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To hold or dial wind??
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DenisA »
Wed Dec 28, 2016 11:10 am
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I hold off for wind 100%. My scopes are zero'd at 100y. I use reticles with 1moa subtensions and stay on the magnification the subtensions are...
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Wow! Now I know why I hold off! Feel much better now I know ! :lol:
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Last post by plumbs7
Sat Dec 31, 2016 12:37 pm
Load tune vs barrel tune
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BATattack »
Sun Oct 16, 2016 7:38 pm
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What I mean by load tune vs barrel tune is how many of you are tuning for accuracy with little or no regard for ES and purely looking for accuracy...
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Yeh, Alan, I get it quite often. And not just from f class shooters.
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Last post by scott/r
Tue Dec 27, 2016 1:42 pm
Run in load.
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scott/r »
Tue Dec 27, 2016 9:31 am
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Just wondering what I should load for running in a new barrel. I've never run in a new barrel before, so I did all the searches here for cleaning...
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I was thinking of using 44.5 grn of my 2206h with the 155.5 fullbore bergers. Which would be about the same sort of pressure as you've got with 2208...
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Tue Dec 27, 2016 10:42 am
Bullseye target camera tested
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Pommy Chris »
Wed Nov 16, 2016 3:26 pm
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We have ordered one and it should arrive in a few weeks, but we have one on loan until ours arrives from a shooter. I wont be able to do any long...
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I have two batteries on the way, apparently posted I will let everyone know if they arrive. I told the company of battery issues, no reply yet, but...
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Last post by Pommy Chris
Fri Dec 23, 2016 9:52 pm
Acceptable ES at 1000 YDS
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BRETT B »
Wed Dec 21, 2016 10:06 am
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I'm looking for information on what ES I should expect at 1000 YDS at the Target Face relative to the ES at the muzzle !!
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John, your observation has a great deal of merit, but I think Alan was looking at a bigger picture when seeking answers to his observation. The big...
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Last post by williada
Fri Dec 23, 2016 3:50 pm
223 quicky.
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scott/r »
Fri Dec 23, 2016 11:45 am
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Just a quick question. What sort of speeds should I be looking for with 80.5 bergers in a 26" barrel with 24.0 grn 2206h. Does 2990 average...
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For what its worth, I shot a 223 ages ago and found that to achieve the highest speeds required the use of a tougher/thicker metal BenchRest primer...
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Last post by pjifl
Fri Dec 23, 2016 3:14 pm
Tuning my first .284 Win, with photos
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ecomeat »
Thu Sep 27, 2012 10:00 pm
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Just got my BAT Model M back from my gunsmith , now with a heavy Maddco barrel chambered in 284 Win, so thought it might be interesting to document...
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Hi Copper , Pm sent yesterday! Regards Graham
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Last post by plumbs7
Fri Dec 23, 2016 12:00 pm
Best tuner designs for F-Class
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jasmay »
Fri Dec 23, 2016 8:27 am
I have been looking at different tuners and trialling what I can get my hands on, what are peoples thoughts on the better tuners available for...
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Last post by jasmay
Fri Dec 23, 2016 8:27 am
Bullet sorting-what really matters?
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Tim N »
Tue Dec 20, 2016 12:22 pm
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Hi All,
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I just got a new batch of 6mm Berger 105g VLD pills.
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Last post by Norm
Thu Dec 22, 2016 10:00 am
Chrony calibration
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scott/r »
Mon Dec 19, 2016 5:58 am
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Any idea if you can get a chrony chronagraph calibrated and where if you can.
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From what I've discovered, it is as easy to correlate results & field shooting against a reliable ballistics program. I'm happy with my 15 plus...
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Last post by johnk
Mon Dec 19, 2016 9:41 am
1/4 or 1/8 scope adjustment
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KTM525 »
Wed Dec 14, 2016 9:38 pm
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Good evening all,
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I will agree with 1/8 clicks, but shoot exclusively on 40x as that is what the fcr reticle on the nf comp is set for. I find it gives me more...
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Last post by Brad Y
Fri Dec 16, 2016 8:05 pm
Which action is best - 2/3 or 4 lug?
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Tim N »
Tue Dec 06, 2016 10:42 am
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Hi All,
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Wheatherby is not alone in that game. They can be considered as 3 lugs with each 3 segments.
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Last post by Robert Chombart
Wed Dec 14, 2016 4:38 pm
Compensating Factor of a one lugger ?
