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lapua scenar 155g
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fclassNrugby »
Mon Nov 25, 2024 6:49 am
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Doing load development on 308 155 lapua scenar with 2208. Lapua palma brass CCI primer.
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OK my rifle likes 0 tho and 30 tho, so either in the Lans/lands/lanse.......... or a bit of a jump.
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Mon Dec 02, 2024 5:47 am
Aiming marks and target centers
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gregor »
Sun Nov 10, 2024 1:16 pm
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Seems that these are hard to come by at assoc shops. Who or where are you clubs getting them from please?
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Have had no problems getting them from the SARA shop.
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Last post by Ras
Mon Nov 11, 2024 8:42 am
Any Experience with Bertram .284W brass?
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CamoWhamo »
Sat Oct 05, 2024 2:48 pm
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Has anyone used Bertram brass in .284W.
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I have used Bertram .284 brass when I couldn't acquire Lapua or Norma. Weighed them, neck trimmed and sorted them and had no problems at all.
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Last post by Rob Coombs
Mon Nov 04, 2024 2:23 pm
Pxl rest questions
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2fore3cal »
Wed Oct 30, 2024 9:26 am
G'day all. Just found PXL precision rests looking for opinions from anyone who has 1st hand experience with them. They seem like a good example....
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Last post by 2fore3cal
Wed Oct 30, 2024 9:26 am
7w/6.5 load
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heritage5 »
Tue Jan 09, 2024 5:36 pm
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Hi all I have a necked up 6.5 prc to 7mm trying to get 180 hybrid target to shoot I am at 60.5 of 2217 2950 fps but am struggling to get them to...
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Nah I don't like doing that. It brings other issues that I don't want to deal with. Just like the guy who not to long ago here burned up a 300RUM...
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Last post by Frank Green
Tue Oct 29, 2024 12:56 am
Rifle 'scope Storage
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Nick@2340 »
Mon Oct 28, 2024 10:25 am
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Recently I needed to have two rifle telescopes serviced by a reputable manufacturer for a couple of reasons.
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What is a rifle telescope?
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Last post by Mick S
Mon Oct 28, 2024 9:11 pm
Many, many F Class Questions
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Tsv900 »
Sat Oct 26, 2024 9:32 am
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Hey all,
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Sporter class the highest scoring ring is 5 and is approximately 2moa. The other f classes use the same target but utilise the inner ring which is 6...
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Last post by BATattack
Mon Oct 28, 2024 9:32 am
F Open - plate under front rest
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ClintonAsh »
Mon Oct 21, 2024 4:45 pm
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Looking for ideas please . I shoot at a range with heavy pea gravel mounds and I'm trying to get some stability to the front rest . Spikes don't go...
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Most people use something similar to these.
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Last post by BATattack
Wed Oct 23, 2024 12:23 pm
No such thing as a good seating die
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John Weigel »
Sun Oct 20, 2024 2:29 pm
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It is a source of ongoing frustration that despite the high level of precision that can be achieved in so many facets of loading prep, bullet-seating...
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I always nudge mine in (as per Franks post), takes longer but means that variances (and there are a lot of small things that play into this) get...
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Last post by wsftr
Wed Oct 23, 2024 9:41 am
Testing White River and OFV primers
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John Weigel »
Mon Apr 22, 2024 7:16 pm
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OK, straight up – this skinny data-set raises as may questions as it answers. But I figured it was worth sharing its rough-and-ready indications...
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Anton
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Last post by PeteFox
Fri Oct 18, 2024 7:53 am
Swirling powder?
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Tim L »
Mon Oct 07, 2024 9:04 pm
Just interested to hear opinions supporting or debunking the effect of swirling powder into the case.
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Last post by Tim L
Mon Oct 07, 2024 9:04 pm
Supertrickler vs AutoTrickler v4 people opinions after a few years of use?
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F Class Ric »
Mon Aug 12, 2024 12:20 pm
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Hey fellow F Class shooters.
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Hi I recently purchased a v4 / autotrickler from Kaizen tactical and could not be happier, simply calibrate with the phone apt and 99% of the time it...
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Last post by heritage5
Sun Oct 06, 2024 8:13 am
Dyer HBC or Optimus HBC
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Ken Melgaard »
Wed Aug 28, 2024 1:38 pm
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Just looking for some info on the Dyer or Optimus HBC bullets if anyone has some they could measure for me please
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Taipan stuff all got ditched to a big hole in the ground. Hbc closed up believe David Gifford has relocated to Texas and is making other projectiles...
