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QRA Queens 2014 Equipment List
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ecomeat »
Wed Aug 20, 2014 7:41 pm
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Thanks to Tim Nugent for helping to collect the data.
The spreadsheets for F Open and FTR have been sent to Alan Fraser, who will do whatever he has...
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Thanks for the list Tony. Just one thing though. You have my action make as Self. I never made it it is a Stevens made by Savage. Similar name though...
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Wed Aug 27, 2014 7:39 am
Sagitta, ogive, rocket oh my!
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aaronraad »
Tue Aug 26, 2014 10:11 pm
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Here are a three links for those so inclined, williada has got me in a sharing mood. Yes they are all through my website, but I've added examples of...
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Aaron, good work. It will inspire deeper understanding. Playing with the shapes is really hands on for those that don't want to get into the maths. 8)
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Last post by williada
Tue Aug 26, 2014 10:39 pm
Whidden dies, only 1/2 the job done?
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Tim N »
Sat Aug 23, 2014 8:17 pm
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Hi All,
I have a set of whidden FLS bushing dies for 284 and 280AI
The bush only sizes approx 1/2 way down the neck
One of the shooters in my club...
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Hopefully Craig McGowan can share some of his recent 284 Shehane testing. I think there might be some useful projectile batch testing measurements...
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Last post by aaronraad
Sun Aug 24, 2014 4:54 pm
Blowing smoke?
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Brad Y »
Thu Aug 21, 2014 12:16 pm
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At the recent NWDRA I was plagued with trouble with my ever faithful (to that point) 6.5mm I had vertical issues which I have found the seating depth...
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My Berger's don't even come with lead cores :P
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Last post by aaronraad
Fri Aug 22, 2014 2:34 pm
Good Vibrations
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williada »
Thu Aug 21, 2014 12:44 pm
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I want to throw in a few concepts with regard to good vibrations that enable you to refine your nodal tune and they are a pre-requisite to...
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Ray, take the bed up the sides at least 1 1/4" behind the front takedown screw and on the tang. By all means you can bed the full length with...
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Last post by williada
Thu Aug 21, 2014 7:50 pm
Shoulder bumping the 6.5x47L
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bartman007 »
Wed Aug 20, 2014 9:24 am
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Just a quick question for those using the 6.5x47L, how often do you see that you have to bump the shoulder back?
I've got some cases at 3 reloads,...
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Check that your chamber is not Too smooth!! If they are too highly polished or slippery the case will not grab and excess case growth and bolt thrust...
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Last post by BRETT B
Thu Aug 21, 2014 12:46 pm
Barnard ejector
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SuperV »
Wed Aug 20, 2014 7:33 am
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I'm wondering if its possible to put a ejector into a bolt that hasn't got one.
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Ha ha I used to do that with my old Omark - caught the case mid air at the same time already dropping my head to the spotting scope. Don't know how I...
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Last post by 6.5x55ai
Thu Aug 21, 2014 10:34 am
Fluting Model P Bolt?
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aaronraad »
Tue Aug 19, 2014 1:28 pm
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Any opinions on the having a Barnard Model P bolt fluted?
Anyone with any experience?
Do modifications to bolt actions contravene the ruling? With...
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David, I have three barrels for the panda, two are 308s and the other is a 6mm Dasher. I always use a good quality tension wrench and keep the...
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Last post by DannyS
Thu Aug 21, 2014 7:43 am
carbon removal
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Tim N »
Mon Aug 18, 2014 2:32 pm
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Just had a look on accurate shooter and wipe out could be the answer to all our bore cleaning problems either that or it's in with all other snake...
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Tony, no doubt it will be a micro second. I should go back to fishing, haha. :D :D
Cheers
Danny
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Last post by DannyS
Tue Aug 19, 2014 9:48 pm
tempilaq
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bushtick »
Fri Aug 15, 2014 9:00 pm
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where can I buy it from and what is best temp range
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Check out you major welding supply stores. They may or may not have templaq as such but we use similar things for pre and post heat temp checks.
