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RIFLE BUILDERS????
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celtic12bore »
Wed May 27, 2009 8:31 pm
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yes more silly questions from the Irish in Adeilade.
Having decided on a cal(when ever) where would a guy get a rifle built.
I am talking to...
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Yes, looking forward to it. I think there will be a good size field.
Alan
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Mon Jun 01, 2009 9:18 pm
RCBS Chargemaster Fix
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IanP »
Fri May 22, 2009 1:24 pm
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I got a new chargemaster some months ago and I swapped it for another at the shop within a week of the purchase.
It would run thru the first 2...
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NIOA sent me a factory supplied 9V DC plug pack and Australian socket adapter. Checked the voltage without load and it measured 15V DC.
NIOA made...
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Last post by IanP
Sat May 30, 2009 8:01 pm
Barnard, RPA, which action
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bolster55 »
Thu May 21, 2009 6:47 pm
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Hello all,
Which would be the best, or better, action to use in building an F class rifle? What barrel and length, calibre and twist?
Cheers
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Woody ,Your right is saying it's a combination that wins ,but i my experience it really comes down to Bullets and Barrels .. That said ,if one part...
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Thu May 28, 2009 8:11 pm
thanks to all
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celtic12bore »
Wed May 27, 2009 8:16 pm
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I would like to thank all who answered my very amateur question
With special thanks to Alan F,that must of taking a lot of effort cheers.
Pest bird...
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Celtic,
I don't think you should consider .308 unless its for either F-Std or Match Rifle competition where you have little choice. .30/06 is...
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Last post by AlanF
Wed May 27, 2009 10:01 pm
Swapping barrels on site
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dennisj »
Sat May 16, 2009 4:14 pm
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I have noticed shooters at comps with more than one barrel for their
rifles. What is involved in swapping barrels on site? Is it a practical...
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How does changing the extractor enable a 223R case head into a 308W bolt?
I have a bolt for each caliber and the case head size and extractor...
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Last post by IanP
Fri May 22, 2009 8:43 am
80GN projectiles touching lands
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bolster55 »
Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:10 pm
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Hello All,
Why is it so conflicting to get a consistant reading when a projectile is toucing the lands
Sierra 80GN MK's. New case, new projectile,...
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Hello All,
With all the replies, and checking and testing, I have found that excessive, or uneven neck tension will give varying results. It seems...
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Last post by bolster55
Thu May 21, 2009 6:43 pm
MAB .223 stainless barrel query
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timothi3197 »
Tue May 19, 2009 9:09 pm
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Good evening all, following my enjoyment of F standard I am going to .223, I have been offered a good price (under $1000 finished) for a omark action...
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The length you say is as good as any other and sounds like you have yourself a good buy.....you will find it hard to put it down once you get a load...
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Last post by littlebang556
Thu May 21, 2009 10:07 am
wilcox base
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Cookie »
Wed May 13, 2009 6:15 pm
Can anyone please give me an opinion on a wilcox base that dismantles as i am looking for a front rest for my f/open rifle.
cheers all and aim small
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Last post by Cookie
Wed May 13, 2009 6:15 pm
2209 loads?
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timothi3197 »
Sat Apr 04, 2009 7:04 pm
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Good evening all,
I have been given nearly four kilos of 2209, does anybody have a sucessful load for .308 with 155 grain Dyers and OFV military...
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G'Day Tim i forgot to say i am coating my bullets with Tungsten Disulfide so you may have to start your load below 45 grains my barrel is a MADDCO...
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Last post by bruce talty
Tue May 12, 2009 4:02 pm
Which barrel adapter for Omark?
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RDavies »
Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:33 pm
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I will be building up an F open rifle on a budget and will be using an Omark action. I have heard of failures with some barrel adapters, is this...
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Rob,
Although I dont like going against the norm (thats a joke), recoil lugs were invented for shooting grenades in WW1. People can use them, I...
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Last post by Woody_rod
Sun May 03, 2009 12:10 pm
.223 twist rate
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dennisj »
Thu Apr 30, 2009 6:27 pm
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Could somebody tell me what twist rate is needed to shoot .223 X 69g projectiles, please.
