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Primer choice for 284 Win
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ecomeat »
Sun Dec 23, 2012 7:37 pm
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I am hoping some of our 284 users might share info re what primers they are currently using ? Any combinations that haven't worked, or that have...
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First of all merry Christmas to everyone.
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Tue Dec 25, 2012 4:13 pm
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Mon Dec 24, 2012 12:27 pm
Clear coating a fibreglass stock
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Bart »
Sun Nov 18, 2012 6:08 pm
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Looking for pointers on the best products and method to clear coat a fibreglass stock and get a nice shiny polished finish.
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Re furbish the old surface first and best option
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Sun Dec 23, 2012 1:48 pm
Redding Bushing selection query
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pazrs »
Wed Dec 19, 2012 8:29 pm
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Hello All,
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Hi Alan. No. Depending on the application I use either Winchester or ADI brass and turn the necks to .013 . My earlier comment was based on his/her...
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Thu Dec 20, 2012 7:14 am
Adjustable cheek piece or not for Fclass
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John23 »
Mon Dec 17, 2012 2:05 pm
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Gday
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Agree Dennis
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Last post by Cameron Mc
Tue Dec 18, 2012 8:15 pm
223 specs
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Steve 2141 »
Mon Dec 17, 2012 3:58 pm
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hi all
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Give Keith Hill a call. He is doign my 223 a the moment and know quite a bit about them.
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Last post by Seddo
Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:04 am
Omark M44
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6shooter »
Fri Dec 07, 2012 11:01 pm
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I would like to re-stock my Sportco Omark M44 with a walnut stock but the stock maker does not inlet for the Omark. Is there another rifle that has...
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Get ahold of Brad Day at Gunstocks- he has omark stocks in his shed ready to copy. F class and target rifle style.
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Last post by Brad Y
Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:15 am
A&D FX-120i Scales arrived!
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aaronraad »
Tue Dec 04, 2012 11:03 am
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Finally able to invest in a set of A&D FX-120i scales after getting a good price out of the States.
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I was too excited and forgot to ask. It's surprising that they don't do a standard lead with contacts and supply a range of clip on plugs to suit the...
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Last post by aaronraad
Sat Dec 08, 2012 1:29 pm
Best pill for 6.5x47 LAPUA for F open
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John23 »
Thu Nov 01, 2012 4:33 pm
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Hello
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Thanks for all the help everyone!
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Last post by John23
Sat Dec 08, 2012 6:51 am
Serious pimping advice
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Brad Y »
Fri Nov 16, 2012 4:04 pm
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I think its been a while since this topic was discussed again so why not?
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Has been threaded chambered and fitted to the action and crowned as well. I just put the barrel block on and squared it up with the scope rail....
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Last post by Brad Y
Tue Dec 04, 2012 6:05 pm
Balance Scales - Improving precision?
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higginsdj »
Sun Dec 02, 2012 10:32 am
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OK, so my Dillon Balance Scales are accurate to +/- 0.1gn - I can live with that. So my aim is to improve their precision from charge to charge....
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Thanks Barry,
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Last post by TTBS28
Sun Dec 02, 2012 6:47 pm
omark action can they be fitted into other stocks?
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smlekid »
Sun Dec 02, 2012 7:44 am
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Hi I'm currently thinking of building up a F Open rifle in 260 remington (looking at possible going to a 6.5 super lr if my smith has a reamer) on an...
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Hi smlekid
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Last post by Malcolm Hill
Sun Dec 02, 2012 6:42 pm
My Next F-Open Build
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IanP »
Wed Nov 28, 2012 11:13 am
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I have a video of my next F-Open build being test fired. I cannot share details of this wildcat as I want to keep the advantage all to myself....
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I would go 325 WSM , its 8mm so range legal, supposedly great accuracy and will push a 200gr boatail at 3000 fps (ouch) :shock:
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Last post by macguru
Fri Nov 30, 2012 7:53 pm
Mild 7mm verses the hot 6's
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Norm »
Sat Nov 24, 2012 11:25 pm
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Been thinking of a new rig for F-Open out to 600 or so and saving my .284 win for the longer ranges.
