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New pointed HBCs ?
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Josh Cox »
Mon Sep 04, 2017 6:38 pm
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Who's tried them and what did you think ?
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Agreed shoota but they were not meant to be the 155.5. No big deal. Have seen a full grain in weight variation in them though. The majority are in...
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Fri Sep 08, 2017 6:18 pm
CCI Primers
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RAVEN »
Mon Jan 30, 2017 1:10 pm
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Has anyone had any issues with any of the CCI primers lately
please leave comment and the batch No.#
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I am using CCI small primers and am having a failure to fire at least one in fifty sometimes more. I do not have the batch number so I am now using...
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Fri Sep 08, 2017 2:27 pm
Hornady 180gn ELD-M
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ajvanwyk »
Mon Sep 04, 2017 1:44 pm
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So, I managed to get my hands on the new Hornady 180gn ELD-M's with a massive G7 BC of 401.... :shock: :shock: :shock:
I've tested them thus far...
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PM Sent Albert.
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Tue Sep 05, 2017 2:34 pm
7mm SAUM brass - Bertram Bullet CO
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ajvanwyk »
Thu Aug 10, 2017 6:55 pm
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Hey fellow SAUM shooters,
Just noticed on Facebook that Bertram has now started to manufacture 7mm SAUM brass. :D :D I've been incredibly happy with...
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Albert , I don't have a Saum , but thanks for the info ! Very interesting!
Regards Graham.
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Last post by GSells
Mon Sep 04, 2017 8:47 pm
Case deburring tools
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wilson85 »
Thu Aug 10, 2017 9:11 am
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Hi all,
Just wanted open a bit of a discussion on deburring tools. What make and type of tool do you use and are happy with? I use the RCBS tool...
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I have a lee one. Deburred 270 cases last Friday night while watching television. Worked fine, left sufficient chamfer inside and a nice clean neck...
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Mon Sep 04, 2017 8:02 pm
Case and projectile seating lubes
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Bigtravoz »
Sun Sep 03, 2017 5:44 pm
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Wondering what everyone else uses, I use a product I make myself and find it really good, works well dissolving carbon left on case necks prior to...
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More about making it easier on the case and projectiles jacket when seating than lubing the projectile as it travels down the barrel. But maybe that...
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Last post by Bigtravoz
Mon Sep 04, 2017 7:07 pm
t s e barrels
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bruce moulds »
Wed Aug 30, 2017 5:01 pm
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a recent phone call to t s e barrels reveals that they make stainless lapped barrel blanks up to 31" long finished length.
has anyone had...
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TSE are what used to be MAB. Some swore by MAB barrels, others liked them, never heard anyone say they were bad. I priced a barrel through them...
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Sun Sep 03, 2017 4:15 pm
Modern bedding for a Sportco Model 44?
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JasonJ »
Wed Aug 30, 2017 1:38 pm
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Hello from Canada!
I recently picked up a Sportco Model 44 (SDP8XX) converted to .223 with a stainless, 1:9" twist barrel and I'm weighing the...
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Had a friend who shot his Omarks off machined, stress relieved & ground steel inserts before Barnard blocks were thought of. It worked for him,...
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Last post by johnk
Sat Sep 02, 2017 2:15 pm
Digitise Image from Spotting Scope - rule breaker?
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Gerard »
Wed Aug 30, 2017 2:09 pm
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Hi Guys,
During practice sessions in the old days (i.e. last year) when we had manual targets I used to mount my phone camera on my spotting scope...
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Thanks Graham, I see you are another creative genius :)
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Last post by Gerard
Thu Aug 31, 2017 9:59 am
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Wed Aug 30, 2017 9:33 pm
Felt recoil
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Old Trev-39 »
Tue Aug 29, 2017 8:39 pm
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Is there a formula for calculating felt recoil? If so could someone who knows what it is, post it please.
Thanks,
Trevor.
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Hi Graham,
Thanks for that.
