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Annealing cases
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Brad Y »
Tue Sep 10, 2013 9:42 pm
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Well with the WARA queens only a couple of weeks away. Im in the predicament that my 6.5mm cases only have 100 thou of bullet in the neck. Im a...
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Ned- all good I always look on the bright side of life and like traffic lights but only when there green.
These bullets are jumping 5 thou and...
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Tue Sep 10, 2013 11:22 pm
Limitations of the Omark action.
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tom1 »
Fri Sep 06, 2013 3:19 pm
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I was at the Yarloop prize meeting two weeks ago and I noticed that there were only about six Omarks being used by both Target rifle and F class.
I...
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If I had my options over again, it would be Barnard - quality, availability, service support & price - not that the RPA isn't a bad piece of kit....
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Mon Sep 09, 2013 1:08 pm
powder choice for the 7saum
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BATattack »
Thu Sep 05, 2013 10:32 am
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Up untill recuntly i believed that 2217 has been the best powder for the 7 saum due to its load density and a burn rate that should suit 180gr...
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as little as possible!! haha
nah at the end of the day you have to get it just as accurate as every other rifle out there. there is no point...
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Fri Sep 06, 2013 8:55 pm
Savage accu Trigger
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Peterla »
Thu Aug 22, 2013 2:06 pm
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Hi,
Has anyone had a issue with the savage accutrigger not being able to be set to 1kg for fclass.
The one I was looking at could only get set to...
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Thanks for all the links and ideas.
Currently waiting for a response from Savage on if a heaver spring is available.
If not then a new trigger...
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Last post by Peterla
Tue Sep 03, 2013 3:22 pm
Scopes at Raton
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johnk »
Mon Sep 02, 2013 1:37 pm
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On another forum, a newbie member going by the name of James Kelby implies that the NF 15-50 scopes were going belly up at Raton in great numbers....
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I know it's a video of 50BMG recoiling at +70ft-lbs and a 308W is about 16ft-lbs, but it gives you an idea of the harmonics the scope endures each...
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Last post by aaronraad
Tue Sep 03, 2013 10:59 am
front rest question
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saum2 »
Sat Aug 24, 2013 11:32 pm
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How tight do you fill the front bags on your rest? If too tight can this cause problems with elevation?
Geoff
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Thanks for the reply John,
However I was wanting to avoid the adjustment once set up.
Can the front rest bag be made with 4 separate cells to stop...
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Last post by Tim N
Mon Sep 02, 2013 10:14 pm
Great Info On Barrel Vibration
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DenisA »
Sat Aug 31, 2013 10:10 pm
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Hi Guys and Gals,
I was just looking around the web and found a a GREAT READ on the Border Barrel site describing a test they setup and the...
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G'day John and Dave,
I completely agree that tight grouping and low ES are fundamental basics to a good load.
However, its has eluded me for a...
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Last post by DenisA
Mon Sep 02, 2013 9:25 am
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Last post by Quick
Sun Sep 01, 2013 11:59 am
New shooting mat
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Brad Y »
Fri Aug 30, 2013 9:18 pm
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In the process of making a new mat. Can anyone make any suggestions on design/dimensions/features etc?
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Hi Alan. Firstly congratulations to you and the team on the win. We spent many hours on the internet watching the progress of both teams as they...
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Last post by Wakey7
Sat Aug 31, 2013 8:39 am
Lapua 6.5/284 brass - what's the current state of play?
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johnk »
Fri Jul 19, 2013 10:08 pm
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Over the last year or so, there were a number of negative comments about newer Lapua brass being soft & subject to loosening primer pockets. Has...
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Yep. That is the next question, but I really only bought the buggers so I wasn't bumming of the goodwill of friends.
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Last post by johnk
Fri Aug 30, 2013 9:21 pm
7mm-6.5x55AI for The Longs?
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Quick »
Thu Aug 29, 2013 8:07 am
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Hey all,
Just had a thought. Given that 6.5x284 brass is hard to get, I was wondering if a 7mm version of the 6.5x55AI would be equal in...
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This is all starting to look confused.
As I said in another thread, I did try expanding up straight & in two steps. (to 7mm first) & both...
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Last post by johnk
Fri Aug 30, 2013 8:25 am
shaun
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bruce moulds »
Thu Aug 29, 2013 4:08 pm
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shaun,
the 6.5 x 55 and the 6.5 by 57 are virtually identical in case capacity, because although slightly different lengths, they are slightly...
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Bruce,
Cheers mate. I've been discussing this all with my father in law today. We just returned from the range seeing how well his old 6.5x55...
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Last post by Quick
Thu Aug 29, 2013 6:14 pm
US exporter
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saum2 »
Thu Aug 29, 2013 1:21 pm
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Could anyone assist with a reasonably priced US exporter? I want to purchase a new bolt from the manufacurer but they don't export but will post to...