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Last post by BATattack
Tue Aug 19, 2014 8:23 pm
284 shehane question
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macguru »
Sun Aug 17, 2014 6:40 am
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Can you get 180s up to the mid 2900s in the 284 shehane chambering without stressing the cases too much, or do you still run them a bit slower and...
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And the more I dislike it! Give Brett the little opportunity to win a DRA by needing a 60 at 900 and he smashes you and your little 6 dasher into...
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Last post by Brad Y
Tue Aug 19, 2014 1:17 pm
untrasonic barrel carbon removal
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lewis reynolds »
Sun Aug 17, 2014 9:02 am
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Sorry is this has been disccused before but was wondering if anyone has done any testing or used ultrasonic cleaning to remove carbon from a rifle...
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Some time, you need to ask Ross Atherton about his "Christmas present".
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Last post by johnk
Tue Aug 19, 2014 7:53 am
Shilen DGA extractor
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Matt P »
Mon Aug 18, 2014 8:08 pm
Hi All
I know it's a long shot but does anyone out there have a 308 extractor claw for a DGA ???
Matt Paroz
0402230877
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Last post by Matt P
Mon Aug 18, 2014 8:08 pm
Bore Flaw.
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SMITHTON »
Sun Aug 17, 2014 2:05 pm
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Looking in 223 barrel and seen clusters of steel that looks like a scab. It can not be removed, even with emery paper. had another 223 the same. The...
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A few years back I had a barrel which was good when it was new, but after a few hundred rounds developed a bad bunch of pits from 1/2 to 2/3rd of the...
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Last post by RDavies
Mon Aug 18, 2014 8:03 pm
TR MOA Question
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Josh Cox »
Sun Aug 17, 2014 9:20 pm
Evening Gents,
Have a couple of questions regarding MOA.
The "standard" MOA for, I believe the UK is based on a 736mm / 29 inch sight...
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Last post by Josh Cox
Sun Aug 17, 2014 9:20 pm
Bored and reading shooting articles- barrel indexing
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Brad Y »
Tue Jul 29, 2014 11:33 pm
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Sitting at my brothers in Perth indulging in a few home brews and I've come across some articles by Gene Beggs regarding barrel indexing. Basically...
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Brad, check these links.
The first one shows how far the bore centreline can be out at the muzzle. The measurements for this operation were...
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Last post by williada
Sat Aug 16, 2014 12:09 pm
Berger 155.5gr Seating depth.
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Barossa_222 »
Thu Aug 14, 2014 12:50 pm
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Hi all. Was wondering if anyone has found a preference with regards to jump or jam with these projectiles? Trying to improve my accuracy. Was getting...
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Mine group well 40 thou off the lands and don't seem overly sensitive between 25 and 40 thou off.
You'll probably get responses ranging from jump to...
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Last post by NDO
Fri Aug 15, 2014 6:54 pm
Remington Action Sleeve
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DMC »
Thu Aug 14, 2014 4:31 pm
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Hello All
Long shot, but just wanted to check to see if anyone had a Action sleeve for a Rem 600/Model 7
The type i'm after is patterned like a...
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Yes I suppose it would be but you gotta make sure you can still change barrels. But sure. Why not.
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Last post by Quick
Fri Aug 15, 2014 6:45 pm
Temperature affects on pressure
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Nathan P »
Fri Aug 15, 2014 6:46 am
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Hi all
I'm busy confirming loads on my standard guns before heading to WA for the queens next month, if i take a load that shoots great here in Tas...
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Nathan, It will depend on how close to the top of your node the load is. Are the loads worked up similar to your WA loads before you moved over?
If...
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Last post by Quick
Fri Aug 15, 2014 2:59 pm
Bullet Engraving
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aaronraad »
Fri Aug 15, 2014 1:21 pm
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Here is an old/classic BRL Arberdeern (Nov 1970) report on bullet engraving for those interested.
Please note this a DTIC link for those paranoid...
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And a modern (2008) report from the US Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen
EFFECT OF RIFLING GROOVES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SMALL-CALIBER AMMUNITION
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Last post by aaronraad
Fri Aug 15, 2014 2:13 pm
7mm 180gr Lapua Scenar-L
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6.5x55ai »
Fri Aug 15, 2014 12:17 pm
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Just picked up a box of 180gr Scenar-Ls to try. Has anyone any experience with them? Currently shooting 180gr Hybrids in my 284W. Have large supply...