Cheers,
Trevor.
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Wed Aug 30, 2017 8:45 pm
.284 Shehane dies
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Beanie »
Tue Aug 29, 2017 5:01 pm
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HI Guys
Just purchased a .284 Shehane and got a neck sizing die with it.
The guy I purchased it off said that a 7mm remington set of dies for...
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Dean,
I have a whidden full length bushing die, which does both the body and neck. As for the seater i have a wilson, although i paid the priviledge...
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Last post by Singo85
Tue Aug 29, 2017 7:08 pm
Optics Question for Peter (Wizard) Smith
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bobeager »
Mon Aug 28, 2017 5:09 pm
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Peter, my eyes are old and buggered. What sort of eye glasses do I need for viewing through scope? Close up viewing similar to reading, middle or...
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Thanks Peter. Very informative and I think will be helpful for others as well. However, i will go get my eyes examined to make sure I do not have a...
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Last post by bobeager
Tue Aug 29, 2017 8:24 am
Huntsman barrel tuners
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jasmay »
Sun Aug 20, 2017 6:53 am
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All I can say is, if you haven't got one you are missing out.
I have never shot such finely tuned rifled in all my life, I brought 3 rifles to the...
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Cheers Jase problem is I'm a sceptical one-eyed know-it-all bastard that doubts many things in this game !!
I've got all the drawings for a popular...
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Last post by Gyro
Tue Aug 22, 2017 12:44 pm
Primers Question CCI BR2 Vs Large
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templar1975 »
Thu Jun 22, 2017 6:30 pm
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Apologies if this has been asked before but I am trying to find out the benefits of using CCI BR2 LR Primers over say CCI 200 LR
I am newly shooting...
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Just an update, I ended up trying the Federal 210 Match Primers I got 1000 for $77 from Reloaders Haven in Lara.
Have used over 600 of them between...
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Mon Aug 21, 2017 9:55 am
Savage Model 10
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mattk83 »
Fri Aug 18, 2017 2:39 pm
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Hi all
Just wondering if anyone out there has had any experience in working on Choate varmint stocks, i have a savage model 10 in a choate ultimate...
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Matt
I spoke with keith Hills about doing this exact job om my 10pf a few months ago. He thinks that he should be able to do it the only issue is...
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Last post by LJT
Sun Aug 20, 2017 10:31 am
Odd barrel
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Norm »
Sun Aug 13, 2017 1:03 pm
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Hi all,
A mate has recently purchased a new F-Class rifle and has been having trouble sighting it in. So I went down to the range to have a look at...
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Thanks for the input lads.
I'm thinking Frank and Mac are onto it. Maybe Savage has had a go at straightening this barrel and somehow got the last...
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Last post by Norm
Sat Aug 19, 2017 10:25 am
Edgewood reinforced front bags
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Brad Y »
Wed Aug 09, 2017 10:29 pm
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Has anyone had any experience with the Edgewood Farley bags that have the reinforcing material under the corduroy to keep the bags flat?
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I have 3 Edgewood front bags of various widths which I use on a Butch Lambert co-axial top. The widest is for my F Class stocks. It holds its shape...
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Sat Aug 19, 2017 5:58 am
Ballistic limits at Ottowa
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macguru »
Wed Aug 16, 2017 7:14 pm
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I found this table of Ballistic limits at Ottowa:
unless its a misprint it shows you can launch 230gr 30 cal hybrids at up to 2928fps. That an ME...
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There are a few here shooting the 300WSMs and doing pretty well with it. Not sure if they are using the 230s, I think it is the 215s they are using.
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Last post by RDavies
Thu Aug 17, 2017 8:32 am
Best case tumbler
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Brad Y »
Tue Aug 15, 2017 9:58 pm
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Looking for a new tumbler. I've been through 3 of them in the last 8 or so years, Lyman I think black with orange lid. They just get to the point the...
