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Davies Match Trigger
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sullivan »
Tue Dec 19, 2023 11:08 am
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My Davies Match Trigger is supposed to be lubricated with mineral turps. Perhaps unfortunately, I wandered on to a site where the recommendation for...
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Thank you Barry
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Last post by sullivan
Tue Dec 19, 2023 7:17 pm
Help with 184 bergers
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saum2 »
Thu Dec 14, 2023 8:43 pm
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Generally I do my own load development but while running low on consumables I'd rather not waste any, so asking for help with 7mm 184 bergers in...
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With newer powders I prefer 2213sc, likely ending up somewhere around 59.5gns, but some have been running a grain less, so maybe start around 58.5gn....
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Last post by RDavies
Fri Dec 15, 2023 8:00 pm
DIY rain guard setup
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John Weigel »
Thu Dec 14, 2023 5:59 pm
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OK, now that the big rains of the El Nino cycle are supposedly gone, this may be of less interest. The few times I've shot in competitions in drizzle...
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Last post by John Weigel
Thu Dec 14, 2023 5:59 pm
New Book: Fine-Tuning the Competition Rifle
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Graham Mincham »
Mon Nov 13, 2023 1:17 pm
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Hi Everyone,
Here are the details of my new book. See added file.
Graham Mincham
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An excellent 'read' Graham, particularly regarding powder choice and speed v tune.
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Last post by NDO
Wed Dec 13, 2023 7:17 pm
Optimum humidity?
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PeteFox »
Tue Dec 05, 2023 5:40 am
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In an effort to control the humidity in my reloading room I have purchased a room dehumidifier (refrigerated type).
I don't have mushrooms growing...
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YEP! See my comments at the bottom... Exactly right about the humidity. =D>
Have both Auto Trickler and an AMP annealer as well as computer...
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Last post by Fire Dog
Mon Dec 11, 2023 5:12 pm
Calibration weights – a confession and a word of caution
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UL1700 »
Mon Oct 23, 2023 2:04 pm
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I started shooting F class in 2017 / 2018 and quickly realised that accurate wind reading takes many years to learn but a well-tuned rifle takes...
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Rich 4,
Get an aluminium cup from Area 419... Problem solved!
I have an auto trickler {Gen 2 with the full 419 up grade to get rid of all the printed...
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Last post by Fire Dog
Mon Dec 11, 2023 4:35 pm
Bugger
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wsftr »
Sun Apr 11, 2021 6:21 pm
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I hate it when one shot ends up out of the group.
Something this load/gun seems to do...urrg. Bit of a head scratcher as to why.
This group is 900...
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I think I may have a lead on this issue. In my case I'm not pursuing setup but something in the reloading room.
I might be wrong but I have put a...
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Last post by wsftr
Mon Dec 11, 2023 9:34 am
Bushings sizes.
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SMITHTON »
Mon Dec 04, 2023 12:25 pm
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Can someone please tell me common sizes for 223 cases . Thick and thin, 14 th down to 10th.
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.224 + (2x neck wall thickness)= loaded round diameter
Loaded round diameter - .002 = approx bushing size
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Last post by BATattack
Tue Dec 05, 2023 5:16 am
Best Projectile for 6.5x47 Lapua?
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AlanA »
Sat Nov 18, 2023 6:24 am
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I am having a 6.5x47 rifle built for F Open. Naturally looking for sub 0.50 moa and ideally max barrel life. Local opinion seems to favour 130g...
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Don't be afraid to try the 140 grain projectiles especially if that's all you can get at times. I've found they go okay in an 8 twist barrel with...
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Last post by Steve N
Mon Nov 27, 2023 1:08 pm
LED LIGHTSORCE FOR Hawkeye borescope.
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SMITHTON »
Mon Nov 13, 2023 11:54 am
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Can anyone please inform me in detail of a LED lightsorce for a Hawkeye.
darrylstehbens07@gmail.com ph; 0417072816 or 03 64350658.
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Ok, thanks for the replies.
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Last post by SMITHTON
Tue Nov 14, 2023 8:45 am
Flavio Farae Triggers
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Old Trev-39 »
Sat Nov 11, 2023 7:27 pm
Can anyone supp[y a drawing of the internals of the above trigger. I have one which one of the adjusting screws is locked solid, and I want to take...
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Last post by Old Trev-39
Sat Nov 11, 2023 7:27 pm
Priming Tools
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kt 5-50 »
Mon Aug 07, 2023 3:20 pm
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Hi Guys,
I am looking at buying either the Sinclair or 21st Century Hand priming tool, any feedback on which one is the preferred option to buy?...
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Lock And Load Co up in Cairns 07 4031 4440
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Last post by Keels
Mon Nov 06, 2023 8:18 am
308 win 125gn Speer good for Hunting
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loneranger »
Sun Oct 29, 2023 4:23 pm
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I am playing around with my trusty 308 Win hunting rifle and looking for a new projectile for medium small & game. For years I have been using...