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Chopper »
Tue Dec 13, 2016 10:10 pm
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As above for interest for the new shooters, Why were Omarks , 98s, p14s , m17s used some time ago, ?, Two luggers , and Omark , 3Lugger, for short...
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Some insight Chop.
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Last post by williada
Wed Dec 14, 2016 12:12 pm
Inconsistent Shoulder bump
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Jase PTRC »
Thu Dec 08, 2016 10:33 am
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After measuring some cases recently i have discovered that i have a variation in my cases base to shoulder measurement, I am reloading for .308 and...
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One of the main factors that appear to be overlooked is unequal case neck and partial shoulder annealing hardness of the cases. If not equal in those...
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Last post by XCALIBRE
Sun Dec 11, 2016 3:00 pm
Newbie reloading question
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Gerard »
Wed Dec 07, 2016 5:09 pm
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Hi Guys,
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There's a first step I carry out reloading - depriming with universal depriming die. Amazing how clean my expensive dies stay that way.
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Last post by johnk
Thu Dec 08, 2016 8:22 am
Lyman gen 6 powder thrower
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Kakaduthunder »
Wed Dec 07, 2016 7:00 pm
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I am thinking about buying a Lyman gen 6 powder thrower. I know then can be accurate but what I am really interested in hearing is how reliable they...
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I have the old Lyman dps 2 with a dps3 upgrade kit for a long time no probs .
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Last post by cheech
Wed Dec 07, 2016 8:03 pm
Positive Compensation
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!Peter! »
Fri Nov 18, 2016 2:42 pm
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Hi All,
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Since I would be most prolific group posterer!
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Last post by plumbs7
Tue Dec 06, 2016 11:13 am
300 WSM - Loading Experience
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Paul »
Wed Nov 30, 2016 6:43 pm
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Finishing and preparing a new 300wsm Rifle and the next stage is to ascertain the best possible/suitable loads for long range shooting. I have read...
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Only going on what I've heard from others, it will be a range limit I believe. Our local range has just had a restriction put on it but there's no...
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Last post by Brad Y
Mon Dec 05, 2016 10:21 pm
Sierra TMK projectiles
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fclass556 »
Fri Dec 02, 2016 11:28 pm
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Curious if anyone has tried the new Sierra TMK proj's yet. ?? Andy
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Interesting, they sell for US$47 per 100 and the price I see here is Au$108 per 100.
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Last post by Razer
Mon Dec 05, 2016 7:25 pm
10 Twist 308 Win barrel ok for 155.5gn projectiles?
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sevenmil »
Mon Nov 28, 2016 6:44 pm
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Hi guys,
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At 1200 yards that's roughly the same degree of difficulty as the ICFRA target at 1000. Can't remember the exact figures.
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Last post by bsouthernau
Fri Dec 02, 2016 7:23 am
Buying a reamer
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willow »
Sat Nov 26, 2016 7:41 am
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Hey guys, this might be a silly question, but are there any issues in buying reamers through PTG? Are there any issues with shipping to Australia or...
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They should be sharpened by a reamer manufacturer. Some manufacturers will sharpen any reamer, others will only sharpen reamers made by them.
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Last post by KHGS
Mon Nov 28, 2016 11:17 am
Lapua 6.5 Creedmoor brass
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Tim N »
Thu Nov 24, 2016 8:44 am
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Just saw this on 6mmbr.
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Yeah was thinking the same. 6XC has been quite successful with a large primer.
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Last post by 6602steven
Mon Nov 28, 2016 9:08 am
Advice on Winchester brass quirk?
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DenisA »
Wed Feb 11, 2015 10:40 pm
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Hi All,
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Denis, that crumple in the shoulder and neck is from a tad too much lube in the neck forming die during case manufacture. Sometimes two or three may...
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Last post by XCALIBRE
Wed Nov 23, 2016 8:27 am
new Gehmann o.o diopter review, only two in Australia so far
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lee_enfield223 »
Sun Nov 06, 2016 7:03 pm
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Well I finally received my Gehmann 0.0 diopta from Grahman Forbes they are not cheap. But the $$$ spent on shooting Glasses were wasted as I got...
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well I handed the rifle with the 0.0 gehmann around and everybody loved the sight picture and I guess Mr Forbes is going to be inundated with...
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Last post by lee_enfield223
Mon Nov 21, 2016 6:43 pm
Load Development for positive compensation - Barrel Tuner?
