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Sightron SIII or Nightforce BR
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alscol71 »
Mon Oct 10, 2016 9:00 pm
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Hi Guys,
Ive come down to two scopes as my choice for a starter in F Class.
Sightron SIII or Nightforce BR
What are your thoughts cause when i...
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Nightforce NPR style crosshairs. Gives you an extra measuring tool. Clear image.Solid build
Some sightrons have terrible parallax thats hard to null...
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Last post by macguru
Tue Oct 11, 2016 10:22 pm
Lets play a game !!
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Matt P »
Fri Oct 07, 2016 11:27 am
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Hi All
The 3 targets below where shot at 500m, I also chronygraphed the results, which set of results go with which target ?? :?: #-o
North Sydney...
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Boom boom Keith =D> =D>
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Last post by RAVEN
Tue Oct 11, 2016 8:15 pm
130 gn for 6.5x47 Lapua
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Peter L »
Mon Sep 12, 2016 12:44 pm
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Hi there
I have a 6.5x47 and I use 140gn projectiles which are very good.Some time ago I couldn't get 140gn,so I got 130gn VLD.If you guys can help...
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Played with a new Bartlein on the weekend.
There is a node in there between 37.5 and 37.7 of 2208. Very similar to my Maddco but it looks like 37.7...
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Last post by ben_g
Tue Oct 11, 2016 11:26 am
Making bedding V Blocks
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wilson85 »
Sat Oct 08, 2016 11:27 am
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Hello all,
Just a question regarding building aluminium V Block for a Barnard if anyone here has had a go at making them. How do you secure the...
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Thanks for the reply gents. Will go ahead with a press or shrink fit.
Kakaduthunder, I'll do what you recommend with roughing it out with an end...
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Last post by wilson85
Sun Oct 09, 2016 12:06 pm
Lab scales
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Kakaduthunder »
Thu Oct 06, 2016 11:19 am
I use a sartorius lab scale. It will measure 1 kernel. I throw under with a manual thrower then trickle up. I really don't know if it makes a...
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Last post by Aubrey
Fri Oct 07, 2016 5:10 pm
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Last post by Josh Cox
Thu Oct 06, 2016 5:18 pm
6.5-300 Weatherby anyone?
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Tim N »
Wed Oct 05, 2016 9:15 pm
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Hi All
This is a new one the gunsmiths will appreciate :D
A standard chambering you can buy in a Weatherby
Should be fun... For a little while...
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Yes it would be fun and profitable for gunsmiths too!
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Last post by Longranger
Thu Oct 06, 2016 2:15 pm
Fitting a bipod to Savage F class
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bimbo »
Sat Feb 13, 2016 7:39 am
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Just wondering how I would go about fitting a bipod to a standard savage f class stock ( 3 inch wide flat forend)?
Is a stud standard fitment for...
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This is how I ended up.
Got a friend with a mill to inlet the forend and used an Anschutz rail I bought off eBay. Sits nice and flush and seems to do...
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Last post by bimbo
Thu Oct 06, 2016 9:04 am
WARNING Murom small rifle primer
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Ben F »
Sat Oct 01, 2016 8:15 pm
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Anyone tempted to save a dollar by buying Murom small rifle primers will need to reconsider.
Today my 2 sons used their 6BR which was using new...
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One thing I detest is burnt bolt faces,having managed to get my P 06 Barnard this far without damage I want to keep it that way,as well as my new...
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Last post by mike H
Tue Oct 04, 2016 5:57 am
primer selection
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budget »
Sat Oct 01, 2016 7:25 am
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hi guys,
i was wondering if the people that are using 8208 powder running berger 155.5 would like to share what primmers they are using.
thankyou...
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I use GM210M primers with 8208. Looking at changing back to 2206H as the current lot of 8208 I'm using is dirty - who would have thought? I suspect...