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I decided that I had nothing to lose by trying to dismantle and take a look. Turns out those motors and bearings don't appreciate dust! A cleanout...
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Last post by Brad Y
Thu Aug 17, 2017 12:22 am
annealing for rednecks
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pigdog »
Sun Aug 13, 2017 2:30 pm
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hey guys looking for advice in what/where type of propane torch I should use to do some redneck annealing. I dont have the coin for those fancy...
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Nice pun btw!
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Last post by SunnyCoast 5r
Wed Aug 16, 2017 6:52 pm
Acculab Vicon Digital Scales
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Central Desert »
Mon Aug 14, 2017 8:07 pm
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I would be interested in hearing anyone's experience with Acculab-Vicon Digital Scales or other digital scales ? I purchased a digital scale same...
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Cheers for update
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Last post by Central Desert
Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:55 pm
Carbon remover
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Nude nut »
Tue Aug 08, 2017 1:28 am
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I have been using mercury tune spray for carbon and I have thought for sometime now that it cleans out the copper aswell so did a little test before...
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If anyone would like to see test I did with citric acid hop over to accurate shooter look up barrel cleaning test by me has photos ect.
As the norm...
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Last post by Nude nut
Fri Aug 11, 2017 12:34 pm
to taper the flash hole or not ?
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lonerider43 »
Wed Aug 09, 2017 8:47 pm
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as per the title.
do you taper the flash hole or not ?
inside and or out.
is it beneficial ?
thoughts ?
sean
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Norma brass should also be included with Lapua.
Keith H.
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Last post by KHGS
Thu Aug 10, 2017 6:25 pm
Barrel twist rate
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kram »
Tue Aug 08, 2017 12:21 pm
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Looking for suggestions and reasons for, different twist rates in a 30" 308 barrel to shoot 155 grn progectiles . I'm thinking of just going...
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Thanx for replying.good food for thought.
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Last post by kram
Thu Aug 10, 2017 12:33 am
Priming Tool Recommendation.
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Steve N »
Tue Aug 08, 2017 5:43 pm
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Just finished seating a couple of hundred primers in some Bertram brass and they were TIGHT. Now I have a sore thumb from using two hands on my...
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Probably too late by Stuart and Annie Elliott at BRT stock them (and other C21 products) & they are showing 7 currently in stock.
Regards,...
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Last post by bully_eye
Wed Aug 09, 2017 6:51 am
Seb or Farley?
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Wal86 »
Sun Apr 09, 2017 4:40 pm
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SEB OR FARLEY?
Im currently looking at upgrading my front rest.
Would like some info about both? pros/cons
This information would be much...
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Can anyone advise if the know of a SEB rest for sale?
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Last post by Ivo.M
Tue Aug 08, 2017 5:42 pm
Clarification of Standard Shooting Rules for 2017 QRA Queens
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johnk »
Sun Aug 06, 2017 3:18 pm
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We learned quite a bit from our first Electronic Target Queens in 2016 – QRA as the promoter & you as the competitors – regarding the complexity...
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Agree with your observations on conflict avoidance in scoring. This is why I like having the requirement to inform the RO or ET staff of stray shots...
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Last post by LukeB
Mon Aug 07, 2017 8:53 am
Bore guides
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KTM525 »
Thu Jul 27, 2017 8:44 pm
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Good evening all,
I have just purchased a Barnard SC action rifle and I'm after a good bore guide.
I'm after advice if I may on where I may be able...
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Thanks very much for the replies, very helpful.
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Last post by KTM525
Wed Aug 02, 2017 9:53 pm
Sub 7mm choice
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Tim N »
Mon Jul 24, 2017 10:11 pm
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Hi All,
A hypothetical F open question
If you had to shoot a calibre below 7mm what would it be?
It dosent have to be a current one.
with the...
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Hi AlanF, the electronic target system for the 1000 yards comp measures bullet velocity on impact, also the standard 6.6x47 Lap showed a impact...