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Ben C »
Mon Feb 22, 2016 12:26 pm
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OK, In recent years I have just been shooting at club level only. As some of you may be aware, I used to shoot competitively a few years ago with...
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Wish Nev Madden still made his barrels with the fine threaded finish like he did at the beginning. Those barrels offered the best part of twice the...
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Last post by johnk
Mon Nov 21, 2016 3:47 pm
Spotting Scope Service
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browniedog »
Sat Nov 12, 2016 5:39 pm
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Hi Guys
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Ditto
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Last post by johnk
Sun Nov 13, 2016 11:28 am
Nodal Tune
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!Peter! »
Sat Nov 12, 2016 1:07 am
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Hi All,
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Thanks for the responses, DenisA post explains it for me.
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Last post by !Peter!
Sun Nov 13, 2016 12:20 am
One gun or more?
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Tim N »
Fri Nov 04, 2016 8:08 am
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Hi All,
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It twas amazingly accurate . . . . How I wish we could still shoot the boomers across all the states and ranges :-(
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Last post by BATattack
Thu Nov 10, 2016 7:47 pm
6x47 lapua
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macguru »
Tue Nov 08, 2016 5:15 pm
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Has anyone else tried CCI450 small rifle magnum primers in their rifle ? Did you notice any differences in pressure or velocity or group size over...
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Used the 450's is three chamberings. .223, 6,6.5x47 and .308 Palma and they performed superbly as Razer has commented on. In fact they were better in...
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Last post by williada
Thu Nov 10, 2016 12:16 pm
Remingtin Action
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Old Trev-39 »
Sun Nov 06, 2016 7:40 pm
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Hi All,
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Hi all,
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Last post by Old Trev-39
Mon Nov 07, 2016 8:15 pm
LABRADAR - Just how good are they? - some more testing
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DaveMc »
Thu Nov 03, 2016 8:21 am
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Hi Folks,
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Geoff, whilst this was certainly true. The readings we got were highly correlated to plot position. Giving me a good "calibration" to...
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Last post by DaveMc
Sat Nov 05, 2016 10:44 am
Neilsen cocking piece retaining pin
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wilson85 »
Mon Oct 31, 2016 12:34 pm
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Hi Everyone,
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Thanks for the replies gents. Will sort out some spare parts for the old girl shortly.
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Last post by wilson85
Thu Nov 03, 2016 7:21 am
308 minimum distance projectile needs to be seated into the
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SunnyCoast 5r »
Sun Oct 30, 2016 9:15 pm
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Developing a promising load for FTR but looks like I cannot seat the projectile far enough out to get close to the lands in my Rem700 with factory...
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That's right David. Shoting the .308 out to 1200 with occasional attempts at 1500 you need all the boiler room you can get. They're only just into...
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Last post by bsouthernau
Tue Nov 01, 2016 8:25 am
NIGHTFORCE 42X44
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Pete N »
Thu Oct 20, 2016 9:42 am
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Advice pls
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The NF 15-55 is the current optical benchmark in target scopes and has been since introduction of the Gen II.
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Last post by ShaneG
Tue Nov 01, 2016 8:01 am
140gn 7mm wind drift
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Tim N »
Fri Oct 28, 2016 1:29 pm
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Hi All,
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I like to give others a share of the good stuff :)
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Last post by macguru
Sun Oct 30, 2016 8:27 pm
Reducing ES & SD
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Barossa_222 »
Wed Oct 26, 2016 9:09 pm
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With all this talk about barrel tuning and load tuning for long range shooting, what is required to reduce ES & SD to acceptable levels. I feel...
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I have a very good locally made annealer. Can someone explain how the crush tolerance on primer seating reduces these figures?
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Last post by Barossa_222
Thu Oct 27, 2016 8:11 pm
adjustment for mk4 swing trigger
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DaveL »
Sat Oct 22, 2016 7:15 pm
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Can anyone help me? I have a mk4 Swing with what I think is the original trigger. I have no idea how to adjust it and would appreciate some advice on...
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No worries Longranger, thanks for trying anyway!
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Last post by DaveL
Wed Oct 26, 2016 9:35 am
Bullet Pointing
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phillh »
Mon Oct 24, 2016 3:56 pm
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Hi all,
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I meplat then point my 1200 yard MR bullets. I've found I can do an acceptable sort based on eyeballing the cut size of the meplat, batch & point...
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Last post by johnk
Tue Oct 25, 2016 10:54 am
Thoughts on small rifle primers being used in .284 brass
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Norm »
Tue Oct 18, 2016 9:47 am
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What are peoples thoughts on .284 brass being made to take small rifle primers?