Thanks
Dennis
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Thanks for your help.
Regards
Dennis
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Last post by dennisj
Thu Apr 30, 2009 7:53 pm
Reload 6.5 X 284
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dennisj »
Sun Apr 19, 2009 4:50 pm
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Could anyone help with a load for 6.5 X 284, using ADI BM2 or is it a no go?
Thanks
Dennis J
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Thanks for your help, I have the correct powders. Some BM2 from another rifle, I was curious.
Thank you
Dennis J
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Last post by dennisj
Mon Apr 20, 2009 6:24 pm
Steel stock- stupid question?
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timothi3197 »
Sat Apr 18, 2009 8:20 pm
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Just looking at the F class lineup today and realising I have to alter my blackwood stock. I came to thinking has anybody ever tried to make a welded...
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Thanks Ian, we have had a good think and will(should) be starting on it next week, so far it looks like it will be a single bent 40nb the from the...
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Last post by timothi3197
Sun Apr 19, 2009 4:07 pm
Tuners
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Matt P »
Tue Mar 24, 2009 6:58 pm
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To those that use or have used barrel tuners how have you gone about setting it up ???
Is there a method that works or is just wind it in and out...
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I will preface this reply by saying that I have had no previous experience with tuners except to tune my 308 Fullbore Rifle some years ago by moving...
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Last post by bobeager
Tue Apr 14, 2009 3:54 pm
Burris 8-32x50 Black diamond scope
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RDavies »
Sun Mar 15, 2009 10:21 am
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I will be after another scope for my F class rifle and since funds are limited, I am looking at a 2nd hand 8-32x50mm Burris Black diamond. Has anyone...
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I have a Burris 8 - 32 Black Diamond. Excellent scope. Price wise, about
the same as a Leupold 8 - 25 X 50.
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Last post by dennisj
Sun Apr 12, 2009 2:20 pm
80 Grain projectiles
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richmac »
Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:33 pm
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Hi all
I would like to ask a question and a honest opinion regarding the 80 grain projectiles that we are allowed to use in competition.
We are...
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Robert,
Quite right, 62 grain is correct. However all else is as I have stated, the risk MAY be low but it does exist, I have seen the results. I...
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Last post by KHGS
Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:18 am
How do I sight in my Leupold VX 1 Scope ?
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Nesta »
Mon Mar 02, 2009 11:27 am
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Hi All,
I manged to get hold of a second hand Leupold vx1 scope. It doenst have any instructions etc with it. Can anyone tell me how to go about...
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Thanks heaps for your time Woody. All makes sense.
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Last post by Nesta
Tue Mar 24, 2009 6:36 am
LOADS & DIES FOR 6.5 X 47
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jerryatric »
Sun Mar 08, 2009 4:14 pm
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HI, I HAVE PUCHASED A 6.5 X 47 MADDCO 30INCH BARREL 1 IN 8 TWIST , WHICH IS GETTING FITTED INTO MY OMARK ACTION - BY maddco are doing the fitting ,...
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Bat,
My OAL using a Hornady comparator (measured off ogive) is 3.153 . Dont worry about a slight compression in the load as 2209 has large...
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Last post by IanP
Wed Mar 11, 2009 7:26 am
Varget/2208 loads for 223
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bolster55 »
Thu Feb 26, 2009 5:11 am
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Anyone have info on Rem 223 loads using Varget or 2208 and why does it seem to perform better than H4895/2206H?
Cheers
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Thanks for the replies, I'll work up some loads and see what the results are.
Cheers
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Last post by bolster55
Mon Mar 02, 2009 5:28 am
help with rifle storage (safes) in NSW
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RexStone85 »
Wed Feb 25, 2009 11:25 pm
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Hi there...
first of all, thanks to the webmaster for approving my application....
and thanks for the rest of the members on here who have been so...
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I have the same problem, rented house, cant drill etc. What I ended up doing was building a cupbourd within the cupbourd. I screwed large plywood...
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Last post by RDavies
Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:56 pm
PRE-FIT BARRELS FOR SAVAGE TARGET ACTION
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schuller »
Tue Nov 04, 2008 5:03 pm
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Looking for info on availabilty of pre-fit barrels in Australia
for savage f class target action all barrel makers welcome,
got all the gear just...
