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Berger 200.20x projectiles
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SunnyCoast 5r »
Mon Sep 12, 2016 3:33 pm
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Looking at using 200gr Bergers for FTR and found this link
Says they are so good that the US team will be using at WChamps in 2017 and Berger...
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Have been playing with these for a while now, just running in a new barrel to suit. Found a nice spot at 2770fps, although like Shane said they are...
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Thu Mar 16, 2017 10:02 pm
6.5x47 FIRE FORMING
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twotwothree »
Fri Mar 10, 2017 1:51 pm
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Hello,
I have just brought 100 new brass for my 6.5x47 and was wondering if there is any load development that can be done with new brass or is it a...
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Thanks for you replys
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Mon Mar 13, 2017 3:33 pm
Barrel speed up patterns an experiences.
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jasmay »
Sun Mar 05, 2017 11:15 am
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I was wondering what people's experiences are with barrel speed ups, what sort of pattern did you notice how long did it take to settle, what sort...
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Ahhhh sorry Alan.... Misread WA state as Western Australia!
G'Day Monte, Good to hear you enjoy your shooting cobber.
Thanks
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Sun Mar 12, 2017 7:49 pm
CCI Primers
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RAVEN »
Mon Jan 30, 2017 1:11 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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Yep I had 1 today in .284 ! Cci 200's but it seems rare ! I've had a couple fireforming 7-08 Ai in the middle of Northarm opm ! But again it's rare !
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Last post by plumbs7
Thu Mar 09, 2017 7:57 pm
Is the .284 obsolete now?
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plumbs7 »
Tue Feb 28, 2017 8:33 pm
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I'm feeling very inadequate about my Manhood! I only have a .284 and seems everyone is going for 7 Saums ! Not even owning an XY Gt repl.is going to...
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The sierra website recommends a 7.5 twist... I have an 8 twist on one of my saums
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Last post by macguru
Tue Mar 07, 2017 4:56 pm
help with scope rail selection
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MJH »
Sun Mar 05, 2017 2:52 pm
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Hi All,
Being a total newcomer to F class shooting I need a bit of help trying to workout what moa scope rail I need to purchase.
I have just taken...
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Thanks everyone for taking the time to help me out by offering very sound advice.
I will follows John's advice with the Burris rings and Razer's with...
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Last post by MJH
Mon Mar 06, 2017 6:07 pm
Omark Scope Rail
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Bart »
Mon Mar 06, 2017 12:19 pm
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Could anyone suggest a source for a 30moa scope rail to fit to an Omark.
TIA, Bart
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Contact Adam Davies at Davies Triggers.
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Last post by Barry Davies
Mon Mar 06, 2017 12:28 pm
wilson reloading gear
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pigdog »
Fri Mar 03, 2017 11:42 am
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So I don't have any reloading gear and was intending to get one of the lee reloading kits or something similar to start up this was pretty...
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Beer bottle capper? Where do you get those from like a home brew shop or something? What are you guys thoughts on the redding body die vs the fl...
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Last post by pigdog
Sat Mar 04, 2017 11:54 am
Barrel Damage
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bolster55 »
Tue Feb 28, 2017 12:07 pm
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Hello All,
After some consideration I have decided to post some details and photos...
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Phil,
I need to point out that a forum discussion is a bad way of dealing with this sort of issue. Far better to work things out privately with...
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Last post by AlanF
Fri Mar 03, 2017 2:18 pm
Bullet stabalization
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Peterla »
Fri Mar 03, 2017 6:23 am
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Hi all,
I am just about to get a tuner fitted to my 7mm open rifle.
I am going to do some initial tuning at the shorts 100-300 yards to get an Idea...
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Thanks Dave. I will try at maybe 100 or 200 and see how I go.
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Last post by Peterla
Fri Mar 03, 2017 9:53 am
Borescope evidence of the death of a very good barrel
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ecomeat »
Sat May 24, 2014 9:17 pm
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My very good Bartlein barrel let me down big time at the NQRA Queens in Townsville a week ago.