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Last post by Longranger
Sat Oct 01, 2016 3:14 pm
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Last post by williada
Thu Sep 29, 2016 6:23 pm
2209 batch 5273 in 7saum
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BATattack »
Tue Sep 27, 2016 10:25 pm
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I have been playing with a barrel and haven't been getting much love with my usual tricks so I decided to try some 2209. A great powder which I don't...
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FWIW, I too use Batch 5529 in 2209 and are getting (within 200 rounds from new so should be speeding up a bit)
ave 2900 for 55.8gn
ave 2913 for...
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Last post by ajvanwyk
Thu Sep 29, 2016 11:57 am
electronic powder scales
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browniedog »
Mon Sep 26, 2016 9:56 am
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Hi all after some thoughts on electronic powder scales I have use the lyman gen 2 for 10years plus thinking of upgrading what thoughts on the rcbc...
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I have an old Ohaus M5 beam balance that I have had since the mid 1960's. While it will not measure 1kernal of powder, it will register the change...
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Last post by Old Trev-39
Wed Sep 28, 2016 8:08 pm
Mirage... Strategies for dealing with a murky sight picture
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Longranger »
Mon Apr 06, 2015 4:58 pm
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As a relative newcomer to f class I have found my ability to deal with very heavy mirage a bit lacking...
Things that I have been doing is dialling...
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Hi David , yes the sight picture was good and one of the locals at Belmont commented that the effect was accross the board from 300 -1000 . And I've...
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Last post by plumbs7
Tue Sep 27, 2016 6:22 pm
Chronograph accuracy
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John23 »
Sat Sep 03, 2016 8:02 am
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Gday Everyone
After some mixed readings on chronographs over the years I have found myself wondering how much of a valuable tool they are?
I know...
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Personally, I run with the group analysis on paper. I use the chronograph early in load development to give me a rough indicator of velocity. Low...
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Last post by williada
Tue Sep 27, 2016 11:32 am
Which Mat and where to get it?
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Jagumba »
Fri Sep 23, 2016 3:08 pm
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Hi all,
Just after recommendations for a good quality shooting Mat (for F Class) and where to obtain them?
Thanks in advance!
Matt
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Yep,Joe is your guy.Good items.
Cheers
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Last post by Peter L
Mon Sep 26, 2016 1:57 pm
Bertram .284 Brass
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Norm »
Thu Aug 25, 2016 9:31 pm
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I have initiated this thread to discuss anything related to Bertram .284 brass.
This brass is now available. Those that wish to get some can contact...
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So far have only loaded cases a maximum of twice. Once with a lightish load to fireforming to chamber and a few of these I have used for load...
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Last post by Steve N
Mon Sep 26, 2016 11:46 am
Starting out - How accurate is accurate enough?
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bimbo »
Sun Sep 25, 2016 9:10 am
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I am starting out in this whole target shooting deal and coming from nearly 15 years of shooting scatter guns and hunting rifles I am certainly...
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Bimbo, your set up will be fine to use out to 900yds at Cessnock. Your gun will likely be more accurate than most of the TR rifles at Cessnock range...
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Last post by RDavies
Sun Sep 25, 2016 9:23 pm
saum loads
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macguru »
Thu Sep 22, 2016 8:26 am
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I know 56gr 2209 is a common load with 180gr vlds but there seems to be a node for me around 57gr. Does anyone else load this high ? there do not...
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I told you Dennis :D
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Last post by Tim N
Sat Sep 24, 2016 3:28 pm
Reticle Choice for Nightforce BR 12-42x56
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John S »
Tue Sep 20, 2016 6:16 pm
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I know the question has been asked before!
What choice of reticle is favoured for F Class std and open for this scope?
Yes, I know it is personal...
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Have been using the Fcr rectile and am quite happy with the ability to hold off and measure sighter and shot corrections . :(
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Last post by plumbs7
Wed Sep 21, 2016 8:45 pm
Importing an action???
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DenisA »
Mon Sep 19, 2016 7:17 pm
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Hi All,
Can an Aussie gunsmith/dealer bring an action in from a US dealer that's not a manufacturer?
