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McMillan stocks. Tooley MBR or F-Class?
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DenisA »
Thu Feb 19, 2015 3:12 pm
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G'day All,
Just interested in peoples experience and opinion of which is the better stock between the McMillan MBR and F-class and why.
As I...
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Hi Denis
Glue in is ok except when something goes wrong you will find out during an event
I prefer to be able to strip my rifle down and re tension...
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Last post by RAVEN
Mon Feb 23, 2015 1:54 pm
Best butt set up?
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Tim N »
Wed Feb 18, 2015 7:33 am
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Hi All,
A couple of pics of what rigging and boilermaking can bring to precision shooting :)
There were a couple of nervous moments before it...
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Ecomeat
I use the Tubb BP's and has proven to worth the $$
Some places I have travelled to require the pad move up or down not having the pad strike...
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Last post by RAVEN
Sun Feb 22, 2015 2:54 pm
PTG 260ai reamer
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dummos »
Wed Feb 18, 2015 9:16 am
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Has anyone used the PTG standard 260AI reamer, and if so what is the lead length like for seating 140gr pills? Deciding whether to just get the off...
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I ordered a reamer (not .260AI) with a short .080" freebore then had Matt P throat with a throating reamer to the desired depth measured from...
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Last post by 6602steven
Sat Feb 21, 2015 12:14 pm
Replacement bolt
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scott/r »
Wed Feb 18, 2015 6:33 pm
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Hi guys, I'm trying to find out how I go about getting a replacement bolt for a rpa quadlock action. I've got the chance of picking up a rifle with a...
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Interesting twist to this story of the sale of this rifle. After contacting James Corbet about getting a bolt for this rifle, he gave me the contact...
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Last post by scott/r
Fri Feb 20, 2015 4:14 pm
Who is making rifle rest?
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John23 »
Sat Feb 14, 2015 5:40 pm
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Hi
I have been unsuccessfully finding a variety of bench rest on the net.
When doing a google search even the more common rest like SEB and Farly...
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G'day All,
the cheapest way is to either buy a Shadetree Co-axial top or a Sinclair windage top if you prefer not to use a gear stick. I've used both...
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Last post by ned kelly
Thu Feb 19, 2015 5:44 am
Where to buy tempilaq?
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A jones »
Sun Feb 15, 2015 1:15 pm
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Hi all
I brought my last bottle of tempilaq for annealing from shooters warehouse and it turns out they don't list it in there website anymore I...
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I use 750 on the inside neck and 650 on the shoulder with no issue at all,
As soon as the 750 turn clear I have the case dropout as annealing is a...
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Last post by Peterla
Mon Feb 16, 2015 9:52 am
Benchrest stock for HOWA 1500 .223
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bshrestha01 »
Fri Jan 30, 2015 9:51 am
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I am working on building a .223 for F-Standard for shorter ranges (up to 600 meters).
I have managed to acquire a HOWA 1500 in .223 without a stock....
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Allan Murry QLD will make a nice stock to suit your howa and needs.
Search Al's Stock or contact Pinerivers lock and gunsmith to get touch with...
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Last post by John23
Sat Feb 14, 2015 6:23 pm
Advise on tr sights.
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Macca »
Wed Dec 31, 2014 4:18 pm
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Hi. Iv e been going to start shooting both target rifle and f class for a while but haven't got the time so far. I have an omark in 223 that I wish...
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Ryan , good to see your advise as a TR shooter,,is contributing to this website. Long may we stand united, as members that enjoy our sport.
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Last post by DannyS
Fri Feb 13, 2015 10:25 pm
Scope height
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Julian D »
Wed Feb 11, 2015 5:10 am
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Good morning all ,
Have been a lurker on here for a while now , great forum with a lot of interesting & informative threads .
I have a...
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Yep.
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Last post by williada
Thu Feb 12, 2015 7:14 pm
Look at what Gene is saying
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williada »
Wed Feb 11, 2015 6:43 pm
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Can't stop smiling.
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Ha Ha John :D . Maybe a tosser barrel is best with the slow shots on top with an ability to vary the load mechanically with a tuner.