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Definitely. So long as you are getting the advantage in drift its worth it since we shoot known ranges. I have a box of 140 VLD's and 140 hybrids...
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Last post by Brad Y
Thu Nov 29, 2012 11:02 am
Where to add weight?
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6shooter »
Fri Sep 07, 2012 10:58 pm
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I shoot a 7mmWSM with a Mauser action and Palma heavy 31 barrel sitting in a Richards benchrest thumbhole stock with 3.25 fore-end. This set-up...
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Thanks for that - attacked the fore-end with the sander while I was adding weight to it.
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Last post by 6shooter
Mon Nov 26, 2012 9:14 am
Bullets blowing up
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6shooter »
Sun Nov 18, 2012 6:53 pm
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I am shooting my 7mmWSM with 162gr Hornady A-Max projies. Nice and accurate - if they reach the target! Was using 64gr REL22 then 64gr AR2213sc which...
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New load very good. Bettered my previous best for 400yds and all bullets actually made it to the target!! Thanks to everyone for their help - much...
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Last post by 6shooter
Sun Nov 25, 2012 7:13 pm
Body die
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Brad Y »
Mon Nov 12, 2012 3:33 pm
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Got my reamer now for my 6.5mm project.
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All good they have finally got back to me and should have a type S FL die on its way next week.
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Last post by Brad Y
Fri Nov 16, 2012 11:09 am
Tikka T3 varmint .223
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ned kelly »
Sun Nov 11, 2012 10:18 pm
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G'Day all,
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If you get a DBM that takes AI mags you will be able to get long 223 rounds into that as well. They standard 10 round plastic mag is good but i have...
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Last post by Seddo
Fri Nov 16, 2012 10:57 am
Savage 12 F/TR now works
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higginsdj »
Sat Nov 10, 2012 4:47 pm
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Back from the Smithy and the first shot out of the Savage at 800m was an X. A good omen..... In awkward conditions I managed a very tight vertical...
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Not this year, will be shooting the ISSF pistol championships instead but will be there Friday morning to take in the atmosphere and see how things...
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Last post by higginsdj
Tue Nov 13, 2012 9:25 pm
Farley Coaxial
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Seddo »
Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:02 pm
Hi guys,
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Last post by Seddo
Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:02 pm
looking for lapua 308 brass ?.
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jerryatric »
Mon Oct 29, 2012 3:47 pm
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hi, does anyone know where i can purchase some NEW lapua 308 brass . ive tried a couple of places bit no go . is there a sudden shortage - should i...
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QRA have a good stock , so i now have a couple of hundred sitting in my cupboard as backup . COULD not see the sence in waiting like all the shops...
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Last post by jerryatric
Fri Nov 09, 2012 8:18 am
Serious Gun Porn
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macguru »
Thu Nov 08, 2012 5:50 pm
Sorry , I couldn't help myself. This Youtube clip is the creation of a 6.5x47 benchrest gunand I found it very entertaining, although I cant see the...
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Last post by macguru
Thu Nov 08, 2012 5:50 pm
Weight sorting ammo question
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higginsdj »
Sat Nov 03, 2012 10:27 pm
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I have just weight sorted my 200 new cases of Lapua Palma 308 win brass. Unlike my Winchester 308 factory once fired brass, the Lapua brass had a...
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Wow - there were a whole lot of PM's there - sorry guys, I wasn't ignoring you - I just didn't know they were there.....
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Last post by higginsdj
Thu Nov 08, 2012 9:30 am
308 Win Palma and 308 Win Cases
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higginsdj »
Sat Nov 03, 2012 11:32 am
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OK,
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Barry- thats interesting to know, but even still with a bushed firing pin on a remington factory bolt, CCI 450's, BR4's or even Rem 7.5's there is no...
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Last post by Brad Y
Tue Nov 06, 2012 10:19 am
6.5 x 284 Brass
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Matt P »
Sat Nov 03, 2012 8:14 am
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Hi All
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Yes the case head is the achilles heel (Alan) of this wonderfully accurate case. Due to the small surface area it suffers from roughly 13% more force...