....... or is it a job for an importer?...
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Tony that is pretty much how I did mine. My first came direct through Bruno when they were working in conjunction with their own exporter. The second...
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Last post by BATattack
Tue Sep 20, 2016 10:07 pm
Target cameras, which one?
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Pommy Chris »
Sun Sep 18, 2016 8:14 am
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Ok electronic targets are where we are all heading, but for small clubs it is difficult due to costs. Target cam systems of course are no good for...
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Somebody must have tried one of the latest versions of these things?
Chris
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Last post by Pommy Chris
Sun Sep 18, 2016 4:02 pm
Cleaning question
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macguru »
Sun Feb 14, 2016 8:46 am
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Everyone seems to have their pet regime for cleaning barrels. If you ask 10 people you will get 9-10 answers......
Recently my 7mm seemed to go off...
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Thought I would do a favour for everybody and post , so it's back up the top of the topics page. Has some good info. Still like Cam's method of JB...
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Last post by plumbs7
Sat Sep 17, 2016 7:20 am
carbon removal
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macguru »
Mon Sep 12, 2016 6:15 pm
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I have just plugged one of my 7mm barrels and filled it with boretech carbon remover to leave overnight, then scrub in the morning. What do people...
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Sounds like this old post that a grumpy old man with 40 years experience answered a while ago.. :lol:
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Last post by Steve N
Fri Sep 16, 2016 10:03 pm
A QUESTION ON BIPODS
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Jase PTRC »
Fri Sep 02, 2016 3:39 pm
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Hello, a question to Bipod users be it FTR or F STD, what is everyone using and why. what are some of the downfalls or highlights of particular...
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I have both types
Sebs joy pods are good for coached shooting , you follow the quick adjustments ready to shoot .
For Solo shooting others (...
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Last post by cheech
Fri Sep 16, 2016 7:02 am
Opinions on Colt M2012 in .308
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Quinny »
Wed Sep 14, 2016 8:45 pm
Just wondering if anyone has any hands on experience with the Colt M2012 in .308, and what you thought of it.
I have been out of the long range...
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Last post by Quinny
Wed Sep 14, 2016 8:45 pm
155gn Hybrid seating depth?
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DenisA »
Mon Sep 12, 2016 2:28 pm
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Hi All,
All barrels are different, but I'm just wondering what seating depths other people are achieving good accuracy with specifically 155gn...
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Hi Denis , I've always had good results with 1-2 thou jump or 5- 10 thou jammed with hybreds .
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Last post by plumbs7
Tue Sep 13, 2016 3:33 pm
Can someone help me analyse these groups?
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Winston »
Sun Sep 04, 2016 4:06 pm
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Hi Folks,
Playing with a new 6x47 barrel today, doing the first lot of load development. I started with a quickload prediction of a node and worked...
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Yep, I'd shoot 7 shot groups now to see how it performs.
Depending on the temperature of the day you shot these, I'd try the following:
20 thou jam...
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Last post by bartman007
Mon Sep 12, 2016 1:17 pm
6.5mm SAUM
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macguru »
Tue Aug 30, 2016 9:05 pm
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Apparently according to the web you can burn 60+ grains of 2217 in one of these, , get 140s up to 3150-3200fps and 1/4 moa accuracy with 2000+ barrel...
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I've got one with almost 1200 rounds through it now. I shot it in a comp today with some fairly decent groups at 900m thru 600m. It's not a dedicated...
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Last post by gregt
Sun Sep 11, 2016 10:27 pm
bushing die info
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jmc »
Sun Sep 11, 2016 1:15 pm
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Hi all i have a 22 B.R. Remington Redding Competition Bushing Neck Die set with aTitanium Nitride bushing do I need to lubricate the neck?
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Let the case tell you. If it comes out of the die with noticeable striations on it, you need lube.
