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Trigger oopsie
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johnk »
Mon Jul 08, 2013 10:49 am
I had a Millennium trigger become a tad tedious last week. It developed creep & seemed excessively difficult breaking off. It's the one on my FO...
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Mon Jul 08, 2013 10:49 am
JLK .223 Projectiles
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saum2 »
Tue Jul 02, 2013 6:58 pm
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Anyone using JLK in 80gns for .223? If so where are you seating them? Jammed or jump.
krakey
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Geoff,
The 8 twist I amusing at the moment is about 27 and I am getting 2900 with 80gr amax, my next one is 28 and I will try and push it with...
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Last post by Seddo
Fri Jul 05, 2013 9:44 pm
boosting a leupold scope
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DannyS »
Sun Jun 30, 2013 5:40 pm
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one of our members has a leupold mk4 lr/t scope in 3-10 power. Has anyone had any experience in having a scope boosted and if so, how much, dollar...
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Thanks guys, think it would be better in the long run to sell the scope and buy something else.
Cheers
Danny
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Fri Jul 05, 2013 7:54 am
6x47 Lapua for the shorts 300-600yds/m
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Quick »
Tue Apr 09, 2013 9:57 am
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G'day all,
Just wondering on your thoughts to the 6x47 Lapua. Does it get better barrel life then the 243AI. I shot Brett B's 243AI and man o man...
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Gents,
What is your case lengths after you resize 6.5x47 to 6mm?
Cheers
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Last post by Quick
Sun Jun 30, 2013 8:47 pm
What is a good amount of powder for 80gn projectiles?
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b3n0089 »
Thu Jun 27, 2013 6:12 pm
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I'm wanting to load some 80gn projectiles for my .223 and I was wondering what a good amount of powder would be for the best performance?
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Thanks guys, I'm only new to the reloading game and am just looking for some pointers cause I don't want to push it to far and and do something wrong...
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Last post by b3n0089
Thu Jun 27, 2013 9:25 pm
what does it take to shoot 60.10??
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BATattack »
Tue Jun 25, 2013 9:56 pm
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ok so after the recent queens at Belmont the bar had definatly been raised to a new level. scores like this don't just come from good conditions or...
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Trying to shoot 60.10's would be a club based thing for sure. If the conditions are there for it in competition and you are hammering the X ring as...
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Last post by Brad Y
Thu Jun 27, 2013 4:47 pm
Equipment List for NRAA Queens
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by
ecomeat »
Wed Jun 12, 2013 2:06 pm
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Hopefully lots of people reading this will be competing at the NRA Queens , and the Leadup event, which starts next week.
I will be trying to hand...
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Might be the same Gremlin that got into the Mackay equipment list and gave Kelvin a black powder rifle??? :lol:
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Last post by DaveMc
Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:02 am
Cases
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b3n0089 »
Mon Jun 24, 2013 3:39 pm
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Will cases that close tight in the chamber affect my shot?
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Cheers for your advice mate :-) I've been shooting for a while but am only just getting into f class and am really enjoying it.
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Last post by b3n0089
Mon Jun 24, 2013 8:30 pm
help wanted , cant eject case after fired ?. 308
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jerryatric »
Sat May 11, 2013 7:57 pm
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ok, i bought a 308 omark - ive allways had them & never had any problems untill this one . ONLY bought it because it came witha nielsen adaptor...
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OK , ive picked up the offending rifle from gunsmith - they statthe rifle could never have been fired as had severly bad headspace problem . they...
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Last post by jerryatric
Sun Jun 23, 2013 5:17 pm
Savage 223 Fclass factory rifle
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Peterla »
Tue Jun 18, 2013 12:03 pm
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Does anyone have a 223 Savage f-class factory rifle that can share the projectile and load information they use.
I am not sure what the chamber is...
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Thanks Andrew,
I run 25 and 24.8 grains of 2208 with a 80 grain nosler in my current 223 but not sure if the factory savage chamber is to short to...
