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Constant Butt pressure
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Tim N »
Fri Oct 30, 2015 9:22 am
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Hi All,
No, I'm not talking about the ability to rattle the house windows each time you lean to the left...
Rather something I noticed with my set up...
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i've been experimenting a little with butt plate pressure, as i've been trying to iron out my stray vert shots.
i've found my best results are to...
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Sun Nov 01, 2015 8:26 pm
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Thu Oct 29, 2015 9:17 pm
6.5x47 Load Data
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yelnats »
Thu Feb 26, 2015 12:45 pm
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Hi. My PSECO 6.5x47 Lapua rifle arrived the other day. Stiller Tac30 action, Lidja 28" barrel 1.8" twist, jewel trigger, Mcmillan Thumbhole...
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I just had my 6.5x47 barrel replaced to a .284 but I found it to be an extremely easy cartridge to load for, and I only started reloading and...
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Last post by willow
Thu Oct 29, 2015 9:14 pm
Lyman Borecam
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aaronraad »
Tue Oct 27, 2015 4:19 pm
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Not sure if anyone has posted the about the release of the Lyman Borecam and Monitor - fits 20cal, 22" long.
Looks like they've finally hit the...
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After using a hawkeye commercially for a while (and privately for some time) - I wish I had purchased the camera attachments. The ability to record...
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Last post by DaveMc
Thu Oct 29, 2015 7:47 am
6mm 105 Amax ?
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macguru »
Tue Oct 27, 2015 7:18 am
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I was just wondering if anyone had had much luck with 6mm 105 Amax bullets.? You do not hear of people using them to win much ..........
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The 80 grainers are ok.
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Last post by Chopper
Tue Oct 27, 2015 6:46 pm
2209 batches
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Nathan P »
Mon Oct 26, 2015 6:49 pm
I've just had to change over to another bottle of 2209 old batch being mem5308 and the new being mem5382. Just wondering on the off chance someone...
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Last post by Nathan P
Mon Oct 26, 2015 6:49 pm
Lapua gold box vs blue box brass question
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Chris S »
Fri Oct 23, 2015 7:27 pm
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Hello All,
Is there any measurable difference between Lapua 308 Win brass in the
old gold cardboard box versus the new plastic blue box?
I know...
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Before you mix the two boxes I would weigh a sample from each. The only difference would possibly be weight, other specs 'should' be the same.
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Last post by Razer
Fri Oct 23, 2015 9:01 pm
Quiz - 284 Barrel just re-throated - Load confirmation
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ecomeat »
Thu Oct 22, 2015 2:17 pm
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I am trying Williada's system, and recently had two very good Bartlein barrels re-throated at the 750-800 round mark. So instead of going to 1000 or...
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Tony- have you looked at jamming hybrids yet? I think I told you a few times that my 260 improved shot the 140 vld and 140 hybrids both jammed the...
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Last post by Brad Y
Fri Oct 23, 2015 4:23 pm
Barnard Bolt
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LJT »
Sun Oct 18, 2015 7:02 pm
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Hi all
Can anyone advise me if the barnard bold head can be changed. I currently have a model p in left hand sut up for F standard ( 223 ). I want...
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Ok looks like people that use this system straight out the box and it works
Great news as my 223 is about to be turned into a 308 and 284 with a new...
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Last post by Peterla
Fri Oct 23, 2015 2:04 pm
Annealer Manufacture interest
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Peterla »
Mon Jun 22, 2015 3:22 pm
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Hi All,
My name is Peter and I am based in South Australia
I have been developing great little stainless steel annealer that I have made about 14...
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Great to hear every one is happy so far.
I am now distributing them through Ziersch Custom Rifles here in SA
If you want to inquire about one here is...
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Last post by Peterla
Tue Oct 20, 2015 1:21 pm
Berger 155gn Hybrids - any good….?
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sevenmil »
Wed Oct 07, 2015 9:33 pm
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Hi guys - a couple of my F-Class friends have been trialling Berger's 308 Win 155gn Hybrids and have a quite a bit of success in terms of accuracy....
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Tried the hybrids, Fullbores and HBC's. I think the 155.5 Fullbores are the pick of them all. Hybrids may work better in a 1-10" or 11"...
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Last post by Longranger
Sun Oct 18, 2015 11:46 am
Berger Bullet Seating - accuracy problems????
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sevenmil »
Mon Sep 21, 2015 11:12 pm
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I am an F Standard shooter with just under 2 years experience - I have been shooting reasonably well (won a few badges at various OPMS in A Grade)....
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Well looks like I finally resolved the elevation issue. Seems it was the seating of the projectiles - in the end I pushed the projectiles in by...
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Last post by sevenmil
Sun Oct 18, 2015 9:58 am
308 in F-Open
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Winston »
Sun Oct 11, 2015 5:41 pm
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G'day Gurus,
First post here, so please go easy...
