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SEB NEO Front Rest Discussion
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DenisA »
Thu Jul 05, 2012 6:48 pm
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Hi all,
I'm waiting on a NEO F.R. I odered it early December and I'm told hopefully I'll have it by the end of July. I'm really keen for it but I...
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Krikey Geof, thats a long wait. Im glad I got mine when I did. Sorry to rub it in.
Cheers
Danny
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Last post by DannyS
Wed Feb 27, 2013 8:26 am
MUST SHARE - Moly coating trick from accurateshooter forum
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ecomeat »
Sun Feb 24, 2013 7:39 am
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I have never even contemplated Moly myself....way to much to learn about, when I have never seen it done first hand......but any that haven't read it...
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Hi Tony
I like the sound of this and may give it a try next batch! Thanks for sharing :-)
best regards
Mark
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Last post by Mark Hamersley
Sun Feb 24, 2013 11:23 am
When to trim .284 cases
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ecomeat »
Sat Feb 23, 2013 9:50 pm
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Hoping for some professional opinions regarding if and when I should trim new 284 Win cases that I just necked up from 6.5mm.
New Lapua cases are...
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Thanks for the input Alan and Dave.
That's what I was hoping to hear ! Hopefully my chamber measuring gear will turn up from Sinclairs in the next...
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Last post by ecomeat
Sun Feb 24, 2013 7:45 am
7mm Projectiles - What's your limit?
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aaronraad »
Wed Feb 20, 2013 4:58 pm
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So how much is too much weight - 185gr, 190gr, 200gr, 210gr?
How much weight is practical to use in 7mm regardless of cartridge chambering?
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Couldn't agree more BATattack. If we limit ourselves to case design and barrel life though, then we'll be exactly where we were 100 years ago,...
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Last post by aaronraad
Thu Feb 21, 2013 11:58 pm
6 XC load data
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saum2 »
Mon Feb 18, 2013 3:53 pm
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Anyone using the 6XC? I'm hoping to standardize on AR2213SC powder using 105-107gn projectiles for the shorts & the 115gn for the longer ranges....
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2209 is best for the 105's - 38.5 gr
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Last post by Aubrey
Mon Feb 18, 2013 5:02 pm
284 Win Case length problem ?
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by
ecomeat »
Sat Feb 16, 2013 9:58 pm
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Does anyone have a handful of virgin Lapua 6.5 x 284 brass that they could check the length on for me please ? And hoping for a measurement of length...
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Another simple chamber gauge - cut ring off old shell, debur both ends and slip over a projectile then chamber.
Uploaded with ImageShack.us...
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Last post by DaveMc
Mon Feb 18, 2013 8:28 am
Omark Bedding block dimensions
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Gtown »
Tue Nov 06, 2012 5:04 pm
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Hi All
I am looking at getting a new stock for my faithful Omark. On advice of the chap that will be making the stock he has suggested that I...
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Hi Paul, I have an Omark and I have measured it at sometime in the past, to get the dimensions for a Wild Dog stock, but then did not go down the...
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Last post by Tman
Sun Feb 17, 2013 9:30 am
Bullet seating with a Wilson die
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Peterla »
Tue Feb 12, 2013 1:09 pm
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Hi
I am hoping someone can tell me if this is a normal effect or something I need to look into.
The issue I feel I am having is when I seat my...
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Hi Budget,
No problems with your comment but I do something similar to you. I have the neck lube from rcbs that has the little balls covered in some...
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Last post by Peterla
Fri Feb 15, 2013 6:21 pm
Assistance required! Sierra & Others - Jacket Weight?
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aaronraad »
Thu Oct 25, 2012 4:30 pm
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Does anyone have the average jacket mass (+/-0.05gr) for the current Sierra 308 cal 155gr Palma projectiles stock codes should be #2156, #2156C, or...