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Last post by Peterla
Thu Jun 20, 2013 11:37 am
06h speed
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SuperV »
Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:53 pm
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Hey any of you guys using 06h in a f std 308. If so how much and what speeds are you getting.
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My 2206H is similar to the above post, 45gns in Laua case with 155.5 Bergers = 3035f/s checked yesterday with magnetospeed chronograph
now trying a...
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Last post by saum2
Mon Jun 17, 2013 4:01 pm
5R Barrels
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johnk »
Fri Jun 14, 2013 3:09 pm
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I'm considering using the 5R rifling profile for my next match rifle barrel, just for the sake of a change, something along the lines of a 10 twist...
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The reduced land form was born from Boots Obermeyer's experiments with a high velocity calibre
that resulted in the odd lost bullet ala blue...
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Last post by Triplejim
Sat Jun 15, 2013 11:30 am
Reamer makers
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Brad Y »
Thu Jun 13, 2013 1:20 pm
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Im ordering a 284S reamer for myself and courtz and my preferred maker has indicated a lead time of 6 months- cutting it a bit fine if Im going to...
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0.220 mate, a little shorter than the original design but its the amount most people on here have said is good for the calibre and 180gr bergers....
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Last post by Brad Y
Fri Jun 14, 2013 8:59 pm
SMLE 7.62 load data
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Seddo »
Thu Jun 13, 2013 5:33 pm
Hi guys,
Does anyone have any load data floating around for 7.62 in a 308 range rifle?
The rifle is a Faz No4 with a 26 4g sportco barrel....
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Last post by Seddo
Thu Jun 13, 2013 5:33 pm
284 Shehane
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Courtz Day »
Mon Jun 10, 2013 10:11 pm
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I was wondering if one of you gents over east can help me Ive just started to build a 284 Shehane an just ordered the whidden bushing die. I will be...
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Like alanf I use a .311 bushing and turn brass to give .002 tension, about 50% clean up.
But it will depend on your brass, reamer etc.
Steve
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Last post by 6602steven
Wed Jun 12, 2013 10:09 am
so what's new
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bruce moulds »
Tue Jun 11, 2013 5:22 pm
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from sharps rifle co advice on using the long range 1878 creedmoor rifle.
therefore make uniformity your maxim!
uniform loading of cartridge,...
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hunting and indian ammo did not require weighed charges, and they often shot those targets with dirty barrels.
the comments above relate to target...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Tue Jun 11, 2013 8:23 pm
Preferred Dies for 6.5X47L
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Steve N »
Wed May 15, 2013 7:27 pm
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I have been searching through old posts looking for information on loading for the 6.5X47L and have found that the options for loading dies are...
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I know this thread is now a bit old but I went with a Forster Micrometer Seater, Redding Body Die, Redding S Neck Die. I would have bought a Redding...
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Last post by 6.5x55ai
Tue Jun 11, 2013 7:58 am
Importing a borescope
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by
DenisA »
Thu Apr 25, 2013 10:36 am
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Hi All,
I enquired with Sinclairs about a Hawkeye. What an absolute joke considering the price difference when purchasing from an Australian...
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Congrats on getting your bore scope.
They must be the greatest thing for scaring the shit out of you when looking inside your barrels. Probably been...
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Last post by 6.5x55ai
Sat Jun 08, 2013 2:31 pm
223 barrel
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Grumpe »
Sun Jun 02, 2013 8:09 pm
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I have just purchased a Omark .223 and want to replace the barrel for 1000 yard bench rest. Any suggestions on barrel manufacture twist and length
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I used to run a 22BR with 90gr bergers in a 1:7. It shot very well. With 80's I didnt rate it. Stay with 1:8 if you want to do a 223. But for 1000yd...
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Last post by Brad Y
Tue Jun 04, 2013 4:51 pm
284 issues....me or equipment???
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Craig McGowan »
Sat Jun 01, 2013 7:27 pm
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Hi all,
I have come to a point that I need assistance with a unusual issue with my 284 and I need some help.