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Michael, it is good the realisation is there. KHGS, Chombart and others effort has not gone to waste. For the sake of continuity and personal...
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Last post by Woody_rod
Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:09 am
Swing Target Actions
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Brian »
Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:31 pm
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Hi,
Have been trolling the net looking for info on Swing Actions - there is not a great deal to be found.
Are they still a worthwhile...
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Brian,
Swings have been out of production for a l-o-n-g time, although you'll find some spares through James Corbett. They were superceded by the...
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Last post by johnk
Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:49 pm
F-Class Rifle from scratch
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Chris S »
Mon Sep 08, 2008 10:38 pm
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G'day All,
After some advise on building an F-Class rifle using the best componants
for the job. I've had a taste of F-class std. using my Lilja...
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I tend to agree with Ben C generally.
If I was building a pure FS rifle I would start with a Bat, Stolle, Stiller type action then add a suitable...
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Last post by Dave P
Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:15 pm
MY 308 FCLASS LOAD
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Barry T »
Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:14 pm
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Hello :D fclass shooters,on sunday our range had a 600 yard practice shoot.i used my savage fvss 308 with the 26 inch barrel with the 1 in 10...
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Hello :D IanP,do the aussie ones have the same or more lenght than the noslers, i know the sierra's are shorter than noslers.my throat in my savage...
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Last post by Barry T
Thu Jan 22, 2009 8:47 pm
anyone useing a 6.5x47?
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BATattack »
Wed Jan 14, 2009 10:25 pm
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is anyone useing a 6.5x47? what rifle, load and accuracy are you getting?
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haha! yeah. coincidence..... maby not. just a wild guess but ian might be a member of two sites.
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Last post by BATattack
Wed Jan 21, 2009 9:40 pm
nightforce scopes
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jtrmz250 »
Tue Jan 06, 2009 7:58 pm
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hi
im new to f class i have a omark 308 and im looking into getting a scope i was thinking of a night force 12-32x56 benchrest what do you think of...
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sorry AGAIN!!! :oops: you are correct ian. i was quoting the stats on the NXS. i think we can we all agree nightforce scopes are awsome and...
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Last post by BATattack
Tue Jan 20, 2009 7:40 pm
concentricity issues?
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jump70 »
Sun Nov 04, 2007 9:31 pm
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I'm currently shooting a 6XC in f-class club comp. Chamber has a neck about 0.275 and I'm shooting 105gr Lapua Scenars over 38.4gr of 2209, CCI BR...
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AJr, What I found was that the seating stem was pushing the bullet in by the tip which was hitting on a flat top surface in the stem, not the tapered...
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Last post by RDavies
Mon Jan 19, 2009 4:22 pm
New to the sport - advice sought
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Nesta »
Wed Nov 19, 2008 12:27 pm
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Hello eveyone,
Im new to the sport, and new to this site - It looks like there is some honest opinions and lots of experience in here.
I shot...
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Hi Nesta
Well, once again on barrel twist rates, the 1:8 will stabalize 80gn projectiles down to the smaller weight ones,45-50gner's. But the 1:12...
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Last post by Paul Janzso
Tue Jan 06, 2009 3:04 pm
making a f class rifle
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jtrmz250 »
Tue Dec 30, 2008 8:50 pm
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hi im new to f class and i just bourght a omark and it has all ready been drilled and taped for a scope rail. im just wondering what i have to do to...
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Hi
The South Australian Rifle Assn. store is at Wingfield, contact # 82445533.
They are on hollidays at the moment and will be open mid...
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Last post by Paul Janzso
Wed Dec 31, 2008 10:42 am
Actions
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bigricky »
Sun Dec 07, 2008 5:07 pm
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Hi, where can I get a 338 lapua action in Australia ?
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Bigricky,
Yes I have read the same, but experienced something quite the opposite. When I first shot it at 100m, to zero in I hit the fist shot a...