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Last post by DaveMc
Mon Nov 05, 2012 7:09 am
Ultrasonic Case Cleaning Oz Style
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IanP »
Mon Jun 09, 2008 3:56 pm
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I read about ultrasonic case cleaning on the 6mmBR website and decided to use that method. I have posted this thread thinking that other shooters...
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I don't know anything about that - what has been your experience? :lol:
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Last post by AlanF
Sun Nov 04, 2012 7:56 pm
ETYMOTIC eletronic ear plugs
by
bartman007 »
Thu Nov 01, 2012 9:46 pm
I was wondering if anyone has had experience with the Etymotic range of eletronic ear plugs that are configured for shooting sports.
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Last post by bartman007
Thu Nov 01, 2012 9:46 pm
The scoring system
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Chopper »
Tue Oct 30, 2012 8:36 pm
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The scoring system of V5432 FB and X65432 FC, has had a fair enough run, there is still confusion and many problems, try and train a new shooter to...
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Macguru, you see more 50.10s.
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Last post by Chopper
Thu Nov 01, 2012 9:01 pm
Savage 12 f/tr - It's not me....
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higginsdj »
Sat Oct 27, 2012 4:47 pm
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Today, shot at 300m with the Savage and my 155gn HBC handloads. Struggled to get the shots centered and only managed 46's in light wind the thing...
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The primers on the factory ammo are not cratered! (being gold in colour they are obviously different primers) No idea if that changes things....
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Last post by higginsdj
Tue Oct 30, 2012 11:07 am
260 Remington advice
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macguru »
Thu Sep 20, 2012 5:59 pm
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Well I bought a savage LRP in 260 Rem to have a play with F Open, and I would have to say I am discouraged. It has a Savage target action and...
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Just tried the 6BR to break it in, wow, what a difference.
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Last post by macguru
Thu Oct 25, 2012 3:35 pm
Factory Rifle - Cleaning and accuracy
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higginsdj »
Wed Oct 24, 2012 1:50 pm
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Just been watching a YouTube video featuring Stan Pate (Savage RifleTeam et al) where he stated that to get accuracy out of a factory rifle (the...
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David,
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Last post by AlanF
Thu Oct 25, 2012 6:41 am
Action stiffness
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Norm »
Mon Oct 22, 2012 1:22 pm
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When looking at selecting an action for a 7-08AI, what is stiffer and would be a better option to hang a long heavey barrel off.
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G'Day all,
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Last post by ned kelly
Mon Oct 22, 2012 10:21 pm
Sako L579 Scope mounts
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Peterla »
Mon Oct 22, 2012 10:44 am
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Hi,
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Thanks,
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Last post by Peterla
Mon Oct 22, 2012 1:06 pm
Hornady 105gn BTHP match
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Norm »
Sat Sep 22, 2012 9:27 pm
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Anyone have any experience with this projectile?
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Any updates on these? I,m hoping to try some in my new 6BR when I get it this week. Does anyone know if they prefer jumping or jamming usually?
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Last post by RDavies
Sun Oct 21, 2012 10:28 pm
What if..... Reloading 'accident' question.
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higginsdj »
Wed Oct 17, 2012 8:12 am
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Last night, whilst reloading 9mm pistol ammo, I found that I had crushed (flattened) a few primers trying to get them into the case. I found 1 which...
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I used the RCBS reamer that is supplied for the RCBS Case Preparation Station. I'll have to check if it is an alignment issue (reamed off centre) a...
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Last post by higginsdj
Fri Oct 19, 2012 6:04 am
Trigger for a Sako L579
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Peterla »
Wed Oct 17, 2012 3:37 pm
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Hi
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Hi Dave,
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Last post by Peterla
Thu Oct 18, 2012 8:15 am
First time rifle reloader - check me please
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by
higginsdj »
Wed Oct 10, 2012 6:28 am
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My Savage 12 f/tr 308's Ogive as measured with my Hornady Ogive gauge is 2.1855 . Measuring it with a chambered round ('loose' projectile) I get an...
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Looks like things might be coming together at last. Today shot a 500m with the Savage and was, with the exception of 2 fliers in each of 2 details,...