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Would i need a permit to import the bolt?
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Last post by saum2
Thu Aug 29, 2013 2:32 pm
f standard stock
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Steve 2141 »
Tue Aug 27, 2013 6:02 am
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hi
looking for a semi inleted stock for f standard, who in Australia is making them for sale? or o/s if they have an export permit?
cheers
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pm sent
cheers
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Last post by Steve 2141
Tue Aug 27, 2013 9:22 pm
cosidering a new set of scales
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BATattack »
Mon Aug 19, 2013 10:36 pm
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hi everyone!!
im considering a new set of scales. currently I run a very old set of balance beam scales which usually work really well and if they...
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well after some good advice ive bitten the bullet and dropped a few dollars into a RCBS charge master :D
are they perfect from factory . . . ....
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Last post by BATattack
Wed Aug 21, 2013 11:18 pm
Actual process with ultrasonic cleaning of cases
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ecomeat »
Tue Aug 20, 2013 11:04 am
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I have just taken delivery of a (seemingly) decent Ultrasonic machine that cost me $250 delivered off Ebay. Holds 6 litres and seems tro have all the...
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G'day Tony,
I just fill the U/S cleaner tank with hot water, add 2 cap fulls of Birchwood Casey and a good squirt of dish washing liquid. The...
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Last post by DenisA
Wed Aug 21, 2013 4:58 pm
scopes
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mick6220 »
Thu Aug 15, 2013 12:31 pm
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Does anyone know anything about rhe monarch 8-32x50ed sf m np? Any help would be greatly appreciated cheers.
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Ok I'll do that. Cheers.
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Last post by mick6220
Tue Aug 20, 2013 8:13 am
looking for some plot sheet data / icons
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BATattack »
Tue Aug 13, 2013 7:28 pm
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hi guys!
im designing some plot sheets that work for my brain and its a fairly slow process not being gifted with any form of graphic design...
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thanks alan! exactly what I was after! :lol:
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Last post by BATattack
Wed Aug 14, 2013 4:54 pm
A couple more G7L's from Antipodean Industrial
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aaronraad »
Sun Feb 24, 2013 12:28 pm
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Just thought I'd add a quick pic to show you I'm not spending all my time on forums.
From left to right: .243-105gr; .264-140gr; .308-210;...
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I'm estimating a conservative G7 BC of 0.24 and a length of 1.195 .
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Last post by aaronraad
Tue Aug 13, 2013 7:28 pm
Barnard trigger E Clip
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saum2 »
Tue Aug 13, 2013 8:26 am
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Anyone know the size of the E-clip on the Barnard trigger forward/rear adjustment pin? Seem to have lost one. And who would stock such a small clip?...
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The Australian official Barnard distributers will be able to help. Barnards web site lists these individuals, google Barnard.
Keith H.
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Last post by KHGS
Tue Aug 13, 2013 6:25 pm
Gun stock builders and suppliers in AU
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John S »
Mon Aug 12, 2013 12:53 pm
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Folks, I am attempting to develop and publish on the NSW F Class website a listing of builders and suppliers of gun stocks within Australia.
The...
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Perhaps the moderator could move the post to the right forum.
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Last post by John S
Tue Aug 13, 2013 12:11 pm
Rifle case
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Tim N »
Mon Aug 12, 2013 8:59 am
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Hi all,
I'm looking for a decent lockable case to transport my rifle to comps etc.
The Pelican cases look good.
Any recommendations?
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Is that for the single or double case?
I got my single cabelas case for $119 delivered from cabelas.
If its for the double that is a good price....
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Last post by John23
Mon Aug 12, 2013 8:54 pm
Borescope
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saum2 »
Fri Aug 09, 2013 11:16 pm
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Anybody bought one of the Ebay 5.5mm borescopes ? One from China is $217.00. has colour 3.5 screen with flexible tube, Led light etc The 5.5mm camera...
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Thanks Malcolm,
That's way I asked, you get what you pay for! Limiting to 30cal is not really want we want, But I reckon viewing down the barrel...
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Last post by saum2
Sat Aug 10, 2013 9:52 am
Scopes? sorry I guess you get this alot.
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Chalmers »
Fri Aug 09, 2013 2:02 pm
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Hi guys, I am just changing from TR to f/ class. So I have no idea about scops. Looking for something to match my rifle well. I shoot a RPA 308...
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Try here its local for you
Ian
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Last post by IanP
Sat Aug 10, 2013 8:14 am
Pawder Avaialability in Tasmania
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johnk »
Mon Aug 05, 2013 1:56 pm
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With the F Class nationals coming up next year, the question has been asked hereabouts as to whether the Tasmanian Rifle Association handles powder...