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Most people prefer the speer 130gr HP. It has a far larger HP and it’s factory loaded in a few brands like the old Hog Stopper
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Last post by OuttaAmmo
Tue Oct 31, 2023 8:40 am
Angel m80 help
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Sully306 »
Sun Oct 15, 2023 7:55 am
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Hello
I am new to the forum and also largely to f class shooting. I apologize if this topic has already been covered, but I am looking for some...
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That's a MacMillan prone stock, copy of an Anschutz
This one purchased direct from MacMillan in 1986
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Pete
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Last post by PeteFox
Tue Oct 17, 2023 12:24 pm
Energy and load
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heritage5 »
Mon Oct 09, 2023 5:20 am
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Hi all
Have been trying to find a starting load for my new 6.5/7mm and was looking at 7saum data I have noticed that a lot of people's loads are over...
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This isn't specific to the topic, but i'm asking the question to LRD regards the max energy limits and i'd like people's experience and feedback....
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Last post by Drop shot
Tue Oct 17, 2023 11:30 am
2208 powder issue
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Malcolm Hill »
Sat Sep 02, 2023 8:33 pm
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Hi all. Just started on a new batch of 2208 and have issues with being able to achieve normal velocities. 30 inch Kreiger , Barnard P, Lapua 308...
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Hi Frank. I have been talking to ADI regarding the issue with the slow batch of 2208 and they were interested in my test results. They are going to...
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Last post by Malcolm Hill
Sat Oct 07, 2023 5:55 am
Target Centres
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SMITHTON »
Tue Oct 03, 2023 10:09 am
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Any brilliant ideas on how to make them last longer? I had 3mm conflute that was more plastic and would heal-up to a pinhole. Now Corflute is too...
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Our club has put a vertical 200mm offset on our ET’s much like Tim mentioned. You end up with a large hole above the aiming mark, particularly at the...
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Last post by Chris H
Wed Oct 04, 2023 5:14 pm
School me on Central Bisley Sight Adjustments
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SPRINT-GTO »
Mon Oct 02, 2023 12:59 pm
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Just inherited a Central Bisley sight that is in good condition & have purchased a 303 rifle to fit it too.
However I know nothing about the...
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if you ring SIA they can school you on what sight you have.
a 303 sight will only be good on a 303 [if you use the indicator panel for height and...
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Last post by lonerider43
Tue Oct 03, 2023 6:23 pm
What makes you happy
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Another Steve »
Fri Sep 29, 2023 4:57 pm
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Just wondering what 5 shot group size during load development at 600yds do you feel is
Good enough to be competitive in F Open? I know 10 would be...
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Lol.. it sounds exactly like the range I shoot.. the green ants love that right forearm.. lookout if one gets down your shirt..
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Last post by Another Steve
Sun Oct 01, 2023 10:49 pm
Load testing with non-fire formed or fire formed cases.
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phillh »
Sat Sep 23, 2023 5:48 pm
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Hi all,
Are there any significant velocity differences between load testing fire formed and non-fire formed cases, with the same powder load? 308...
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We find it’s around 300-400 rounds with 155.5s in the Kreiger barrels, but definitely a thing
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Last post by Weairy
Sun Sep 24, 2023 6:59 pm
New MDT Field Stock
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Weairy »
Wed Sep 13, 2023 8:54 am
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Hi all,
For interest sake, I bought one of the just-released MDT Field stocks for a rifle I’ve been putting together.
$390 posted from Cleavers....
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Could you measure the LOP for me?
MDT's info is lacking at the moment. I'm over 6' and like a long LOP so usually have to order a spacer set.
But i...
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Last post by CamoWhamo
Wed Sep 20, 2023 7:35 pm
Ceramic powder removal
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Ratgun »
Tue Sep 12, 2023 8:47 pm
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What is the best method , process products to get rid of ceramic powder fouling . Thanks
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Yes keith is correct there’s plenty on it. Would definitely recommend not letting it build up in the first place.
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Last post by Brad Y
Wed Sep 13, 2023 8:07 pm
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Last post by Target Sighted
Wed Sep 13, 2023 5:50 am
284 KMR
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Tim N »
Sat Sep 09, 2023 6:03 pm
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Hi All
Just wondering if anyone is still using the 284 KMR ?
I know there is/was one or two from south Oz
What’s the long term experience?
Thanks...
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Had a reamer ground up in 2000, chambered the first barrel in
2011, been running it since, have 2 at the moment,
It's no different than a shehane...
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Last post by shadow
Sun Sep 10, 2023 10:52 am
Ultimatum Deadline Gen 2 Action
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Target Sighted »
Wed Aug 30, 2023 6:37 am
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Can anyone help with providing clear instructions on how to disassemble an Ultimatum Deadline Gen 2 Action? I've already tried Googling and would...