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Last post by watrob
Wed Aug 02, 2017 3:03 pm
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Last post by 6.5x55ai
Tue Jul 25, 2017 7:09 am
Canty rear sight.
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Odinslad »
Mon Jul 24, 2017 7:35 am
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Can anyone tell me if the Canty rear sights are able to be used for a left handed action?
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As mentioned by the others above, The Canty sight is set up with the elevation plate on the side face, while both the front and rear of the sight...
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Last post by LukeB
Mon Jul 24, 2017 6:31 pm
HOWA HCR .308 26" Barrel
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templar1975 »
Tue Jul 18, 2017 7:01 pm
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Hi Folks,
Wondering if anyone has had a chance to check out this new offering from HOWA, was thinking on buying a 26" .308 for some f-class...
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I think it would be really good for tactical matches , its good that you can save money by getting the right stock up front, but do not expect to be...
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Last post by macguru
Wed Jul 19, 2017 1:40 pm
6mm creedmor
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Tim N »
Wed Jul 12, 2017 8:22 am
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Hi All,
With the pending sub 7mm comp in mind(possibly I will be the only participant 8)
I have a 6mm barrel on the way and have been pondering a...
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I am using a 6x47 , 108gr bergers at 3140fps. Its a 7.75 twist bartlein. I only use it in comps, and have another barrel ready for chambering as I am...
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Last post by macguru
Sat Jul 15, 2017 7:59 am
Nightforce Competition test results.
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pjifl »
Tue Jul 11, 2017 12:21 pm
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I am in the privileged position of having four new NF Comp. riflescopes here at the moment. Although it was secondary, they have all been on a...
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Hi, I would just like to follow up with my own comments on testing. I have rigorously tested 8 comp scopes over the last couple of years (different...
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Last post by DaveMc
Thu Jul 13, 2017 6:40 pm
7 saum Barnard boreguide
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Brad Y »
Mon Jul 10, 2017 6:40 pm
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Would like to know what people are using for a boreguide on Barnard P 7mm Saums. I need to get something to suit as the 308 one obviously won't fit.
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Brad,
I use the Dewey guide which is chambering independent & has fittings for various bolt sizes. However the central aluminium shaft is not...
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Last post by johnk
Tue Jul 11, 2017 12:54 pm
The Purdy Prescription (PRX)
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PRX2500 »
Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:14 am
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Good Evening All (At least its evening here in Kansas)
A friend gave me the heads up that he had read some interesting comments about PRX and tuning...
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Hi All
Sorry, we went out of town to visit family this weekend. Just now caught up
After reading thru some of the posts, I think there is something...
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Wed Jul 05, 2017 10:40 am
Load Development Help... Again... 300wsm with 215 hybrids
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Winston »
Mon Jun 26, 2017 10:11 am
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G'day Folks,
Was out playing with my new 300wsm on Saturday (215gr hybrids, moly, 29.25" barrel on a Bat M). Had 5 loads to test, 0.4gr apart....
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Hi Winston
I shot the 300WSM for many years and had favourite 2 loads for it.
My longer range load was 60.gn 2209 with a 210gn VLD Berger 15 thou...
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Last post by Paul Janzso
Fri Jun 30, 2017 4:32 pm
V-Block for an Omark ?
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Josh Cox »
Thu Jun 29, 2017 5:54 pm
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Hi everyone,
Who makes a V-Block and Pillars for an Omark.
Thanks in advance.
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Give Allan Cronk a call He makes v blocks for Omarks to fit into his stocks. I have one in mine , had it for 4 years no problems.
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Last post by tom1
Fri Jun 30, 2017 11:09 am
Nightforce BR weight
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Jase PTRC »
Mon Jun 19, 2017 9:57 am
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Hello, im hoping someone could weigh a BR scope with Sun shade attached. I know the NF website says 1021 grams but not sure if this includes the sun...
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hi,
fairly sure the br night force weight is correct at 1021 with shade
what I can confirm is night force ultralight rings weigh 94 grams, doubt...