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chucking a 9wt all day would be hard work :lol:
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Last post by RAVEN
Fri Aug 09, 2013 10:23 am
SAKO Brass...any good?
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Chris S »
Thu Aug 08, 2013 9:34 pm
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G'day All
Abela's Gunshop are advertising they have SAKO brass in
some of the calibres that would interest us, i.e. 223R, 308W
and 300WSM....
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years ago I used sako 222 brass and it was good.
for bets I would shoot a 10c piece at 100 yds.
people said I cheated when I did it.
I believe...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Thu Aug 08, 2013 9:52 pm
Vertical problem at Long Range
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BRETT B »
Wed Aug 07, 2013 10:57 am
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I have got a Vertical problem with one of my 6mm barrels at long range and would like to know if anyone has any suggestions. Rifle is a sleeved and...
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Brett, good luck with it mate. Hope you get it sorted.
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Last post by Quick
Wed Aug 07, 2013 11:08 pm
STATISTICS - ES, SD, Testing - Understanding the numbers
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DaveMc »
Thu Aug 01, 2013 10:02 am
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There has been a great deal of discussion lately on the pros and cons of ES, SD, stats etc. The main issue I see is that a lot of shooters aren't...
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this will probably be my last post before heading to Raton early in the morning so I might throw the cat amongst the pigeons here.
I do believe...
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Last post by DaveMc
Wed Aug 07, 2013 8:04 pm
Barrel run in
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Tim N »
Fri Aug 02, 2013 1:59 pm
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Hi all,
Is there any science involved with the running in of a new barrel?
Old cars used to be run in but with advances in modern machining it's no...
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Was that single or double trap? :lol:
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Last post by johnk
Fri Aug 02, 2013 3:58 pm
ES problem
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saum2 »
Tue Jul 30, 2013 12:15 pm
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Similar to the previous subject on variation.
I use a magnetospeed chrony for testing and cannot get ES under 15f/s. The chrony has given me...
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let the target do the talking, in the end.
other factors also come to mind.
e.g. some barrels climb a little on the target, and allowance must be...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Fri Aug 02, 2013 3:44 pm
Bedding Method - Glass/Pillar Bed vs Bedding V-Block
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Quick »
Thu Aug 01, 2013 4:07 pm
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Gents,
Just wondering what method most use? It would be for my trued 700 action. I have got a McM F-Class stock to use. I've been reading on...
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Not on contoured metal pillars though John!! You would have been using epoxy & wood, different ball game.
Keith H.
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Last post by KHGS
Fri Aug 02, 2013 9:48 am
savage 12 benchrest for f class?
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mick6220 »
Thu Jul 25, 2013 8:51 pm
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I'm new to f class, well about to join have been shooting for 18 years but not long range. Was wondering if anyone on here could tell me If a savage...
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Will do cheers mate.
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Last post by mick6220
Fri Aug 02, 2013 8:07 am
which rifle?
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mick6220 »
Tue Jul 30, 2013 9:56 pm
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Can I use a savage .308 palma in f class standard?
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Well at least I tried. My grandad used to do the iron sight shooting he had an omark but I was too young to get it when he passed and I'm a...
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Last post by mick6220
Thu Aug 01, 2013 7:26 pm
Slow Powder wanted.
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Norm »
Tue Jul 30, 2013 4:18 pm
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Anyone know where I can get some AR2218 or RL50 or 20N29 powder?
Thanks.
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Thanks lads,
Looks like ADi has no powder at the moment for the Australian market. 6 to 8 weeks before Winchester will get their new stocks for...
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Last post by Norm
Wed Jul 31, 2013 9:36 pm
Ultrasonic cleaning of barrels?
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Tim N »
Tue Jul 30, 2013 4:10 pm
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Hi all,
Just been reading up on ultrasonic cleaning for cases and wondered if it's a method that's used to clean barrels?
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You might even be able to de-pimp a stock.
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Last post by johnk
Tue Jul 30, 2013 6:39 pm
Velocity variation observation...
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bully_eye »
Sat Jul 27, 2013 9:50 pm
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Now I know that there are numerous reason for velocity variation and what I'm about to relate is by no means conclusive or even very scientific...
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Dave,
I dont think our rifles shoot flat enough for that!!! :)
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Last post by Quick
Tue Jul 30, 2013 5:48 pm
Why does shooting in the rain cause case problems?
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RDavies »
Tue Jul 16, 2013 8:47 am
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During the nationals, many people were getting blown primers and signs of over pressure when shooting in the rain. I was using my 6 Dasher in the...
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Apart from that who wants to get many thousands of dollars of precision gear soaked anyway.
Maybe it's something that the various state F class...