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Thank you :D
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Last post by Target Sighted
Wed Aug 30, 2023 3:53 pm
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Last post by DingoDeerHunter
Fri Aug 25, 2023 12:55 pm
Frank Green Interview
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PeteFox »
Fri Feb 10, 2023 12:02 pm
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Frank Green interviewed by Cortina
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You and one of my customers over here should get together sometime! He use to work in the r&D lab at General Dynamics! Listen to his stories and...
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Last post by Frank Green
Sun Aug 20, 2023 10:48 am
Omark 44 trigger question
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SteveG »
Thu Aug 17, 2023 5:15 pm
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First post here, so hopefully I'm not breaking any rules asking this question.
I've recently got a license again and got into some target shooting...
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Just reporting back that all went well at the range. The trigger was very nice to use and definitely made it easier to shoot than it has been...
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Last post by SteveG
Sat Aug 19, 2023 9:51 pm
New to reloading - 155gr non-Palma projectiles for F-class???
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Jbarton »
Tue Aug 15, 2023 11:20 pm
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Started loading a month or two ago, getting there but still need too know some things.
I was curious if my .308 155gr Sierra Matchkings (Non-Palma...
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While some 155s are better flightwise, accuracy will trump that in calm conditions, I’m assuming you are referring to the old Palma 2155, they...
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Last post by Rich4
Thu Aug 17, 2023 8:02 am
Starting point for 208 eld m with 2209
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BenW »
Sun Aug 06, 2023 8:51 am
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Hi brains trust sorry if this has been asked before didn’t come up in any searches. Looking for a starting point for a 2209 load in a 308 for 208’s,...
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Hi Ben, I’m using the 208eldm in a 308 for Matchrifle shooting to 1200 yards. I’m using Lapua Palma brass with cci primers. I have set up a 1:10...
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Last post by Billy308
Mon Aug 14, 2023 9:36 pm
Savage 12 Actions for F-Open
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KentLC »
Sun Jul 16, 2023 3:24 pm
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Hi All,
Have been out of the game for a while and getting back into F-Open. It’s changed quite a bit since I was shooting in opens/queens and...
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Ohh and to answer your question, I run 4 Savage 12 Fclass guns. 1 x 30" and 3 x 32", all straight profile Mc Gowan Precision pre-fits...
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Last post by DenisA
Thu Aug 10, 2023 5:02 pm
300PRC Build
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Adam Lubke »
Sat Jul 29, 2023 1:42 pm
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custom 300PRC
Edit, my question has been answered.
300prc is over range muzzle velocity.
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Around the world, the top shooters have gravitated to a limited amount of cases such as 6.5/7mm PRC (and its similar wildcats), 7 SAUM, 7mm/270WSM...
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Last post by RDavies
Wed Aug 02, 2023 7:02 pm
Range energy limits v's wind deflection
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PeteFox »
Tue Aug 01, 2023 12:02 pm
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In a recent post - 300PRC Build ( ) a claim was made that big heavy bullets were better for resisting wind deflection - no argument from me there,...
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Last post by PeteFox
Tue Aug 01, 2023 12:02 pm
DESPERATE
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TriggerPayne »
Sat Jul 15, 2023 6:00 pm
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Please help, i am in desperate need for 100pc of lapua 308 palma brass. Happy for just 50 even!
Thanks.
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PM sent
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Last post by ned kelly
Tue Jul 18, 2023 4:19 pm
WTB Nightforce NXS 8-32 1/8 clicks
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macguru »
Sun Jul 09, 2023 10:36 am
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WTB another Nightforce NXS 8-32 1/8 clicks C524 moart scope PM if anyone has one
cheers Andrew
0407 235614
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Found, well I ordered a new one with .25 clicks. (2670) ... I'll just have to put labels on them to remind me which I am shooting :)
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Last post by macguru
Sun Jul 16, 2023 10:23 pm
Omark 44 bolt problem
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heymayk »
Thu Jul 13, 2023 8:55 pm
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Hi, maybe someone familiar with the Omark 44 can help me with a problem I have with the bolt.
I don't know how it happened but when I remove the bolt...
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Thanks for the quick reply, it seems my problem is more complicated than I thought.
I'll take your advice and take my rifle to a gunsmith and let an...
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Last post by heymayk
Fri Jul 14, 2023 11:25 am
Components
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Chopper »
Wed Jul 12, 2023 2:28 pm
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Gday All
Just wondering what you blokes are using now in the way of components Apart from your favorites that are almost impossible to get for Fclass...
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Correct young man :D
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Last post by Chopper
Thu Jul 13, 2023 9:18 am
WTB Seb neo front rest
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Kev7272 »
Mon Jul 10, 2023 6:09 pm
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Hi, I am new to full bore and looking to enter F open but require a Seb front rest
If anyone is selling or knows where one is located I would be very...
