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6.5x47
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bruce moulds »
Tue Jun 20, 2006 6:45 pm
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the 6.5x47 lapua doesn't look that much behind the 6.5x284 in the wind, using equilavent 140 class bullets.
if it happens to be more waterline...
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I spoke to Custers today, they say the new 6.5x47 Lapua brass is due here in August. Recently, I was told it was already in oz?
I am thinking both...
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Last post by Cameron Mc
Wed Jun 28, 2006 8:41 pm
rebarreling to 308
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stu_bear2002 »
Mon Jun 19, 2006 7:13 pm
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Hi all, after working at the commonwealth games (fullbore) i have decided to take up(with the permission of my better half :D ) target shooting. I am...
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Stuey,
I notice that your interest started from your involvement in the Commonwealth Games, and your initial idea was to shoot with peep sights...
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Last post by AlanF
Thu Jun 22, 2006 9:16 am
Case Preparation for New F-Class shooters
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Simon C »
Sun Jun 04, 2006 7:58 pm
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Hi all,
I thought this may be provide an opportunity to share information on case preparation techniques and indeed precision handloading methods...
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:( those scales mentioned in the last post have gone :)
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Last post by Ken L
Fri Jun 16, 2006 11:43 am
Moly coating with an orbital sander :)
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Andrew~Smith »
Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:31 pm
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Hello everyone , I have just started with Fclass ( Standard ) and decided to give moly coating bullets a try . I don't know if anyone else has tried...
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Simon,
Look for a Molybond distributor in your area, and ask for Molybond ZX35 Superfine powder. I think its available in a 50 gram puff bottle....
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Last post by Dazza
Fri Jun 16, 2006 10:41 am
Projectile options
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Andrew~Smith »
Thu Jun 15, 2006 8:43 pm
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can anyone let me know what the options are for 155 Gr projectiles in F standard . Are we tied into manufacturer / model or can you use any 155 Gr...
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Andrew,
we have two only options.
155gr Dyer.
155gr sierra match king.
Both should be available from your state body.
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Last post by Guest
Thu Jun 15, 2006 9:01 pm
locking lug lube
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bruce moulds »
Sun Jun 11, 2006 11:33 am
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would people share their opinions on products, particularly for stainless?
bruce.
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G'day all,
My Silver goop tube is some years old now and it says it is made by:-
Crawford Fitting Company
29500 Solon Rd, Solon OHIO 44139...
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Last post by ned kelly
Thu Jun 15, 2006 6:40 pm
Remington XR100
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Tiger »
Wed Jun 14, 2006 4:51 pm
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Has anybody bought one of these? They look to be just the business for a beginner in F-Open, I see the SARA store has them for sale for around the...
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Thanks Ben, my intention is to help set a couple of people up for F-Open in the near future, and from what I can see, the XR100 would be a good...
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Last post by Tiger
Thu Jun 15, 2006 5:37 pm
omark action suitability
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hammersmith »
Thu Jun 15, 2006 7:57 am
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Hi
I've just finished setting up an omark in 284win :P thanks wild bill. Now I've got the bug to do a 6.5-284 on an omark. I just aquired another...
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Ken the thread is asking advice on the action as you have said the BR's are ramped up to get them to shoot would doing this be safe in an Omark?...
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Last post by RAVEN
Thu Jun 15, 2006 5:20 pm
Digital Vernier Calipers at ALDI Tomorrow - $20
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bobeager »
Wed May 24, 2006 1:04 pm
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ALDI has a beaut stainless steel electronic vernier on special tomorrow 25 May at 9.00AM. I purchased these last year. Very good quality. Saw same...
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Same product that I purchased from ALDI now being promoted by Sinclairs in their latest newsletter for the bargain price of $49.95 US Dollars..... go...
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Last post by bobeager
Wed Jun 14, 2006 2:20 pm
Question on 6mm Projectiles
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AlanF »
Thu Jun 01, 2006 6:51 pm
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I'm about to start a 6BR switch barrel project and am interested to know what good 6mm match grade projectiles are readily available in Australia?...
