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Decapping die for a Forster Press?
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RJNEILSEN »
Mon Sep 24, 2012 10:35 pm
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I recently upgraded to a Forster reloading press. This press is awesome. For those who have not looked at one, the dies just clip in and kinda float...
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Hi Ryan, you have done exactly what I want to do (when finances allow), upgrade to a Forster press. Interesting to know that the universal type...
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Last post by Sambo
Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:55 am
oal gauge?
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westernsky »
Fri Sep 21, 2012 10:50 pm
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g'day all
as ive just got my rifle built and ready to start developing a load, im hoping someone could shed some light on bullet seating depth for...
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I think some are missing the point I am trying to get across.
Because of the very small angles involved in both the chamber and the projectile at...
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Last post by Barry Davies
Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:14 am
284 win loads
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Norm »
Sun Jul 15, 2012 9:44 pm
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Hi Guys,
I have been playing with 175gn Sierra MK's in my straigh .284win.
Have a reached a load of 55.5gn AR2213sc that is not showing any...
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Norm,
I'd load a few more at 56.5 of 2217 (approx 2800fps) and see what the velocity spread is like. If okay, then its time to see how they go on...
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Last post by AlanF
Mon Sep 24, 2012 10:01 pm
223 Build - what barrel length??
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Seddo »
Wed Sep 19, 2012 12:59 pm
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Hi guys,
I have finally decided to bite the bullet and build a dedicated f class rifle. I have chosen a 223 as the Moe range is limited to 700y an...
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john,
bpcr guys tend to try rest the barrel on a null point or a point where the barrel is in a point of no oscillation. (antinode?)
possibly this...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Sun Sep 23, 2012 9:32 pm
.284 W dies?
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DenisA »
Sun Sep 09, 2012 11:17 pm
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HI guys,
I'm just curious as to what type of dies the relevant folk may be using for this cartridge and type of brass?
Thanks, Denis.
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There is a small gap, it's not compressed. The lugs are sitting on my desks at work.
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Last post by Seddo
Wed Sep 12, 2012 6:57 pm
steyr parts?
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rainbow »
Sun Sep 09, 2012 12:05 am
Have a mate here in Darwin who just broke the firing pin :shock: in his steyr-actioned rifle.
Its an older, match model , single shot action.. any...
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Last post by rainbow
Sun Sep 09, 2012 12:05 am
.284 Win freebore ?
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ecomeat »
Tue Sep 04, 2012 6:34 am
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What sort of freebore would you experienced .284 users recommend for my (first) new 30 Maddco 1 in 9 twist barrel ? Neck will be 0.313 .
I am...
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Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. I really appreciate you guys sharing what has to be the fruit of many years of dedication to...
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Last post by ecomeat
Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:11 pm
acceptable case/ loaded round run out?
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BATattack »
Thu Aug 30, 2012 10:32 am
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for the people that measure case and loaded round run out what tolerance have you found will actually start to degrade accuracy?
do you set up...
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thanks guys.
it's only 1/2 as bad as it looks!
keep safe,
bruce.
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Last post by bruce moulds
Tue Sep 04, 2012 7:07 pm
Jumping/jamming - why does it affect accuracy?
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AlanF »
Mon Sep 03, 2012 12:39 am
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We've had a few very experienced reloaders comment on bullet runout on another thread. I'd like to get some opinions on the subject of jamming and...
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I was under the impression that this is what the hybrids were meant to address, less sensitive to seating depth? Got to be happy with that!
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Last post by aaronraad
Mon Sep 03, 2012 9:48 pm
180 Berger Hybrid Seating depth - .284?
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DenisA »
Sun Aug 26, 2012 10:56 pm
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Hi Guys and Gals,
I'm about to start load development for a .284 and I'm using Berger 180g Hybrids. I'll be starting at 52.9g of AR2213sc and...
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as rod says.
keep safe,
bruce.
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Last post by bruce moulds
Mon Aug 27, 2012 6:43 pm
6.5mm twist rate
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Brad Y »
Mon Aug 20, 2012 3:07 pm
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Chasing a bit of user experience if anyone is shooting 6.5mm cals.
