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Barrel configuration for a 7mm Rem saum
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Dave Z »
Thu May 31, 2012 1:34 pm
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Like to know what works in 7mm SAUM 1:8.5 or 1:9 useing 180 going to shoot in Match Rifle F/Class can any one help 8)
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yep Dave I am smileing after Mackay, It was great fun, and good to meet every one , hope you all come down this way, anyways back to the SAUM thing...
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Fri Jun 01, 2012 2:13 pm
F-Open: cartridge choice.
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Quick »
Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:40 am
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G'day all,
I'm considering building an F-Open rifle off my Omark. What's the main considerations that you guys look for when choosing a...
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Bruce you are MAN with Words HAHAHA :evil: :twisted:
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Last post by Dave Z
Thu May 31, 2012 11:40 am
Barrel Blocks
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MROFD »
Mon May 28, 2012 12:25 pm
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I was wondering if anyone could pass on their information regarding their use/experience with using Barrel Blocks.
Can they be used in conjunction...
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Graham,
Agreed that barrel clamping removes stress from action and thread, and also has a barrel stiffening effect. And I can't see any advantage...
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Last post by AlanF
Tue May 29, 2012 9:41 am
What's the max range of a 6mm BR
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Norm »
Mon May 28, 2012 4:35 pm
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I am thinking of trying the 6mmBR cartridge out to 1200 yards and would like to know if anyone has tried it?
If so what projectile would be best...
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Hi Norm,
I shot in the Vic Match Rifle champ's last year, and a guy next to me was using a 6BR all the way to 1200 with no problems, I think he shot...
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Last post by Gadget
Tue May 29, 2012 9:17 am
Neilsen MN600 .223 Bolt head complete
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crunchy »
Tue May 22, 2012 9:04 pm
Hi
I understand that there is a .223 bold head to suite the Neilsen MN600
Tried many avenues but no luck so far. Does anyone know where I could get...
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Last post by crunchy
Tue May 22, 2012 9:04 pm
Lapua. 308 Palma Brass
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DannyS »
Sun Apr 29, 2012 4:21 pm
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Just wondering how many are using Lapua Palma. 308 brass with the small primers and how are they performing?
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45.2 grains of 2208 sounds great to start at. Cheers
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Last post by Tman
Mon May 21, 2012 4:57 pm
2209 in 308
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Quick »
Mon May 14, 2012 3:44 pm
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G'day all,
What barrel length in a 308 would you need for 2209 to have an advantage in MV over 2208? Just trying to decide on barrel length for my...
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Haha, probably. I like tinkering so trying 2209 would have been interesting to try. But I don't want a 34 in barrel soo yeah. Ohh well.
It's all...
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Last post by Quick
Thu May 17, 2012 7:32 am
Barrel configuration for a .284 win.
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Norm »
Sun May 13, 2012 4:49 pm
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Can someone give me an opinion on the best barrel length for a .284win for an F-Open rifle?
Also what COAL would you set the throat up to shoot 175...
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Bart I had great result with my first 284 with 168Gr Berger’s
I have re-chambered that barrel 3 times and if I do my part right it is still good...
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Last post by RAVEN
Mon May 14, 2012 5:17 pm
Importing an action
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Brad Y »
Mon May 14, 2012 11:17 am
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To those who have done it, what is involved time, permit and rough dollar wise to import an action from USA. Are there any dealers here who keep some...
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brad,
remington now owns the company that makes nesika, so they could probably be purchased through that source.
i know sara got one for someone...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Mon May 14, 2012 4:18 pm
Barrel twist 308
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Chopper »
Tue May 01, 2012 9:02 pm
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Has any one had a play with barrel twist since all these new projectiles have come along in 308, ?, 1-10, 1-11 , 1-12 , a top shooter in the states...
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Berger recommend 1/14 ( or faster ) for their VLD and it's longer than either the 2156 Sierra or the HBC. Length seems to be the dominating factor in...
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Last post by Barry Davies
Wed May 02, 2012 7:48 am
Moly loads
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flatlina »
Mon Apr 30, 2012 9:40 pm
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I've been running 46 gns 2206H in my .308 with a 155 HBC. I'm thinking of giving some moly ones a try and was wondering how much more powder is...