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Last post by williada
Wed Feb 11, 2015 8:02 pm
Alloy stocks. Load tuning?
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Longranger »
Tue Feb 10, 2015 7:01 pm
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A question for the gurus. Is it harder to find the right load with an alloy stock as opposed to a timber stock?
Personal experience seems to...
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The answer is yes and no. I used one to top score in a Victorian Teams Championship in F standard and still use them even though I don't shoot...
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Last post by williada
Wed Feb 11, 2015 11:10 am
A Very Interesting Equipment List
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AlanF »
Sun Feb 08, 2015 7:59 pm
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Looks like they have discovered Barnards....
Here's the good oil on the 7mm Walker straight from the horse's mouth :
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Matt's 284 has been shooting as well as any dasher, but i dont think anyone would claim they are as load tolerant or easy to tune ...
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Last post by macguru
Tue Feb 10, 2015 6:49 pm
Savage bolt handle availability?
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DenisA »
Sat Jan 10, 2015 8:49 am
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Hi All. Does anyone know where I may be able to get a couple of aftermarket stainless steel Savage bolt handles? The ones I've enquired about from...
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Its like driving column shift. 3 on the tree!!
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Last post by DenisA
Tue Feb 10, 2015 4:57 pm
Setting up a redding bushing die
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Tim N »
Sun Feb 01, 2015 4:18 pm
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Hi All
I read something recently about setting up the bushing die which suggested leaving a gap for the bush to be able to centre over the neck?
I...
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Tim, you may like to have a look at the article/info that includes setting up a Redding Type S collet die in the Dec 28 2014 daily bulletin of...
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Last post by PaperPuncher
Tue Feb 10, 2015 8:22 am
Digital Borescope
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Steve N »
Sat Jan 24, 2015 5:55 pm
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Has anyone tried one of these? I have just ordered one on ebay and am hoping that it will be able to let me see how effective my barrel cleaning is....
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One thing I would never do is leave Boretech Eliminator in the bore despite what is in the instructions. This stuff will not prevent rust.
It may...
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Last post by Longranger
Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:10 am
advice/views about Ruger M77 VT .308 for 600m
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Kopperkeith »
Wed Feb 04, 2015 10:04 pm
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Hi All
I want to use a hunting rifle to shoot LR (dual purpose)
Just wanted to get some advice on how the Ruger M77 VT .308(1:10) perform for...
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A point to remember is that all "dual" rifles are a compromise for both uses & will not be truly satisfactory for either. I have had...
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Last post by KHGS
Sat Feb 07, 2015 9:03 am
Scope rings
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Tim N »
Fri Feb 06, 2015 7:52 am
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Hi All,
I have a Stiller Viper action with a pic rail.
The rail appears to be 10 MOA off centre to point of impact on several barrels.
Can I get some...
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Hey Rod,
You probably are the best recommendation when it comes to durability of a shooting product :lol:
John P has a set of burris Zee rings I...
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Last post by Tim N
Sat Feb 07, 2015 7:24 am
Molly coated projectiles question/help
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cameron22 »
Wed Feb 04, 2015 3:57 pm
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Hello
I normally shoot 167g lapua scenars out if my 308w @44.4gr of 2208
Now the issue I left my run to late to get more before the shoot this...
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I find with my rifles that you need to ensure the barrel is very clean to start with either going to or from moly.
Regards
jb
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Last post by flatlina
Thu Feb 05, 2015 7:59 am
Rod guide for cleaning rod.
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Anthony H »
Mon Jan 05, 2015 1:06 pm
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Hi.
Just a quick question on what rod guides people are using, or not using as the case might be.
I have a new .308 Barnard P action on the way and...
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They standard guides are for 308 and 223. They may make specials if requested but 308 and 223 was all I saw when I was last in their shop. They don't...
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Last post by 6.5x55ai
Wed Feb 04, 2015 5:36 pm
Berger 108 6mm
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Brad Y »
Fri Jan 30, 2015 1:17 pm
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Anyone done much shooting with the 108 berger? Not quite as high BC as the hybrids, but willing to over look that if accuracy is there and I can...
