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Re barrel Omark 44B
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leadlauncher »
Sat Jan 16, 2016 8:32 am
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G,day,
I want to replace the original barrel in my Omark44B which is 1:14 twist.
What is the general consensus. What brand, length, grooves, twist...
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Only you can decide that but I can tell you I have an Omark with a 32" 1:10 and it shoots fine. As David said - just don't stoke it up TOO...
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Sun Jan 17, 2016 9:45 am
6.5 x 55 loads
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Barry T »
Sun Sep 20, 2015 7:08 am
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hello target shooters , I have a Winchester m70 stealth rebarreled with a 29 inch stainless steel barrel in a 1 in 8 twist , 6.5 x 55 cal . I want...
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well I sent the Winchester back to the gunsmith for some work . have too continue this topic in the future . its in a boyd stock at the moment , but...
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Last post by Barry T
Sun Jan 17, 2016 9:25 am
Reloader 17 Narrow Nodes
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Winston »
Tue Jan 12, 2016 6:56 pm
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Hi Folks,
I while back I asked here if a 308 throwing 230gr Bergers seemed like a viable f-open calibre. The consensus seemed to be that it...
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That is the piesio rating which is roughly equivalent to 53,000 cup. confusing, isn't it? You need to know the different modes of measurement, web...
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Last post by KHGS
Sat Jan 16, 2016 6:46 pm
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Last post by willow
Fri Jan 15, 2016 5:58 pm
Mini fullbore type Wind flags
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Quick »
Wed Jan 13, 2016 8:10 pm
G'day all,
Is there anyone who makes smaller versions of the normal fullbore flags used at our ranges. I understand that our flags are weighted...
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Last post by Quick
Wed Jan 13, 2016 8:10 pm
284 Win Maximum pressure to maintain primer pocket size
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pgcpty »
Tue Jan 12, 2016 9:21 am
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Anybody out there that knows from experience the pressure limit to not exceed to preserve primer pocket size in 284 Win (Lapua 6.5 x 284 resized...
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As Williada has noted above, running higher velocity at the cost of brass isnt a bad idea for prize shoots/queens. We are all aware barrels are...
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Last post by Brad Y
Wed Jan 13, 2016 11:24 am
Best/Biggest 30 cal
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Tim N »
Wed Jun 19, 2013 9:57 am
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Hi All,
Just wondering what the best(not meaning to start any arguments :wink:)or biggest 30 cal is that can be used in F open? If recoil and barrel...
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Good pick up Dennis. I have not done the checks with the ballistic programs recently, but the practical data must be in to suggest their modelling...
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Last post by williada
Wed Jan 13, 2016 10:27 am
weaver 36 power
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whippy »
Sun Nov 25, 2007 12:14 pm
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i will be using a weaver fixed 36 power scope for fs shooting. i have been told that such a high power will cause trouble with mirage. has anyone had...
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$600 US Stateside.
Been trying to get on for a while now.
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Last post by johnk
Mon Jan 11, 2016 10:00 pm
To Moly or Not to Moly
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Winston »
Wed Dec 30, 2015 12:05 pm
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Hi folks,
Picked up a couple of new barrels from Nev Madden and I'm really on the fence about whether to use moly pills in them or not. I don't...
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I just started to use moly and purely from the cleaning perspective.
I know I can turn up at a Queens and shoot 5 days without having to worry about...
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Last post by Tim L
Sun Jan 10, 2016 3:07 pm
Filming Bore scope images
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Peterla »
Mon Jun 29, 2015 3:52 pm
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I am looking at filming some footage of my borescope images
I have seen other post with footage and just wondering how you get the camera on the...
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About $20 and you can video any bore above 5.5mm dia straight to your smart phone.
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Last post by Stephen J A
Sat Jan 09, 2016 6:32 pm
Nightforce ATAC R 5 - 25×56 FFP
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Stephen J A »
Mon Jan 04, 2016 8:28 pm
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After waiting 6 months I finally took delivery of my new ATAC R today.
I get it home, read the manual and find the DigiLume is faulty (totally). So...