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the original j4 is what berger now call their hunting bullet.
as you know, the target jackets are claimed to be thicker.
the difference would be...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Thu Feb 14, 2013 7:42 pm
6BR performance from 26" barrel
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Brad Y »
Wed Feb 13, 2013 9:27 am
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Looking at grabbing a 6mmBR barrel for a trued rem action for a short range 3,4 and 500m gun. Looking at 26 inches as I dont want it too long. Will...
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Well i think that settles it. Just got to find an 8 twist heavy palma or heavy varmint or straight taper barrel. A mate has a heap of new cases and...
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Last post by Brad Y
Wed Feb 13, 2013 11:31 pm
Inline Bullet Seating
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BC »
Sun Feb 10, 2013 3:59 pm
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Hi everyone.
I have a couple of questions and hopefully some members can answer them.
Has anyone had any experience with the Hart Arbor...
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Thanks to everyone who helped me. Bye the way I shoot both .22 and .308 F Class.
BC :D
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Last post by BC
Wed Feb 13, 2013 3:19 pm
1000 to 1500 yard scope set up.
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Norm »
Sun Feb 10, 2013 7:46 pm
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For those that have shot in such an event as the Coonabarabran shoot over 1000, 1100, 1200 and 1500 yards. I am wondering what sort of scope and...
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I didn`t have my usual Match Rifle with me last year at Coonabarabran,the figure quoted was 21 minutes above the 1200 yard setting,with usual Match...
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Last post by mike H
Tue Feb 12, 2013 10:34 am
6mm BR and 115gr VLDs
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macguru »
Sun Feb 10, 2013 8:20 pm
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I was wondering if anyone had tried 115 vld bergers in a 6BR 1 in 8 twist ?
I know the theory but i was wondering if anyone had tried it in...
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I know a few people that have tried in faster rounds than a 6BR (6XC, 243AI etc) and no luck at all so I doubt a BR can do it - but as they say you...
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Last post by DaveMc
Mon Feb 11, 2013 6:52 am
Hybrids
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Brad Y »
Mon Feb 04, 2013 6:41 pm
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So.... 6.5mm hybrids... jump em 15 thou to start with?
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I will elaborate a bit more on that,
My leadup to last years WA queens was very rushed, I had 3 sundays to work a load for a mates 6.5x47L that I...
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Last post by Brad Y
Fri Feb 08, 2013 3:40 pm
Contact for Geelong re "noise abatement"
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bobeager »
Tue Feb 05, 2013 6:26 am
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I need a contact to ask about how the Geelong range was constructed to meet the stringent noise constraints placed on the range by the planning...
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PM sent, thankyou
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Last post by bobeager
Thu Feb 07, 2013 5:34 am
another urban myth bites
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bruce moulds »
Sat Feb 02, 2013 7:12 pm
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the dust.
how many times do we read of some wanker who will not consider any chambering unless you can get lapua beass for it.
i would suggest that...
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And I think the biggest reason why most people take up Fopen to begin with.
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Last post by DaveMc
Tue Feb 05, 2013 11:31 am
Wanted: Forster co-ax press
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Aubrey »
Sat Feb 02, 2013 7:58 am
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Will have very good Lyman turret press with spare turret for sale.
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Stuart at BRT has stock and $10 freight.
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Last post by DenisA
Sat Feb 02, 2013 8:44 am
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Last post by Southcape
Fri Feb 01, 2013 11:05 pm
ZOS 10-40x50
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Brad Y »
Thu Jan 31, 2013 9:44 am
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I remember a thread where somebody had one of these and rated it for tracking.
Any of you who have one can you report on how they are going? I...
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Thanks fellas will steer clear from them.
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Last post by Brad Y
Fri Feb 01, 2013 9:09 am
March scopes
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DannyS »
Sun Jan 06, 2013 2:58 pm
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Considering laying out the dollars for a March scope, anyone have one? And are they worth the dollars.
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It will be very interesting to see how the Nightforce ED scopes will address this shortfall in the market.