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Last post by johnk
Sun Sep 11, 2016 1:54 pm
NSW Queens Equipment List
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Singo85 »
Tue Sep 06, 2016 9:44 pm
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Hi All,
Its been a while since there was an equipment list done for a Queens.
So I am looking to compile one and seek some input on what info you...
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Perhaps, you could add gunsmith? (just put LRP, and you'll have 90% covered :D )
Seriously, I admire your willingness to do this Michael and Tim. As...
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Last post by AlanF
Wed Sep 07, 2016 8:15 pm
Bore scope photo's
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Norm »
Mon Sep 05, 2016 8:34 pm
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Can someone experienced with looking at barrels through a bore scope please give me their opinion on the condition of this .284 barrel.
It has been...
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Thanks for the replies, it has given me something to think about.
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Last post by Norm
Tue Sep 06, 2016 3:32 pm
information on 7x47 lapua
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jmc »
Mon Sep 05, 2016 10:58 am
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Hi all thinking of building a 7mm on a 308 bolt face. I'm hopping some body can fill me in on the 7x47 lapua or any other good 7mm round to run...
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Pity the WSSM brass has such a bad rep or they would neck-up nicely to a compact 7mm on a short action almost.
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Last post by aaronraad
Tue Sep 06, 2016 1:38 pm
What can I bring back from the United states?
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by
igidoo »
Mon Sep 05, 2016 8:01 pm
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I am lucky enough to be going to the United States next month and will be visiting a number of Firearms shops whilst there and have permission from...
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Gauges and tools should be fine. They are not weapons and they shouldn't be ITAR controlled items.
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Last post by willow
Mon Sep 05, 2016 9:35 pm
Wilson 284 Neck Die
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Winston »
Mon Sep 05, 2016 8:24 pm
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Does anyone know if the Wilson 6.5x284 neck dies have a wide enough neck to neck size a straight 284 with the right sized bushing? BRT list the die...
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Thank you, John - exactly what I needed to know
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Last post by Winston
Mon Sep 05, 2016 8:31 pm
Changing from 2208 to 2206H
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Anthony H »
Mon Sep 05, 2016 5:42 pm
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I have a new tin of 2206H I am about to use. I currently use 45.9 of 2208 with Berger 155.5 projectiles which give me just over 3000fps.
I am looking...
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For around the same speeds you'll find that around 45.0 - 45.2 of 2206h will be about right. That also depends on how far you are seating your...
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Last post by scott/r
Mon Sep 05, 2016 8:06 pm
Omark bolt head retaining pins
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by
Chopper »
Sun Jul 19, 2015 6:42 pm
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Just thought it a good idea to warn NEW SHOOTERS, with Omark rifles , to check, or have a gunsmith check on this old problem that they may know...
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Yes, the very first Omarks had a pin with no protrusion with which to locate into the bolt tube. There was a hole there , in the bolt tube but this...
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Last post by Barry Davies
Fri Sep 02, 2016 12:14 pm
Barrel cleaning stand
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Tim N »
Fri Sep 11, 2015 1:36 pm
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Hi All,
Just thought I'd share this one, I found it a bit of a pain to clean barrels not in the rifle so:
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If its copyrighted, how much :)
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Last post by Quick
Tue Aug 30, 2016 10:48 am
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Last post by johnk
Mon Aug 29, 2016 1:03 pm
Sightron Scope Issue?
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johnk »
Sun Aug 28, 2016 11:20 am
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FWIW:
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Adjustable objective and side focus, very innovative.
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Last post by aaronraad
Sun Aug 28, 2016 12:40 pm
Where to buy moly?
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John23 »
Sat Aug 27, 2016 8:41 am
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With the wheels in motion of a 6br barrel being fitted I feel like a born again reloader.
A level of interest that I have lacked for a couple of...
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I am planning to go with the standard 30.5gr of 2208 trick .
Not really worth spending $80 on a jug of bm2 and then have to find a use for it if the...