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Last post by Barry Davies
Thu Jul 25, 2013 8:22 am
Fitting Edgewood front bag to Rock BR
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Quick »
Mon Jul 22, 2013 7:33 pm
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Gents,
Just have a quick(albeit probably stupid) question. I bought an Edgewood 3 front bag today. It doesn't have the holes in the front and...
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Well, I drilled into my new front bag, into the tabs anyway. Got it fitted.
But of a waste of a thread. Sorry gents.
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Last post by Quick
Mon Jul 22, 2013 10:26 pm
6mm Custom Bullets (66-69gn)
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ned kelly »
Mon Jul 22, 2013 1:09 pm
G'day all,
I was at a mates place yesterday (Geelong area), who makes his own custom bullets for Benchrest. So after all the forum talk on how good...
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Last post by ned kelly
Mon Jul 22, 2013 1:09 pm
A Barrels "preferences" for a Jump or Jam
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ecomeat »
Sat Jul 20, 2013 10:09 pm
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People talk about the different characteristics of different barrels with different projectiles......some like a 0.005 Jam, some like a 0.010...
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Hi Tim
No I don't touch the necks, generally speaking when using Lapua and RWS (sorry Bruce won't use anything else) the quality is pretty good for...
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Last post by Matt P
Mon Jul 22, 2013 8:37 am
223 or 308 and rifle advice (New to f-class)
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GarthFader »
Sun Jul 14, 2013 10:36 am
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Hi guys,
Advance warning, this is a post from a absolute novice, so forgive me if the questions seem ridiculous to all the seasoned veterans here....
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Awesome, thanks guys... I migt mask the left eye of my glasses for the next shoot.
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Sun Jul 21, 2013 8:14 am
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Last post by Seddo
Sat Jul 20, 2013 5:14 pm
what's the best hard carbon remover
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BATattack »
Sat Jul 13, 2013 12:09 pm
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Has anyone found a carbon remover that is quick and easy to remove hard carbon ?
I have no problem gettig normal carbon and copper fouling out but...
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I use Mercury Marine Quicksilver Carb & Engine Cleaner. It also appears to remove some Cu. I couldn't source the GM one but will have a look for...
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Last post by 6.5x55ai
Tue Jul 16, 2013 2:45 pm
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Last post by aaronraad
Tue Jul 16, 2013 11:17 am
Barrel "Too Clean"
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higginsdj »
Mon Jul 15, 2013 7:20 am
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So do I take it that too clean a barrel is not a good thing? How clean is too clean and how does one tell if you have gone too far ?
Cheers...
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Bruce, one year I promise I will get over there. Its a shame WARA and SARA queens are so close. Im committed to WARA this year and next year Im not...
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Last post by Brad Y
Tue Jul 16, 2013 9:30 am
MAB action
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flatlina »
Mon Jul 15, 2013 3:00 pm
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I've been offered a rifle that has a MAB action, black mountain barrel and Lionel Weeks stock. The bloke says it's not an Omark. What are these like?...
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I had a feeling that was the case when I asked how the bolt locked up and that it had a black mountain barrel. Thanks for the quick reply. I already...
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Last post by flatlina
Mon Jul 15, 2013 3:22 pm
6.5x47 Lapua Range Report
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Quinny »
Sat Jul 13, 2013 10:55 pm
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I finally got my Savage with its new 6.5x47 Lapua barrel out to an 800m F-Class shoot today.
The first sighter was a 5, then 8 consecutive X's,...
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The wind was very calm, so I guess that helped a lot. It gives me a good indication of how accurate the rifle is, because I am crap at reading the...
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Last post by Quinny
Sun Jul 14, 2013 10:45 pm
Fed205 primer in 6x47L
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Quick »
Sun Jul 14, 2013 11:36 am
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Gents,
Has anyone had any luck with the above? I only have about 55 CCI-450 left but a few hundred Fed205 primers. I want to try some 88gr Bergers...
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Rem SR primers are the hottest
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Last post by RAVEN
Sun Jul 14, 2013 10:08 pm
Action for a barrel block rifle
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Tim N »
Sat Jul 06, 2013 12:35 pm
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Dose anyone know if there's an action made specifically for a barrel block rifle? That is light weight not made to support a barrel.
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Matt,
Thinking of a 300WM
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Last post by Tim N
Sun Jul 14, 2013 1:56 pm
308 Cases not resizing
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Quick »
Thu Jul 11, 2013 8:11 am
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Gents,
I haven't used my 308 rifle for the last few months as I have been learning my new FO rifle. I went to resize some Lapua Palma cases using...
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Hi Shaun
Never had a problem in forty years using anhydrous lanolin as a case lube and I have done some seriously radical case forming operations in...
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Fri Jul 12, 2013 7:10 am
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