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You mean absolutely Hybridulous :lol:
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Last post by aaronraad
Fri Aug 15, 2014 1:23 pm
Reticle vibration
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Tolong »
Sun Aug 10, 2014 8:26 pm
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Hi All,
I have Just bought a new dolphin aluminium modular stock for FO. I hit the range yesterday and got some vibration in my reticle.
It’s a 6BR...
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No vibrations that I can see. I was using a Robertson Composites stock and the switch to the Dolphin took some getting used to.
Until I skim bedded...
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Last post by 6.5x55ai
Thu Aug 14, 2014 2:46 pm
Cleaning Rods
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SuperV »
Wed Aug 13, 2014 3:54 pm
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What's the best and where from.
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Hi Ben.
It is only showing this peculiarity with the Pacnor Polygonal rifling.
I will not be changing my cleaning methods with any of my other...
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Last post by Razer
Wed Aug 13, 2014 11:28 pm
6.5 JLK Projectiles info please.
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MCLE »
Fri Aug 08, 2014 7:24 am
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JLK Projectiles just wondering what they are like.The Bergers and the like are very popular. But l don't think any of the shooters that l know have...
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I agree with that keith the JLK issue is supply not quality
RB
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Last post by RAVEN
Wed Aug 13, 2014 8:13 pm
Reloader 22
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Courtz Day »
Wed Aug 13, 2014 1:55 pm
Gday all
Just thinking about trying reloader 22 with a 284 Shehane 180vld Berger . Has anyone had any good results with it
Thanks Courtz
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Last post by Courtz Day
Wed Aug 13, 2014 1:55 pm
223 what 80g projectiles?
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jmc »
Sun Aug 10, 2014 10:58 am
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Hi all, I have just ordered a new barrel a maddco 30inch number 6 profile 1 in 8 twist on a howa action. What 80g projectiles should I be trying? I'm...
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I'm running A-Max but i have a heap so i wont be changing soon.
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Last post by Seddo
Wed Aug 13, 2014 9:30 am
Anyone running 6.5x55 in FO
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MCLE »
Mon Aug 11, 2014 8:22 pm
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Hi Guys are any of you running a 6.5x55 in FO and if so howe dose it compere to the 6.5x47.The 55 has a bit more Boiler room.The 55 has been around...
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Thanks for chiming in Harry. Glad to hear its going well. Might see you at the SARA Queens perhaps?
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Last post by AlanF
Tue Aug 12, 2014 8:19 pm
WHAT CAL
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celtic12bore »
Mon May 25, 2009 9:30 pm
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Ok,boys and girls hear goes the first question of many.
I have some exp with rifles.
Back home I ran a Rem 220 swift,glass bedded,jewell...
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I'm currently playing with the 6.5x47 with 140's, and while it takes a bit of work to keep up with the 7mm's I think it is a great all rounder. It is...
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Last post by bartman007
Mon Aug 11, 2014 2:17 pm
To bronze or not to bronze is the question
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SuperV »
Thu Aug 07, 2014 2:46 pm
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Ok the question now is open. To bronze brush or to not bronze brush.
I'm about to start shooting in a new barrel. Should as I've always done...
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Alan/Keith,
As we know there are as many cleaning regimes as there are shooters and more than one would be acceptable (not easy to determine which...
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Last post by DaveMc
Fri Aug 08, 2014 12:21 pm
Cleaning barrels not attached to the action
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DannyS »
Sat Aug 02, 2014 7:23 pm
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Just wondering with switch barrel rifles and cleaning a barrel that has been removed from the action. Are bore guides still used or ? Probably a...
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Thanks Guys, yes , sometimes simple solutions work best.
Cheers
Danny
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Last post by DannyS
Fri Aug 08, 2014 7:37 am
Run out ?
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Josh Cox »
Tue Aug 05, 2014 3:47 pm
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Last Saturday I had the great fortune of shooting at the Herberton OPM, I won a prize, which turns out to be one of Peter Smiths awesome run out /...