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Sorry Dave, I didn't explain the full shoot.
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Last post by Tim L
Mon Oct 24, 2016 10:27 pm
Contact Details for Electronic Targets
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Winston »
Sun Oct 23, 2016 9:59 am
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Gday gents,
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Talk to Geoff Roberts at OZ Score. We have his targets at Nowra as does Southern Highlands Rifle Club and Goulburn.
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Last post by Cliff Austen
Sun Oct 23, 2016 10:04 pm
OMARK picatinny rail
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Jarrod Robertson »
Sat Oct 22, 2016 3:16 pm
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Hey guys, anyone know where I can get a picatinny rail for an OMARK 44?
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Good question Chop. Steel matches the action in terms of expansion to prevent tension issues. Adds a bit of weight above bore centre line for those...
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Last post by williada
Sat Oct 22, 2016 6:39 pm
Trigger adjustment - Dale Rifle
Replies: 8
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Bart »
Sun Oct 16, 2016 7:53 pm
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This is the trigger on my Dale rifle. I need some help on the adjustments, at the moment it is not engaging the sear every time when closing the...
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Thanks all, much appreciated :)
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Last post by Bart
Wed Oct 19, 2016 8:30 pm
Barrel break in and moly coated bullets?
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DenisA »
Wed Sep 21, 2016 6:53 pm
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G'day die hard moly users who also like to break in barrels................ :lol: ..................... 2 controversial topics in one. I could have...
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Alan,
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Last post by Tim L
Wed Oct 19, 2016 2:36 am
7mm 08
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Kakaduthunder »
Wed Oct 05, 2016 4:16 pm
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I am currently enjoying shooting practical shooting matches in the Nt and looking to put together a rifle for next year. I was lucky enough to win a...
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Keith you are correct the rifle will get used primarily for tactical matches at 500m. After looking at the components last night I get the feeling...
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Last post by Kakaduthunder
Tue Oct 18, 2016 10:10 am
.284 Shehane dies?
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DenisA »
Sun Oct 16, 2016 6:01 pm
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Hi All, I'm a bit behind the times and I'm trying to find out if Redding have a .284 Shehane Competition Neck Die Set. I couldn't find anything....
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Yep whidden full length bushing die is good. I use a Wilson seater made from one of their blanks and a micrometer top.
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Last post by Brad Y
Sun Oct 16, 2016 11:02 pm
Anyone played with the 28 Nolser
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jasmay »
Sun Oct 02, 2016 11:23 am
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I'be been reading a bit about the 28 nosler with a view to building a hunting rig based on it, it seems like a really good cartridge to be launching...
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Hi Steve
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Last post by A jones
Sat Oct 15, 2016 5:56 pm
Kahles 10-50
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Tim N »
Wed Oct 12, 2016 11:53 am
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Hi All,
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Looked long and hard at one of these recently and was very disappointed in what I saw. I previously owned a Kahles K624i, different kettle of fish...
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Last post by willow
Fri Oct 14, 2016 1:43 pm
Which .308 chamber for 155gn projectiles
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wilson85 »
Sun Oct 09, 2016 12:14 pm
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This one is mainly for the TR and F Standard fellas. What chamber (palma 95, Bisley 150 etc) are people running in their .308s? I am using HBC...
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The problem I refer to occurs with sizing cases shot in a SAMI spec chamber to fit a 95 chamber. New cases shot in a 95 chamber are fine with std...
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Last post by KHGS
Thu Oct 13, 2016 8:51 pm
What's going on here?
Replies: 15
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AlanF »
Mon Oct 10, 2016 4:27 pm
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I used what I consider to be a very good and near new Bartlein at Lang Lang at the weekend and had a big problem with vertical in the first couple of...
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I went to the range today and fired off 12 rounds left over from Lang Lang. There is definitely something weird going on. I left the scope settings...
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Last post by AlanF
Wed Oct 12, 2016 9:14 pm
Cream of Wheat fire forming ?
Replies: 22
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plumbs7 »
Sun Oct 02, 2016 12:35 pm
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Hi My Mates ! With my 7-08 Ai cases at up to 15 firings and now starting leak around the primers . I've put it off as long as .and I can only run...
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when fireforming with cow i always use bullseye powder.Finding the optimum charge is the trick.one thing i do though is take the ejector out of the...
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Last post by 6.5x47 lapua
Wed Oct 12, 2016 1:03 am
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