If only they could improve their...
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Last post by bartman007
Thu Jan 31, 2013 9:16 am
The Future Is Electric Rifles
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IanP »
Wed Jan 30, 2013 1:55 pm
This USA navy rail gun is the future, we just need to scale it down to fit our 8mm limit. Checkout the video!
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Last post by IanP
Wed Jan 30, 2013 1:55 pm
Cut or button barrels
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SuperV »
Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:39 pm
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I have never owned a cut. Which is better button or cut
I do know the difference between each process. Just wondering what the top shots use.
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I buy from the manufacturers I have confidence with & consequently accept their manufacturing methodology.
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Last post by johnk
Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:18 am
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Last post by SuperV
Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:41 pm
Scopes that are waterproof
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macguru »
Sun Jan 27, 2013 9:41 pm
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Do not take your sightron scope scuba diving .... While it may be possible to swim out of the airlock on a submarine with your nightforce nxs, i can...
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I use a NF BR and also a Lynx 20x42, which is what I used during the 2011 Queens, the two days of the Macintosh in the rain, the three days of the...
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Last post by Tman
Mon Jan 28, 2013 12:45 am
Forster Datum Dial Measurement Tool
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IanP »
Sat Jan 26, 2013 7:33 am
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Wow, saw this tool on acurateshooter.com this morning. It measures headspace, oal and projectiles, etc. Uses a rotary dial for different calibres and...
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Barry, when the Omega is working, it works well. It feeds by using a vibrator at the bottom of the powder hopper. Push the button and the vibrator...
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Last post by IanP
Sun Jan 27, 2013 3:09 pm
6.5 x 47 Question
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TTBS28 »
Sat Jan 26, 2013 9:35 am
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Mornin'
In the process of setting up a brand new 6.5 x 47 rig and had planned to run in the new barrel this morning. HOWEVER- last night while...
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Hi Jeff
All my 308 ex-mil Lapua brass has a chamfer of sorts given I used a counter sink tool to remove the primer cup crimp. Makes for a very...
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Last post by aaronraad
Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:34 am
twist rates
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westernsky »
Sun Jan 20, 2013 11:43 am
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g'day all,
ive just been on the sierra website looking for 30 cal projys, and it seems that the side note they had on the 210gr and 240gr matchkings...
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when and where? if i have my load sorted ill be there for sure
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Last post by westernsky
Sat Jan 26, 2013 9:57 am
Forget NightForce and March Scopes!
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IanP »
Sat Jan 12, 2013 9:44 am
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Check out the vid at the bottom of the page.
Ian
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Makes me think of the BORS system by Barrett. See the following
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Last post by Tman
Sat Jan 26, 2013 9:02 am
Rear bag setup and technique?
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DenisA »
Tue Jan 22, 2013 12:19 pm
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Hi all,
I use a Savage F-class stock that has a straight and flat toe that tapers from about 1 wide at the under side of the grip to approx 3/4...
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I'm using magnetite, (heavy fine sand) for the front bag and glass spheres (filter media) for the rear bag. The glass spheres are like grains of...
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Last post by IanP
Thu Jan 24, 2013 6:35 pm
Possible component shortages
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Brad Y »
Mon Jan 21, 2013 3:28 pm
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Just reading through a few sites and have seen reports that the yanks have gone silly before possible gun reform and have been stockpiling ammo,...
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It sure did. I orered a few cases of primers then and i have done so again.
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Last post by Seddo
Tue Jan 22, 2013 8:28 am
Managing after cataract treatment
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johnk »
Sat Dec 15, 2012 9:14 am
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On Thursday, I took the first step to upgrade my vision. The cartaracted lens in my master eye was removed & replaced with one to give me perfect...
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I did the 4 week check on my new lens today (actually 5 weeks - something about Christmas). My vision as is is 20/20 & with the tad of correction...