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Thanks Brad, I am already on the wait list but don’t know how long it is so trying to shorten the wait.
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Last post by Kev7272
Tue Jul 11, 2023 8:13 am
Q: Has anyone tried these sierra 6.5mm projectiles ?
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macguru »
Mon Jul 03, 2023 8:40 pm
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has anyone tried these sierra 6.5mm projectiles : 150gr matchkings ? how did they go, and what twist did you use ?
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I'm trying to get hold of some for a 6.5 PRC.
I was talking to a guy in the US on snipers hide about them. They are a deviation from the typical...
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Last post by Drop shot
Mon Jul 03, 2023 9:23 pm
Reloading - FL sizing die setup
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DingoDeerHunter »
Wed Jun 14, 2023 11:24 am
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Hi all,
A little advice needed if you can assist.
I have 3 different types of good quality brass for reloading, All have been once fired (were high...
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I’ve also found annealing to be helpful in getting consistent sizing results, especially if you have mixed brass, definitely segregate at least brand...
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Last post by Rich4
Fri Jun 30, 2023 11:14 pm
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Last post by Piper235B
Sun Jun 25, 2023 12:16 pm
Barell tuner
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heritage5 »
Sat Jun 24, 2023 7:20 pm
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Hi all I am interested in fitting a Barell tuner, I don't want to thread the Barell what is available and any advice would be greatly appreciated....
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Lowey products make tuners in SA , custom made to order
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Last post by cheech
Sun Jun 25, 2023 7:50 am
Polished scope rings
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Weairy »
Tue Jun 20, 2023 5:03 pm
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I’m putting together another rifle as a “club” gun, but like all things go, it’s going to have some wank factor, because why not?
I’ve got a...
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Trentech make them
Porter machine also make rings locally and silver is what black anodising is before it is dyed.
You can also soak black...
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Last post by tachyon
Tue Jun 20, 2023 8:23 pm
The real statistics of accuracy and tuning
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tachyon »
Sat Jun 17, 2023 11:21 pm
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So,
Over here @DingoDeerHunter suggested it is not possible to tune a rifle based on this video: called "Science agrees: 5-shot groups are...
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Hi AlanF,
Here is a more detailed rendering of what is happening...
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Screen Shot 2023-06-20 at...
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Last post by tachyon
Tue Jun 20, 2023 12:52 pm
Davies Trigger Servicing
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tom1 »
Mon Jun 19, 2023 3:34 pm
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Does anyone know if the Davies Family still service their triggers ?
TIA , Brad Probert.
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PM sent.
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Last post by Barry Davies
Mon Jun 19, 2023 6:17 pm
Stock for f-open thoughts
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2fore3cal »
Wed Jun 07, 2023 3:14 pm
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G'day all. Just wanted to know if anyone has or seen someone using a H-S precision stock (hs025) model for f-open and what are thoughts on this style...
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Hi Geoff. Thanks for the info I'll jump on link when home and check out your stuff. Cheers :D
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Last post by 2fore3cal
Sun Jun 18, 2023 10:42 am
7 SAUM Hunting Load
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AlanF »
Mon May 15, 2023 8:26 pm
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A question for 7 SAUM users please?
Has anyone loaded lighter (140gn or similar) projectiles in a 7 SAUM. My nephew in NZ uses one for hunting (red...
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139 sst's are worth a try if you can get them.
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Last post by Rich4
Tue May 16, 2023 11:06 am
190gr 7mm Berger Long-range hybrids for SAUM?
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John Weigel »
Wed Apr 21, 2021 12:33 pm
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Has anyone worked with these fairly new projectiles in 7mm SAUM (or WSM) yet? My guess is that the shift from 2209 to 2213sc is warranted? Due to the...
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It’s more of a point of trying to get projectiles to work what we can actually get hold of as with the diminishing amount we have all got to allocate...
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Last post by Bretto77
Sat May 06, 2023 8:27 pm
Spuhr Scope Mount Opinion
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Hybrid284 »
Mon May 01, 2023 8:31 pm
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Greetings.
Spuhr one piece scope mounts, I'm yet to see one. What do you think of them compared to standard rings? Any negatives other than the...
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I have Spuhr mounts on 3 rifles. They are excellent quality.
They retain zero when removed and replaced on the rifle.
Scope levelling is easy and...
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Last post by PeteFox
Tue May 02, 2023 7:56 am
Millennium Trigger Breakage
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AD5010 »
Mon May 01, 2023 7:44 am
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Hi All,
Looking for some help
One of our club members has broken the bottom lever of thier HHE millennium trigger
Seeing if anyone has a spare...
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Mike Collings in NZ may have some spares or know where some are.
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Mon May 01, 2023 8:08 am
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