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The last time I used the 108s was when I was running a 6x47. I know the favourite pill for the cartridge was the 108gn berger at between .015"...
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Last post by RDavies
Mon Feb 02, 2015 10:37 pm
Annealing - this looks promising
Replies: 11
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AlanF »
Tue Jan 27, 2015 10:19 am
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There's a 230V version in the pipeline.
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Do you refer to the famous marksman, Monsieur Martin Loberrrrrrrrrrrrrt , the aeronautical specialist ? Undoubtedly one of the worlds finest long...
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Last post by ecomeat
Fri Jan 30, 2015 7:34 pm
6mm Dasher loads
Replies: 15
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Tim N »
Mon Dec 08, 2014 7:21 am
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Hi All,
This may have been done before, I couldn't find it in the last 5 pages so:
I have just received my rifle back from Matt P and need some loads...
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Peter- how is your barrel wear? With 2206H I had fantastic results on paper but 20 thou growth in the throat of a krieger in 500 rounds. It was only...
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Last post by Brad Y
Fri Jan 30, 2015 6:24 pm
6mmbr redding bush
Replies: 14
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jmc »
Fri Jan 09, 2015 8:22 pm
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Hi all just got my first 6mbr second hand came with dies the bushing die size is 262 is this ok or need different thanks
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No chance that the seating die hasn't enough clearance for the Hornady tips, is there?
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Last post by johnk
Wed Jan 28, 2015 10:06 am
Wear your safety glasses while on the range !!!!!
Replies: 3
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Tatty 4578 »
Tue Jan 27, 2015 6:23 pm
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PIECE OF PLASTIC PIN REMOVED FROM SOMEBODY'S CHEST. HE LIKES HIS SAFETY GLASSES NOW!
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Looks like a remnant of the spotter pins they used at Raton,a hard plastic thing,when a bullet hits them it is like a bomb going off.
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Last post by mike H
Wed Jan 28, 2015 9:52 am
Be very careful with RL-22
Replies: 6
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AlanF »
Thu Jan 22, 2015 12:17 pm
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In another post today, I mentioned an incident with RL-22. I started using a new container and it was much faster than it should have been - by about...
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Allan , I've found that 2208 has gotten a little slower of late or can vary a little from batch to batch. But 140fps is a lot ! Lucky u weren't...
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Last post by plumbs7
Mon Jan 26, 2015 6:42 am
Good News For The 284W Crowd
Replies: 23
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IanP »
Thu Jan 22, 2015 9:39 am
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Norma are about to do a run of match grade 284W cases!
No more necking up Lapua 6.5-284 brass :)
Ian
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What if we let him sell them overseas too? :lol:
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Last post by OuttaAmmo
Sat Jan 24, 2015 8:35 pm
2209 WITH 185 JUGS ???
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Jase PTRC »
Fri Jan 23, 2015 1:40 pm
Hi just wondering if anyone has tried using 2209 with Jugs in .308 and if so to any level of success??
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Last post by Jase PTRC
Fri Jan 23, 2015 1:40 pm
External ballistic knowledge and range preperation
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DenisA »
Mon Jan 19, 2015 9:24 am
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Hi All,
I posted a question yesterday that I ended up deleting as I think It was unclear and I left it too open. I'll try again.
How do the most...
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G'day Rod, thanks for your insight. There are a couple of main ideas I get from your post. I guess it demonstrates that through experience you have...
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Last post by DenisA
Thu Jan 22, 2015 8:49 am
185gn Juggernauts in FTR?
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DenisA »
Tue Jan 13, 2015 9:36 am
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Hi All,
I'm interested to know what speeds the FTR guys are running 185 Jugg's at?
What's the approximate AR2208 powder charge weight?
From...
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Sorry for not being specific,jump.
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Last post by mike H
Tue Jan 20, 2015 9:50 am
Magnus effect and spind drift?
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DenisA »
Sun Jan 18, 2015 11:38 am
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HI All,
Is spin drift a just the name for the lateral deviating component of Magnus effect or are they 2 seperate effects of a spinning projectile?
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Ipswich is a hard 800 Tony because as I recall, your shooting blind, well over the top of the flags.............. but point taken.