The problem I have is that,...
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Craig,
It may be a small receiver barrel joint problem. If you remove the barrel apply some bearing blue sparingly to the face of the action and...
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Last post by williada
Sun Jun 02, 2013 11:40 pm
Chamber Chatter on 5R Barrels
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IanP »
Sun Jun 02, 2013 4:34 pm
I found this really interesting over on accurateshooter.com and have posted it below for your comment. I like 5R barrels but it looks like throats...
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Last post by IanP
Sun Jun 02, 2013 4:34 pm
308W - AR2209 - 210gr
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aaronraad »
Sat Jun 01, 2013 10:35 am
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I'm looking for a starting load using AR2209 for 210gr out of 308W. ADI does list anything. Here are a couple specs I'm starting with.
Estimated...
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Sorry. Should have said in my previous post that I use Krieger 32 1:10 barrels.
Barry
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Last post by bsouthernau
Sat Jun 01, 2013 9:48 pm
7mm Shehane
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Courtz Day »
Wed May 29, 2013 4:01 pm
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Looking for some input on a new build I'm thinkin of doing a 7mm Shehane. Can I get away with a Barnard P action been (short) or do I need to go a...
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will do thanks Dave
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Last post by Courtz Day
Wed May 29, 2013 9:51 pm
One action many cals?
Replies: 27
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Brad Y »
Mon May 27, 2013 10:50 pm
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WA has had its fair share of gun related news in the last week or two. I have heard tonight that there is talk of changing the rules to try and limit...
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Forget about the equipment details Tony. What you need to be hounding them about is how to shoot the 1000yds late in the morning when the wind is...
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Last post by bsouthernau
Wed May 29, 2013 9:22 pm
bench Rest Help
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MCLE »
Sat May 25, 2013 9:06 am
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I was thinking of getting a Bench rest for Fclass there's plenty out there from cheap to not so cheap Caldwell Fire control I see around a bit.But I...
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Its with Keith at the moment, hopefully it wont be too long before its my new 223 f class rifle. I ordered another one to the same specs but with the...
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Last post by Seddo
Tue May 28, 2013 9:58 pm
New Gunsmithing Book - Limited numbers
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by
ned kelly »
Wed May 22, 2013 6:28 pm
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G'day All,
Bill Hambly-Clark Jnr has written a book called Centrefire Rifle Accuracy - creating and maintaining it.
covers building a rifle (truing...
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I agree, Bill's written a great book.
Very informative, and it's Australian. Not like any other accuracy, rifle build, precision shooting book...
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Last post by jcinsa
Tue May 28, 2013 7:20 pm
Measuring the amount of case bump.
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Quick »
Sat May 25, 2013 7:14 am
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Hey guys,
I'm gonna be about ready soon to start resizing all my 6x47L brass. I don't have an RCBS Precision Mic for the 6.5x47L. I do have one...
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I am with Denis .....the vernier caliper, Hornady comparator body and bump Guage insert, along with a Forster Co-Ax press , make life very easy. For...
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Last post by ecomeat
Mon May 27, 2013 1:31 pm
Everyone Jumping on the 6.5x47Lapua Bandwagon
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Quinny »
Fri May 24, 2013 9:41 pm
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It seems that there is a lot of hype around the 6.5x47 cartridge lately. It seems that there are a lot of target shooters out there getting them -...
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I have the 6mm version. Gives better ballistics I think but has shorter barrel life. I reckon they both make a great shorts round. Beyond gives up a...
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Last post by Quick
Fri May 24, 2013 10:23 pm
Sm rifle primers
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SuperV »
Tue May 21, 2013 1:28 pm
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Hi just wondering if any could help out looking for a good sm rifle primer. Do some have harder cups.
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I have found the Br4`s had a slight edge over the CCI 450 in my .223.
Mike.
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Last post by mike H
Tue May 21, 2013 10:10 pm
Barrel length for 7-08AI
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Norm »
Sun May 19, 2013 8:54 am
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Anyone got an idea on the ideal barrel length for a 7-08AI?