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My experience with Moly ( years ago ) was a loss of about 30 f/s.
46 gn of 2206H is Recommended maximum and depending upon your Speed/load curve...
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Last post by Barry Davies
Tue May 01, 2012 8:18 am
Whats Happened To The Supply Of HBC Projectiles
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IanP »
Thu Apr 19, 2012 11:35 am
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I contacted the SARA store earlier this week to order some 155gr HBCs. This is normally not a problem but they had none in stock and couldn't say...
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You will need to ring Tony and check. Ive got sierras already but that was through a local store
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Last post by Brad Y
Sun Apr 29, 2012 7:46 pm
BC for old model Dyer 155gn ?
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Sam Walker »
Sat Apr 28, 2012 2:02 pm
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Does anybody have a BC for the old BJD bullet please ?
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:oops: I should have done a search :oops:
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Last post by Sam Walker
Sat Apr 28, 2012 11:51 pm
6mm Bergers?
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Norm »
Fri Apr 27, 2012 4:44 pm
I have been playing with 105gn VLD Bergers in a 6mmBR, and have just discovered that the Hunting version seems to be different to the the Target...
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Last post by Norm
Fri Apr 27, 2012 4:44 pm
80grSMK
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Brad Y »
Tue Apr 24, 2012 9:56 am
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Just got a bag of 200 of the 80gr SMK's to keep my 223 fed for a few weeks.
Did a bit of a measure up and found they are all over the place. I...
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Hi Malcolm
Yes I think it is the tip differences that put me off so much. Ive seated them and measured up from the ogive not the tip and...
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Last post by Brad Y
Fri Apr 27, 2012 12:12 pm
6.5 x 47 loads
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saum2 »
Mon Apr 16, 2012 1:02 pm
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Need some help with brand/gns projectiles & best projectile seating position using 2213sc powder for the 6.5x47. Load?? off the shelf Savage...
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I get 2830 fps with 123 lapuas over 37gn of 2208 from a 24 maddco.
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Last post by OuttaAmmo
Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:00 pm
seating dies
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saum2 »
Thu Apr 19, 2012 9:22 am
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What's the best seating die (brand) to give the least run out.
I have a micrometer RCBS. I've just realised runout in the projectile can be up to...
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New cases can have more run-out but it reads like the seater stem is the issue, JC
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Last post by Triplejim
Sat Apr 21, 2012 5:18 pm
Using a throating reamer
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Norm »
Mon Apr 16, 2012 11:04 pm
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I have ordered a throating reamer to deepen the throat on a 6mmBR chamber.
Anyone done this themself? I see that they can come with a T handle to...
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Yes, Matt, I had a moment there. I saw in a Gunsmithing article about lubricating the throat before machining and they had a bottle of red liquid. I...
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Last post by RDavies
Thu Apr 19, 2012 11:48 pm
indexing primers
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bruce moulds »
Sun Apr 15, 2012 9:19 am
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has anyone found any benefit to accuracy by indexing primers.
if there is no runout, it probably doesn't matter.
i do not want to invest in a...
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Duly noted, I will have to try that myself, I always thought the shiny side looked nicer anyway.... :lol:
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Last post by Ovenpaa
Wed Apr 18, 2012 5:48 am
6mmBR load questions.
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Norm »
Fri Apr 13, 2012 8:27 pm
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Anyone experienced a tight throat with this cartridge?
I'm getting pressure signs on a new barrel with 27gn AR2206H and 28gn AR2208. Bullet used is...
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I got hold of some 105gn Berger VLD (hunting) projectiles today and they have a much shorter bearing surface and a secant ogive.
This permitted me...
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Last post by Norm
Mon Apr 16, 2012 11:01 pm
AOS Microsight
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Sambo »
Sun Apr 15, 2012 9:49 am
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I tried one of the new AOS Microsights yesterday and I was extremely underwhelmed.
I tried it at 1000 yds in conjunction with a 0.3 eagle eye and...
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Thanks John. Plenty of info on there.