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Last post by John23
Sat Aug 27, 2016 11:12 pm
Sightron Scope and Reticle Query
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argh »
Fri Jul 22, 2016 9:20 pm
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Hi All,
Looking at upgrading my scope to a bit better glass, and have narrowed it down to the NF 12-42 BR and the Sightron S3 10-50x with the MOA2...
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Yes, very happy with it. It tracks very well, holds zero and optically very good.
They now do a higher grade version with some very nice features....
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Last post by Longranger
Sat Aug 27, 2016 11:00 am
ADI powders, summer and winter loads....
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DenisA »
Thu Aug 18, 2016 12:26 pm
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I've always been told that ADI powders are not temperature sensitive.
I think the correct explanation might be that they are less temperature...
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Very timely Denis. You guys have to act on it and graph the temperature range. Do it once and its pretty transferable to other rifles with the same...
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Last post by williada
Fri Aug 26, 2016 8:16 pm
New barrel purchase
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John23 »
Sun Aug 21, 2016 4:26 pm
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Hi Everyone
Looking to purchase a new barrel soon and was hoping to get some feed back on some brands.
I am thinking of going 6mm Br on either a...
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All good Alan ,
I cried myself to sleep that night but I am now slowly trying to rebuild .
Its going to be a journey but I'm sure I will get there...
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Last post by John23
Wed Aug 24, 2016 10:51 am
Barrel for 284 Shehane 8.5 or 9 twist.
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Steve N »
Tue Aug 23, 2016 8:35 pm
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Given the wide range of conditions we shoot in which would be the better option for a 32" barrel? Loads will be up there to use in poor...
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Thanks Raven and Frank. Sounds like nobody would advise against an 8.5 twist so I will go that way for this project.
Steve.
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Last post by Steve N
Wed Aug 24, 2016 6:54 am
Projectile Weight for FTR
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Winston »
Tue Aug 23, 2016 12:35 pm
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Hi Folks,
I've finished my supply of 230gr hybrids and am going to set my barrel back an inch and rechamber. The 230's have had me some good scores,...
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BRT has 210 vlds and 215 hybrids... why not get a box of each and try them if you have not done so already ?. you certainly have enough twist for...
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Last post by macguru
Tue Aug 23, 2016 2:54 pm
Angel - Bolt head retaining pin
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Gerard »
Sun Aug 21, 2016 7:05 am
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Hi Guys,
I know there were some issues with the early OMARK bolt head retaining pins requiring them to be replaced with larger dia pins for safety....
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Thank you Barry, that is the reassurance I was hoping for :)
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Last post by Gerard
Sun Aug 21, 2016 4:45 pm
Ogive Radius
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williada »
Wed Aug 17, 2016 3:33 pm
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Does anyone know the ogive radius for the tangent section in the nose of the Berger 7mm 180 grain Hybrid bullets? My old version of Applied...
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That's good advice Longranger, but I got one single phase motor for nothing to do cylindrical grinding and the other main motor for half the cost of...
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Last post by williada
Sat Aug 20, 2016 6:38 pm
CCI BR2 to Federal gold medal
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BATattack »
Fri Aug 19, 2016 6:11 pm
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hi all!
I'm lookout at planning some testing between CCI BR2 and federal match primers.
has anyone noticed any repeatable difference in velocity...
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In the US BR-2s are about 50% or more dearer than any other common LR primer. This doesn't necessarily mean they cost that much more to produce....
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Last post by AlanF
Sat Aug 20, 2016 8:57 am
Accuracy & ES
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Tim N »
Mon Aug 15, 2016 9:11 am
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Hi All,
I did some initial testing with a new 280AI barrel.
Below is the order of testing with no cleaning between.
59.0gn 2213 produced a 5 shot...
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Hey Steve,
The "Hummer" load is hopefully just around the corner- a bit like digging for gold.
I am away this weekend but John P has...
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Last post by Tim N
Thu Aug 18, 2016 12:15 pm
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