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Last post by ErrolW
Sat Oct 05, 2024 9:38 pm
Barnard P bolt question
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alscol71 »
Sat Oct 05, 2024 4:16 pm
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Can a non ejector Barnard Bolt be converted to have an ejector?
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Yes, dependent on state by someone who is licensed and proficient.
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Last post by MacP
Sat Oct 05, 2024 4:32 pm
Barnard P spare parts - what's in demand?
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Aubrey »
Thu Oct 03, 2024 6:47 pm
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Screen Shot 2024-10-03 at 6.47.14 pm.png As you know we are running extractors and have modelled up bolt handles and bolt caps.
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I hope someone out there can include parts for Barnard S: firing pins and springs.
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Last post by Bobcat
Fri Oct 04, 2024 7:12 pm
Importing Dima stocks?
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BATattack »
Tue Mar 05, 2024 6:00 am
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Has anyone imported a Dima stock recently? If so what was the process? PM me if you prefer.
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That is exactly what Border Force told me when I posed the question this September while sorting out a B709 import.
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Last post by Fire Dog
Thu Oct 03, 2024 2:12 pm
Silver Mountain Targets
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Potshot2023 »
Tue Oct 01, 2024 5:53 pm
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Is there any truth in the news that Silver Mountain Canada has ceased production of new targets?
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Daniel has stepped away from operations in Canada. The SMT Europe business in Germany is still in operation and will continue to supply parts and...
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Last post by Aubrey
Wed Oct 02, 2024 5:31 pm
ADI BTI power
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BATattack »
Sun Sep 29, 2024 8:00 pm
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So it's been around for a while now. Other than velocity variations has anyone really found it to be any different with regards to temp stability and...
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Just wipes off or fire one shot and all gone that was 2208 and have found the same with 2209
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Last post by dazza284
Tue Oct 01, 2024 3:02 pm
Ingenuity Precision
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Pablolig »
Tue Sep 24, 2024 7:39 pm
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Hi Guys,
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An update: I spoke with Paul over the weekend. He has 1700 pre orders....I'm securing early shipping for those that preordered through me. After that...
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Last post by Aubrey
Tue Oct 01, 2024 1:19 pm
HIGHER SCOPE MAOUNTS
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superx10 »
Fri Sep 27, 2024 1:24 pm
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Hi I have had to get a higher set of scope mounts by 9 or 10 mm can someone tell me the expected height difference from range elevations settings....
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What ballistic calculator are you using @superx10 ?
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Last post by MarkS
Sun Sep 29, 2024 10:03 am
Longest barrel on an Impact Precision 737R?
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GuyLuke »
Wed Sep 18, 2024 4:42 pm
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What would be the longest barrel you could put on an Impact Precision 737R action?
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Depending on the action along with the barrel contour and weight... I'll put a bedding pad underneath the barrels breech end when bedding the action....
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Last post by Frank Green
Tue Sep 24, 2024 1:21 am
6.5 Creedmoor 30" Barrel 140gr Berger 2209 Velocity
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ECKY »
Sat Sep 07, 2024 9:20 am
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Does anyone know what sort of velocity you can expect from a 6.5 creedmoor with a 30" barrel running 140gr Berger Hybrids with 2209. Lapua srp...
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I agree. Biggest mistake I made when starting reloading was buying 500 gram and 1kg bottles of powder. Different batches always resulted in different...
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Last post by ECKY
Mon Sep 23, 2024 5:26 am
FTR Barrel free bore
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Peterla »
Tue Sep 17, 2024 1:02 pm
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Hi all
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Throat diameter is slightly larger based on experimentation being done in LR BR, Fopen and PRC in respect to more
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Last post by wsftr
Fri Sep 20, 2024 2:54 pm
180 vs 184 Berger
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Clyde »
Mon Sep 16, 2024 4:08 pm
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How many fps do you lose when going from a 180 to a 184 Berger using the same load?
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Suspicion confirmed. Thank you
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Last post by Clyde
Tue Sep 17, 2024 10:02 pm
Berger bullets in NSW
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esh2chan »
Wed Sep 11, 2024 2:26 pm
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Since BRT closed, how are you NSW residents sourcing Berger bullets?
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Yep and even after the Aussie nut case went viral in NZ they can still import projectiles cases and mags without all the shit we put up with state to...
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Last post by dazza284
Fri Sep 13, 2024 1:22 am
Coping with tinnitus
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superx10 »
Sat Sep 07, 2024 8:05 am
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Hi
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Great advice majaci thanks.