It looks like the eagle eye is the culprit. I only use a 0.3 past 600 yds, so the microsight might be a...
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Last post by Sambo
Sun Apr 15, 2012 9:01 pm
6.5x47 vs .260?
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Baldric »
Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:14 pm
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Howdy,
Can anyone tell me why either of these is better than the other? I would think more powder in .260 is a good thing, but read that the brass...
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Disregard my last, didnt know the Lapua already had an improved shoulder.
What might the barrel life be with the 6.5 Super LR? It has got my...
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Last post by Quick
Sat Apr 14, 2012 6:46 pm
Will an omark handle a 300wm or 300wsm?
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Quick »
Fri Apr 13, 2012 7:32 pm
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Hey,
Just chasing an answer to the above question.
Cheers.
Shaun.
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Thanks for the info guys. I was just wondering if its been done or is possible. Cheers.
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Last post by Quick
Sat Apr 14, 2012 10:21 am
ATR 60X Action
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bobeager »
Thu Apr 12, 2012 4:44 pm
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Does anyone have a contact for the Developer / Manufacturer of the ATR 60X action. I think it was made in Victoria. Better still, does anyone know...
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Well worth a measure up . but have you checked the grub screw that holds the firing pin in . the act of cocking the bolt unscrews the pin if that...
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Last post by ratshot
Fri Apr 13, 2012 8:23 pm
Redding Bushing Dies
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Quick »
Mon Apr 09, 2012 9:30 am
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G'day all,
I was to get some Redding F/L bushing dies for my 308. I have a .343 neck. Whats the best bushing size to get for it? Ive heard BR guys...
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Hi Shaun,
It looks like you already have around 2 thou of tension with your current setup.
If you don't plan on turning your necks then you...
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Last post by Sambo
Thu Apr 12, 2012 8:42 am
Bullet Stabilization Pt 2 : Ladder test and Chronograph
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ecomeat »
Mon Apr 09, 2012 2:40 pm
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Took the opportunity Friday day to do a Ladder Test at 300 yds as suggested by Allan, with my 6 x 47 Lapua, putting all shots through a Master Beta...
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aubrey's graph COULD (not necessarily does) suggest that after 38.5 gn,s.d. reduces for whatever reason.
what case life is in this zone would have...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Tue Apr 10, 2012 8:42 pm
Recoil Pad Shape - Straight or curved
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higginsdj »
Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:01 am
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My 'new' second hand Omark has a straight recoil pad and most of the pressure I am feeling in recoil is on my collar bone (and its sore). Is this an...
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Thanks Bruce,
I'll have a hunt around for those recoil pads, once I work out what size I need.
I pick up my rifles tomorrow (PTA's were due...
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Last post by higginsdj
Mon Apr 09, 2012 7:46 pm
Trouble neck turning with K&M "doughnut" remov
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ecomeat »
Mon Apr 09, 2012 7:50 am
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Has anyone else had any issues with a K&M neck turner, using the doughnut removing turning mandrel ??
I am setting up a new 223 barrel on a old...
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Ian,
I just ordered Zedikers book, plus some reamers and a heap of other goodies from Sinclairs.
Thanks for the advice.
Tony Berry
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Last post by ecomeat
Mon Apr 09, 2012 5:08 pm
Neck turning advice please
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Norm »
Wed Apr 04, 2012 10:03 am
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I have been neck turning some brass for a .284 winchester down to 0.309 in order to match the chamber that I have with a small amount of clearance....
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I personally have tried both but now just do outside with no reaming.
My process is FL size (no button). then bronze brush inside necks (reverse in...
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Last post by DaveMc
Fri Apr 06, 2012 12:36 pm
Bullet stabilization problem ?
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ecomeat »
Wed Apr 04, 2012 6:41 am
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I am a newbie, and have only been shooting F Class for a year, using a BAT actioned 6 x 47 Lapua in F Open but have started to notice an issue with...
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If not parallex I would go with Alan's idea. Could be the clean barrel. I know you have done your homework with preparation and cleaning. Remember...