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Last post by v63800
Thu Jun 22, 2017 9:05 pm
Bertram 284 Brass
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Matt P »
Sat Jan 28, 2017 5:05 pm
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Hi All
Any reports on case quality, such as primer pocket life etc ??
Matt P
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hi,
any further updates on the 284 Bertram brass, how many firings .
thanks
phil
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Last post by v63800
Wed Jun 21, 2017 5:17 pm
Scopes FYI
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Matt P »
Wed May 17, 2017 10:04 am
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See attached link
Matt P
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Hi All
Some more testing by the original author see here
Matt P
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Last post by Matt P
Tue Jun 13, 2017 8:22 am
280 AI - Load development - Stage one
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ecomeat »
Wed Sep 03, 2014 9:23 pm
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Like a couple of other F Open shooters that I know of, I am starting to play with a new 280 AI, chambered by Matt Paroz (re chambered actually, as...
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Thanks Pete, appreciate the feedback. I've been running Norma 280AI brass. Generally seems ok, I've lost one case due to a loose primer pocket, but...
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Last post by willow
Sat Jun 10, 2017 10:04 pm
Dry firing- does it damage anything?
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Brad Y »
Sun Jun 04, 2017 7:23 pm
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Can anyone confirm if dry firing does any damage in a Barnard action? I see snap caps available but in all seriousness they can't last long as the...
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Try John Cooper at One Off Precision. His firing pins by design are meant to be dry fired without a snap cap.
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Last post by fgregorio
Wed Jun 07, 2017 9:22 pm
X Pad Recoil Pad
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Old Trev-39 »
Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:29 pm
Used a Isis Green Recoil Pad on my Win. 284 Saturday and can highly recommend it. Much kinder on my stuffed shoulder than any other I have used. Cost...
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Last post by Old Trev-39
Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:29 pm
25yrd Zeroing target for .223 calibre ?
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Gerard »
Tue May 30, 2017 12:01 am
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Hi Guys,
To help out one of our members, I was hoping someone here may have created a zeroing target for .223 with 69grain projectiles.
Something...
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Hi Guys,
I don't yet shoot .223 myself and put the above together to help an older member of our club, who is the only one using 69s. For the most...
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Last post by Gerard
Thu Jun 01, 2017 12:40 am
flash hole deburring tool: simple Mod/Hack
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wrj »
Tue May 30, 2017 8:53 pm
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This has probably been done before but it's new for me so I thought I'd share.
I used an electric guitar pickup spring (dimarzio brand) to hold the...
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Good stuff mate. I haven't seen the idea before. Thanks for sharing
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Last post by wilson85
Wed May 31, 2017 8:24 am
RS propellant (Reload Swiss)
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Ken Melgaard »
Fri May 26, 2017 7:41 pm
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Just curious, did anyone see this "new" powder st the recent Shot Show in Melbourne.
It's got some good reviews for F Class shooting in the...
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An update, 200 Kg's was flown especially for the Shot Show..
And no it has nothing to do with Nioa
I heard that the "Australian FClass team was...
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Last post by Ken Melgaard
Sun May 28, 2017 9:24 am
Cleaning intervals
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MR.Sako »
Thu May 18, 2017 8:33 pm
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I know this topic has been flogged to death and back but i am wondering how often and how hard i should clean my barrel.
My target rifle has a...
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Or if you have access to an industrial ultra sonic unit ..... mine goes in this week.
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Last post by Julian D
Thu May 25, 2017 2:51 pm
Prefered primer for 280AI and AR2217
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Steve N »
Sat Jan 21, 2017 7:28 pm
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With loads of around 60 gr of AR2217 are magnum primers a better option than regular Large Rifle primers such as Fed 210m's or BR2's. Hoping to hear...
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I found it ! This was the thread I was looking for ! :lol:
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Wed May 24, 2017 9:39 pm
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