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6BR starting loads
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michaeljp »
Thu Mar 17, 2016 2:18 pm
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Im getting my 308 rebarreled to 6BR. Does anyone have any load data i can start with for 87-88gn bergers or v-max, and 105gn Amax or lapuas?
Cheers
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Got some 105 gn 6mm Berger Hybrids from the Queensland Rifle Assoc.
just this week if that helps anyone.
cheers,
Chris
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Last post by Chris S
Thu Apr 14, 2016 6:29 pm
New Stock maker
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ned kelly »
Wed Apr 13, 2016 6:04 pm
G'day all,
some of you may not have seen the new post on the Supplier section. Just starting out but have a bit of experience. Still in the early...
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Wed Apr 13, 2016 6:04 pm
284 ammo weight
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Brad Y »
Wed Mar 30, 2016 9:29 am
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To those that have done it before- what would be the weight of 100x 284/284 shehane rounds with 180gr pills in an MTM ammo box? Im sure someone would...
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Brad, it'll be fine. 1000y at Belmont is a sinch. :twisted:
John, I was going to wait until the night before he packed, but thought that a good...
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Last post by DenisA
Wed Apr 13, 2016 2:49 pm
Best shape for recoil pad?
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Tim N »
Mon Apr 04, 2016 11:41 am
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Hi All,
Of the 2 different styles of butt pad, straight and curved what do people prefer?
I'm guessing the curved would suit TR more but thinking it...
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Thanks ish
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Last post by Tim N
Tue Apr 12, 2016 10:15 am
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Last post by RAVEN
Mon Apr 11, 2016 11:26 pm
7mm SAUM loads
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Tim N »
Tue Jan 19, 2016 12:56 pm
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Hi All,
I will hopefully have my new 7mm saum soon(no pressure Matt :) )
So if you saum shooters wouldn't mind sharing pet loads, that would be...
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Brett.
By my theory, your Short should have about 10% better vertical than your 7RSAUM. What say you?
Regards,
John Tracey.
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Last post by John T
Sun Apr 10, 2016 8:48 pm
Home made stocks
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Chopper »
Thu Apr 07, 2016 7:47 pm
How about some home made stocks and photos ? after all , its about the journey and destination , And having fun along the way , Show us some talent...
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Last post by Brad Y
Fri Apr 08, 2016 3:56 pm
Barrel Tuner or Wieght?
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jasmay »
Tue Mar 22, 2016 6:32 am
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Hi Guys, for a while now I have been playing with the idea of a tuner or barrel weight, I've read some interesting articles on them but what I...
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The difference is subtle! To make the most of the tune the shooter , load and gear have to be at their best to notice it! In our development squad 3...
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Last post by plumbs7
Mon Apr 04, 2016 6:18 pm
Should we include this in our maintenance program?
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johnk »
Thu Mar 31, 2016 9:48 am
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Boyd Allen, prominent US shooter posted this several years back on a local forum, but thinks that it bears repeating:
Some years ago, I was at a...
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John, thanks to Boyd for pointing that out. We never stop learning. Something I carried over from TR days. Certainly knew there was an issue there....
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Last post by williada
Thu Mar 31, 2016 8:09 pm
Neck sizing cases VS full length sizing?
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Tod7.62 »
Sat Mar 26, 2016 1:30 pm
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Hi Everyone, hoping to get some opinions and explanations on which way people reload their cases and why??
Seems to be two different camps on this...
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As usual, OZFCLASS is the place to go for competent information. As I am in the U.S. I spend a lot of time on Accurate Shooter, but it seems all one...
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Last post by Normmatzen
Thu Mar 31, 2016 5:50 am
Your Thoughts on Sightron Rilfe scopes please ?
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plumbs7 »
Sun Mar 27, 2016 9:12 pm
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Hi . Just doing some research for when and if the time comes . Has anyone had experience with Sightron Scopes , namely SIIISS1050X60FTIRMOA? And...
