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NESIKA
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Range Rector »
Thu Apr 10, 2014 9:58 am
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Howd'y All.
Has anyone have anything bad to say about the Nesika Target Actions?
Thanx
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matt,
jim borden invented the borden bumps, which engage as you lower the bolt handle.
he did have some connection to nesika.
borden actions have...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Thu Apr 10, 2014 9:44 pm
V blocks and bedding ?
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Josh Cox »
Mon Apr 07, 2014 5:36 pm
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What is the general consensus with using V blocks and bedding, is there any benefit to bedding an aluminium stock which has an intergral V block ?.
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Of course they were Barnards.
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Last post by mike H
Wed Apr 09, 2014 11:59 am
Adding a fixed barrel weight.
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lewis reynolds »
Sat Apr 05, 2014 9:00 pm
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I am thinking of adding a weight to the front of my 284 shehane benchmark barrel. it is an extremely accurate barrel but seems to have a very narrow...
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Cameron i think a story on your tuner finding would be a very interesting read if you get the time. would be appreciated bye all im sure.
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Last post by lewis reynolds
Wed Apr 09, 2014 1:08 am
Sightron 8-32X56
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Steve N »
Sat Apr 05, 2014 10:37 am
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Has anyone any opinions on these scopes for F Class? The price is about right for me but I don't want to have buyers regret after the purchase. I...
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Thanks Dave,
One of the target dot versions has 1/8 clicks and is the same price.
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Last post by Steve N
Mon Apr 07, 2014 5:36 pm
Freebore for 7mm-08AI with 168gr VLD and 180gr VLDs
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Quick »
Sat Apr 05, 2014 11:33 am
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Gents,
What anyone using for the freebore amount for there 7mm? Im going to build a 7mm-08AI for F-Open and need to know best freebore for this...
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Steve, I'm going to be using 308 Palma brass for this rifle. So could still have donut. And yeah. I think I'll be ok with 210 freebore. Seems a good...
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Last post by Quick
Sat Apr 05, 2014 8:54 pm
Sightron Importer
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Quick »
Mon Feb 03, 2014 10:54 am
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Gents,
Who is the Aussie importer for sightrons? My 10-50x60 is well, kaput. F***** is a better word however. When my NF 5.5-22 will throw 7 shots...
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Danny,
Yeah I know. It's dragged out. Kept forgetting to send it off, busy with other stuff, work. Etc.its on its way now thank god.
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Last post by Quick
Sat Apr 05, 2014 7:09 am
Arms Race the cost of a super (X)
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MCLE »
Wed Apr 02, 2014 7:55 am
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I was having a chat with one of SA top Fclass shooters yesterday and the topic come up.It went like this .lets just say it costs 100,000 to build a...
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You are always welcome Alan
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Last post by RAVEN
Sat Apr 05, 2014 12:10 am
Equipment you woudl like top see developed.
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jasmay »
Tue Apr 01, 2014 10:06 am
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I thought I might add this topic to discuss the types and designs of new and existing equipment you might liek to see on the mound or in the...
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So am I, but so far so good with the replacement brass.
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Last post by johnk
Wed Apr 02, 2014 9:17 am
f class stocks
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mick6220 »
Thu Mar 27, 2014 8:55 pm
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Was just wondering if anyone had any designs for a half decent fclass timber stock? I scored a nice slab of peppermint which is hard and has a very...
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I bought a copy of American gunsmith Richard Franklins book, it contains lots of info on how he did his laminates, and stock making in general, he...
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Last post by DMC
Tue Apr 01, 2014 6:57 pm
2-3 shots for clean barrel to settle down?
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Tim N »
Tue Mar 25, 2014 11:34 am
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Hi All,
If this is the case for a particular barrel, any tips for what to do during a comp if cleaning each day?
Assuming there's no way to fire...
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matt,
the bullseye is already only a 5 according to the (trocentric) rules.
keep safe,
bruce.
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Last post by bruce moulds
Fri Mar 28, 2014 3:44 pm
Thin Skin
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johnk »
Tue Mar 18, 2014 12:10 pm
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Finally got round to fire forming the last of the first 100 cases for my .30-284 last Saturday, but opted to do it off the bench at the zero range...