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Last post by flem100
Tue Dec 30, 2008 1:02 am
media for rests
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stu_bear2002 »
Tue Dec 23, 2008 10:42 pm
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G'day guys just after some advice on the best media to use in a rear rest for maximum weight and stability and with good packing qualities.
stuart
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G'day stu,
go find a sandblaster and get a large coffee tin full of garnet blasting sand. Heavy as stink and packs beautifully.
Do not get used...
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Last post by ned kelly
Wed Dec 24, 2008 8:02 am
LOADS FOR 223
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Barry T »
Thu Dec 18, 2008 2:30 pm
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Hello :D fclass shooters,i just got my ruger target 223 rebarrled with a rem stainless steel 26 inch barrel in 1 in 8 twist. and add a rail for my...
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G'Day Barry,
I have a 26 x 1:8 Truflight barrel on an accurised Rem700, I shoot this in F open only with Lapau 223 brass that has been neck turned,...
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Last post by ned kelly
Tue Dec 23, 2008 8:54 am
BENCHREST STANDS
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Cliff Austen »
Sun Dec 21, 2008 9:27 pm
Does anyone know how sells Wilcox Benchrest Stands?
Are they sold by Wilcox direct?
If so, a contact number please.
Cheers
Cliff
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Last post by Cliff Austen
Sun Dec 21, 2008 9:27 pm
Bullets for TR
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Quick »
Fri Dec 19, 2008 1:15 pm
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What .308 bullets are legal for TR and F STD. I know the 155gr SMKs are but what about the 155gr Lapua Scenars??
Thanks guys.
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Ok then. Thanks for that Mate. I was really hoping to be able to try some of the Scenars. Thanks anyway.
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Last post by Quick
Sat Dec 20, 2008 9:24 am
Dyer projectiles BC's
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Chris S »
Sun Dec 14, 2008 9:58 am
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G'day All,
Anyone have accurate BC figures for both the
original and the new VLD Dyer projectiles.
tnx, Chris...
:?:
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I thought the BS was intentional :lol: !
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Last post by AlanF
Fri Dec 19, 2008 6:06 am
laminated ,30inch savage rifle-f-open, do they make em
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jerryatric »
Sat Nov 29, 2008 9:06 am
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wondering if it,s possable to buy a target laminated stock - 30 inch barrel savage, or other make rifle . chambered in a calibre to suit f-open class...
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Good luck with the project Jerry. If you need advice on loading the 6.5-284 please PM me.
Alan
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Last post by AlanF
Tue Dec 16, 2008 9:42 am
Case Separation
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AlanF »
Sun Dec 14, 2008 7:24 am
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We had an old codger shooting a Musgrave on Saturday and about 50% of his cases were separating. He maintained it was not a safety issue and returned...
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Alan,
I see what you're getting at, but consider that a .308 case head with a radius of around ½ has a surface area of under .2 square inches, so...
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Last post by johnk
Sun Dec 14, 2008 11:00 am
Centra Goliath 30mm front sight
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Aubrey »
Tue Dec 02, 2008 7:43 pm
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Just got some new gear. The new Centra 30mm sight made by X-Treme Shooting in the USA, and used by a growing number of top shooters in the US and...
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Sorry,
When I wrote collet , I meant the collet into which is inserted the Eagle Eye. Whether the Eagle Eye (with its collar) is screwed on or not,...
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Last post by Robert Chombart
Mon Dec 08, 2008 9:00 pm
TMac/Central Rearsightsights question
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Robert Chombart »
Wed Oct 29, 2008 4:15 am
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Hi, all.
Is it possible to know what is the offset of the TMac/Central Reatsights?
The offset I ask is the horizontal dimension from the...
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Aubrey,
The sight base bloc was designed to be centered with the Millenium bracket with an offset of 28mm which I understand, is also the standard...
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Last post by Robert Chombart
Sun Dec 07, 2008 8:47 pm
How long can you leave quick scrub solvent in the barrel.
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RDavies »
Sun Dec 07, 2008 8:51 am
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I have heard good things about the new Quick Scrub solvent made in OZ, so I have a big bottle of it now, but I have a question about leaving it in...
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Good one.Thanks, sounds like what I,m after.