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Yes I purchased it here in Australia.
The latest wishy washy excuse from them is its only got +/- 2.0 Diopter and I had gone to about +2.8 and this...
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Last post by Stephen J A
Sat Jan 09, 2016 12:07 pm
New V8 scope from Zeiss
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willow »
Thu Jan 07, 2016 8:34 pm
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Looks like Zeiss have just added a new Victory V8 scope to their lineup, a new 4.8-35x scope with 36mm tube and 60mm objective. It has a neat little...
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I've been shooting mills for eions now! Good for field shooting if one is into that ! One can be successful with mills in f class . But it's just...
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Last post by plumbs7
Fri Jan 08, 2016 1:43 pm
Best Factory 223 Fclass/Varmint Rifle?
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sevenmil »
Thu Dec 24, 2015 10:10 pm
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I am considering either building or buying a nice 223 to use mainly for varminting, but occasionally using it on the range.
Any thoughts out there...
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there's more to life than just target shooting , when you look at what is loaded in
to nato ammo it is very easy to see why they like their 1:9...
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Last post by dazza284
Sun Jan 03, 2016 1:52 am
Large Rifle Cases
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wulf »
Sun Sep 20, 2015 11:57 am
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G'day,
My new rifle configuration using a 32" barrel measures a little over 135cm (53.1"), which no longer fits into the rifle case. So...
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G'day,
I ended up purchasing a Plano 109540 rifle case from OpticsPlanet.com - see here:
At the time of purchase it was still US$186.99 +...
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Last post by wulf
Sat Jan 02, 2016 10:16 pm
Berger quality control
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DannyS »
Sat Dec 26, 2015 9:24 am
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Just been weighing some Berger 30 cal 155.5 fullbore projectiles, lot no. 6328. Found 1 x 210 g projectile.
Makes you wonder about quality control....
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Yep, I had a 155.5 weigh in at 153.4 once. But the whole batch was dodgy. Probably 75-80% had a heap of blemishes in the copper jacket, with about...
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Last post by scott/r
Mon Dec 28, 2015 5:10 am
Omark 44B OAL
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leadlauncher »
Sat Dec 26, 2015 9:34 am
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G,day.
Purchased the Hornady Oal guage. Purchased the special .308 case. Tried to set up the berger 155.5 just off the lands on my recently...
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.308 168 Sierra Hpbt 001.jpg Thank you all for your advice. I will try some HBC at say a seating depth for Sierra Palma ? Herewith photo of a group...
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Last post by leadlauncher
Sun Dec 27, 2015 8:42 am
New Sierra 7mm bullet 183gr.
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Frank Green »
Tue Dec 15, 2015 1:43 am
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Don't know if this has been mentioned here or not. So if it has please forgive the duplicate post. I got my hands on some of the new Sierra 7mm...
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I let Dave here at the shop take my gun out and shoot it. He forgot to adjust for parallax and only ran the scope on 10x but he managed groups in the...
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Last post by Frank Green
Thu Dec 24, 2015 3:24 am
.30 cal tight barrels
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wilson85 »
Thu Dec 17, 2015 11:36 am
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Hello everyone,
I know its been discussed plenty of times before, but is there any benefits to using a .3065/.298 or .307/298 barrels vs standard...
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David, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you as well as everyone in Australia!
Later, Frank
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Last post by Frank Green
Wed Dec 23, 2015 1:35 am
Berger availability
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Nathan P »
Tue Sep 08, 2015 8:59 pm
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Does anyone have any idea when the next shipment of Bergers is due in aus?
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Hi Guys,
All sold pending funds.
Alan
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Last post by AlanBT
Tue Dec 22, 2015 3:11 pm
VihtaVuori - is the writing on the wall.
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johnk »
Sat Dec 19, 2015 8:40 am
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This appeared today at Accurate Shooter:
VihtaVuori Powder is seeking participants for an e-mail survey on past, present, and future powder uses...
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Yes John, unless things have changed, you are correct.... .308 - .338 are Lap
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Last post by jasmay
Mon Dec 21, 2015 6:42 am
.284W, 168 VLD's and ar2213sc?