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Hi Shane , how's Kevie going ? Haha! I really appreciate and respect ur opinion ! I will always remember that without any question at the last Nats ....
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Last post by plumbs7
Wed Mar 30, 2016 10:40 pm
fx 120 i
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budget »
Mon Mar 21, 2016 4:14 pm
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hi guys,
i am considering purchasing a set of A&D fx120i scales i have read a few reports and am very interested in hearing reports closer to...
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The Scale shop A&D FX1 $935
Anyscales, FX300i $893
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Last post by michaeljp
Wed Mar 30, 2016 4:07 pm
Hornady ELD Projectile
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Barossa_222 »
Wed Mar 23, 2016 11:29 am
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Hi all. Was wondering if anyone had given these a try yet? I have some 200gr pills and they sure are long mothers, longer that 215gr Hybrids.
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No takers on this one. What about anyone using 200gr hybrids with 2208 or 2209 powder?
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Last post by Barossa_222
Wed Mar 30, 2016 3:03 pm
Question for Acoustics experts/engineers/physicists
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tentman »
Sun Mar 27, 2016 9:40 am
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Hello folks - I know some of you guys are pretty up on engineering stuff . . . and we have something you don't strike very often.
Our range is...
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Having been involved with extensive noise testing when we built our new range I have a pretty good laymans knowledge of what needs to be considered....
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Last post by Peter Hulett
Mon Mar 28, 2016 4:24 pm
Preparing New Brass
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Jase PTRC »
Mon Mar 28, 2016 10:29 am
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Hello after only ever having reloaded once fired Winchester factory brass i have recently just bought my first lot of Lapua .308
My question relates...
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Yes David I was referring to fireforming in the wrong context sorry for the confusion, i will apply what i have read here to my loads. Thanks...
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Last post by Jase PTRC
Mon Mar 28, 2016 3:05 pm
Magneto speed Chrony
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saum2 »
Thu Mar 24, 2016 11:15 am
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Just note to anyone who has a V1 MS. the toggle display switch is the weakest part. Mine fell off last weekend,hence it cannot be used. However, MS...
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I think they may have been out of stock with the V1 version switch that's why they sent me the whole unit.
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Last post by saum2
Thu Mar 24, 2016 1:29 pm
Split necks in 308 Lapua Brass
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Tman »
Sun Mar 20, 2016 12:35 pm
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Hi there, any thoughts on causes of split necks in Lapua 308 brass.
Looking at cases for prep I have noticed some have splits to about half the neck...
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Hi Ben
I use this brass too and never had a crack of any sorts
I anneal using my annealer every reloading
Then bump 1-2 thou every load and neck...
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Last post by Peterla
Wed Mar 23, 2016 6:21 pm
SCATT - good idea for novice full bore target shooter?
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Gerard »
Wed Mar 02, 2016 3:35 pm
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Hi Guys,
Im new to full bore target rifle.
I have a .308 and love the challenge of peep sights and shooting prone with a sling.
Im keen to improve...
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Thanks TMan,
Was not aware of the negative aspect of dwelling on the sight picture, thank you, will definitely bear that in mind.
I am indeed...
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Last post by Gerard
Tue Mar 22, 2016 10:34 am
Converting a Neilsen target rifle to FClass
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Tman »
Sun Mar 20, 2016 11:54 am
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Hi there, Anybody out there in F Class land that has converted a Neilsen 308 target rifle to F Class.
A friend of mine is interested to move across...
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Thanks for that.
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Last post by Tman
Sun Mar 20, 2016 8:25 pm
195gr saum loads?
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BATattack »
Sun Mar 20, 2016 8:11 am
Has anyone found a load to run 195s in a 7saum?
What throat length are you running and what did you find was practical max load? (Warm but won't...
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Last post by BATattack
Sun Mar 20, 2016 8:11 am
Sierra 7mm 180gr SMK
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Quick »
Tue Mar 15, 2016 8:49 pm
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G'day all,
Anyone running the 180gr SMK in their 7mms? Thinking of trying them due to cost from reloading international. Any feedback would be...