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Last post by Cameron Mc
Wed Apr 04, 2012 4:51 pm
2213sc at north qld teams and queens
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bruce moulds »
Sun Apr 01, 2012 12:05 pm
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following reports that 2213sc will not perform in north qld conditions by br shooters, it will be most interesting to see how fclass rifles perform...
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01/04/2012
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Last post by agro
Sun Apr 01, 2012 8:47 pm
Scope reticle adjustment help
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higginsdj »
Sun Mar 25, 2012 5:49 am
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I'm trying to get it right in my head (because I keep getting it wrong at the range). Is the following correct or and I 'lost' it again?...
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G'day All,
here's a simple way to adjust, especially if you are using a front rest/maybe a bipod and a rear bag
1. Aim at a specific point such as...
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Last post by ned kelly
Mon Mar 26, 2012 9:13 pm
Muzzle Velocity
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higginsdj »
Mon Mar 19, 2012 5:49 pm
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Obviously I will need a chrono for an exact value, but can anyone tell me what the muzzle velocity of the NRAA Palma Match 308 ammunition produces...
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DJ,
There is a very simple explanation for why you calculated a velocity of 3100 fps.
The elevation turret on your scope is not giving you true...
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Last post by Norm
Sat Mar 24, 2012 12:59 pm
Proper shooting position/set-up... Help needed
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higginsdj »
Mon Mar 19, 2012 6:23 pm
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I'm a novice rifle shooter (but a reasonably experienced pistol shooter). I am shooting a 308 F/Class on Bipod (Right Handed). I have also shot the...
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Barrel tuning, thats someting else I will have to learn......
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Last post by higginsdj
Thu Mar 22, 2012 5:05 am
Feeding the 6BR
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johnk »
Tue Mar 20, 2012 9:44 am
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I'm a tad gun shy since my neck surgery & I'm setting up a 6BR instead of the good old .308. I have some 108 Bergers to start off with & will...
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Anything I have used 108s in has prefered .010 jam, but I have had to up the load .4-.6gns if using HBN to get the same speed as bare bullets.
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Last post by RDavies
Wed Mar 21, 2012 5:07 am
Cleaning - From breach or muzzel
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higginsdj »
Tue Mar 20, 2012 6:10 pm
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Does it matter if I clean a barrel from the muzzel end? Given most people 'scrub' the barrel in both directions, is there really a difference between...
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May not matter to anyone else, but it will probably matter to you when your accuracy goes quickly southwards. The crown (muzzle end) of a barrel is...
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Last post by AlanF
Tue Mar 20, 2012 6:58 pm
Reloading - what do I need
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higginsdj »
Tue Mar 20, 2012 7:18 am
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I relaod my pistols with my Dillon 650 but rifle is a whole other beast.... So what do I need and what do you recommend?
1. Press
2. Match dies...
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DJ,
I use a cheap (Lee) thrower (set to a couple of grains low) into a balance beam (Redding) pan, trickle up to weight then if I'm tired, or its...
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Last post by AlanF
Tue Mar 20, 2012 11:19 am
Berger 338 OTM hybrid bullets test results for 338 win mag
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slzagrodnik »
Mon Mar 19, 2012 1:53 am
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Like Tarey, I was chosen to test the Berger 338 OTM hybrid bullets. The rifle I used was my 338 win mag elk rifle-- a Mauser 98 action, 26 Mcgowen...
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The info is posted on /shooters' forum /reloading /berger 250 hybrid tactical test results. Post started by Gnergy (Tarey) and I posted reply with my...
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Last post by slzagrodnik
Mon Mar 19, 2012 2:07 am
Tuner setup
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flatlina »
Fri Mar 16, 2012 6:01 pm
I was wondering how is the best way to go about setting a Tuner up on a rifle? How do you arrive at a starting point etc?
Regards
john
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Last post by flatlina
Fri Mar 16, 2012 6:01 pm
Shooting tube in the ground
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Peterla »
Tue Mar 13, 2012 5:38 pm
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Hi,
I have heard about a tube that can be buried into the ground to fire form cases or even run in a barrel.
I assume it is a steel pipe filled...
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Thanks John,
All I have to do know is find out how long I should make the 6inch pipe and dig a hole.