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DenisA »
Tue Dec 15, 2015 11:06 pm
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Has anyone tested and had success with .284W, 168VLD's and AR2213sc?
What powder charges did you start and stop testing?
What speed and powder...
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Certainly will do. Thanks again good Sir.
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Last post by DenisA
Fri Dec 18, 2015 11:42 pm
case shape and accuracy
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Tim N »
Thu Dec 17, 2015 11:49 am
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Hi All,
Seems the smaller the bore size accuracy is better with a "short fat'' case eg from what I understand the 222 was the go to for short...
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Tim, there some who could make a stick shoot. I think that’s why Dave is smiling. True, burn efficiencies, neck length, barrel stiffness etc. all...
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Last post by williada
Thu Dec 17, 2015 4:52 pm
Sierras & 2213sc
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saum2 »
Mon Dec 07, 2015 10:05 am
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Anyone have success using 2213sc, 175gn Sierras in a .284win that would care to share some info. Like, load data and seating preferences.
I have a...
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It seems that a lot of people including myself are having to try different brands and types of projectiles with the current component shortage. This...
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Last post by Norm
Mon Dec 14, 2015 9:48 am
US F Class Championships Equipment List
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ecomeat »
Mon Nov 02, 2015 4:05 pm
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Just for Josh Reid.
I have to say that I am astounded by the number of Open shooters using 180 gr Hybrids and not VLDs
F Open
FTR
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Tony well said
I did a bit of tournament fishing for a number of years mainly for bream and there is a saying or mantra
"he who shares...
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Last post by RAVEN
Fri Dec 11, 2015 9:20 pm
308 Lapua Palma brass - cci450 load vs Fed210 primers
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bartman007 »
Sat Nov 07, 2015 5:47 pm
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Hi All,
I'm sure a number of people have gone down this path before.
Can someone please indicate the difference in powder loads when changing to...
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I have tried to comment on this subject. But somehow failed,the long and short of it was that 0.5 grains of powder is the difference between Palma...
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Last post by mike H
Fri Dec 11, 2015 8:17 pm
Jeeeeez
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Brad Y »
Thu Nov 19, 2015 10:22 am
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Got an email late last night that there were 7mm bergers at BRT. By 8am this morning they are all gone... so who got them all????
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The dollar is back just over 72c now so if anything the future prices should remain the same or be slightly cheaper if more stock is ordered and paid...
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Last post by Brad Y
Fri Dec 11, 2015 11:34 am
Which gas?
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scott/r »
Sun Dec 06, 2015 7:58 am
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In most of the videos I've seen of annealers , the gas being used is propane (blue bottle). Just wandering why you wouldn't use mapp gas (yellow...
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Allowing the cases to cool naturally massively reduces the chance of loading cases with a drop of water still in the cases,,,,,,,, ask me how I know...
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Last post by Josh Cox
Fri Dec 11, 2015 8:21 am
Erraticness
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leadlauncher »
Mon Dec 07, 2015 10:15 am
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G,day.
I am a Noobie to F class. Shot 600 M yesterday with my 44B Omark, which was my first time with it, although it has been around since...
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Loose screws? :) Check all the rail and ring screws, surprising what happens, even under slight/light recoil.
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Last post by Razer
Mon Dec 07, 2015 10:23 pm
Club based rules
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mattk83 »
Sun Dec 06, 2015 11:32 pm
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Hi
Just trying to help a club visitor who is having trouble with his local club and their implementation of rules that stop him from being able to...
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might be worth asking the club directly,.......to see their point of view.
who knows,......it might have been created with good intentions.
just...
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Last post by Send-it
Mon Dec 07, 2015 9:25 pm
"Positive mechanical return" - bipod rule question
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EbenF »
Wed Dec 02, 2015 5:12 am
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Can someone pls give me some examples of what would be legal and what would be illegal in FTR ?
For instance, if the bipod legs pivot, allowing the...
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That's right Eben - good to see you participating in this forum.