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Hebrew to the end, Ian.
Thanks
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Last post by johnk
Thu Mar 27, 2014 1:21 pm
Changing a Barnard P firing pin spring
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Josh Cox »
Tue Mar 25, 2014 7:27 pm
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Perhaps a dumb question: I am trying to change my firing pin spring, I have the bolt pulled apart, how is the firing pin spring held onto the firing...
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Thanks Keith.
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Last post by Josh Cox
Tue Mar 25, 2014 10:20 pm
polishing a McMillan stock??
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BATattack »
Thu Mar 20, 2014 9:10 pm
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I think I remember reading somewhere that you can cut and polish McMillan stocks in the same way as you'd do a car or boat.
Has anyone had a go or...
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Hmmmmm so your suggesting I'm under qualified and I should get my girlfriend to polish her own stock? .. . . . . . . I like that idea!! Haha
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Last post by BATattack
Sat Mar 22, 2014 9:05 am
nightforce vs march?
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bruce moulds »
Wed Mar 19, 2014 6:10 pm
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the Remington 2020 makes the question void.
keep safe
bruce.
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+1 nightforce, Personally I didn't notice enough of a difference to justify the difference in price.
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Last post by shooter mcreid
Thu Mar 20, 2014 8:37 am
True flite
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Peterla »
Tue Mar 18, 2014 1:34 pm
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Hi all,
I have been using Kriger barrels so far and been happy with them.
Now considering they seem to take for ever to get in I am looking at True...
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Thanks for all the comments
Will stew over the decision.
Pete
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Last post by Peterla
Wed Mar 19, 2014 6:29 pm
Is Lapua becoming conservative?
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johnk »
Tue Mar 18, 2014 4:38 pm
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I've been musing about what powder to use for my 30/284 & browsing the various manuals I've downloaded for 30/06 loads. Good old ADI has exactly...
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A bloody good reason not to use it in Brisvegas.
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Last post by johnk
Wed Mar 19, 2014 7:47 am
Zeiss Scope Info
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fclass556 »
Tue Mar 18, 2014 8:40 pm
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Just purchased a Zeiss Victory Diavari 6-24x56. Clarity is outstanding as expected with German precision however was surprised to find no shade tube...
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Thanks Barry.
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Last post by fclass556
Wed Mar 19, 2014 7:18 am
2 long range outfits.
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bruce moulds »
Fri Mar 14, 2014 4:49 pm
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some might recall a john wayne movie where his son had a mannlicher rifle.
john wayne knew that this rifle would shoot flat to 600
this can only...
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You seem to have missed The Hunting Party , where they all toddled off with their Peabody Martinis equipped with 3/8 scopes & took out the...
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Last post by johnk
Fri Mar 14, 2014 4:55 pm
an interesting thought
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bruce moulds »
Sun Mar 09, 2014 10:18 am
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that probably would never happen.
recent experiments with the 6.5 super lr, has caused comparison with the 6.5 creedmoor cartridge.
although the...
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There was a guy in tazzy shooting a kelbly with red McMillan stock that (from what I understand) used all his hand loads in the team event and...
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Last post by BATattack
Fri Mar 14, 2014 8:25 am
Neilsen MN600 Extractor problems
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crunchy »
Fri Feb 21, 2014 7:25 pm
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Hi All
It's common knowledge that when shifting away from factory the ammo. The Omark's - Angle's and the Neilsens all suffer with extraction...
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Well it has taken awhile to get to the bottom of the problem and the answer can relate to any rifle.
The human factor When body sizing for the...
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Last post by crunchy
Sat Mar 08, 2014 8:29 am
everything comes to he who waits
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bruce moulds »
Fri Mar 07, 2014 8:39 am
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up until now, I have been a firm believer in the fact that FLSizing is a sure fire guarantee the get minimal runout in loaded ammo.
my new 6.5 super...
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thanks guys.
bruce.