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Last post by DenisA
Mon Jan 19, 2015 8:35 pm
Springfield loads
Replies: 9
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bsouthernau »
Sat Jan 10, 2015 7:48 am
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A bit off-topic but......
Anyone care to offer advice on what sort of speeds I should try for with a 30-'06 and 210gr bullet from a M1903A4...
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That's what I have too. Nice looking rifle of Frank's - I'm very jealous.
Barry
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Last post by bsouthernau
Mon Jan 19, 2015 7:56 am
Lokaway Bipods
by
Black Pete »
Sat Jan 17, 2015 5:47 pm
My previous question spelled the product name without the "K"
Black Pete
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Last post by Black Pete
Sat Jan 17, 2015 5:47 pm
Loaway Bipod
by
Black Pete »
Sat Jan 17, 2015 5:46 pm
Does anyone have any comments on this unit, ie is it robust and reliable; in particular how does it compare with a Harris bipod?
Thanks
Black Pete
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Last post by Black Pete
Sat Jan 17, 2015 5:46 pm
6.5x47AI?
Replies: 10
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AlanF »
Fri Jan 09, 2015 9:13 am
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Does anyone know of a 6.5x47AI reamer in Australia?
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Just for a laugh I have run 30/06 cases into my 6.5x47 die....
It looked wicked :lol: but I guess no different to a 6.5x284 #-o
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Last post by OuttaAmmo
Tue Jan 13, 2015 8:43 am
Moly bullets and poweder fouling
Replies: 18
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Howard »
Mon Jan 05, 2015 4:30 pm
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Hi All,
Having had troubles with fouling in Barrels, have decided to remove any fouling by replacing the barrel. Hopefully, any fouling will depart...
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Thanks for the feedback on the HBN guys! Rod glad to hear you had some good success with it in your .17! Geoff I might take you up on that offer down...
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Last post by BATattack
Fri Jan 09, 2015 5:05 pm
Nightforce competion preferred reticles
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Nathan P »
Mon Jan 05, 2015 8:34 pm
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I'm looking at buying a new nightfoce competion to replace my sightron
But I'm undicided on what type of reticle to get, I'm interisted in the FCR-1...
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I ended up going with the plain dot reticle as I'm used to it after using the same reticle in my sightron thanks for the replys
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Last post by Nathan P
Thu Jan 08, 2015 10:12 pm
Recoil Calculator
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by
ecomeat »
Wed Jan 07, 2015 9:15 pm
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Found this simple Recoil Calculator on an obscure site that I thought some of you might enjoy punching your own number into. It's fast and simple to...
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Yes, Norm, by far the easiest way would be for 2 or more Club members to share an order because the postage here with APost will be pretty ugly. It...
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Last post by ecomeat
Thu Jan 08, 2015 2:22 pm
7mm wssm potential f open round??
Replies: 4
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plumbs7 »
Tue Jan 06, 2015 8:15 am
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Hi yep , I'm on holidays and have a little time to play with!
Ok I'm defiantly going down the 7mm Suam route! But has anyone wildcatted 25wssm case...
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7mm GTHO sounds good , does it have a 351 cleavland it Steve? Lol!
Yep obviously sticking with saum and 284 win/Sheehan or 6.5 lap is the go. Plans...
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Last post by plumbs7
Tue Jan 06, 2015 2:13 pm
Centra LR rear sight -repair
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sncltu »
Sun Sep 14, 2014 4:21 pm
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I have a Centra LR rear sight the side elevation plate of which has developed a hairline fracture.
Anyone know if we have an agent for Centra in Oz...
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For the sake of anyone that might be in a similar position I'd like to report on a successful outcome to the issue.
After receiving a care factor...
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Last post by sncltu
Tue Jan 06, 2015 10:24 am
Neck turning results
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shooter mcreid »
Sat Jan 03, 2015 6:11 pm
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Hey everyone,
I recently prepped some brass and had some mixed results. They had been full length sized and then mandreled. During this process I...
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Josh these things can be a pain. The problems with brass are usually due to variance in hardening and each case does at least 12 annealings in its...