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Cheers Dave.
Sent you a PM too.
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Last post by Quick
Sat Mar 19, 2016 2:35 pm
Barnard trigger
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Hoody »
Tue Mar 15, 2016 4:25 pm
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Hi all, problem I have is the upper sear block won't reset after firing, i have down
Loaded the instructions on the Barnard site still can't get it...
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Contact the importer, or myself. =D>
Keith H.
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Last post by KHGS
Tue Mar 15, 2016 7:48 pm
MolyCoated Projectiles
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Old Trev-39 »
Wed Feb 24, 2016 11:53 am
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Hi All,
Was browsing through some old Precision Shooting Magazines and came across this paragraph.
When molybdenum disulphide is exposed to high...
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Don't know where you can get moly powder. QRA Q store used to carry it (Lyman brand) - still do: . I have one of the Lyman Moly accessory packs, but...
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Last post by johnk
Fri Mar 11, 2016 5:06 pm
30/06 AI
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Barossa_222 »
Fri Feb 26, 2016 6:08 pm
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Hi all. Building a 30/06 ackley and was just looking for opinions on brass prep prior to fire-forming. The chamber has a .340 neck and I'm using...
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I have been getting 3107fps with 168gn Bergers with 59gn AR2209 so you should be able to get around that speed with 215gn pills without too much...
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Last post by Norm
Tue Mar 01, 2016 7:55 am
Anyone find stiffer ejector plunger springs for a Barnards?
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RDavies »
Tue Jul 16, 2013 11:15 am
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The ejector plunger on my Barnard P action is stiff enough to eject 284 cases, but my other one wont quite ejector a heavier WSM case. Has anyone...
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Keith might already be onto these?
Stainless steel
Check the gauge of wire and length, this should give you a relative idea of loading rate of...
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Last post by aaronraad
Mon Feb 29, 2016 10:41 am
Question on spec for my new dasher barrel
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Mulligan »
Sun Feb 21, 2016 12:06 am
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My dasher has a .104 free bore, I have read many are now using .135 to .155.
I shoot the 105-108 bullets. What are the folks shooting Dashers using?
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Thanks for the info
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Last post by Mulligan
Fri Feb 26, 2016 11:02 pm
3D printer parts Teflon rear bag rider rail
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Philski »
Thu Feb 25, 2016 5:29 pm
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Hi all
i made a teflon bag rider up last week and shot my best score ever with it on the weekend.
could be a good thing?
14mm / 8mm PTFE...
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Thanks, i didnt realise they had smooth teflon tape. I will get some for the rear bag when its finished.
i also made up a new front rest. Its...
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Last post by Philski
Fri Feb 26, 2016 10:08 am
Meplating Berger 180Grain hybrids
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Peterla »
Mon Feb 22, 2016 8:36 am
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Hi Meplater's
I am new to this process but understand how to do this operation
I have just started to do my first 300 180 grain Berger Hybrids...
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Thanks Richard
And the sorting process begins :D
Pete
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Last post by Peterla
Wed Feb 24, 2016 11:36 am
Norma HP Golden
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Chopper »
Mon Feb 22, 2016 9:45 pm
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Any results on the Norma HP Golden 6.5 130g 6.5 Projy ? The price is right, Chop
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Form factor is even better! :)
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Last post by aaronraad
Tue Feb 23, 2016 8:47 am
6dasher 107 SMK load data
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Mulligan »
Sun Feb 14, 2016 12:21 am
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Looking for load data for 107 SMKs in a dasher.
Thanks
CW
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105 berger vlds 2208 33.3,2209 35.5 ,2206H 31.9 touching the lands.The same with hybrids 0.008" to 0.015" off the lands
Peter
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Last post by Peter L
Mon Feb 22, 2016 12:13 pm
Vern Juenke Manual
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aaronraad »
Mon Feb 22, 2016 10:15 am
Thought I would post a link to the manual that came with my Vern Juenke Machine.