After a discussion and inspection by Marty Lobert,...
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johnk, would be good to see that 308 barrel's internals.
pavlovaw, The barrels were purchased about 10 months apart, I would think that would make...
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Last post by bolster55
Wed Mar 01, 2017 12:08 pm
Omark Barrel Adaptor identification
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Torana »
Tue Feb 28, 2017 11:24 am
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Hi all,
Just hoping someone here can help me with identifying the Omark barrel adaptor that is on my 308 Omark action. My Omark has a Maddco barrel...
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Thanks guys for the info. So I guess I have a 5.56 barrel to sell now lol.
Cheers Mick
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Last post by Torana
Tue Feb 28, 2017 1:18 pm
Upgrading my 308 Dies
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Gerard »
Thu Feb 23, 2017 1:46 pm
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Hi Guys,
A have a nice voucher burning a hole in my pocket. Thanks Crows Nest Goombungee RC and The Barn.
Im considering putting cash on top and...
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You did,I chose to keep it to myself,actually I thought,that Gerad has developed a sense of humour.
Mike.
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Last post by mike H
Fri Feb 24, 2017 3:27 pm
Nightforce scope
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Julian D »
Wed Feb 22, 2017 4:01 pm
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Afternoon gents
I have a Nightforce NXS FFP hunting scope, and was wondering if anyone knows if it can be modified ?
It is 3.5-15 magnification...
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Thanks Trevor, will do.
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Last post by Julian D
Thu Feb 23, 2017 3:53 pm
New HBC Projectiles
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Jase PTRC »
Thu Feb 16, 2017 1:55 pm
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Hello, im just curious to see if anyone has bought and used these new projectiles and to get some idea if they are much better/different or has feed...
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I have had variations in weight from 154.2 to 156.0 in a single batch of HBC before. Most of the old design would weigh in at 155.5 +/1 0.1gr. I have...
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Last post by Jase PTRC
Thu Feb 23, 2017 2:14 pm
Primer pocket depth
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scott/r »
Sun Feb 19, 2017 6:39 pm
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When you guys are uniforming your primer pockets in new brass, what depth are you cutting them to? I'm just doing once fired lapua brass in 308 win...
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Scott, I think the idea is to set the uniformer to just accommodate your primers without crushing anything. Maybe measure your primers and set it a...
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Last post by scott/r
Mon Feb 20, 2017 8:12 pm
Stock wood
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cheech »
Sun Feb 12, 2017 10:11 pm
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Hi all, I have come across a good lump of well seasoned (decades) of Jarrah , anyone know if it will make a good stock for fclass , or how to tell...
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These might help
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Last post by John23
Sun Feb 19, 2017 3:16 pm
Types of rifling and the effects on the projectile
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John23 »
Thu Feb 09, 2017 8:12 pm
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Hi Everyone
Over time I have heard many people make reference to particular pills working better in different types of rifling .
Recently I...
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Back on subject Frank have been fitting a ordered with slightly tighter bore for a customer
it is 4R instead of 5R any reason to go to 4 lands?
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Last post by David B
Fri Feb 17, 2017 11:20 am
Gem Pro 250 issue
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johnk »
Wed Feb 15, 2017 5:00 pm
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I know the answer is bin it but here's the story anyway.
These Gem Pro scales have been good to me over the last 5-7 years, functioning repeatably,...
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No worries John, didn't really think it would be too relevant to your issue but more of a general guide for those just starting using electronic...
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Last post by GrahamW
Wed Feb 15, 2017 9:52 pm
2209vs2213sc
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hammer »
Wed Feb 15, 2017 1:13 pm
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I heard that 2209 powder will erode the 7mmx284 barrel much faster than 2213sc, even if you keep mild loads.Could any shooter give us some light on...
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Hammer I have used mostly ar2209 in a Barlein 5r 284 win barrel that has now had 1700 rounds through it. Measurable throat erosion is less than 10...
