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SD equation
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v63800 »
Mon May 22, 2017 7:31 pm
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hi,
what is the fps equation to get an sd and es on 12 shots
thanks
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thanks Albert
never thought to look in xls
cheers
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Tue May 23, 2017 5:43 pm
Effect of moly application variation?
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DenisA »
Mon May 22, 2017 9:41 am
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G'day All. This question's one for the experienced moly users I think.
If "batch A" bullets were being wet coated for 2 hours and had x...
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I measured the bearing surface and gas seal diameters of the first bullet batch and second bullet batch using a .001 dial indicator. Not ideal but...
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Mon May 22, 2017 10:35 pm
Omark 44
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Speedih »
Sun May 21, 2017 7:51 pm
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Hi all as much as I hate to ask this but can a couple of people tall me there special load . I will be using 185gr scenar , lap brass and 2208 powder...
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Mmmmm thanks will have to check out the twist I think it's the original barrel . Maybe I should put a new barrel on first
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Mon May 22, 2017 9:28 pm
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Sun May 21, 2017 1:09 pm
Reloader 17 has anyone used it ?
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plumbs7 »
Sun May 14, 2017 9:12 pm
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Hi all , I was just doing a little research on another respected web site . Where they claimed that they were getting 2950 fps behind Berger 180's in...
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I changed from IMR4831sc (don't know the ADI number) and changed to RL-17 with good results. RL-16 has just been issued
and I am in the process of...
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Sun May 21, 2017 10:32 am
Coatings for dies to reduce clearances
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RDavies »
Thu May 18, 2017 2:17 pm
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I have just bought a seated die with micrometre top which looks nice and has good adjustments but the larger than expected clearance causes more...
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It must be annoying to pay good money and not get what you expect,however the discussions re the tolerances asks the question,what level of runout...
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Last post by mike H
Sat May 20, 2017 7:42 pm
Berger 180gn VLD verses 168gn VLD
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Norm »
Mon Oct 05, 2015 10:32 pm
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Hypothetical question for 7mm shooters...........
A 180gn VLD at 2800fps compared to a 168gn VLD at 2950fps.
What is best and why!
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Ok , 2 years nearly down the track ! Yes I was pushing the lil 7-08 Ai ! Everyone was right and I was wrong ! Even though I got it to drive 180's...
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Last post by plumbs7
Wed May 17, 2017 6:03 pm
Shooting glasses, which frames to put prescriptions in?
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RDavies »
Tue May 16, 2017 11:40 am
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I am looking into getting some new shooting glasses since someone needed my previous ones more than I did. I have a very slight correction in my...
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Yes, I will be going for the Trivex material for the lenses. It would be a great disservice to use cheap plastic safety glass lenses behind an...
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Wed May 17, 2017 9:46 am
.260 Rem loads
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flatlina »
Tue Nov 29, 2016 6:05 pm
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I'm chasing any loading data for a .260 Rem . The rifle is a Tikka CTR in an MDT Tac 21 stock. It only has a 20" barrel. I have Lapua cases....
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Hey Frank
that's correct about the 4350/2209 equivalence. I'm currently using it across 130's and 140s/142s in my rifle described above. I was about...
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Last post by bad_primer
Tue May 16, 2017 1:14 pm
new rifle purchase
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pigdog »
Wed Feb 15, 2017 4:24 pm
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hi guys thought id run this past the forum here before I pull the trigger. Looking at dropping approx 3-3.5k on a new set up and thought id ask the...
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hey mate ended up with a used 6.5x47l
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Mon May 15, 2017 8:16 pm
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Mon May 15, 2017 12:53 pm
280 Ai loads
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plumbs7 »
Sat May 13, 2017 11:09 pm
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Hi All , my 280 Ai barrel is getting closer to fruition. 30" Lilja 3 grove 9 twist . Panda action.
I just need help with loads , both fire...
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Hey Tim , thanks ! Also thanks Willow.
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Last post by plumbs7
Sun May 14, 2017 9:06 pm
Do you have Quickloads ?
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ajvanwyk »
Fri May 12, 2017 8:34 am
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If you have Quickloads, and are willing to perform a calculation or two.... or if you are looking to sell your copy, could you please PM me.
I am...
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You're a bloody legend ! I'll PM you. Thank you Rod
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Last post by ajvanwyk
Sun May 14, 2017 8:31 pm
Effects of changing neck tension
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Jase PTRC »
Fri Feb 24, 2017 7:15 am
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My F Std rifle shoots quite well, Im using Lapua Brass with a light skim taken off the necks with 46.1gr of 2208 which was determined by a ladder...
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good advice from memilanuk, those fullbores don't mind jumping .045 - .050
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Last post by v63800
Sat May 13, 2017 8:44 pm
6.5 Creedmore Collet Die for 6.5x47L?
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Steve N »
Fri May 12, 2017 9:44 am
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A 6.5 Creedmore Lee collet die will resize about two thirds of the neck of a 6.5x47 Lapua case without any modifications. Is this enough?