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Last post by williada
Sun Jan 04, 2015 12:07 pm
7mm saum Norma brass for sale ! (SOLD OUT)
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plumbs7 »
Sat Jan 03, 2015 11:36 am
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Just got a heads up from Josh R about 7 mm Suam brass . It is at Magnum sports 02 9882 2689 for $70 /50 plus postage for Norma brass. I just bought...
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Unless you are a board administrator or moderator, you can only edit or delete your own posts. You can edit a post by...
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Last post by johnk
Sat Jan 03, 2015 3:05 pm
308 chamber
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Lucas superv »
Fri Jan 02, 2015 7:51 am
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Just wondering what chamber ever one is running in there 308 f standard rifles
And the pro and cons of each one
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Hi mate ,
28" Lilya heavy varmint , tight Palma smk 2156 reamer, no turn neck, smithed by pesco in Brisbane. Loves Bergers and dyers. Will...
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Last post by plumbs7
Sat Jan 03, 2015 10:23 am
Pesja in metric ?
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Josh Cox »
Thu Jan 01, 2015 5:34 pm
Does anyone have a copy of the Pesja excel spreadsheet in metric ?
Thanks,
Joshua_cox1 "at" westnet.com.au
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Last post by Josh Cox
Thu Jan 01, 2015 5:34 pm
A to Z on how to clean a rifle barrel
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jmc »
Fri Dec 26, 2014 4:55 pm
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Hi all I'm after help on how to clean and look after my barrel and rife. I have read some post on here about cleaning barrels. I have just got a 6br...
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Yes. In 2006 I was shooting a load of 2206H with PMC Mag LR primers.
This load was very consistent and accurate, but, without any changes, went...
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Last post by Razer
Wed Dec 31, 2014 4:11 pm
6 Dasher fireforming
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Tim N »
Mon Dec 22, 2014 6:45 am
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Hi All,
Went out yesterday and fireformed some brass in my new 6 Dasher and 2 of the 50 didn't fare so well.
One split the shoulder open 1mm approx...
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A follow up for this thread.
Ive recently had a krieger 13.5 twist 6BR varmint barrel done up with a no turn neck and no freebore reamer from...
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Last post by Brad Y
Wed Dec 31, 2014 3:48 pm
.17 boomer/ .17 shrew etc
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BATattack »
Fri Dec 26, 2014 4:45 pm
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Something a little different for the Christmas season has anyone had any experience with a shortened 223 / 17 fireball type round similar to the .17...
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I'm running 65gr v max in my 243 and they are much more affective than i thought they would be! Accurate, nice and flat and open up well. :lol:
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Last post by BATattack
Wed Dec 31, 2014 2:19 pm
.284 Win. brass
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Frank Green »
Wed Dec 31, 2014 5:40 am
Grizzly Industrial Supply / bullets.com is having Norma make .284win. brass. Suppose to be available in March 2015 here in the States. Not sure how...
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Last post by Frank Green
Wed Dec 31, 2014 5:40 am
Setting up front and rear rests.
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Dave E »
Fri Dec 26, 2014 4:23 pm
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Hi all,
This is my first post on here, so here goes. I haven't been shooting all that long but changed over from Fullbore to F class Std a little...
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Ratshot, I think you're right on the money mate !! The Whidden plate that is secured to the rail under my forestock has a raised edge down both sides...
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Last post by Dave E
Sat Dec 27, 2014 3:51 pm
Tuner?
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williada »
Tue Dec 16, 2014 10:18 am
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I recently sent Danny some thoughts about tuners he requested. Seeing I have had a few people ask me about them, I decided to post some information...
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The following targets might be useful. I use the first one at 25 yards for setting wind zero and elevation with the .308 155 grain and the second one...
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Last post by williada
Fri Dec 26, 2014 1:05 pm
Season Greetings!
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Frank Green »
Wed Dec 24, 2014 12:29 am
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This might not be the place to post this so I don't mean to offend anyone at all but this is the primary forum thread that I look at so I'm posting...
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Merry Christmas and s happy new year to all hope to see you on the rangr next year :D
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Last post by Roy cobb
Thu Dec 25, 2014 5:29 pm
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