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Last post by RDavies
Sun Dec 07, 2008 1:51 pm
80 grn Amax Seating Depth
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richmac »
Sun Aug 31, 2008 2:43 pm
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Hi again
Has anyone had a tinker with the now approved 80 grain Amax projectiloes?
What powder do you use to drive them and what load?
Seating...
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I usually set my chronographs up under a beach umbrella to ensure consistent & accurate results. The arguments I've read suggest that you can get...
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Last post by johnk
Sun Dec 07, 2008 9:35 am
Picatinny rail help please
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bigricky »
Sat Nov 29, 2008 4:40 pm
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Hi, I want to purchase a picatinny rail from USA but the measurements dont look right with my Vanguard rifle.
Has anyone purchased from Ken Farrell...
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thanks for your advice, I contacted Total Solutions Engineering (TSE) up here in Brisbane and they will make a custom rail :D
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Last post by bigricky
Sat Dec 06, 2008 5:58 pm
cci br 4 primers
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whippy »
Fri Dec 05, 2008 1:40 pm
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i have been using cci br 4 small rifle primers in my savage for about 6 months and never had any problems with them, however today out of 15 rounds i...
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thanks mike, will check into it. i shot with them today and had no problems at all. thanks again for the advice.
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Last post by whippy
Sat Dec 06, 2008 3:14 pm
Barrel Tuning a 556 ?
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richmac »
Fri Dec 05, 2008 11:06 am
Hi All
Has any one had success barrel tuning a 556 barrel.
I know there are different methods of doing this ,1 with loads the other with a barrel...
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Last post by richmac
Fri Dec 05, 2008 11:06 am
question
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whippy »
Mon Dec 01, 2008 10:17 am
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i just purchased some 80gm amax for my savage 223. as a point of curiosity i put one in a fired case and chambered it in the rifle. it pushed the...
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g-day, you will have to excuse an old fool. i just realised that i used the wrong seating die to satisfy my curiosity with the amax. all is ok. i now...
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Last post by whippy
Mon Dec 01, 2008 10:33 am
where can i go near laidley 2 shoot
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jerryatric »
Sat Nov 29, 2008 8:56 am
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im off to laidly after christmas for a holiday & was wondering if there is anywhere near there to go shooting - long range only, prefere bigbore...
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There is a fullbore/F class range at Ripley. I think this is the closest to laidley, though Toowoomba wont be much further away.
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Last post by RDavies
Sun Nov 30, 2008 5:26 pm
Gunsmith in Melbourne
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Seddo »
Thu Nov 27, 2008 3:22 pm
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Hi guys,
I have just order a 20moa rail for my omark from Davies and need to get it fitted. The rifle has alloy weaver bases so i need it drilled...
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Stuey,
I know the gunsmith that does all of the pistol work for vic arms, i will ask him if he know the guy who does the rifle work.
John,
Can...
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Last post by Seddo
Fri Nov 28, 2008 9:11 am
calibres
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bruce moulds »
Thu Nov 27, 2008 5:03 pm
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alan,
the quick answer is yes, the 284 is more tiring than its 6.5 offspring.
i had to adapt my style away from free recoil, and shoulder the gun a...
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hi alan,
berger 140 gn up to 3010 reliably. these were bullets made after eric stecker appeared on the scene. i had some bad ones made before his...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Thu Nov 27, 2008 9:29 pm
MV for 20" 308 Barrel
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ned kelly »
Sat Nov 22, 2008 11:19 am
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G'Day all,
I'm looking at buying a left hand Rem700 SPS varminter (26 barrel) and lopping 4 -6 off the barrel to make it a handy hunting rifle....
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i believe you will lose about 25 to 30 fps per inch in very rough terms.
the 308 can work moderately well with 20 to 22 inch barrels, and will...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Sun Nov 23, 2008 3:34 pm
f class rear bags
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Madracer »
Sat Nov 01, 2008 4:32 pm
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i have a new f class rifle on the way and have hit some delays so to save some time im looking to order a rear bag from sinclair before my stock...
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Stuart,
My rifle has a similar butt configuration. I've found the two stitch Protektor bag with cordura bunny ears (readily available here in...
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Last post by johnk
Fri Nov 21, 2008 8:47 am
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