Cheers
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Last post by bsouthernau
Mon Dec 07, 2015 8:06 pm
Magnetospeed
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Julian D »
Wed Dec 02, 2015 4:57 pm
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Can anyone tell me if it is ok ( legal ) to use one of these in a comp ?
The majority of my shooting is done up here in mid / north QLD , where...
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Thanks for the help guys .
I sent you a PM Tony .
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Last post by Julian D
Fri Dec 04, 2015 4:04 pm
Great way to train with wind reading
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DenisA »
Fri Oct 30, 2015 8:21 pm
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I was talking to an F-class friend last weekend and he'd mentioned that he's been shooting some .22lr bench rest.
I was at the Brisbane SSAA today...
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Years ago when I was a Fullbore Target shooter, I used to shoot 50m smallbore as crosstraining, for position, shot release and followthrough. It made...
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Last post by Tman
Mon Nov 30, 2015 10:42 pm
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Last post by PhilD
Mon Nov 30, 2015 8:07 pm
Anyone tried the new ADI .308 cases?
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wilson85 »
Wed Nov 25, 2015 9:02 pm
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Hi Everyone,
Has anyone tried the new ADI .308 cases that a few gunshops have been advertising? If you have, what do you reckon so far? Was thinking...
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I have a mate that worked at the ADI ammo assembly plant as a maintenance tech and told me all
their brass was annealed at the neck/shoulder area as...
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Last post by Chris S
Sun Nov 29, 2015 8:01 pm
2209 in Dasher
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Chopper »
Thu Nov 26, 2015 4:21 pm
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Anyone had a play with 2209 in a Dasher with 105g projies ? Chop
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Can say that 2209 shoots fine after this mornings test, it can shoot inch groups at 300, very happy, :D Next test is 2209 in the 6.5x47 :?: and yes ,...
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Last post by Chopper
Sat Nov 28, 2015 2:49 pm
Progressive presses
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Aubrey »
Fri Nov 27, 2015 7:21 pm
I'm aware of the usual opinionated anecdotal views on progressive presses and yet several world class shooters use them.
Does anyone have hands-on...
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Last post by Aubrey
Fri Nov 27, 2015 7:21 pm
Which stainless pin tumbler?
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wilson85 »
Tue Nov 17, 2015 11:48 am
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G'day everyone,
Just wanted a few recommendations on stainless pin tumblers if anyone can help out please? Was looking at the Thumbler B or the 12lb...
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Thanks for the replies fellas! I am interested in a bit of capacity. I reload for my better half to, so when I reload, I reload for two. From what I...
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Last post by wilson85
Wed Nov 25, 2015 8:58 pm
7mm SAUM any issues?
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Tim N »
Fri Nov 06, 2015 11:47 am
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Hi All,
Can some of the SAUM users share any info in regards to any issues with this cartridge?
Do they chew out throats quickly etc....
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Tim I have been interested in the 280ai for a while and was very impressed how well you used yours at Canberra. That's the great thing about F Open....
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Last post by Steve N
Tue Nov 24, 2015 7:51 pm
Cheap Homemade brass case tumbler DIY
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Philski »
Tue Nov 24, 2015 3:02 pm
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hi all
i made this el-cheapo case tumbler today and it works a treat. I didnt have any walnut or corn or stainless pins.
So, i used (new) stainless...
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HI Chop
Thanks mate and Great tip. i hadn't thought about pressure. I think my spent primers would make okay tumbling media too. just looking at...
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Last post by Philski
Tue Nov 24, 2015 7:08 pm
barnard sm action
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mattk83 »
Mon Nov 23, 2015 5:11 pm
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Hi all
I looking at having a fun gun build on the Sm repeating action to use for hunting and FTR ( in 308 ), i understand that they are not a true...
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Hey Matt,
Try LRP solutions
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Last post by Tim N
Tue Nov 24, 2015 8:02 am
Dialing in some Vertical with Tuner to Improve Wind Bucking
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pgcpty »
Fri Nov 20, 2015 6:27 am
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Have read that dialing in some vertical with your tuner can improve wind bucking performance. I can do this using high/low loads and adjusting the...