Looking to maximise velocity, while not making the rifle ballance point too far forward....
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Norm
I like having a bit more weight on the front to stop any potential jump. My 308 is butt heavy and I can feel its nowhere near as good as my...
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Last post by Brad Y
Mon May 20, 2013 9:16 pm
Velocity and BC for Winchester factory 69gn .223 Ammo?
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mars »
Mon May 20, 2013 3:30 pm
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Hi guys,
We have just bought some Winchester Factory .223 69gn ammo for the club for new shooters to try at 3,4 and 500m.
Does anyone know the...
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Thanks Brad,
I've seen velocities of 2820, 2850, 2950 and 3061ft/sec banded about a bit. I'm kinda hoping it's up near the 2950-3000 ft/sec, if...
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Last post by mars
Mon May 20, 2013 5:54 pm
Advice On Building An F-class Stock?
Replies: 14
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DenisA »
Sun May 12, 2013 8:57 pm
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Hi All,
I'm in the process of building an F-class stock from hardwood.
Its a long, low profile, off set forend with front bag riders.
I've...
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GDay Dennis
Just email Whidden, delivery was about 10 days, good people to deal with, i'll see if i can find some photos not sure i can upload to...
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Last post by DMC
Mon May 20, 2013 10:57 am
6.5x47 / 6.5x55 / 260 or 284 / 6.5 grendel ect .?
Replies: 12
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jerryatric »
Wed May 15, 2013 3:34 pm
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bought another omark action & am wanting to build another f open class rig . i had a 6.5x47 lapua & was very impressed with it - enough to...
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I had two cowardly 60.9s last year :cry:
All the same, a 60.9 is a lot better than a brave 59.9 :wink: .
Alan
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Last post by AlanF
Fri May 17, 2013 3:00 pm
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Last post by ecomeat
Fri May 17, 2013 7:00 am
Barnard FO Trigger
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by
MROFD »
Sun May 12, 2013 3:21 pm
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I have been using a standard Barndard Trigger in my FO Rifle. I have found my trigger a little unreliable when I shoot it at the lighter weights...
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Cheers PJ :wink:
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Last post by MROFD
Thu May 16, 2013 7:36 pm
best twist rate for 69gr sierra,s for 223
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jerryatric »
Wed May 15, 2013 3:27 pm
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hi, i have around 3000 sierra projectiles & am getting a new barrel fitted shortly . rifle is a savage with factory 1 in 9 twist rate - I know...
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Get an 8 twist so you can use 80 grainers after you run out of 69's. I used to shoot 69gr noslers out of a 10 twist 22BRX and they were very accurate...
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Last post by Brad Y
Wed May 15, 2013 4:29 pm
6.5x47 lapua
Replies: 5
by
runstewart »
Mon May 06, 2013 7:58 pm
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hi just wondering does some one have load data for this calibre and seating depth 28 inch maddco match barrel savage action :shock:
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thanks that will be a lot of help :D
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Last post by runstewart
Tue May 14, 2013 10:56 am
Horizontal movement during barrel seasoning.
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Brad Y »
Mon May 06, 2013 9:12 pm
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I shot on sunday in dead calm conditions. No wind, nothing just sweet sweet stillness. My elevation was absolute max 2 bullet holes high. Stoked with...
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A follow up today I shot fireforming loads first for a 90.1 from 15 shots. Then shot an 89.7 from 15 shots with the hybrid load. No horizontal apart...
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Last post by Brad Y
Sun May 12, 2013 5:56 pm
115gr DTAC bullets in 6x47, 243, etc.
Replies: 9
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Quick »
Fri May 10, 2013 12:45 pm
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Hey guys,
Just wondering if anyone here has used the above projies for target work in there 6mm rifles. If so how did they perform and where did...
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Gents,
Cheers for you info. Sounds like they could be more hassle then they are worth. Ill stock with 105gr class then I think.
Thanks a bunch...