Do the Berger 140 VLD and hybrid bullets stabilize in a 8.5 twist at sea level?...
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I dunno John, I dont think you could get enough length on the ruler for the fish I catch :roll:
Seriously though, pimping hasnt even been though...
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Last post by Brad Y
Sun Aug 26, 2012 5:45 pm
Mark 6 3-18x44mm - Bump This!
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aaronraad »
Wed Aug 22, 2012 10:16 am
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Has anyone seen the new Leupold Mark 6 model:
I'm thinking if the magnification could be bumped to 2 to 3 times it would make a great F-Class...
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I think he is sorting it mate- will leave him to it. Thanks anyway.
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Last post by Brad Y
Wed Aug 22, 2012 11:45 pm
optical modification buisnesses
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BATattack »
Mon Aug 13, 2012 8:26 pm
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does anyone in Australia do work with things like scope boosting, retical changes and general optical modifications?
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That possibly would be Peter Smith.
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Last post by johnk
Wed Aug 22, 2012 11:08 am
Trigger weight
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Brad Y »
Mon Aug 13, 2012 11:44 am
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All the open shooters- what trigger weights are you running. If you dont want to say an exact amount, do you run them at or just over a kilo in case...
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With my Stohle Panda in 22BR,6PPC or 6 Dasher I use a 2 oz trigger so I can free recoil it.
With my Barnard 284, I hold the gun a lot, so I dont...
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Last post by RDavies
Sun Aug 19, 2012 7:46 pm
lemishine
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bruce moulds »
Fri Aug 17, 2012 9:33 am
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does anyone know if lemishine detergent can be obtained in oz?
keep safe,
bruce.
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danny,
i now understand why people have that facial expression after sucking a lemon.
razer,
thanks for that.
keep safe,
bruce.
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Last post by bruce moulds
Fri Aug 17, 2012 4:43 pm
.223, how fast!?
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Chris S »
Sat Jul 28, 2012 7:13 pm
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G'day All,
A bloke that has started shooting at our club claims
his .223 80 grain SMK loads are travelling at up to
3200 feet per second (...
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Crikey! Christel is only shooting at 3250 with her 22-6,5x47 with the 80SMK and H4831SC behind it, I suspect it could go a tad faster however it...
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Last post by Ovenpaa
Mon Aug 13, 2012 9:40 pm
Ballistics calculation : Can this be possible ??
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by
ecomeat »
Sat Aug 04, 2012 10:24 pm
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I thought I had it all worked out......my BAT actioned 6 x 47 Lapua for 300-500 yds, my Omark action 6.5 x 47 Lapua for 500-700 yds, and a new (just...
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we have a couple of guys up here that run 30-284's.
They run 180-185 class as suggested. They make their own pills and are always in the running....
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Last post by DaveMc
Fri Aug 10, 2012 7:10 pm
260 Rem Loads ?
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Ammo Iain »
Tue Aug 07, 2012 6:55 pm
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Folks,
Some time ago my son decided he would like to try his hand at F Class shooting. We have both previously only shot vermin control on family...
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If it were me I'd be looking at the heavier projectile, it doesn't matter how fast it gets there, it's about winddrift and the 140grn bullet has an...
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Last post by Matt P
Thu Aug 09, 2012 10:11 pm
Howa Barrelled action for F-Class?
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listen_to_slayer »
Mon Aug 06, 2012 5:03 pm
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Just wondering if a Howa 1500 action would be any good for shooting F-class?
I did a search which came up fairly empty, apart from people saying...
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Do you still not understand international exchange rates and all that? Maybe you live in a small world where Australia is the only country on the...
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Last post by Woody_rod
Thu Aug 09, 2012 12:13 pm
Tubb 2000 rifles.
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Norm »
Sat Jul 28, 2012 6:15 pm
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Are the Tubb 2000 rifles banned from NRAA approved rifle ranges?
Anyone using one?
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If the AG gives you a ruling then you are fine to import them.