I've only been shooting for a couple of years (f-class since day one though) and I'm in the...
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Give Craig McGowan a call - he has good stocks of Bartlein and Krieger now?
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Last post by ShaneG
Sun Oct 18, 2015 7:52 am
6.5x47 with jlk's
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tinks »
Tue Oct 06, 2015 3:40 pm
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Hi all I have a 6.5x47 on the build and have some 140gr jlk's that I would like to use, has anyone had any experience with this combination. Load...
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QRA has them and that's where I ordered some.
Thanks :D
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Last post by Peter L
Sat Oct 17, 2015 3:21 pm
284 win case prep
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bern »
Mon Aug 17, 2015 6:09 pm
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Hi all, I have had a barrel made up for my barnard f class rifle in 284 win for the long ranges. I have got my brass (200 pieces) to begin. Its lapua...
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Peter any load development should be done with the best components. Yes, you can skew the results otherwise. Once the cases are conditioned by a...
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Last post by williada
Sat Oct 17, 2015 1:28 pm
Nightforce Scope tracking issues...
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sevenmil »
Mon Oct 12, 2015 7:58 pm
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For fear of being a pest, just wondered if anyone has had issues with their Nightforce BR scopes. Over the past 3-4 months I have been having two...
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Took the scope off last night but mostly everything seemed tight, although I did discover that there was a bit of oil underneath both rings - one of...
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Last post by sevenmil
Fri Oct 16, 2015 7:03 am
Flexiblock
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Chopper »
Wed Oct 14, 2015 9:53 pm
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I have had this system of bedding before and have found it works very well , a very well thought out system , but was wondering about others that...
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I still think because of temperatures and expansion of wood and metal , keeping ideal tensions should be a choice of that pet load , Chop
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Last post by Chopper
Thu Oct 15, 2015 7:37 pm
CG DELTA ACTION
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Jase PTRC »
Tue Sep 22, 2015 8:48 pm
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Hi just wondering if anyone has one of these actions and what your thoughts are on it. Or even if you have any decent photos of it you could post up...
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Any luck with a confirmation of weight on this action Robert?
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Last post by Jase PTRC
Thu Oct 15, 2015 7:18 pm
trigger replacement
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budget »
Thu Oct 15, 2015 1:49 pm
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hi guys,
i am trying to help out a club member who has a quadlock and is wanting an alternative trigger.
any ideas please.
regards paul
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A CG 22 trigger may fit. Contact ActionClear Jason or Chris may be able to help you.
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Last post by Longranger
Thu Oct 15, 2015 2:42 pm
Saami specs and pushing the boundaries of case pressure ?
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plumbs7 »
Fri Oct 09, 2015 4:59 pm
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Well I wasn't going to post anything ! Even logged myself out so I could get out of the way and let someone else have a go! Well it seems I can't...
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Yes I have two maddcos here chambered for my new gun, one needed another pilot to be sent from USA for the reamer as my gunsmith didnt have one to...
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Last post by Brad Y
Mon Oct 12, 2015 12:00 pm
Spotting Scope for Target Rifle
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scott/r »
Fri Sep 25, 2015 7:08 pm
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Now, I know we've got a section for target rifle discussions, but seeing as most of you guys used to shoot target rifle I thought I'd stick it here....
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Yep. That way if he changes his mind and comes back to t/r he doesn't have to go far to get his gear back. Price adjusted for storage fees of coarse....
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Last post by scott/r
Tue Oct 06, 2015 7:46 pm
Best 7mm Rem Mag Load…?
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sevenmil »
Wed Jul 22, 2015 10:01 pm
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I am an F-Standard shooter but have just had my 7mm Rem Mg Sendero re-barreled in an effort to have a crack at F-Open.
I was thinking of trying...
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Good points - I haven'y played around with seating as yet, but I would have thought 160gn weight projectiles would be better in a 7mm Rem Mag?
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Last post by sevenmil
Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:29 pm
new press
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m98 »
Tue Sep 29, 2015 8:25 pm
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Gday all,
Im after a new press and like to buy Australian made.
So has anyone have any experience with the simplex master press and would like to...
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Ditto!!
Keith H.
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Last post by KHGS
Wed Sep 30, 2015 8:00 am
223 F STD loads.
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Tod7.62 »
Mon Sep 07, 2015 4:10 pm
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Hi I am setting up a rifle for F Std it's an Omark in 223 with a 26" MAB 1in 7 twist barrel.
Was wondering if any one had any loads to suit this...
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Its stupidly accurate, its boring :lol:
You take the time in RnD, you'll reep the rewards. Tweek the load when needed, check "that" load...
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Last post by Skip
Tue Sep 22, 2015 6:16 pm
Hornady ultra sonic cleaner
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Tim N »
Wed Sep 16, 2015 8:24 am
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Hi All,
I brought one of these last July(the stainless tank model) and after not too much use since then it died.