The official explanation is an interesting read at least.
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Last post by aaronraad
Mon Feb 22, 2016 10:15 am
Has anyone tried Nosler Accubond LR bullets?
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DenisA »
Sat Feb 20, 2016 9:26 pm
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Just wondering if anyone has tried these bullets for target shooting?
I was looking through some different bullet web sites and came across these....
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Steve, I'm not considering using them. I just thought they looked like an interesting design and wondered if they shot well enough for LR target...
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Last post by DenisA
Sun Feb 21, 2016 2:49 pm
Kestrel Elite reliability
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jondavball »
Sat Feb 20, 2016 2:53 pm
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Hi,
Two questions if I may: Firstly would you recommend a Kestrel Elite with applied ballistics if I am trying to extend my shooting from 500 to...
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Try these guys great knowledge in this field >
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Last post by superx10
Sun Feb 21, 2016 1:13 pm
8mm in F-class?
Replies: 32
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DenisA »
Thu Feb 18, 2016 4:24 pm
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I realise that the primary reason for 8mms not being a common F-class choice is that high BC target bullets haven't been developed and the product...
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Thanks mate. I was looking at the ICFRA F-class rules and couldn't find anything more than 8mm or less.
So, don't take one to the 2017 FCWC's? :)
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Last post by DenisA
Sat Feb 20, 2016 9:30 pm
used stocks
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westernsky »
Thu Feb 18, 2016 4:19 pm
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G'day all!
I posted an ad in the "for sale, wanted" section without much luck (which i was partially expecting due to it being unusual)....
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John the PM came to me instead!
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Last post by BATattack
Fri Feb 19, 2016 3:57 pm
One for the neck turners
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Tim N »
Wed Feb 17, 2016 12:41 pm
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Who needs a lathe?
Check this peeler :mrgreen:
Only 499 to go :?
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I am taking a quick break from a neck turning session as well.
Yes, the handle in a small container of water. I just use plain water to rest it in,...
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Last post by RDavies
Thu Feb 18, 2016 9:03 am
Experimental barrel weight advice
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DenisA »
Sun Nov 22, 2015 1:00 pm
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Hi All,
I've set up an experimental rubber bonded barrel weight on my next .284W barrel (club gun). The intention is to try and increase the node...
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Hi David,
Thanks for that post. As the counter bored barrel tube dia. was a little over size I was not to concerned, as it shot very well. I have...
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Last post by Old Trev-39
Sun Feb 14, 2016 7:45 pm
Monolithic Projectiles for F-STD
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Winston »
Sat Feb 13, 2016 11:37 am
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Hi Folks,
I was talking with a mate this morning who owns a projectile manufacturing company. He is currently developing a 180 grain monolithic...
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Thanks, that's exactly the info I need. I'll pass it onto my mate. It's a shame really - there are things he can do with a copper bullet that are...
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Last post by Winston
Sat Feb 13, 2016 9:52 pm
Savage 12 and Vee Blocks
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Eric B »
Wed Feb 10, 2016 12:03 pm
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I'm seriously considering making an all alloy stock with a rather large Vee block for the Savage 12 single shot. This is dependent on finding a...
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Here's a pretty interesting article in layman's terms about process' that the different manufacturers use.
As much attention as the rifling process...
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Last post by DenisA
Fri Feb 12, 2016 2:38 pm
magnum primers ?
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LoneRider »
Sat Jan 09, 2016 12:39 pm
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omark 44 TR rifle 308
26" 1/13 twist
ar2208 @ 45.5gn
winchester cases
currently using federal gold match primers.
155gr projectiles
is it...
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I have just loaded up some test/development rounds for my 284 using 180 hybrids 2209 and 215 magnums. Velocities were pretty consistent, ES & SD...
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Last post by POTSHOT
Fri Feb 05, 2016 9:02 pm
Cleaning Rods
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Matt P »
Mon Dec 14, 2015 7:26 am
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Hi All
Anyone had any experience with Bore tech cleaning rods, I have Dewey and Proshot rods but looking for something better, especially the...