The rubber idea shounds fantastic and I will...
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Last post by Peterla
Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:21 am
Savage Palma rifle questions
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Chris S »
Sun Mar 11, 2012 11:59 am
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G'day All,
I'd assume there are a few Savage Palma rifles floating
around the ranges in Oz so this is aimed at their users.
How, honestly, do...
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Well I have had a savage palma for about 2.5 years... so i think i can answer your questions...... The stock is excellent and the action is pillar...
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Last post by macguru
Sun Mar 11, 2012 6:34 pm
new projectiles
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saum2 »
Sat Mar 03, 2012 10:04 am
Looks like the NRAA are thinking of adding new projectiles. Already approved is the .224 80gn VLD JLK projectile. Go to the NRAA site for more info.
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Last post by saum2
Sat Mar 03, 2012 10:04 am
New Stock
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Brad Y »
Thu Dec 22, 2011 2:52 pm
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Heres a couple of pics of the stock im building for my remington f class gun.
Still a work in progress.
Since these pics I...
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Skull n crossbones... nice
I was thinking an airbrushed aussie flag waving from the forend into the black butt then have the southern cross on the...
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Last post by Brad Y
Fri Mar 02, 2012 5:21 pm
Sierras
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saum2 »
Sun Feb 19, 2012 8:23 pm
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Sierra 80gn .224 prodjectiles are in short supply again. At least the VRA don't have any and was told there wasn't any in Australia. Some problem...
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Ive got about 350 moly coated Sierra's if people are that desperate. Just PM me. I use nothing but AMax's now and in my rifle they shoot every bit as...
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Last post by fclass556
Fri Mar 02, 2012 7:58 am
Omark Adaptors
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Quick »
Tue Feb 28, 2012 10:37 am
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G'day all,
Im chasing a barrel adaptor for my Omark. Problem is that there is the MAB one and also the Maddco one. MAB from VRA and Maddco from...
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Greg,
Cheers, Ill call first thing tomorrow morning.
Matt,
I cant afford the licencing hassles for another 308. Or I would have.
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Last post by Quick
Tue Feb 28, 2012 6:17 pm
Front bag lube
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Brad Y »
Tue Feb 21, 2012 5:00 pm
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Ive googled around and found baby powder and talc powder (same thing) are popular lube materials for front bags, but are there any other products...
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G'Day all,
any food grade silicon spray lube works well. Apply as needed.
Cheerio Ned
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Last post by ned kelly
Tue Feb 21, 2012 11:35 pm
One for the gunsmiths
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Brad Y »
Tue Feb 14, 2012 8:43 am
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I got a remington bolt in 223 last week so I can change calibres for FS.
The action came as a 308 and the 308 bolt has been trued up with the...
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Hi Brad....have you thought about puting a sleeve inside your 308 bolthead to fit the 223?
Cheers Rich :)
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Last post by richmac
Wed Feb 15, 2012 9:55 pm
batch 17 HBC's
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Brad Y »
Tue Feb 14, 2012 11:02 pm
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Took me a while to hear or find out that there was a bit of controversy about batch 16 hbc's. Some people liked them on the other hand. I have one...
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Brad Y
Check here as this was discussed late last year.
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Last post by Razer
Wed Feb 15, 2012 8:15 pm
New Bergers
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Norm »
Tue Jan 24, 2012 1:52 pm
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I hear that Berger has some new bullets in the pipeline.
Among others I thought that these would be of some interest here.
A 270 cal 170 gr and...
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No defence intended Bruce. I have the utmost respite for South Australians.
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Last post by AlanF
Mon Feb 13, 2012 5:20 pm
Tight Barrel 308W
Replies: 7
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IanP »
Fri Feb 10, 2012 4:08 pm
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Krieger make 2 barrel diameters available for the 0.300 cal crowd. I came across this recently on the USRifleTeams website and thought it interesting...
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in the old days, the brits used to call 30 cal barrels 297. e.g. the 297 morris cartridge. and the 276 rigby, which was in fact the 7x57 mauser.
but...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Sat Feb 11, 2012 11:36 am
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