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good measuring sierrs(6.5) in 100 boxes can waterline on the 600 target @ 1000yd.
unmeasured lapuas are not far behind. their weights seem to vary...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Thu Jun 01, 2006 10:37 pm
neck turning tolerence
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mitchellchandler_au »
Thu Apr 06, 2006 9:44 pm
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Hi all,
Being new to fclass iam having a 6mmbr made. I just started turning my necks on a K&M neck turner, my necks have about a quarter thou...
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G'Day Mitchell
I use a K&M and to give you an idea of the relative wall thicknesses I miked 50 .223 lapua cases with a Mitutoyu 1/10,000 thou...
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Last post by ned kelly
Tue May 30, 2006 8:39 pm
6mm Dasher - Any one using this cartridge
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bobeager »
Wed Apr 05, 2006 1:22 pm
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Have a new 6mm barrel on the way. Looking at the 6mm Dasher. Wilson now make the dies. Any feedback welcome, particulaly info on Reamer Specs/source...
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Hope it all goes well Bob. I think I'll go 6BR - I have the 6.5x284 for the longs, (or shorts if it cuts up rough), and a 6BR should be good for the...
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Last post by AlanF
Tue May 30, 2006 7:38 pm
Importing from Silclair Intl.
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bobeager »
Wed May 17, 2006 12:37 pm
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I am about to order dies for my 6mm Dasher project. Has anybody had any problems with brining in Dies since Australia Post's new regulations. Any...
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With the limited amount of reloading components I have imported I have had no hassles with reloading parts. Dies are machine parts, not rifle parts...
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Last post by John Brownrigg
Sun May 28, 2006 2:00 pm
Rest Photos
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Chopper »
Sat May 27, 2006 5:05 pm
For those who requested photos of the Read- Raptor Rest, please send me your E-mail address to karenlush@bigpond.com and I can forward them on to...
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Last post by Chopper
Sat May 27, 2006 5:05 pm
Just 1 Question!
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a.JR »
Mon May 22, 2006 12:10 pm
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rs
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Hi JR
My little 223 weighs in at 5.6kg complete with bipod and I will stick with it when I shoot Std F, it's able to compete with the heavier ones,...
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Last post by balcom
Tue May 23, 2006 8:22 am
Magtech Primers
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Peter Marum »
Thu Apr 20, 2006 2:09 pm
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Has any one got any info on this brand of primer (small rifle primer)
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John, thanks for the info on magtech primers. I will give them a wide berth as i am in the process of getting a 223 f std rifle together so i may as...
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Last post by Peter Marum
Tue May 16, 2006 6:40 pm
115gr 6mm bullets
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bjld »
Fri May 12, 2006 7:52 pm
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Anyone tried the 115gr 6mm Bergers or DTACs?
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John
I believe that Po Cal will be importing Bergers
Give Peter a call
Phone no. is on home page
Paul
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Last post by VickiMcc
Mon May 15, 2006 5:47 pm
Barrel Life
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pjifl »
Sat May 06, 2006 9:05 pm
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It may interest some that the barrel on my 6.5 Rogue has come to the end of its useful life. It has now shot about 2500 rounds - maybe a little more...
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G Day Matt
My barrel was only 26 to start with so I did not want to cut too much off. The throat is still quite eroded, but it is still...
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Last post by Cameron Mc
Mon May 08, 2006 9:57 pm
280 ackley
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bruce moulds »
Thu May 04, 2006 10:16 pm
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any advice on best 280 brass for 280 ackley.
would 7mm/06 acklet offer better brass options?
what about 7x64 ackley using rws brass? would this...
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Bruce,
I currently use the 9.3 brass in my 280 AI and it is able to give me 2930 fps with the 58 grains of Re22 and 175 SMKs. No problems with the...
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Last post by Tony Z
Fri May 05, 2006 12:08 pm
Balance point
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Tony Q »
Thu May 04, 2006 8:32 am
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What is the correct balance point, or weight dispersion for a bipoded rifle?
I suspect that it would be to the front to control muzzle...