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Last post by Seddo
Fri Aug 03, 2012 12:25 pm
future fopen chamberings?
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bruce moulds »
Sun Jul 15, 2012 11:53 am
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matt,
i believe that fclass open is on the verge of a new phase.
it has taken a long time, but i believe that wind reading skills have developed a...
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I absolutely enjoy Wildcatting. Started with a 243 and then tweaked it down to a 6X, thought it could do better so shortened it to a 6X50 witha 1/2...
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Last post by XCALIBRE
Fri Jul 20, 2012 4:23 pm
Sightron SII 36x or Weaver T36?
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Quinny »
Wed Jul 18, 2012 11:30 pm
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I know that this has probably been covered 1000 times before, but I have sold off my Nightforce now, and looking for a cheaper scope that I can use...
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Ok SII Big Sky it is. Considering it is only an extra $150 US. I can order the SII Big Sky + Warne rings for $650 delivered from the US. Sounds good...
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Last post by Quinny
Thu Jul 19, 2012 11:27 pm
.308 barrel 1.12 twist
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runstewart »
Mon Jul 16, 2012 7:23 pm
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hi does the weight of the bullet matter like 208 gr or 178 gr
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thanks i will get advice :roll:
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Last post by runstewart
Tue Jul 17, 2012 9:04 am
Getting range from scope
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runstewart »
Thu Jul 12, 2012 7:37 pm
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HI just need to no what size are the target bords at the range and does some one no the maths using mill dots to get range and do you have your scope...
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ok thats me sorry
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Last post by runstewart
Sun Jul 15, 2012 10:07 am
F-standard Rifle
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brent_86 »
Thu Jul 12, 2012 5:14 pm
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If you could build an F-standard rifle without money getting in the way what would you build?
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I'll pay that one Casey :lol:
My ultimate outfit would be the one I have.
Pseco built, Stolle Panda F Class, mcmillan f class stock, jewell...
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Last post by DannyS
Thu Jul 12, 2012 7:53 pm
Berger 80.5gn projectiles
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fclass556 »
Wed Jul 11, 2012 6:49 pm
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Anyone had anything to do with the Berger 80.5gn BT projectiles. Heard good things about them from the States. Im looking to try some and curious if...
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havent fired one yet but have a few boxes that I want to try. In the past Ive run 25.2 to 25.4 of 2208 with the proj's seated 10.000 into the lands....
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Last post by fclass556
Thu Jul 12, 2012 1:32 pm
Barrels on rem action
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Brad Y »
Wed Jul 11, 2012 5:29 pm
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What would be the heaviest contour barrel you would personally be comfortable hanging off a remington 700 action?
Assume the barrel is 30 inches...
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Bruce- you should be a car salesman.
Im working on a stock at the moment so as long as I incorporate a single shot follower setup in it, then...
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Last post by Brad Y
Wed Jul 11, 2012 9:30 pm
mrad vs m.o.a
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runstewart »
Tue Jul 10, 2012 7:38 pm
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hi what is mrad and how would you work it to m.o.a is mrad better or is m.o.a and how do you work out the difference thanks
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March fx 5-40
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Last post by OuttaAmmo
Tue Jul 10, 2012 11:38 pm
will they ever let over 8 mm
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runstewart »
Tue Jul 10, 2012 6:38 pm
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hi will the shooting ranges ever let 8mm and over shoot as you let 8mm and under so why is 1 mm so bad. I no it kicks a bit more but maybe some...
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Well said Norm. There is even some doubt about 30 cal having any advantage over 7mm. I looked at the 30 cal 230 Berger Hybrid, and to get the same...
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Last post by AlanF
Tue Jul 10, 2012 11:36 pm
Barrel Break-in question
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higginsdj »
Wed Apr 11, 2012 10:20 am
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I did a search and found nothing on this site but on the internet opinions seem to vary considerably..... I now have my brand new Savage 12 F/TR. Do...