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While quoting 'runout' in linear measure I am thinking of angular misalignment. Technically it is wrong but relates more easily to the simplest way...
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Last post by pjifl
Fri Aug 08, 2014 7:37 am
Bronze brushes and Black Residue
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by
Howard »
Sun Jul 06, 2014 7:23 pm
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HI All,
Got into a bit of bother with hard powder fouling. The advice around seemed to be Hoppes and Bronze Brushes.
OK, got into that.
However,...
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Further to Josh's post a couple above.
I have found too, that you can indeed scrub with a bronze brush and Hoppes, and get a following clean patch,...
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Last post by Howard
Thu Aug 07, 2014 2:32 pm
Where to order a magnetospeed?
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Nathan P »
Sun Jun 15, 2014 3:05 pm
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Does anyone know of anywhere is aus that are selling magnetospeeds or the best places in the states to order them??
Cheers!
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I managed to source one from a previous comment, thanks anyway!!
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Last post by Nathan P
Wed Aug 06, 2014 7:51 pm
Digital Scales or Mechanical
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Tatty 4578 »
Sat Jul 05, 2014 6:13 pm
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Just wondering what feelings are on Digital scales and measurment accuracy ? I have a set of old RCBS 505's that seem to vary slightly between loads...
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For what it's worth.
I inspected the knife edge seats on my Redding Model #2 through a microscope.
They were terrible!
I folded a piece of 2000...
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Last post by Howard
Wed Aug 06, 2014 7:25 pm
What 6mm?
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williada »
Mon Aug 04, 2014 11:57 pm
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Guys I have a 6mm blank at 32 inches. I have reamers in .243, 6mm Walker, 6br, 6,6.5x47 Ackley, 6mm Shehane. Which way would you go and why? Let us...
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Hi Tim
I had a 6mm Super LR for a while but my 30 cal mags made me trade it for something else.
I still have the reamer and gauges.
You have the...
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Last post by Paul Janzso
Wed Aug 06, 2014 10:27 am
Overload
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johnk »
Tue Aug 05, 2014 11:41 am
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I just can't believe this!
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From memory H110 is the same as winchester 296. I used to load a bit of 296 in the 22 hornet I used to own. In terms of handling gunpowder, that shit...
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Last post by Brad Y
Wed Aug 06, 2014 12:11 am
Cleaning Rod Handles
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DenisA »
Thu Jul 17, 2014 11:01 pm
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I noticed a quirk with my large (most used) pro-shot cleaning rod tonight. When it's idle or thrust forward the rod spins easily in the red anodised...
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Aww come John, thats a bit harsh isn't it?
Keith H. :D :D
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Last post by KHGS
Tue Aug 05, 2014 10:11 pm
Boresighting New Barrels?
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DenisA »
Mon Jul 14, 2014 10:34 pm
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Hi All,
I'm just curious to hear how you guys are boresighting your custom barrels?
I guess nobody actually trusts those scope alignment...
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G'day Dave, thanks for your thoughts. I had noticed the inconsistancy of the carbon star on that crown picture (leg length). Honestly, I hadn't put...
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Last post by DenisA
Sun Aug 03, 2014 9:19 pm
6x47 Lap Your thoughts
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MCLE »
Fri Aug 01, 2014 9:42 am
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Hi it's cold outside not a lot to do and my thoughts start drifting.I was talking to a shooter the other day and he told me a little about he's 6x47...
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Or every 6 months if you shoot OPM and a queens or two. I took my one to the nationals with about 750 rds on it. Shot awesome but got a rechamber at...
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Last post by Quick
Sun Aug 03, 2014 12:07 am
Eyepiece - extra long eyerelief - cheap
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pjifl »
Fri Aug 01, 2014 7:39 am
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Some people may be interested in a the super long eyerelief eyepiece I concocted for a shooter friend.
He wanted to be able to wear special...
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Thanks for the tips. My Pentax broke apart recently, but when I glue it together I would like to get something with more eye relief for it. I rarely...