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With the brake you are spreading the blast jet radially which reduces the backward thrust thus also reducing upward angular movement of the muzzle....
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Last post by Tony Z
Thu May 04, 2006 1:29 pm
projectiles
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bruce moulds »
Wed May 03, 2006 8:33 pm
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if one could do one of the below only, which would give the greatest measurable benefit?
base to ogive batching.
bearing surface batching.
meplat...
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Meplat cutting.
Tony Z.
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Last post by Tony Z
Thu May 04, 2006 12:09 am
6.5 Ackerley improved loads
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jlorimer »
Tue Jan 31, 2006 12:18 pm
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Hello fellow F Class shooters.
I've just built my latest F Open rifle in 6.5X55 Ackerly improved 40 degree shoulder.has anybody else out there...
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G'day jb
I've bought a couple of reamers from Dave Manson
He does a 6.5x55 ackley improved. Get a finishing reamer with a floating pilot -...
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Last post by bjld
Mon May 01, 2006 4:22 pm
While we are on the topic of Bipods.
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Tony Z »
Sun Apr 30, 2006 12:43 pm
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Having had a close look at the conventional style of bipods currently being used on my CAD program i have come to the following conclusions about...
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If money was no concern and laws permitting, I'd buy a WA2000- pretty sure you can convert them to shoot Left handed which is handy for me. Certainly...
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Last post by bully_eye
Sun Apr 30, 2006 8:51 pm
Is rethreading required to "True" an action?
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jquin »
Thu Apr 20, 2006 11:55 am
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Hi Guys
Looking at the services some US benchrest gunsmiths offer it
seems as though an action should have it's thread recut as well as truing...
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Absolutely...
An accurised action should have the bolt face machined square to the centrline of the bolt, the bolt should be aligned parallel and...
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Last post by ned kelly
Fri Apr 28, 2006 2:00 pm
Balistics
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by
balcom »
Tue Apr 25, 2006 1:59 pm
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Does anybody know the B C of 130grn Norma Diamond Projectiles. :?:
PeterH
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Thanks Alan
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Last post by balcom
Thu Apr 27, 2006 2:06 pm
223s for F class standard
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RDavies »
Fri Apr 14, 2006 8:31 am
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How many people out there are using a 223 for F standard? I am thinking about building up a 223 on my little Sako for myself or any new shooters to...
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I have just found out that the club rifle being built will be in 223 ,so I wont have to lend mine out when it gets built. I have decided I will get a...
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Last post by RDavies
Tue Apr 18, 2006 8:28 pm
F-Class Standard 'Shooters and Equipment'
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Tony Q »
Wed Jun 29, 2005 4:56 pm
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Please indicate if you are a std shooter or indeed both std and open class.
If you like you can also list the equipment you use so we can see who...
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I use a Tikka Tactical 223, 20 inch barrel, Harris BR Canting by-pod.
Tikka is fitted with a 20 degre rail with a Schmidt and Bender PM11, 4-16X50...
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Last post by Paul Janzso
Tue Apr 18, 2006 3:46 pm
new barrel - which .308 chamber ?
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Sam Walker »
Mon Mar 27, 2006 11:51 am
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I've got a Mk X Mauser FB rifle with a worn out Schultz & Larsen barrel, and am getting psyched up to fork out for a new (stainless) barrel.
I...
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it might be alright to 300 yds but after that you might be unstable. bruce
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Last post by bruce talty
Sun Apr 16, 2006 9:06 am
7mm 175 sierra, 1/10 maddco,284win case.
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bruce moulds »
Wed Apr 05, 2006 7:02 pm
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can anyone guarantee stability & accuracy of this combo from 300 to 1200 yd? (given a min mv of 2800)
i am particularly interested in real life...
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H i Bruce go to Dan Lilja Web in the US he has all the calibers and twists for different bullet weights he shoul know he been making barrels long...