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????????????????????? :?: :?:
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Last post by DannyS
Tue Jul 10, 2012 8:06 pm
Stolle Panda
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Singo85 »
Sat Jul 07, 2012 7:45 pm
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G'day All,
Ihave just bougt a second hand stolle panda action with kelby rings, can anyone tellme what the numbers on therings mean, mine have:...
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Kenowth.
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Last post by johnk
Tue Jul 10, 2012 7:52 pm
scopes for range shooting
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runstewart »
Tue Jul 10, 2012 12:56 pm
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hi just nead to no will a bushnell tactal elite 6x24x50 be good for range Front Focal Plane Mildot Reticle 50mm Objective 30mm main tube Green...
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If you want a good quality scope for little outlay (well compared to some other brands) look at the Sightron SIII series of scopes. There are some...
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Last post by Brad Y
Tue Jul 10, 2012 4:26 pm
Pedestal Rest question from a bag squeezer
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by
ecomeat »
Sat Jul 07, 2012 6:34 am
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How long will it take the average bag squeezer like me to get used to shooting off a pedestal rest and to be fully comfortable doing so by only using...
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G'day Eco,
It's easy to transition. Probably something that you have to be conciouse of with a co-axial rest is to make sure that your joystick...
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Last post by DenisA
Mon Jul 09, 2012 3:15 pm
F-Open Cartridge Choice
Replies: 5
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Singo85 »
Sun Jul 08, 2012 6:29 pm
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G'day All,
I am looking to start competing in f-open and have a stolle panda action, looking for advide on cartrigde choices. I am thinking...
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+1 for the 6.5 of many chambers.
You'll find that most prize meetings you attend will be 300 / 500 / 600 yards, so an accurate rifle over the...
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Last post by bartman007
Mon Jul 09, 2012 10:33 am
Neilson rifles
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sixmill »
Sat Sep 05, 2009 11:32 am
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G,day,
I need some info on a Neilson 600 rifle, i understand they are Australian built, When & where were they built? how do they rate?...
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thanks DannyS your help is much appreached to find a good home for this neilsen moved on today to member.victor. :)
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Last post by victor
Fri Jul 06, 2012 5:17 pm
Checking your own projectile BC
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Woody_rod »
Tue Jul 03, 2012 3:48 pm
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For some time, I have been thinking about how to record my own BC data for projectiles, now that I have access to some custom projectiles. The BC is...
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Woody,
The difference lies in the fact that fixed range target shooting is very two dimensional. As the range is a constant, the shooter only has...
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Last post by Norm
Thu Jul 05, 2012 10:04 pm
possible F open cartridge
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DannyS »
Tue Jun 19, 2012 8:34 am
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Uploaded with ImageShack.us
Seeing things have been a bit quiet on the forum, I thought I see if anyone in F open is interested in trying...
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Matt
Thats is mad :lol:
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Last post by Dave Z
Wed Jul 04, 2012 12:56 pm
Component Weights
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TTBS28 »
Thu Jun 28, 2012 7:14 pm
Not sure if anybody will have this info at their finger tips but, if so, can you please give me the weights of the following parts?:
1. A pair of...
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Last post by TTBS28
Thu Jun 28, 2012 7:14 pm
McMillan stocks
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OuttaAmmo »
Tue Jun 26, 2012 7:30 pm
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Anybody using a McMillan f-class or McMillan Tooley MBR stock? Having ideas about a rem 700 action(have it already) with a 30 barrel for f std. Any...
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I had an McMillan F class and found a flex or torque problem on my 284.
I currently have an MBR and love it.
Rides the bags well and has no flex...
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Last post by GM
Wed Jun 27, 2012 9:03 pm
Range Cart
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bobeager »
Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:11 am
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I bought this really solid range cart at the SHOT Show last week. Others of you may be interested. Dis-assembles flat for transport.
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Come on guys, anyone with some alternate solutions? - Park closer....
Well, if you park close enough to the firing point at an angle to the butts...
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Last post by Gtown
Wed Jun 27, 2012 6:56 pm
Omark triggers
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Gtown »
Sun May 20, 2012 8:12 am
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Hi all,
Seeking advice on Omark triggers. I do like my old girl, but I am a bit over having to use the winch on the four wheel drive to pull the...