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I have a Gunslick at the moment, it's coated and the handle is comfortable. No problems so far.
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Last post by headspace
Fri Feb 05, 2016 5:54 pm
100m group predictions
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plumbs7 »
Mon Feb 01, 2016 9:16 pm
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Hi below is a 3 shot group at a 100 m of 175 smks , first lot ever that I've tried!
And below again is 9 shots of a 400 yd Comp on the weekend !...
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There were maybe other factors at play . And this is where shooting groups can be deceiving in that human error or conditions maybe corrupting a...
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Last post by plumbs7
Tue Feb 02, 2016 1:34 pm
Angel target rifle
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tom1 »
Tue Feb 02, 2016 7:55 am
Are parts still readily available for Angel rifle . I have a friend that is looking at buying one. Are there any areas that will need to be carefully...
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Last post by tom1
Tue Feb 02, 2016 7:55 am
HBC's
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flatlina »
Mon Feb 01, 2016 10:23 am
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Can anyone tell me the BC of the 155 HBC projectile?
Regards
jb
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The G7 more closely applies to a HBC, if you want your drops to be accurate dont use G1 as its the standard for short flat based projectiles which of...
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Last post by Jase PTRC
Tue Feb 02, 2016 6:56 am
6.5 Creedmore
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headspace »
Sun Jan 31, 2016 12:28 pm
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I'm just getting interested in F class open, and in the process of putting together a 6.5 Creedmore. I'll probably go to 140gn Hornady Amax bullets...
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Hi Andrew, thanks for the feedback mate, I'm looking forward to getting into this and the Creedmore as a cartridge has had some sort of fascination...
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Last post by headspace
Mon Feb 01, 2016 6:02 pm
Barnard rail mount holes. M4 x ??
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Tim L »
Mon Feb 01, 2016 9:42 am
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Quick tech question. Can anyone tell me the pitch of the thread in the Barnard rail mount holes?
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Thanks Matt
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Last post by Tim L
Mon Feb 01, 2016 4:26 pm
Travelling with ammo
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Tim N »
Thu Jan 21, 2016 2:35 pm
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Hi All,
One for the bush lawyers.
When travelling by air the ammo limit is 5kg, if I load 200 saums and put a rubber cap on them to get under the 5kg...
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It's a bit of a minefield Tim, because you have to comply with the rules of where you're going as well as where you came from, but try this for...
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Last post by Tim L
Sat Jan 30, 2016 2:13 pm
Budget F-Open Rifle - Omark 6.5x47Lap - Opinions
Replies: 19
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Quinny »
Tue Jan 19, 2016 12:45 pm
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Ever since I sold my Savage F/TR, everything I have had since then has not really cut it, so I am looking to build an F-Open rifle without spending a...
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Hi Quinny
I have a sleeved remmington 700 custom built buy Pseco for F Class Open sitting in the cuboard collecting dust :D
email me if interested...
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Last post by Batman
Thu Jan 28, 2016 10:58 pm
BR4 primer missfires
Replies: 24
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Tim L »
Sun Jan 10, 2016 3:27 pm
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SO I've heard it mentioned around the traps recently. It seems a few people are experiencing misfires with BR4 primers. I know I am, 4 out of 25...
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Wonder if they slipped in some Magnum cups, but then again, they're complaining Stateside about a bunch of CCI Magnums too.
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Last post by johnk
Sun Jan 24, 2016 2:09 pm
Palma versus LR brass
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Josh Cox »
Wed Jan 13, 2016 7:23 pm
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Hi everyone,
Would be interested to know what the average weight difference is between Lapua Palma brass and the standard LR brass in 308 ?
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Thank you Shane. However I'll modestly point out that the target is bigger and the 6/v bull ring at 1200 subtends only a marginally smaller angle...
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Last post by bsouthernau
Wed Jan 20, 2016 8:45 am
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