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Last post by johnk
Mon Jan 21, 2013 1:58 pm
Berger 308 F-Std projectiles
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macguru »
Mon Jan 21, 2013 7:35 am
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There are 3 Berger projectiles suitable for F-std... 155gr VLD, 155gr Hybrid and 155.5gr Fullbore. I was just wondering if anyone has tried all 3 or...
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I never had much luck with the hbcs with my original barrel (factory savage) and then i rechambered with a shilen heavy varmint and my sierra groups...
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Last post by macguru
Mon Jan 21, 2013 8:54 am
Omark 223 - What to do??
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by
teddywaddy »
Wed Jan 16, 2013 5:42 pm
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Hi Folks,
I must say its been a long time since I have been on this forum, I have been looking for a 223 Omark, and can never find any advertised,...
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Hi Total Solutions Engineering (MAB) QLD do a full .223 Omark conversion kit, which has the bolt head and barrel with integral locking lugs. I...
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Last post by ADDS222
Sun Jan 20, 2013 8:50 pm
22-250 loads
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flatlina »
Fri Nov 30, 2012 10:10 pm
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Does anyone have a pet load for 80 to 90 grain pills in a Savage with a 26 1-9 twist barrel.
Regards
john
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To jam, or not to jam, that is the question.
Based on what I've read on tangent & secant projectiles, and the feedback I've received on my...
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Last post by aaronraad
Sun Jan 20, 2013 7:40 pm
cutting edge bullets
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westernsky »
Sun Jan 20, 2013 10:26 am
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g'day all, in the latest newsletter from sinclair international they had an ad for cutting edge bullets and after looking at their website they seem...
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There's certainly been that reluctance to stop issue overseas, but I see the main issue with monolythics is that for the manufacturers that I've see...
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Last post by johnk
Sun Jan 20, 2013 1:12 pm
New F Class Stock
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Cameron Mc »
Tue Jan 15, 2013 11:14 pm
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Anyone seen these? From Norway. Quality is high I am told.
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I looked at one of these today. It is the F Open version.
Very well made and seems very rigid. Takes awhile to get used to the looks but it maybe...
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Last post by Cameron Mc
Fri Jan 18, 2013 8:16 pm
New pimped stock
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Brad Y »
Tue Jan 15, 2013 1:27 pm
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Showing a bit of national pride in this one. Still got some stickers being done for trimmings but this is all 2 pack and airbrushing. Stock hardware...
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Well dennis you could call it one of my designs. I have two stocks I made myself out of a piece of structural hardwood beam. The wood isnt that flash...
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Last post by Brad Y
Wed Jan 16, 2013 11:32 pm
CED M2 Project
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AlanF »
Tue Jan 15, 2013 4:06 pm
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A few months ago, I decided to make one last effort to get my CED M2 chrono working reliably - it has often let me down with unexplained results. I...
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Ian,
Thanks for the info. I will try the video camera - I have 4 IR screens so can compare the ones that give errors with those that don't.
It...
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Last post by AlanF
Tue Jan 15, 2013 11:33 pm
Weaver T36 ?
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Eddy »
Fri Jan 04, 2013 5:55 am
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... any good?
Seems to be a few getting around on UG, one just down the road a bit.
All seem to be on the market because somebody bought it, then...
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Hi Eddy
We're you at Light River OPM last Saturday ? As we may have been talking about rifle calibers.
I have always used Weaver T 36 rifle scopes...
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Last post by Paul Janzso
Wed Jan 09, 2013 1:39 pm
New gun run in
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Brad Y »
Sun Jan 06, 2013 10:36 pm
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Got to run in my 260 improved 30 degree shoulder wildcat today. Gave it 10 shots with 120gr sierras and 45gr 2209 in lapua cases that showed no...
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As long as they get 6 they will do it, but thats all they said. There wont be any advertising or promotion about it. But yeah trip to exmouth takes...
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Last post by Brad Y
Tue Jan 08, 2013 9:14 pm
Scope?