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Last post by Steve N
Wed Feb 15, 2017 4:19 pm
New 7 WSM HG for 500 FLY Belmont
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watrob »
Tue Dec 13, 2016 10:00 am
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Thought you might like this, pickup my new 7 WSM, Grizzly ll action, 29 1/2" Shilen Barrel, Kelbly M1 Stock. Fire-formed 25 Win 300WSM cases...
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Thank you both for that info.
Regards
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Last post by KTM525
Wed Feb 15, 2017 11:11 am
Bix'n'Andy competition trigger
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chrisw91 »
Mon Feb 13, 2017 8:29 pm
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I've wanted one of these things for quite some time. Since I'm building a trio of bats I decided to go all out. This is the first trigger to see if I...
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Marvelous triggers, congrats on the purchase, you'll love it.
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Last post by willow
Tue Feb 14, 2017 9:31 pm
New to F-Class, New to Shooting
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templar1975 »
Sat Feb 11, 2017 12:23 pm
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Hi Everyone,
I hope someone can help, I am a completely new shooter having used the club rifle only while supervised upto now. I am currently...
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Initially, my decision to buy a .223 was down to 2 things, I like the club rifle I have been using which is an Omark in a .223 and also trying to...
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Last post by templar1975
Sat Feb 11, 2017 8:23 pm
Medical Query
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Old Trev-39 »
Thu Feb 09, 2017 8:39 pm
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Hi All,
It appears as if I shall have to have a shoulder joint replacement in the near future. I was wondering if anyone out there has had one and...
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Brad,
I was about to go under the knife (not as serious as you) but saw a physio who gave me a series of resistive exercises done with rubber bands....
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Last post by Jacobeen
Sat Feb 11, 2017 9:20 am
Stock identification
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Cutanything »
Thu Feb 09, 2017 9:17 pm
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Can any one tell what action suits this stock i was told it was for omark but is not omark hole centres image.jpeg
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thanks barry
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Last post by lonerider43
Fri Feb 10, 2017 9:27 pm
Temperature sensitivity
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scott/r »
Sun Feb 05, 2017 12:47 pm
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I got to thinking a little while ago about the sensitivity of my 505 scales to different temperatures in my gun room. It all came about from when the...
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No worries. And to add to it, I run another 50 through last night after work . The mrs had the a/c on all day so the house was a constant 24 deg and...
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Last post by scott/r
Thu Feb 09, 2017 1:45 pm
Quality spotting scope?
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Tim N »
Thu Feb 09, 2017 11:39 am
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Hi All,
I'm thinking about getting a good spotting scope to use while shooting F Open, any recommendations?
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Vortex viper hd.
Tim inbox me I will look after you withs deal
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Last post by SuperV
Thu Feb 09, 2017 12:04 pm
Batching by bearing surface
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Jase PTRC »
Mon Feb 06, 2017 6:49 am
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Recently i posted up some photos of variations in base to ogive length in some Berger 155.5 full bore's. It has me wondering about bullet sorting....
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For what it's worth, Brian Litz, the ballistician at Berger Bullets, stated that practically speaking base to ogive is 1. easier to measure than...
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Last post by Normmatzen
Tue Feb 07, 2017 7:00 am
Berger 155.5 Fullbore variation
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Jase PTRC »
Mon Jan 30, 2017 2:52 pm
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Interesting find when i was checking my old batch against my newer batch of 155.5 fullbores
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With the cost of these projectiles large differences in measurements should not happen. Recently had a load sorted out and went on to a new lot and...
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Last post by Malcolm Hill
Mon Feb 06, 2017 10:10 pm
300 WSM & 7 SAUM rate of increased MV??
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DenisA »
Sat Apr 09, 2016 6:39 pm
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I have a question for the 7 SAUMERS and 300 WSMERS on here. It's common knowledge that .284W's speed up with a few hundred rounds. I'm guessing most...
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Umm, maybe barrels that 'speed up" like this are a good argument for barrel tuners ? To keep that group nice and circular (and small)
I admit I...