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Last post by bruce talty
Fri Apr 14, 2006 8:10 pm
Schneider Rifle Barrels
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bruce talty »
Fri Apr 14, 2006 5:13 pm
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bruce moulds Schneider Rifle Barrels
1403 Red Baron
Payson AZ 85541
Phone No (928)474-2852
Bruce
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bruce, thanks.
bruce
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Last post by bruce moulds
Fri Apr 14, 2006 7:11 pm
MCSI Tables Now Available for Download
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AlanF »
Fri Apr 14, 2006 5:08 pm
To anyone who run DRA team or local championship events,
I have developed a scoring system which may be of interest to clubs and DRAs who are...
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Last post by AlanF
Fri Apr 14, 2006 5:08 pm
Polygonal barrels
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VickiMcc »
Mon Oct 24, 2005 6:17 am
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Has anyone had any experience with these type of barrels. I have heard that they clean up quicker than conventional types, but do they shoot...
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No problem at the time, but now Aust post has added restrictions it maybe a big problem. They usually ship as steel tubes, but if Aust post think...
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Last post by VickiMcc
Fri Apr 14, 2006 7:04 am
ES or SD?
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bjld »
Tue Apr 11, 2006 6:51 pm
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G'day all
What do you use in load development: standard deviation (SD), extreme spread (ES) or both?
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edited 19/4/06
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Last post by Tony Z
Wed Apr 12, 2006 5:47 pm
6mm long neck
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by
RAVEN »
Fri Apr 07, 2006 7:59 pm
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I am thinking of using 6mm to 600m or over the whole lot on calmer days
I want a case with long neck and MV of up to 3000fps using heavy bullets or...
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tony,
it wasn't last time i shot against paul, but it was the time before.
bruce.
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Last post by bruce moulds
Tue Apr 11, 2006 9:05 pm
22-250 loads
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craigb »
Mon Apr 10, 2006 10:28 am
Hi can some one give me some loads for 80gr sierra in 22-250 thank you
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Last post by craigb
Mon Apr 10, 2006 10:28 am
Barrel Tuners
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VickiMcc »
Sun Apr 09, 2006 9:23 pm
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Has anyone had any positive results usin the new barrel tuners made by Geoff Grenfell. I have spoken to him on the subject and he assures me that...
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edited 19/4/06
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Last post by Tony Z
Mon Apr 10, 2006 12:55 am
Rem SPS action suitability for target shooting?
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jquin »
Sun Apr 09, 2006 9:09 am
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Hi
I was wondering if anyone knew whether the action on the Remington SPS was the same quality at the varmint models. I was hoping to
do the old...
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Hi,
I cant see why the SPS action cant be made good by truing it up a little. I think most of the imperfections can be removed by being trued up....
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Last post by mitchellchandler_au
Sun Apr 09, 2006 7:01 pm
Buying an Action from the US
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jquin »
Tue Apr 04, 2006 9:58 pm
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Hi Guys
I have heard mentioned before that it may be a false economy
buying an action from the US.
The US manufacturer lists prices of around...
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BAX Global will ship to you. They are not prohibitively expensive, although they are more expensive than Aust Post was. Brownells and Grafs will both...
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Last post by bjld
Wed Apr 05, 2006 9:46 am
284 family
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RDavies »
Sun Feb 12, 2006 8:03 pm
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What is the latest opinion as far as 284 based cartridges. I see the 6.5 is starting to lag a littler further behind ,and the 7mm starting to become...
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OOPS!
Anyway, thanks Tony.
Be alert, not alarmed, 7mm will prevail!
VBR
JT
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Last post by John T
Sat Apr 01, 2006 5:40 am
Burris Rings
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Cameron Mc »
Sat Mar 18, 2006 7:44 pm
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Just wondering if anyone is using the Burris scope rings with inserts that allow elevation and windage adjustment of the scope body.
In other words...
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The Burris rings may be a solution, but depending on your action type, you may not be able to get the scope mounted far enough forward to give the...
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Last post by bobeager
Fri Mar 24, 2006 11:28 am
Meplats on 107gn Sierra MatchKing Projectiles
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by
Vic Police Rifle Club »
Mon Mar 13, 2006 2:19 pm
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So far the only proj's I've put through my 6BR is the Lapua 105's. A fine bullet with which I've had great results. I recently purchased my first box...