I know...
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Thanks Keith.
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Last post by Steve N
Sat May 13, 2017 9:21 am
reloading on the road
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saum2 »
Wed May 10, 2017 7:39 pm
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Just wondering what is the best gear to reload with while travelling.
I have a heavy press and Redding bushing dies, A&D scale etc for home.
Is...
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I use one of the cheap Lee hand presses when away and in front of the tele at home when it's cold in the shed. I can do everything from decapping...
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Last post by Steve N
Fri May 12, 2017 8:54 am
PP uniforming?
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DenisA »
Wed May 10, 2017 8:15 pm
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Given that Fclass brass is most Likely to fail in loose PP these days, and therefore uniforming PP is removing brass from a 'critical' area in that...
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Is this the recipe our loved webmaster used last year at the nationals ? or was that the Boil water for tea, insert primer and pour leaves into...
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Last post by ajvanwyk
Fri May 12, 2017 8:42 am
Dialling for spin drift?
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DenisA »
Sun May 07, 2017 11:33 am
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G'day All. Just wondering how many of us dial for spindrift prior to a match, prior to adjusting for wind or holding off, as you move out further?
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Just a pic I had of my rifle in a pseco barrel vice . But it also show my very expensive bit of tie wire that I can move for spin drift the further I...
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Last post by plumbs7
Wed May 10, 2017 6:39 pm
Palma contours
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OuttaAmmo »
Fri Apr 28, 2017 12:47 am
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Just wondering if someone could take some measurements for me.
What is the OD of the following Palma contours at a barrel length of 25" when...
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What he says is correct! Take a look at the different barrel makers websites as some do them slightly different etc....
Also we do get asked all the...
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Last post by Frank Green
Wed May 10, 2017 12:20 am
BERGER 7MM 175GR XLD
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Wal86 »
Sun May 07, 2017 11:39 am
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Hi all,
Ive done some digging around at home and come across some 175gr XLD projectiles.. Ive never used these, and its my understanding that they...
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I won the national in 2015 with them, and the Presidents and the Grand. Worked for me. Mind you I have not used them since, as they did mot like the...
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Last post by Craig McGowan
Wed May 10, 2017 12:08 am
BARREL TUNERS
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Range Rector »
Sun Apr 16, 2017 7:01 am
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Who can tell me what is the best weight for a barrel tuner on a MV barrel.
Also, diameter and length.
Thanks
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In my view Williada is the leading authority in this country on Tuners.
If you read all his comments in the link below you will have all the info...
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Last post by pgcpty
Fri May 05, 2017 1:54 pm
Automatic powder scales.
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Anthony H »
Fri Apr 28, 2017 5:56 pm
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Im up for a new set of scales and am considering buying an automatic type powder scale like a RCBS charge-master lite, or a .001g manual scientific...
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Here's what I put together
I've done some fine tuning since that video and it dispenses as fast as I can seat a bullet with an arbour press
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Last post by !Peter!
Wed May 03, 2017 12:20 pm
7mm 195 vlds
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macguru »
Mon Apr 24, 2017 5:17 pm
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Has anyone had good/excellent accuracy results with 7mm berger 195 vlds ?
In a SAUM ?
What twist , did you jump them or jam & how much ?
cheers
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Trying the 183 sierras first, tomorrow and saturday.
as for the 195s they did not work for me in the other rifle, but yes i have 200 i can try if no...
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Last post by macguru
Tue May 02, 2017 9:12 pm
When to work on Jump/Jam during load development process
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Gerard »
Wed Apr 26, 2017 12:59 pm
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When load developing do you guys work on Jump/Jam after deciding powder load or before?
Maybe, it only makes sense to do this in parallel rather...
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Thank you Jasmay, that sounds like a sensible and safer way to develop.
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Last post by Gerard
Thu Apr 27, 2017 12:05 am
Suggestions - Light recoiling cal on a magnum bolt face
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Winston »
Wed Apr 26, 2017 9:32 am
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G'day folks,
I have a Bat M in 300wsm coming my way courtesy of a forum member here. For the sake of domestic harmony, I will be selling my other...
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Tim , with the limited options of the magnum bolt face Rods 6.5 WSSM would be the ticket!!
Case capacity is around 58 gns of water which puts it on...
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Last post by BRETT B
Wed Apr 26, 2017 11:57 pm
Meopta Meopro 6 - 18 x 50
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Send-it »
Sun Apr 23, 2017 12:21 pm
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Hi all,
i have a Meopta meopro 6-18x50 on a hunting rifle.
It's a great hunting scope but I also plan on stretching its legs out at various distances...
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thanks Jase.