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Last post by bruce moulds
Sat Mar 08, 2014 8:04 am
Calibres chosen for F Open at Tasmanian Teams
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ecomeat »
Fri Mar 07, 2014 8:08 am
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No huge surprises here, but some may be interested to know what the F Open shooters chose for the Teams event just concluded in Tasmania
284 Win =...
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On our teams plot sheets (we mostly ran 260AI's apart from one SAUM in the 900 and 1000yds) were very positive in terms of showing good waterline...
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Last post by Brad Y
Fri Mar 07, 2014 1:06 pm
SEB NEO Servicing?
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DenisA »
Wed Mar 05, 2014 11:03 pm
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Hi All,
The time has come to pull my Cappuccino Maker apart for a good clean and lube.
Just interested to know, from those that have done it,...
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I would suggest emailing SEb sebastianlambang@yahoo.com
He is a good guy and I am sure he will let you know the best option.
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Last post by Fergus Bailey
Thu Mar 06, 2014 10:03 am
7mm 08 AI
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Chopper »
Tue Feb 25, 2014 7:42 pm
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I dont hear much about the 7mm 08 AI, , Who has had a play and could it be a good ONE gun at a Queens ? Chop.
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Chop
My very first 284 I built in 2005 30 Krieger chambered by John Giles
This barrel I fired 1800 rounds before rechamber by G Grenfell
Then...
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Last post by RAVEN
Sat Mar 01, 2014 9:27 am
Trouble with Lee Collet
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BC »
Mon Feb 24, 2014 4:54 pm
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Can anyone please help me with the troubles that suddenly appeared with my Lee Collet Die 308 Winchester.
I have been happily using this die for...
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Yes, you don't have repeatability with the Lee lock ring unless you scribe the ring, the die body & the press to locate them constantly, but they...
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Last post by johnk
Tue Feb 25, 2014 7:43 pm
Best 7mm Cartridge
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sevenmil »
Sun Feb 16, 2014 6:04 pm
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:D Hi guys,
I am new to the forum and have recently taken up F Class Standard shooting at my local range. I am really enjoying the experience,...
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Thanks guys - all good advice...
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Last post by sevenmil
Tue Feb 25, 2014 7:07 pm
Speaking of chronographs - SuperChrono - acoustic!
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aaronraad »
Sun Feb 23, 2014 5:17 pm
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I'll be interested to see what these are like when an ozfclass.com member takes the plunge:
Acoustic would seem a much better option for...
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yes we tried reusing the screens with a piece of wire and 2 alligator clips.
group shooting was not done.
before that I tried to make one out of...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Tue Feb 25, 2014 3:18 pm
Coriolis Effect - practical considerations
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bartman007 »
Fri Feb 21, 2014 9:49 am
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Here is a question to all those super technical shooters out there, and laypersons like me:
It has been pointed out to me on numerous occasions...
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Some years ago I was doing some experiments with a dozen barrels from a machine rest at 1000 yards. Barrels were six pairs of the same dimension i.e....
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Last post by williada
Tue Feb 25, 2014 11:23 am
Magnetospeed V2 Testing
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AlanF »
Sun Feb 23, 2014 3:18 pm
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Has anyone done systematic testing of one of these against other chronos? I just did some today and results in terms of precision were not as good as...
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Cmon Alan - If you are going to get serious how about some IR screens like these.
Dual screens combined with their upper end controller set...
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Last post by DaveMc
Mon Feb 24, 2014 12:04 pm
Turned Necks
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johnk »
Tue Feb 11, 2014 10:21 pm
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OK, I admit I'm a novice here, my first ever turned neck chambering. Gylsie has built me a .334 neck on my .30/284 & told me to turn for .3315...
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Bruce,
Don't have a ball mike, but I have one with a 2mm cylinder anvil & I've ground the point of the spindle down to a maybe 1.5 mm nose....
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Last post by johnk
Sun Feb 23, 2014 8:57 pm
7mm at 300
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Chopper »
Thu Feb 20, 2014 5:06 pm
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Just a question for you sevenheads , what groups are you getting or expecting at 300 ? constantly ? say 7SAUM, Chop
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no 60.10s (or 66.11s) up here at 300 (in competition) yet chop but nearly every 300 day there is a 60.8 or 60.9. No one has done it with a 6mm either...