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Eddy »
Fri Jan 04, 2013 6:50 am
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Any suggestions / recomendations for a starter scope in about the 500 bux range?
There's a couple Falcon Menace 4-14s on UG,
Or should I...
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Weaver T24 is probably a good one if you can source one for that money. Good as the mirage wont affect you as bad as the T36 and the tracking is...
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Last post by Brad Y
Fri Jan 04, 2013 9:04 am
Say Hello to the latest member - G7L-264-140gr
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aaronraad »
Thu Nov 29, 2012 1:15 pm
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Introducing the latest member of the G7 L family from Antipodean Industrial, the G7 L -264-140gr!
Born last night at 10:22pm EST, after many...
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Keep us all informed when you have the 130 grain version ready!
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Last post by OuttaAmmo
Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:46 pm
123g SMK 6.5 projectiles
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Chopper »
Wed Jan 02, 2013 9:05 pm
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Has any one shot them ?? Chop
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Hornady also have the 123 Amax and the new 123 SST.
Both have a BC of .510
Haven't used them yet.
I use Lapua 123 Scenars myself, because they...
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Last post by OuttaAmmo
Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:37 pm
Vertical and horizontal spread in load testing?
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DenisA »
Mon Dec 31, 2012 1:32 pm
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Most threads that I read and opinions that I hear, people are always talking about identifying the better loads through the least amount of vertical...
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Dave, there are two problems with hanging balls off the end of the
Gold Member tuner. If the balls were as big as the FNQ shooters are claiming are...
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Last post by RDavies
Wed Jan 02, 2013 8:14 am
Who shoots a 300WSM?
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DenisA »
Sun Dec 30, 2012 4:52 pm
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Hi Guys and Gals,
I've just spent some time today load testing 230g Hybrids and seating depth in my 300WSM for the longs and I'm starting to get...
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I have moved the range template discussion to Rules and the Future.
Alan
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Last post by AlanF
Mon Dec 31, 2012 7:42 pm
6.5 x 47 Lapua Primer trial/comparison with BR4's and 450's
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by
ecomeat »
Sat Dec 29, 2012 8:41 pm
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Following on from Dave McNamara's comments on a 284 Win Primer thread here on OzFClass, that helped me to see that I had my primer usage ass about in...
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Yes - I agree with Ned. Don't go racking up the beers just yet Tony but it certainly looks encouraging and I hope it holds that form for you....
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Last post by DaveMc
Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:30 am
Ladder testing 284 Win with 2213sc powder
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by
ecomeat »
Mon Dec 24, 2012 1:37 pm
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Attached photo is a ladder test for my 284 Win, done last week at 300 yards, using Berger 180 gr VLDs and 2213sc powder.
Rifle is a BAT Model M and...
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Ok then. Beer no. What about rum :twisted:
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Last post by Brad Y
Thu Dec 27, 2012 4:42 pm
Load Testing for TR?
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by
higginsdj »
Wed Dec 26, 2012 12:24 pm
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So how does one go about load testing for TR? Is it a matter of just fitting a scope and leaving the TR front sight in place and shooting off a rest?...
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David,
Bert Bowden used to ladder test loads each time he had an equipment or component change at 800 yards. He would load three rounds each of 7...
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Last post by johnk
Wed Dec 26, 2012 2:20 pm
6.5 Super LR
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smlekid »
Tue Dec 04, 2012 8:50 pm
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Hi guys just wondering is anyone shooting a 6.5 Super LR?
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Who has that reamer?
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Last post by OuttaAmmo
Tue Dec 25, 2012 9:32 pm
6.5x47 Load data
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John23 »
Sat Dec 08, 2012 10:28 am
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Gday again
My 6.5mm is a week or two away and I am now trying to find some basic load data.
I would like to use ADI powder if possible.
As...
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I use 123 Scenars and 2208
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Last post by OuttaAmmo
Tue Dec 25, 2012 9:31 pm
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