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Last post by higginsdj
Sat Oct 13, 2012 8:58 pm
Press question
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saum2 »
Fri Oct 12, 2012 2:06 pm
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Should the shaft on the loading press have any movement when at the top position?
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I've found that virtually all the runout I got with a press could be tracked back to my case prep procedure. The cases came out of the PSECO chamber...
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Last post by johnk
Fri Oct 12, 2012 3:36 pm
Mobile Reloading
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higginsdj »
Thu Oct 11, 2012 10:26 am
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Just thought I would share a picture of my reloading 'station'. My garage is small and used for a lot of things so my reloading gear needs to be...
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Ahh gun porn. :)
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Last post by Southcape
Thu Oct 11, 2012 12:02 pm
Dyer HBC's.
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by
richmac »
Mon Jul 30, 2012 9:22 pm
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Hi All
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Geoff,
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Last post by AlanF
Thu Oct 11, 2012 6:41 am
Tips on Vertical Problems
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by
Southcape »
Wed Oct 03, 2012 10:49 pm
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Thomas Speedy Gonzalez just sent me through this. I thought I would share with you all.
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I think load tuning would be the biggest thing here. And I think we are more tolerant of horizontals because of course they can be wind even in a...
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Last post by macguru
Sun Oct 07, 2012 10:46 am
Building my first dedicated F-Class rifle in 308
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by
Quick »
Wed Oct 03, 2012 5:10 pm
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Gents, I'm going to post up the build progress of my first dedicated F-Class rifle. Here's how the specs should look:
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Sam,
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Last post by Quick
Sun Oct 07, 2012 6:34 am
scope rail
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saum2 »
Sat Oct 06, 2012 6:35 pm
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Hi,
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QRA's Q store ( )usually stocks the rail that MAB (now Total Solutions Engineering ) made for the Millennium when they were a distributor.
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Last post by johnk
Sat Oct 06, 2012 9:02 pm
Locating the Bipod question
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higginsdj »
Fri Oct 05, 2012 6:03 pm
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I'm a beginner and been away from rifle shooting for a while. Been doing some reading and contemplating over past results and after reading the list...
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David, the trend is to place the bipod as far up the forestock as the rail will permit. In the big international shoots people are having stocks made...
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Last post by IanP
Fri Oct 05, 2012 6:25 pm
Torque Settings
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by
MROFD »
Wed Oct 03, 2012 12:27 pm
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What are the recommended torque settings to use on (Barnard) action screws etc...
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Thanks Ian
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Last post by MROFD
Wed Oct 03, 2012 3:28 pm
NOSLER CC projectiles
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Chopper »
Sun Jul 22, 2012 8:05 pm
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Any one been playing with them ? the price is right, and they measure up great, Chop.
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After shooting the Mac and the Queens, I did a recount and find I only actually have about 1200 Win brass, but still more than enough to play with....
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Last post by Tman
Tue Oct 02, 2012 5:32 pm
260 Rem Ackley improved
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macguru »
Tue Sep 25, 2012 8:36 am
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I was just wondering, if I were to change this 260 rem to the AI version, what is involved? Should I buy the reamers ? Does it matter that its a...
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Ill try the straight 260 for a bit, and if i cant get a load that i like, i will look around for a reamer :)
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Last post by macguru
Mon Oct 01, 2012 10:22 pm
F Open Jewell Trigger - HVR or BR??
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Seddo »
Wed Sep 26, 2012 5:11 pm
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Hi guys,
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its sorted then, BR trigger all the way. No point paying extra for the HVR and then pulling the safety.
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Last post by Seddo
Mon Oct 01, 2012 9:34 pm
case trimming
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by
westernsky »
Thu Sep 27, 2012 7:07 pm
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g'day all once again.
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cheers for the info guys
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Last post by westernsky
Fri Sep 28, 2012 7:48 pm
6mm Dasher
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Seddo »
Mon Sep 24, 2012 8:19 pm
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I was wondering if anyone is using a 6mm Dasher for F Open? If so how is it going and what are you runnign out of it?
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I,m not sure of my freebore, but my .265 neck works perfect with cheap Redding non bushing dies for .002 neck tension.
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Fri Sep 28, 2012 8:05 am
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