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Last post by DaveMc
Sat Feb 22, 2014 8:53 am
Flying with rifles
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Brad Y »
Fri Feb 21, 2014 10:43 am
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Righto just a quick heads up for the folks that went to Raton.
Did you unscrew and take the barrelled action out of the stock, and also take the...
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I used a Pelican 1750 case with the centre layer of foam cut to the shape of my barrelled action with scope.
The stock was removed and fitted in the...
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Last post by ShaneG
Fri Feb 21, 2014 12:07 pm
setting Omark Trigger
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Josh Cox »
Tue Feb 04, 2014 7:45 am
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Hello,
Am trying to adjust an Omark trigger, has two adjustment screws, one at the front and one at the rear, which is which ( sear engagement and...
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Oh, the good old days when Bic made an excellent trigger spring for an Omark with their retractable pen & for a Remmy trigger, their cigarette...
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Last post by johnk
Tue Feb 18, 2014 2:02 pm
Barrel weights
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MCLE »
Thu Feb 13, 2014 4:43 am
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Hi all just after a bit help re the weight of 308 28 to 30 inch barrel around a 6 to 7 profile and mabe fluting to help loose some more weight.The...
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Thanks Alan l took a guess at the weight of the other components and lucky for me l come up around the same as you.Thanks .
Michael H
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Last post by MCLE
Mon Feb 17, 2014 5:15 am
looking for the Edge
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Hodgie »
Tue Feb 11, 2014 4:27 pm
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Does anyone have a load spec. to recommend for a 284 Win. 180 vlds with 2209.
thanks in advance.
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Hey Hodgie, Raven/Richard is right in his info in the post above. You cannot find an EDGE by simply copying someone else's load data.
All you get...
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Last post by IanP
Wed Feb 12, 2014 7:30 am
Winning Rifles at Berger SW Nationals Teams Event in the USA
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ecomeat »
Mon Feb 10, 2014 4:19 pm
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Team Grizzly, comprising Shiraz Balolia and 3 of his mates, along with Wind Coach Trudy Faye, have just taken out the Teams event at the Berger SW...
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Too true. We had in excess of 10 top shooters try out for our team, and it sounds like the other states had quite a few too.
It might be worth...
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Last post by bartman007
Tue Feb 11, 2014 9:54 am
Geoff Slee's Equipment
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Chris W »
Sun Feb 09, 2014 3:06 pm
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I know Geoff died some time ago and all his equipment/patterns/blanks etc. were auctioned off, so the question is....... Who bought his shaping...
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Give Paul Read a call (chopper) pm me for his ph number.
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Last post by ratshot
Mon Feb 10, 2014 9:00 am
MOLY COATING
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Range Rector »
Sat Feb 08, 2014 6:39 am
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Howd'y,
Who uses the Lyman Ceramic Media to Moly Coat Bullets?
Does it mark the bullets and leave a fine texture on them?
Is ther a better Media...
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I have done both too but prefer the metho as it flashes off in seconds - it was good when I had less time than desired!
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Last post by Simon C
Sat Feb 08, 2014 11:42 am
30BR?
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Tim N »
Wed Feb 05, 2014 2:18 pm
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Hi All,
Has anyone had experience with this one ?
Might be good for 300
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Not sure if Jeff Rogers is a member a.JR on here, but he was using 185gr BIB's at 1000BR matches up north.
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Last post by aaronraad
Fri Feb 07, 2014 10:32 am
WARA Shop
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jasmay »
Tue Feb 04, 2014 12:19 am
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Does anybody know if the WARA shop sells the NRAA 155gr ammo?
The winchester sierra/dyer stuff?
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We (Bassendean Bellevue RC) can also supply, just let us know in advance.
We can also give you a club to hang out at and shoot with.
You...
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Last post by Sambo
Wed Feb 05, 2014 10:59 pm
Fricken Batteries
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johnk »
Wed Feb 05, 2014 4:44 pm
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So I'm turning up necks for my 30/284, all going along nicely if a tad messy since I took advice to cool my K & M cutting tool in water between...