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UPDATE:
The trigger worked a treat...the trigger puller didnt!!!....Had a shocker.......fickle wind! (thats my excuse....and I am sticking to it)...
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Last post by Gtown
Sat Jun 23, 2012 7:13 pm
Neil Jones hand depriming tool
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OuttaAmmo »
Wed Jun 20, 2012 7:56 pm
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Anybody used one and your thoughts?
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Thanks everyone for the replies, very helpful.
I reckon I'll have to pick up one.
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Last post by OuttaAmmo
Thu Jun 21, 2012 6:46 pm
SCATT manual Kim Fraser
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haemish762 »
Sun Jun 17, 2012 4:53 pm
Hey all, I was wondering if anyone would know where i could fin the technical manual Kim Fraser did up a few years back on how to use and interpret...
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Last post by haemish762
Sun Jun 17, 2012 4:53 pm
Sticking/jamming Cases?
Replies: 13
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Gtown »
Sun Jun 10, 2012 10:36 am
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OK, next saga of my, to date, short life in F class.....
I have been reloading for a quite a few years (hunting, .243) so I am very familiar with...
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Gtown
I have exactly the same problem. My load is 44.5grn 2206H in Lapua cases. Fullbore rifle is RPA CG2000, Cases have been reloaded 16 times so...
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Last post by AlanA
Thu Jun 14, 2012 8:34 am
Savage 12 f/tr issues
Replies: 30
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higginsdj »
Sun May 20, 2012 11:21 pm
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Hmmmm. I Shot my Savage 12 f/tr in 308 yesterday after a 20 shot barrel breakin and could only manage 35 and 37 pts at 600 m. I shoot 50+ with my...
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Hi David,
so how are things progressing?
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Last post by DannyS
Sun Jun 10, 2012 3:54 pm
NRAA 223 club ammo powder load?
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OuttaAmmo »
Sat Jun 09, 2012 12:24 pm
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Can anyone tell me what powder and weight they are using in the 223 club ammo?
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Thank you Danny for the info but yes, am referring to club ammo loaded with the 69gn sierras. Just wondering what powder and how much they use.
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Last post by OuttaAmmo
Sun Jun 10, 2012 1:02 pm
in home reloading room setup???
Replies: 15
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BATattack »
Sun Jun 03, 2012 7:42 pm
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for the past 11 years ive had the luxuary of a fully equiped 20x10m workshop to do my reloading and gun building and cleaning etc. now i have mooved...
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Johnk,
I think that's where the coke bottle comes in.
I too have issues with 1.25 barrels, but the idea is sound, and I find if the box butts...
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Last post by bartman007
Wed Jun 06, 2012 10:08 am
Cleaning - what should I expect?
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johnk »
Tue Jun 05, 2012 3:57 pm
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OK. I've fired my first shots since last August & need some help.
For the last millennium, give or take a year, I've been shooting the .308...
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John
Try running a little hotter and see if it improves, but in my experience the VV powders are a little dirty.
Matt P
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Last post by Matt P
Tue Jun 05, 2012 5:06 pm
barrel harmonics
Replies: 20
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westernsky »
Sat Jun 02, 2012 11:29 am
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g'day all
i have a 300RUM which is getting rebarrelled and a new stock fitted. the barrel has a screw on brake which i obviously cant use on the...
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cheers seddo
not sure what mine will weigh until i get it built, but i reckon it will be close to the limit.
once i get it done and get loading ill...
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Last post by westernsky
Mon Jun 04, 2012 11:39 am
which calibre?
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westernsky »
Wed May 30, 2012 10:02 pm
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g'day everyone!
im new to the site and to long range (sort of) and thought id say hi. i also wanted to find out more about f class, as i have a...
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WS, there are a few competitions in WA for F Open shooters. The GSDRA in Albany - January. Wurgabup - April and the Queens Prize at Swanbourne in...
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Last post by Southcape
Sat Jun 02, 2012 2:16 am
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