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Last post by macguru
Fri Feb 03, 2017 9:04 pm
Reamer
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lightcaliber »
Mon Jan 30, 2017 7:49 pm
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Afternoon
Anybody know where i can get or some one has one is a 6.5 SLR
Gary
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Thank you
Gary
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Last post by lightcaliber
Wed Feb 01, 2017 8:02 pm
Angel M80 compared to Barnard P action
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Gerard »
Fri Jan 27, 2017 12:40 pm
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Hi all,
Has anyone here ever compared the dimensions of an Angel action with the Barnard P?
The reason I ask, is I'm wondering if I would be able to...
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Thanks Keith.
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Last post by Gerard
Fri Jan 27, 2017 6:01 pm
Importing laminate blanks
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Brad Y »
Thu Jan 26, 2017 9:14 am
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Has anyone had dealings with this company?
I'm looking to get a blank in but not sure of restrictions- it is just a lump of wood I'm guessing...
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We are importing blanks. pm me if you are interested.
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Last post by DaveMc
Fri Jan 27, 2017 11:15 am
Carbon Removal
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AlanA »
Tue Jan 03, 2017 8:26 pm
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Hi all,
Some advice please. Has anyone ever used the CRC product Clean-R-Carb to remove carbon fouling? I'm looking for an alternative to Short Scrub...
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I use Evinrude Johnson Outboard Tuner. Drench the barrel while still hot and leave muzzle down for about half an hour at least, turning occasionally....
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Last post by Longranger
Thu Jan 26, 2017 2:03 pm
SD over a complete accuracy node?
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DenisA »
Sun Jan 22, 2017 10:03 pm
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This is probably a silly question. Theres been lots of discussion in the past about SD of a given load, but I've been wondering if theres a practical...
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I better add that when I say condition proof, I mean ambient temp changes from day to day. That wasn't clear at all.
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Last post by DenisA
Mon Jan 23, 2017 6:50 pm
Es and Sd
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scott/r »
Sun Jan 22, 2017 8:55 am
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Hey guys, extreme spread I have a handle on. Pretty basic stuff. But sd I'm not up to par with. First off how do you calculate it? Is there a formula...
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Cool, thanks Graham.
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Last post by scott/r
Mon Jan 23, 2017 4:19 am
Nightforce Benchrest lens cap/apeture
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Lee Bament »
Wed Jan 18, 2017 11:38 am
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I have nightforce benchrest scope with an extended sunshade fitted and am thinking about boring out the front lens cap to act as an aperture. To try...
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Lee, it is easy to cut reducing baffles from stiff black paper and use the sunshade to hold them against the bottom of the lens thread. Use the OD of...
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Last post by AndrewP
Sun Jan 22, 2017 12:01 pm
Recoil reducers?
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Tim N »
Tue Jan 17, 2017 1:09 pm
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Hi All,
Now these things have been around for a while does anyone have any recommendations as to which is best or if they make any difference at all?
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Bob Jacobs??
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Last post by bsouthernau
Sat Jan 21, 2017 8:26 am
Lyman gen 6
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SuperV »
Fri Jan 20, 2017 11:15 am
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Just looking at electronic despensers. Anyone played with a gen 6.
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I have a Gen 5 which I am happy with and a friend of mine owns a Gen 6 which he is happy with. He compared some thrown charges on a set of individual...
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Last post by willow
Fri Jan 20, 2017 1:03 pm
History on past stock makers
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Chopper »
Sun Jan 01, 2017 9:31 pm
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Does anyone have some history on previous stock makers, LBW , BLACKLOW ? Geoff Slee I know , ? or knew , I have been around a little while , But they...
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I've have a xxx walnut stock made by Geoff Slee for a Sako Finnwolf.
It came up beautifully when it was finished. Literally "smooth as a baby's...