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Last post by Send-it
Mon Apr 24, 2017 7:49 pm
cci 450 primers
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hammer »
Mon Apr 24, 2017 10:16 am
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Hi guys
Has anybody used small magnums cci 450 on a dasher?If yes any particular reload data?
Thanks
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That's the powder I'm using 2209 and primers Br4, so I thought it could be a better combination with cci450, hence my question to this forum.
Thanks
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Last post by hammer
Mon Apr 24, 2017 5:15 pm
My Lab Radar
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jasmay »
Tue Dec 15, 2015 9:47 am
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Is anyone using one yet?
Anyone managed to sneak one out of the states to play with?
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Mine still works but needs to be VERY close to the rifle muzzle.
The LR can be used in another non trigger mode with predicted slight loss of...
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Last post by pjifl
Mon Apr 24, 2017 3:23 pm
does a 168gr 308 projectile fall into standard fclass
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lee_enfield223 »
Sun Apr 23, 2017 5:55 pm
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Hi all I have a 308 rifle and have been getting great results using 168gr nosler projectiles using 45grs of 2208 and am getting 2750 FPS am using...
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thanks for that at least I know, and the link explains it all
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Last post by lee_enfield223
Sun Apr 23, 2017 6:31 pm
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Last post by johnk
Sun Apr 23, 2017 3:07 pm
Adjustable Shrouded Brake
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daj »
Sun Apr 16, 2017 8:10 pm
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Browning (BOSS), Que Industries and others have marketed combo barrel brake/tuners in the past. An adjustable shroud placed over the brake negates...
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Jasmay, I checked the Qld Police website before posting. The regs read: "......(h) a silencer or other device or contrivance made or used, or...
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Last post by daj
Tue Apr 18, 2017 11:04 pm
Free-bore diameter
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AlanF »
Sun Apr 16, 2017 8:08 pm
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Just wondering if anyone else has encountered this problem. I am trying Hornady ELD Match projectiles and believe they are too fat for the free-bore...
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Thanks Alan. So that would make the ELDs .2843" if my measurements are taken as correct. My reamer has only done 7 chambers, so I'd hope it...
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Last post by AlanF
Tue Apr 18, 2017 1:00 pm
.308 to .260
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flatlina »
Mon Apr 03, 2017 10:55 pm
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Has any of you necked down Lapua .308 brass to .260? I have quite a few .308 and some Palma brass but not many .260. When you neck down do you need...
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Hi I run a 260 rem with great results when 260 bras was hard to get I necked up lapua 243 brass with good results , some loaded up to 12 times
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Last post by dbro
Sat Apr 15, 2017 7:46 am
CCI Primers
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flatlina »
Fri Apr 14, 2017 9:14 pm
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Does anyone know what the difference is between these two Small Rifle Primers?
CCI Small Rifle Primers BR-4
CCI Magnum Small Rifle Primers No. 450...
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The 450 has 23% stronger charge. Exact same cups for bith primers
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Last post by Jase PTRC
Fri Apr 14, 2017 9:53 pm
priming tool
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lewis reynolds »
Sat Mar 18, 2017 9:13 pm
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I was just wondering im in the market for a new priming tool. whanted some advice on what people are using. currently i have the rcbs but was looking...
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The square tray as in the new Lee hand primer is a total pain in the butt.
The action of having to eliminate two primers being loaded at once is...
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Last post by Razer
Fri Apr 14, 2017 4:19 pm
elivation drama
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Muzza »
Sun Apr 09, 2017 11:13 pm
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Hi.
Just converted my omark to f standed class.
I have a 20moa rail and vortex comp scope and 30mm 1" night force rings
Took it out to the...
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That is going to be putting stresses on the action you dont want. I had an Omark a while ago, I recently sold it, I blamed my scope for elevation...
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Last post by Pommy Chris
Thu Apr 13, 2017 4:06 pm
What bushings?
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scott/r »
Tue Mar 21, 2017 7:48 am
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Hi guys, I'm thinking of changing dies to a full length bushing die. But I'm unsure of what bushes to order with it. The fired cases measure .340 od...
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Yeh mate. Especially when you include the previous tests at 3058, 3068, 3072, 3074, 3072
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Last post by scott/r
Tue Apr 11, 2017 6:18 am
Current Legal Wet Weather Accessories
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GrahamW »
Thu Mar 30, 2017 12:11 am
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I think there's a lot of confusion as to what is "legal" and acceptable in regards to wet weather covers for F Class, so I'm going to post...
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As I've had it said to me jokingly in the past, "suck it up princess" :lol:
I always throw a few bath towels in the car for such...
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Last post by bartman007
Tue Apr 04, 2017 10:59 pm
Options for Improved Eye relief on scope
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ajvanwyk »
Mon Apr 03, 2017 12:13 pm
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I am after a couple of ideas on how I would be able to improve on the current eye relief experienced through my scope. Firstly some details, I am...