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I'm playing wimp for the moment until I see how the fused neck goes. Starting out with 185s & some obsolete 190 Bergers I happen to have. I think...
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Last post by johnk
Wed Feb 05, 2014 8:18 pm
My bloody luck
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Brad Y »
Sun Feb 02, 2014 6:07 pm
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So my first foray into 7mm isnt being as easy as one might expect. Ive finally got all the gear sorted and trimmed donuts from cases so they dont...
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(sounds definitely female to me) :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Last post by RAVEN
Wed Feb 05, 2014 3:49 pm
F-Class Scope Choice
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Quick »
Tue Feb 04, 2014 2:02 pm
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Gents,
As you may have seen, my Sightron SIII 10-50x60 has failed and needs to be sent away to be fixed. I have borrowed a Weaver T36 for the mean...
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Not sure where the Bushnell Elite Tactical stacks up, but it might be worth a look?
XRS 4.5-30x 50mm ET45305GZ
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Last post by aaronraad
Tue Feb 04, 2014 5:58 pm
TORQUE WRENCH & BARREL
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Range Rector »
Tue Jan 28, 2014 4:00 pm
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Howd'y all,
Who out there uses a Torque Wrench to set the barrel into the receiver?
And what torque setting do you use?
Thanks.
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Yes that’s my point exactly Jason if the treads and shoulder are true over tightening achieves nothing only additional stress on the threads
I do...
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Last post by RAVEN
Mon Feb 03, 2014 1:28 pm
magneto speed so yesterday
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bruce moulds »
Thu Jan 30, 2014 5:08 pm
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get with the programme :shock:
keep safe,
bruce.
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The manufacturer of these units could provide those of us that would like to know long range velocities with a means to do so by simply providing an...
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Last post by IanP
Sat Feb 01, 2014 4:38 pm
Nech Tension question
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Seddo »
Tue Jan 21, 2014 9:01 am
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Hi guys,
I did something i havent done before so i need some advise. When i got my new 308 on new years eve i rushed out and loaded some ammo from...
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Thanks XCALIBRE, I brought home a second set of 308 dies today so we will see what those bring the necks in at. Either way I have decided to load up...
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Last post by Seddo
Fri Jan 31, 2014 11:20 pm
New lots of 2213sc
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Brad Y »
Thu Jul 25, 2013 9:16 pm
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Tried a tub of 2213sc in my 260 improved the other week and was pleasantly surprised with it. Went into the LGS to get another can today and wouldnt...
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Denis
I gave up on 2213sc in the 260 Imp, it gave me no more velocity that what 2209 could give but the only thing it did give was nasty copper...
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Last post by Brad Y
Tue Jan 28, 2014 11:37 pm
6 BR or Dasher
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MCLE »
Wed Jan 15, 2014 6:13 pm
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Hi all I'm having a cople of New Rifles made as we speak.Both new Barnard model Ps.Both in 308 and one barrel in 6BR .One of the rifles if for my...
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I FF with the false shoulder and 31gr 2208, works really well, very accurate , enough to shoot with but not as fast as the dasher with 32.6gr. I am...
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Last post by macguru
Tue Jan 28, 2014 4:35 pm
54" gun bag?
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BATattack »
Mon Jan 20, 2014 4:33 pm
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Does anyone do a good quality 54 gun bag?? I've got a Creedmoor 52 that is really good with plenty of height and good padding for a f class rifle but...
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Adam,
I would love to buy one of your grizzly bags if there's one spare.
I have got 2 x 32 barrels and they need looking after !
Will send a PM...
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Last post by ecomeat
Mon Jan 27, 2014 9:50 pm
Wilson trimmer case holder
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Brad Y »
Thu Jan 23, 2014 10:58 pm
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My trimmer arrived today and the case holder too. Sadly the only one in stock at BRT was a 6.5x284/284 that doesnt fit the shehane case.
So I will...
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Hi Peter. Good to hear it can be done by hand. Im having my gunsmith do it very slowly in a lathe so its 100% right when he also does a recrown on a...
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Last post by Brad Y
Mon Jan 27, 2014 5:33 pm
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