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Last post by RDavies
Sat Aug 02, 2014 10:20 pm
Crowning tools
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SuperV »
Wed Jul 30, 2014 11:12 pm
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Ok all you f class gear nuts. Help is needed are there any good hand crowning tools on the market.
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Keith you are spot on with the 40 degree nip at the edge of the crown to prevent damage.
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Last post by williada
Fri Aug 01, 2014 9:01 pm
2209
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Matt P »
Thu Jul 31, 2014 9:10 pm
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Hi
Anyone got any 2209 lot No MEM5077 they could part with, need half a bottle to get me by for the QRA queens ??
thanks
Matt Paroz
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Nah your batch was 5233 from memory. 2 full bottles if that are in my cabinet, only half a MEM5077 though..
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Last post by jasmay
Fri Aug 01, 2014 10:25 am
6.5x47L with 140gr Class
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Quick »
Fri Jul 25, 2014 12:37 pm
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Gents,
Im considering a 6.5mm for mid range work due to the fact that it doesnt burn barrels as fast as my 6x47L and it means I can shoot it more....
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I'd feel more confident in supply of Berger's if the Q-Store listed them in stock and JLK had not discontinued their equivalent last year. I haven't...
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Last post by aaronraad
Thu Jul 31, 2014 12:35 pm
Whats the ball park life before a rechamber for a .284W?
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DenisA »
Wed Jul 30, 2014 10:12 pm
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Hi all,
I know this has been discussed a thousand times, but I'm having trouble finding a thread that mentions it.
My .284 has 1900 rounds...
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Thanks for the info Dave. This will be the first barrel I've worn out and I was little worried that I may have been over reacting. Replacing the...
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Last post by DenisA
Thu Jul 31, 2014 11:40 am
Barrel vibrations v's crazy stock idea???
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DenisA »
Mon Jul 28, 2014 8:29 pm
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Seeing as the exit time of the bullet V's muzzle angle due to barrel vibration is the key to grouping potential, what if............ there was a...
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G'day Ned, if your talking about the original post, the idea was not to mount the scope on the action, but mount it to the stock.
Sounds like it...
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Last post by DenisA
Tue Jul 29, 2014 10:32 pm
Wind flags
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Nathan P »
Tue Jul 22, 2014 8:43 pm
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Can anyone fill me in on the rules and regs regarding the use of BRT wind flags or similar flags other than the standard red an yellow ones during f...
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Having shot on several ranges where none of the standard flags agreed at any time. There was a small infestation of windmills that did more than a...
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Last post by Bindi2
Fri Jul 25, 2014 7:04 pm
IOR Valdada
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Benz »
Sat Jul 19, 2014 11:52 pm
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Hi guys, would like thoughts on anyone with real experience using this brand of scope.
Cant say I see a lot of them in Australia, rare in fact, my...
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I am continually amazed that not one scope manufacturer on this planet can provide the following in one package
RELIABILITY
An MOA reticle with...
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Last post by ShaneG
Fri Jul 25, 2014 5:00 pm
Recommendations for De-Humidifiers for gun safes and larger
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by
ecomeat »
Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:22 am
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Can anyone recommend a Dehumidifier for use in
1) Gun safe
2) 20' Container
I am hoping for recommendations on something that doesn't require...
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Tony,
Maybe you could put some of sweetypie's less important stuff in the container and move you gear into the house?
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Last post by Tim N
Fri Jul 25, 2014 9:29 am
V Block for Barnard
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Benz »
Thu Jul 24, 2014 12:06 pm
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A question for those who have built with Barnard actions.
Would there be any advantage in building a steel v block for bedding rather than using...
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hey guys thanks again for your input,
I cant say I have ever even seen a rusty Barnard action not even pre P so yes the folks forking out the $...
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Last post by Benz
Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:49 pm
The Round that can do it all
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Benz »
Wed Jul 23, 2014 1:03 pm
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Making the decision on calibres is hard for a beginner at F class open, and I don't mean a round that you just go and shoot for the sake of trigger...
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One of the best things about having one gun and a pet load is that you become very accustomed to the how it is affected by the wind. Chopper shot and...
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Thu Jul 24, 2014 4:57 pm
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