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Hi Peter, I do understand that theory and know that all top shooters perform flawlessly based on that, but in my personal experience, results have...
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Last post by DenisA
Tue Apr 04, 2017 4:49 pm
Barnard action questions
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Brad Y »
Tue Apr 04, 2017 10:28 am
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Hi all, after looking around for a while for a magnum action, I couldn't get what I wanted so have purchased a magnum boltface Barnard P action. I'm...
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I can tell you it depends on whether or not you lose any of the fussy little parts on the floor. Seriously, I found easier to do with the bolt...
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Last post by bobeager
Tue Apr 04, 2017 4:44 pm
F-Open to F-STD
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DenisA »
Fri Mar 31, 2017 4:59 pm
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I've been shooting F-Open since I began shooting something like 7 years ago. I'm still crap..... that's beside the point.
I've started toying with...
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Yes I struggled with over reading the conditions when I first went to open ! It took some time to get use to it !
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Last post by plumbs7
Mon Apr 03, 2017 10:46 am
Hornady bullet Cam ! Is this for real?
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plumbs7 »
Sat Apr 01, 2017 9:05 pm
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Hornady / vortex have allegedly developed a bullet cam system!
It's too good to be true ? April fools joke ! Isn't it ?
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Only for today.
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Last post by johnk
Sat Apr 01, 2017 9:16 pm
Magneto speed question
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Tim N »
Thu Mar 30, 2017 9:48 am
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Hi All,
I have a magneto speed which I was using yesterday and it had 90 shots recorded, when I went over the 100 mark it started a new series and I...
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I'll give it a go
Thanks
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Last post by Tim N
Fri Mar 31, 2017 5:18 am
Front rest
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Wal86 »
Sun Jan 29, 2017 3:36 pm
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Quick?
Can you use plain old sand bags as your front rest for fopen?
Eg. Callaco bags filled with Sand stacked on top of one another with the rifle...
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I have been thinking of doing this a the cheap mans front rest just guy the part that this the rest for a big $$ rest and place that on top of the...
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Last post by sungazer
Thu Mar 30, 2017 4:28 pm
SAKO Sporting Rifles - Any good…?
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sevenmil »
Fri Dec 16, 2016 8:15 am
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Hi guys,
I recently bought a new 223 Rem Sako 85 Varmint with a Walnut stock and SS barrel. Been running it in and tested it recently at 100m - I was...
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Basically Italian rubbish he he.
I still have my 1966 L579 in 308W. It will still knock out consistant <1MOA 5 shot groups (not these 3 shoters...
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Last post by 6.5x55ai
Thu Mar 30, 2017 9:59 am
Boretech Chameleon Gel polish.
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Steve N »
Wed Mar 01, 2017 12:23 pm
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Has anyone used this product to remove carbon fouling? If so how did it go compared to JB paste? Supposed to have a colour indicator like Eliminator...
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Thanks for the reply Bad and welcome to the forum. Sounds like it might be a good bore polish for anyone using the other Boretech products. It would...
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Last post by Steve N
Mon Mar 27, 2017 3:27 pm
benchmark barrel markings
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v63800 »
Tue Mar 21, 2017 5:48 pm
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hi,
could anyone tell me what the stamped markings on the barrel in the photo mean, not sure about the 2997 stamp
thanks phil
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Compare your photo with the photo of the Benchmark barrel in the for sale section from March 16th.
jt.
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Last post by jt
Tue Mar 21, 2017 8:48 pm
hearing protection
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BATattack »
Wed Mar 01, 2017 8:21 pm
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Hi all!
I have always used earplugs for hearing protection for a few reasons. I got used to wearing them all day during my trade, the don't foul on...
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Norm thanx for the tip!
I already have some peltor noise canceling muffs which I find very comfortable but slightly lacking in protection. So being...
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Last post by JasonO
Mon Mar 20, 2017 4:33 pm
Tikka 223 varmint 80gr load
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Brad Y »
Sat Feb 11, 2017 7:50 pm
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Hi all
Wondering if anyone would be willing to share a pet load for 80gr sierras in their tikka t3 varmint 8 twist 223?
Taking mine to the range...
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They were ok for 500m. I never tried any further than that with a stock barrel.
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Last post by Longranger
Sun Mar 19, 2017 6:52 pm
Odd- clean bore shots going high
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Brad Y »
Wed Mar 15, 2017 11:04 pm
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Got a new barrel that has gone against the grain of every other barrel of mine. Most of them has the first clean bore shot going low at long range...
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My new 6mm Krieger in 6 Dasher puts the first one about a minute high and
that's first time I've seen that out of about 10 6mm barrels I've had. :-?...
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Last post by Chris S
Fri Mar 17, 2017 5:22 pm
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