At a cost of near $400 there's no...
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Hi All,
Good news!!
My local gun shop Arms and Ammo sent the faulty ultrasonic cleaner back to the importer who then gave a full credit for another...
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Last post by Tim N
Tue Sep 22, 2015 4:33 pm
Quick Load Help
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.248WIN »
Sun Sep 20, 2015 8:58 pm
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Does anyone have the 3.8 version of QL
And if you do does it have the Lapua Scenar-L in 150gr in 7mm (.284") Also known as OTM (open tipped...
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Thanks for the PM bolster55
I have send them a message, and will let you know the answer here.
Thanks again
Gerhardt
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Last post by .248WIN
Mon Sep 21, 2015 10:44 pm
115gr 6mm VLDs
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macguru »
Sun Sep 13, 2015 9:21 pm
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Hmm, says they should work in my 7 3/4 twist bartlein..... will have a go at hornsby on wednesday. looks like warm and elevated is better than cold...
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ok the load was fine but there was the odd shot out of group so i think i will stick to the 105grs. I have some hybrids and will give them a run .....
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Last post by macguru
Sat Sep 19, 2015 6:18 pm
185 reamed barrel for 155.5 bullets
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Peter L »
Mon Sep 14, 2015 3:56 pm
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Hi guys
My barrel has been reamed to accept 185 projectiles.As you know they are very hard to get .So,I tried 155.5 and let them out of the neck as...
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Thanks,I'll try them.
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Last post by Peter L
Sat Sep 19, 2015 7:16 am
chronographs???
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Tod7.62 »
Tue Sep 15, 2015 2:02 pm
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Hi was wondering what brand of chronograph everyone is using and where did you get it??
My old TFP chrono/timer has craped it self. Had a local...
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If you're getting a Chrony get one with the remote display. I have the Beta Master and I'm happy enough to keep it but the Magnetospeed is much more...
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Last post by bsouthernau
Wed Sep 16, 2015 8:56 am
F-TR build
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G.COSTA »
Sun Sep 13, 2015 7:10 am
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Hi Guys and Gals
I'm building up a F-TR rifle and have a few little load questions!
I have my Bartlin 1:10 32" barrel, AR2208, shiny new Lapua...
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No worries have fun
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Last post by MCLE
Sun Sep 13, 2015 8:04 pm
Berger Hunting VLD for targets
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Norm »
Tue Sep 08, 2015 3:55 pm
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Anyone had any accuracy or reliability issues with using the Berger VLD hunting projectiles for F-Class shooting?
Thanks Norm.
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No issue with the 130gr vld out of my 6.5x47 Lapua.
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Last post by willow
Sat Sep 12, 2015 7:49 pm
"WEIGHT", WHATS MISSING?
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Jase PTRC »
Mon Sep 07, 2015 11:26 am
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Hello, im in the process of planning and acquiring parts for my FTR build and i just wanted to get some opinions as to what i need to consider for...
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We run March 8x80x56 and the Bipods are Commercially available. Just Give Adam Davies a call..Just ordered another one but milled out a little to see...
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Last post by MCLE
Sat Sep 12, 2015 6:13 pm
Bullseye target camera system?
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BATattack »
Wed Jul 15, 2015 9:36 pm
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has anyone had any experience with the bullseye target camera system at long range?
I do a fair bit of my testing at long range and usually need to...
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No worries! is been pretty hit and miss here to. Not a heap of rain just showers off and on to keep you from planning anything productive :-(
a unit...
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Last post by BATattack
Wed Sep 09, 2015 11:21 am
magnum primers and 2206h
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dummos »
Wed Sep 02, 2015 8:21 pm
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Hi all,
I have just gone back to 223 in f-standard and am going to be using 2206h,
since i was using palma brass in my 308 i have boxes and boxes of...
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To answer the question on max charge, magnum primers generally do not reduce the max powder charge with 2206H by more than 5% in a .223, So less than...
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Last post by Bourney
Mon Sep 07, 2015 8:50 pm
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Last post by Norm
Mon Sep 07, 2015 3:44 pm
AR2217 in SAUM
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macguru »
Mon Jul 20, 2015 9:08 am
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Has anyone tried 2217 in their 7 SAUM behind 180gr VLDs ? I was thinking around 62gr and up but would like to hear from someone who has done it .......
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I had some discussion privately about group analysis which I would like to share.
People are under the impression that you can get tighter groups...
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Last post by williada
Sat Sep 05, 2015 8:00 pm
Silly thought, 3D printing cases?
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DenisA »
Mon Aug 17, 2015 5:12 pm
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Just throwing it out there.
3D printers and different materials are getting pretty affordable and common.
I know nothing about 3D printing, but...