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Hi Tony , well if we are eventually going to end up on the same team together sometime! Maybe we could do a Sth Qld workshop and do it together (...
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Last post by plumbs7
Sat Nov 21, 2015 10:35 pm
2206h temperature sensitive?
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scott/r »
Sun Nov 15, 2015 7:30 am
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Just wandering if 2206h is temperature sensitive enough to warrant dropping a couple of 10th of a grain out of a load that was developed in may, when...
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Remember there are two definitions of temperature sensitive:
The difference that occurs when a load held at a controlled temperature is shot at...
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Last post by johnk
Sat Nov 21, 2015 11:29 am
Anyone using Hornady 6mm, 105gn BTHP Match projectiles
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Norm »
Sat Nov 14, 2015 7:08 pm
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Hi,
Just wondering if anyone has been using these projectiles and if so how impressed by them are you.
Do they like a jump or jam?
What speed do...
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I have a box I'm messing around with. Was using Berger 105 Hybrids, but as theses are becoming difficult to source, and have been looking at other...
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Last post by Barossa_222
Mon Nov 16, 2015 10:08 am
Seating Information
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Old Trev-39 »
Wed Nov 11, 2015 2:37 pm
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Hi All,
Have just purchased some J.L.K. 6.5 -140gr.V.L.Ds. Not having used V.L.Ds. before was looking for some info. on them and came across some...
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With vld secant ogive pills I have always started at 0.010" jam and worked back and forth in 0.005" steps.
I know jumping Vlds works also...
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Last post by John23
Sat Nov 14, 2015 3:30 pm
AND electronic scale
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browniedog »
Mon Nov 09, 2015 5:51 am
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Hi All I have found AND HT 120 electronic scale does anyone have or has used this type of scale
any thoughts
David
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I have the EJ303 , and a fairly impressive trick to blow people away is to grab a piece of paper , have it in grams , & weigh the piece of paper...
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Last post by Julian D
Mon Nov 09, 2015 6:15 pm
Norma 6.5x284 brass
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G.COSTA »
Sun Nov 08, 2015 8:50 pm
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Hey guys
It's come to the point that I have to get new brass for my .284win..
I have been using Lapua for the past few years in .308, 6.5x284 and...
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George,
I bought 2 x 100 pce bags a couple of years ago.
Bag were the same Lot number
Bag 1 was very shitty quality control. Several brand new primer...
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Last post by ecomeat
Sun Nov 08, 2015 9:14 pm
RL 17...anyone?
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Tim N »
Wed Nov 04, 2015 7:34 am
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Hi All,
I am currently experimenting with a short saum, hoping to get 2850 with 180s comfortably
Using 2209- 2850f/s is starting to show signs of...
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I tried RL17 in the 284W using 162 A-Max's and 175 SMK's (tried different jumps/neck tensions etc etc). Velocity was outstanding (over 3200 and 3050...
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Last post by POTSHOT
Sun Nov 08, 2015 7:24 pm
Borescope opinions
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Nathan P »
Wed Nov 04, 2015 5:13 am
I'm thinking about ordering one of the borescopes that the QRA has on their website, just hoping to hear from people that own one or have looked...
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Last post by Nathan P
Wed Nov 04, 2015 5:13 am
Ultrasonic bath and wind speed meter
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Eric B »
Mon Nov 02, 2015 12:37 pm
Ultrasonic bath for sale in Supercheap auto .
Whilst not the cheapest or biggest capacity I've ever seen it is both affordable and available....
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Last post by Eric B
Mon Nov 02, 2015 12:37 pm
6.5 x 47 lapua specification
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Matty »
Sun Nov 01, 2015 9:33 pm
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Hi there
I am looking at having a 6.5 x 47 lapua chambered
Has anyone got any information on if neck turning is required?
Any information on...
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It depends on what your willing to do and how anal you are. No turn neck chambers are fine I think as there are other parts of reloading that are...
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Last post by Brad Y
Mon Nov 02, 2015 9:34 am
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