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Tony,
Thanks for all the good info! I have a Stoney Point comparitor with 6mm and 22 cal inserts. When I get some spare time, I'll measure up the...
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Last post by Dazza
Thu Mar 23, 2006 2:02 pm
6br alternatives
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bruce moulds »
Sat Aug 20, 2005 10:19 pm
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hi,
6br, brx, or dasher?
any advice from experienced users please?
pros & cons?
also 6mmxc
regards,
bruce.
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Sam,
My current PPC barrel is 23 long and has over 3000 rounds through it. Still capable of 10 shot thumbnail size groups at 300yds, if I do my...
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Last post by Dazza
Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:04 pm
Suitability of Steyr for F Class
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by
monaro76 »
Thu Mar 16, 2006 12:56 pm
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G'day Everyone,
I've just got hold of a Steyr Tactical Elite in 308 and was wondering if anyone using one of these or a Steyr Scout in any of the...
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Monaro76
The Steyr Tactical rifles are a bit light, but are definately suitable for F-Class std. They are accurate with factory ammo, and have a...
6 Replies
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Last post by Dazza
Sun Mar 19, 2006 8:50 pm
What scope to buy
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by
Turk »
Sun Dec 11, 2005 2:58 pm
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Have been a fullbore shooter for many years and eyesight is not the best now. Thinking of taking up F class shooting, but my problem is What scope to...
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Turk;
While scopes are a personal thing, it is true that you get waht you pay for. For a few years I used a Leupold 8.5-25x with a fine ch. The...
10 Replies
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Last post by Daniel
Thu Mar 16, 2006 5:44 pm
30/284
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VickiMcc »
Sun Mar 12, 2006 6:56 pm
Anyone got any loading data on this cartrige
Paul
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Last post by VickiMcc
Sun Mar 12, 2006 6:56 pm
PRS rifles ??
Replies: 5
by
Hippy308 »
Mon Mar 06, 2006 3:16 pm
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Hi I'm looking for a new rifle looking at all sorts of things at the moment then I came across this site anyone here have some knowledge of this...
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hi,
some of those rifles look ambidextrous.
any reason why?
could the implication that they are 0.1 moa performers have come from an ambidextrous...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Thu Mar 09, 2006 9:03 am
Recoil Technologies.
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Tony Z »
Mon Feb 27, 2006 1:22 pm
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edited 19/4/06
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Hey Tony
I took a look at the RTI website listed in the Australian Shooter, it doesn't tell you anything technical, but the directors list is...
3 Replies
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Last post by Lynn Otto
Mon Feb 27, 2006 9:02 pm
2206H VS 2208 in 308s
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by
RDavies »
Wed Feb 15, 2006 10:39 am
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AS either powder is allowed to be used in full bore or standard F class, which ones do you prefer. I have always used 2208 as it is good for velocity...
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Rod, Sorry about the late post, but here is my 2 bobs worth. I have played with the powders mentioned, and my favourite is 43.5 gns of AR2206, with...
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Last post by jlorimer
Fri Feb 24, 2006 9:09 pm
chamber reamer clearance on proj
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bruce moulds »
Fri Feb 17, 2006 9:14 pm
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say proj =0.243 or 0.284 etc.
is chamber better reamed to 0.243 etc, or 0.244. for the job we are doing?
also for other cals?
bruce.
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Is this measurement you are talking about the throat diameter? I know the throat on the 308 barrel you (Tony Z) took off my 308 must have had a very...
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Last post by RDavies
Mon Feb 20, 2006 11:56 am
'Heavy Sand' for rear bag???
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by
bully_eye »
Thu Feb 16, 2006 12:51 pm
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Seen reference to zircon sand and garnet sand for filling rear bags. I know Sinclairs sell Zircon sand but 15lbs of shipping cost makes it not...
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hi,
lynn's sand in my bag leaked badly through the stitching, & in the end i went back to beach or dried sand, as it packed better, & did...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Fri Feb 17, 2006 7:00 pm
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