD's and the HBC's on donkeys, horses , camels and pigs over the years. I did a test 15 years ago for Bob Dyer on a couple of...
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Last post by flatlina
Wed Sep 27, 2017 8:24 am
.308 Headspace
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johnk »
Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:35 pm
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If I understand the SAAMI diagram correctly, headspace is measured at a notional point on the shoulder where it is .400" diameter, the...
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No, I wanted to be comfortable that virgin brass could be fired in my precision chamber without the need to jam. It's a pain in the arse fireforming...
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Last post by johnk
Tue Sep 26, 2017 8:37 pm
Australian Outback Ammo - Goes Commonwealth!
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Gerard »
Wed Sep 13, 2017 2:43 pm
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I saw an advertisement on the NRAA site stating that Australian Outback Ammo have produced a highly accurate round for Target rifle and it will be...
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Gerard it is a shame! While I was contesting the Australia cup series, they sent out an email stating the recipe of the new ammo. I was hopeful that...
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Last post by Brett M
Thu Sep 14, 2017 5:48 pm
Locking Lugs Lube
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6.5x55ai »
Mon Sep 11, 2017 11:05 am
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What are people using to lubricate locking lugs.
My small bottle of liquid molybdenum disulfide is finally running out after ~ 30 years.
Did try...
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Thanks for all the responses.
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Last post by 6.5x55ai
Thu Sep 14, 2017 7:39 am
6x47 or 6mm 250AI?
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Tim N »
Sun Sep 03, 2017 7:26 pm
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Hi All,
Maybe the question should be large or small primer?
I'm wanting to build a 6mm with a bit more umph than my dasher.
Does anyone have...
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6x47 small primer ....107gr 39.5gr 2209 tack driver
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Last post by terry sheedy
Sat Sep 09, 2017 10:48 pm
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