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For a single firing of oddball cartridges, i see no reason why a plastic shell printed to size inside brass base, ala shogun catridges wouldn't work....
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Last post by dummos
Wed Sep 02, 2015 9:13 pm
How to store a barrel
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Peterla »
Tue Sep 01, 2015 1:05 pm
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I have had great success with my current 308 barrel
That happy that I ordered another one exactly the same and hope for the same result at the target...
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Sounds like I should get a can to leave next to the dunny :mrgreen:
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Last post by bimbo
Wed Sep 02, 2015 9:43 am
Scope Suggestions
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Aguy »
Tue Aug 04, 2015 10:21 am
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Hey guys, just starting to look at getting into the world of longer range shooting, and have been doing quite a bit of looking around on various...
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Hi Cameron,
I have both scopes.
The Competition would be great for 1000yd shoots, but it has a very fine cross hair and would not probably suit...
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Last post by AlanBT
Wed Sep 02, 2015 9:02 am
Interesting choice of words
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ecomeat »
Tue Sep 01, 2015 7:43 am
On the Bullets.com website add for the new Norma brand 284 Win
This Norma .284 Winchester Brass has been specially produced for competition match...
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Last post by ecomeat
Tue Sep 01, 2015 7:43 am
1000 yard QRA Queens scores.
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by
ecomeat »
Thu Aug 20, 2015 10:49 pm
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This is really a bit of an addendum to Williada's comments on the Teams thread (under Events) but i thought it could fit here in "Equipment...
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Thanks David , I always enjoy your posts, even though sometimes don't quite understand them all. But learning all the time! Regards Graham.
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Last post by plumbs7
Tue Aug 25, 2015 3:38 pm
Rear bag plate and their importance
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DenisA »
Sun Jun 21, 2015 6:33 pm
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G'day All,
I've just mentioned rear bag plates to Sebastian Lambang on FB. He wasn't too aware of their use and the importance that shooters put on...
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Alan I think the Alternate plate 2 is a great design not as easy to make for the average Joe the softer the soil the more the plate spikes will embed...
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Last post by RAVEN
Fri Aug 21, 2015 12:23 pm
QRA Queens 2015 Equipment List
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by
ecomeat »
Mon Aug 17, 2015 7:52 pm
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Thanks to Tim Nugent, Josh Reid and Brent Noble for helping to collect the info from shooters.
In hindsight I think we should have also added...
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Great work Tony =D> =D> =D>
RB :)
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Last post by RAVEN
Thu Aug 20, 2015 9:19 pm
Berger shipments
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Brad Y »
Thu Aug 20, 2015 5:05 pm
Anyone know when the next shipment is due for 7mm projectiles? Have plenty for now but will need some before the new year.
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Last post by Brad Y
Thu Aug 20, 2015 5:05 pm
Remingtton 700 action for F Class
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Tod7.62 »
Tue Aug 11, 2015 9:03 pm
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Hi can someone please advise me if building a rifle on a Remington 700 action is going to be accurate enough for F Class standard or FTR.
Cheers Tod
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I've been trying to buy a Barnard P action.Nobody appears to have any,backorders they say.Any direction,anybody?
Thanks
Peter :(
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Last post by Peter L
Tue Aug 18, 2015 2:47 pm
Kelbly competition trigger custom sear
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Brad Y »
Mon Aug 17, 2015 10:37 pm
Wondering if anyone would be interested in a custom sear order for the kelbly competition trigger. I have an engineering buddy in Victoria going to...
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Last post by Brad Y
Mon Aug 17, 2015 10:37 pm
Bartlein vs Krieger 7mm
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bshrestha01 »
Mon Aug 10, 2015 8:57 pm
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So I ordered a 30" 5R 1:9 Krieger barrel from 7mm.com.au on Friday and received it today in NSW that was one fast delivery and extremely happy...
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The bartline is gonna be just as good or better! I think you should be pretty happy with the mix up :-)
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Last post by BATattack
Thu Aug 13, 2015 2:18 pm
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Last post by bern
Wed Aug 12, 2015 6:24 pm
Best value spotting scope….?
Replies: 14
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sevenmil »
Wed Aug 05, 2015 10:57 pm
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Hi guys - need to buy a new spotting scope, but have no idea what brands are favoured by forum members. I want it for long range work (F-Standard...
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All good comments. Aside from being able to read manual targets at away prize meetings (our club uses electronic targets), the main reason I want a...
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Last post by sevenmil
Sun Aug 09, 2015 9:47 pm
Ruger Precision Rifle
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aaronraad »
Tue Aug 04, 2015 11:36 am
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They beat me to it again - Ruger American action
Single shot version would make a nice entry F-T/R rifle!
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Australian Customs have already killed it for us!
Apparently it has a folding stock?
But it also shares parts with an AR15?
The pistol grip?
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Last post by ShaneG
Tue Aug 04, 2015 12:17 pm
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