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Last post by Quick
Sat May 11, 2013 6:25 pm
armpit hair
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bruce moulds »
Mon May 06, 2013 4:50 pm
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as i have got older, along with an increase in nasal and ear hair, my underarm hair is also becoming a problem.
when i get down on the mound ready...
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Bruce,
Can I suggest a way of turning your long armpit hair into an asset rather than a liability. At your age you may be struggling to keep the...
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Last post by AlanF
Mon May 06, 2013 9:07 pm
MagnetoSpeed Chronograph
Replies: 27
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IanP »
Sun Jul 08, 2012 11:18 am
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I got my MagnetoSpeed chrono delivered last week and ran a series of test loads thru for my F T/R developement work. I have a CED M2 with IR screens...
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Brad,
I reckon by the the time you get the MS2 into Australia, price will be around the same.
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Last post by Quick
Thu May 02, 2013 1:37 am
BC on Copperhead 103gr VLD.
Replies: 6
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Quick »
Wed Apr 24, 2013 11:42 am
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G'day all,
I just bought a 6x47L and the current load it likes is 40gr 2209 behind 103gr Copperheads at 3100fps. Just wondering if anyone has a BC...
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Ken,
Thanks very much mate. Look forward to trying your bullets out :)
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Last post by Quick
Wed May 01, 2013 12:44 pm
280 AI
Replies: 7
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Matt P »
Mon Apr 22, 2013 9:32 pm
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Hi All
Anyone played with a 280 AI with 180's, I'm looking for some load data.
Thanks
Matt P
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matt,
you talked me out of the 280 ackley years ago, and now you've got one.
more seriously, you are probably not on the top node.
nice to have...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Sun Apr 28, 2013 9:14 pm
Moly on cases
Replies: 1
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SuperV »
Sun Apr 28, 2013 5:26 pm
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Help needed. I've just started using moly. I'm getting some great results on the target.
I'm having trouble getting cases out after firing. My...
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pm sent. you shouldn't have any moly blow back if the projectiles are polished so no loose moly powder. Maybe some on your fingers when loading but...
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Last post by saum2
Sun Apr 28, 2013 9:02 pm
Actions glued into stocks
Replies: 11
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Quick »
Tue Apr 23, 2013 9:07 am
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G'day all,
I've found a rifle I'm interested in as my first FO rifle, the action is glued into the stock and I want this to be a switch barrel....
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Tony,
Ill have to ask the former owner when the glue job was last done but I'm considering when it needs reglueing just getting it pillar and...
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Last post by Quick
Sun Apr 28, 2013 6:43 pm
6 Dasher
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Brad Y »
Wed Apr 24, 2013 11:29 am
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Just bought myself a new dasher rougher and removable pilot finisher with headspace gauges.
It has a 0.268 neck which I believe I will have to...
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Looking forward to seeing this dasher take shape and seeing what's better, the 6x47 or dasher :)
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Last post by Quick
Thu Apr 25, 2013 3:29 pm
2209 lot to lot variation
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Brad Y »
Thu Mar 07, 2013 10:52 pm
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Has anybody experienced much in the way of lot to lot variation in 2209? I hear 2208 is supposed to have quite a bit in the way of variation, while...
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Really does open my eyes as to how handy a chronograph can be. Without one your unsure if you need to add powder or take it out of the case.
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Last post by Brad Y
Wed Apr 24, 2013 11:07 pm
21st Century Neck Turning Lathe
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Hodgie »
Wed Apr 17, 2013 5:59 pm
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Any good/bad opinions re 21st C. Lathes. Where to buy within Oz ?. Are they worth $300 plus bits,not sure what is included in the deal. Thanks in...
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I have one and it is brilliant.
The design is great, construction and finish perfect, and it does a really good job.
Definitely worth the...
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Last post by Sambo
Sat Apr 20, 2013 10:17 am
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Thu Apr 18, 2013 2:49 pm
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Wed Apr 17, 2013 6:20 pm
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