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Last post by agro
Sat Jan 14, 2017 11:21 pm
looking for M17 extractor
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Chopper »
Mon Dec 19, 2016 9:58 pm
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Looking for M17 extractor , not filed or modified, original , Chop
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By the way, There is a challenge out from the 500 FLY SHOOTER .com , for a cheap straight shooter, ime going for it , :) with some Class and history,...
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Last post by Chopper
Sat Jan 14, 2017 10:43 pm
7mm SAUM: Sorting cases by neck thickness
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ajvanwyk »
Thu Jan 12, 2017 11:31 am
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I recently went through a process to ensure that I have well prepared brass for this year's upcoming shoots. I won't bore you with everything I was...
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Hi Albert , I second Tim's wise words ! It is hard to know what counts and what doesn't and both ways or a number of others will achieve the same...
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Last post by plumbs7
Sat Jan 14, 2017 9:55 am
New March scopes now advertised
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willow »
Wed Jan 11, 2017 7:10 pm
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For those who may be in the market for a new F-class scope and have deep pockets, March have just advertised their new High Master scope. A couple of...
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I'd like to have a look at that if you have it at the range this weekend Matt.
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Last post by willow
Fri Jan 13, 2017 6:05 pm
Barrel Cool device
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DenisA »
Sat Dec 24, 2016 12:18 am
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Only just found this on the net. What a great gizmo. Would be very handy and save time when load testing if your like me and don't like running your...
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Just in case you can't afford all the high tech stuff :
Spit boils at 100.16 deg C
You should get a reasonable blister around 80 deg C
Your fingers...
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Last post by Tim N
Tue Jan 10, 2017 7:10 pm
.284W Barrel Wear V's M.V?
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DenisA »
Sun Jan 08, 2017 9:51 pm
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G'day All,
At the beginning of 2016 I tuned a 168gn VLD load for my 32" .284W. The barrel before this tune had 220 rounds on it. I finished on...
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I have received some very fitting advice from a reputable shooter today that clarifies things for me. It might help someone else one day with a...
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Last post by DenisA
Tue Jan 10, 2017 11:14 am
REAMER SPECS
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twotwothree »
Sat Jan 07, 2017 6:57 pm
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Hello,
I have been trying to work out the position of the lands by using the reamer diagram for my 6.5x47. there is one measurement of 2.0378...
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Yes mine dings the case of the mouth as it throws them out but it's only a 223 varmint gun so I don't worry. Could shorten the spring or find a...
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Last post by Brad Y
Sun Jan 08, 2017 2:06 pm
New Vortex Golden Eagle F-Class Scope
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Frank Green »
Fri Jun 17, 2016 10:47 pm
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To pass along some information and pictures if it will help anyone...I received my new Vortex F Class scope. It's a 15-60x. The clicks on the scope...
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Not on the one we got to test alongside several NF - all NF scored significantly better optically. - But still they look quite good and tested up...
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Last post by DaveMc
Sat Jan 07, 2017 1:14 pm
6.5x47
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twotwothree »
Fri Jan 06, 2017 8:07 am
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Hello,
Looking for some load data for a 6.5x47. Im using 2208 and 142 smk out of a 30in barrel.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
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Put < 6.5x47L with 140gr class > in the search box.
You should come up with a discussion on this starting with the date July 25th, 2014.
This...
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Last post by Razer
Fri Jan 06, 2017 7:54 pm
what shoots better a 308 or .3065 dia barrel??????
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lee_enfield223 »
Mon Jan 02, 2017 6:02 pm
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'Hi All
I have been experimenting with shooting the same rifle with two 30 cal barrels of different bore diameters. from Maddco. Here are my...
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Thanks Keith for your reply. yes I think you are correct
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Last post by lee_enfield223
Wed Jan 04, 2017 4:07 pm
Question for the smart ones
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Julian D »
Mon Jan 02, 2017 9:37 am
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Is it easier to find a node & tune it if you are running a straight parallel barrel ?
As opposed to say a varmint profile ?
I ask this because I...
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Thanks brother. :)
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Last post by fgregorio
Tue Jan 03, 2017 7:32 pm
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