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Last post by superx10
Wed Sep 11, 2024 7:06 am
Scope leveling
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Tim L »
Sat Aug 24, 2024 11:44 am
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What level of accuracy is actually necessary, and how do we get it?
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Vertical line test, done once for the lifetime of that scope with bubble fitted and never removed again
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Last post by majaci@bigpond.com
Tue Sep 03, 2024 6:14 pm
Replacement FP springs for Kelbly F-Class action
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wsftr »
Thu Aug 22, 2024 3:52 pm
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Hi,
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Ziersch custom rifles. Send them and email of what you want and if they don't have it in stock they will put it in their next kelbly order.
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Last post by BATattack
Fri Aug 23, 2024 9:50 am
7MM/6.8WESTERN
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John T »
Tue Jul 02, 2024 8:00 pm
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Hello.
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Hello Frank.
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Last post by John T
Thu Aug 22, 2024 6:30 pm
Small Rifle primers
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Ras »
Tue Aug 20, 2024 3:56 pm
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After having problems getting my normal Small Rifle Primers (CCI 400) I have managed getting some Remington No7 1/2 and some No 6 1/2 primers which...
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Yep, I run a .223 with 80.5gn Bergers at 2988fps, with the Rem 7 1/2 or CCI BR4s for reference.
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Last post by Weairy
Thu Aug 22, 2024 1:54 pm
SFP or FFP?
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drewdavis »
Thu Aug 15, 2024 1:32 pm
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Hi everyone. I'm setting up my first long range rifle and might want to try shooting an Fclass one day. From what I've read and what I feel works for...
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SFP
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Last post by macguru
Tue Aug 20, 2024 2:57 pm
SAKO .308W Cases
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Walt »
Mon Jul 29, 2024 12:51 pm
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Can anyone tell me the actual, real case length of new, unprimed SAKO .308W cases, straight out of the pack? I am aware the specs say 2.015 inches...
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Sako new unfired case length is 50.89mm - 50.95mm or 2.0035in- 2.0045in, 10 cases measured with a mitutoyo.
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Last post by 6.5x55
Fri Aug 16, 2024 2:04 pm
Berger 200H .308 30" Barrel SRP Brass 2680 fps - is it too hot?
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wsftr »
Wed Aug 07, 2024 9:44 am
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Hi,
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Thanks - I'm using 2208, so nothing unusual there. Barrel is a Krieger .300/.308 10 tw so I don't expect that to create anything unusual pressure...
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Last post by wsftr
Fri Aug 09, 2024 6:44 am
The deeper the rabbit hole, the...
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John Weigel »
Tue Jul 30, 2024 1:27 pm
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Just a couple of small observations around brass prep that recently surprised me - and may be of interest to one or two others. Firstly, after...
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Thanks for your advice Keith, much appreciated.
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Last post by tom1
Thu Aug 01, 2024 3:29 pm
Powder Choice.
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Rwa198 »
Tue Jul 30, 2024 11:12 am
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Looking for the best powder for the following-
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First up, for those heavies get a 1-7 twist barrel.
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Last post by MarkS
Tue Jul 30, 2024 5:23 pm
CCI BR4 Primers
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loneranger »
Sun Jun 19, 2022 8:14 pm
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Has anyone been having issues with BR4 Primers ?
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Sorry CCI 450 Magnum Are the primers.
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Last post by Chopper
Tue Jul 23, 2024 2:24 pm
Barnard bolt handle
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haemish762 »
Thu Jul 18, 2024 9:51 pm
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Hi all, could anyone tell me the thread for the Barnard P bolt handles that screw into the bolt body.
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Hi Haemish
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Last post by richmac
Fri Jul 19, 2024 10:19 am
223 Advice.
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tom1 »
Mon Jul 08, 2024 10:17 am
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We have a young bloke that is interested in coming down to our range to use his 223 in Sporter Class. It has a 21 inch barrel & I in 12 twist. He...
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This morning our club shot at 300 yards. The young bloke showed up & we set him up for Sporter Class. First application he scored 38.1. He was...
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Last post by tom1
Sun Jul 14, 2024 11:48 pm
Autodod question
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Rogue22 »
Fri Jul 12, 2024 8:38 pm
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I’m looking to start neck turning my cases for FTR, even with Lapua cases and running an undersize mandrel I seem to get 2 distinctly different...
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Send me a PM mate…. Interested in helping.
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Last post by jasmay
Fri Jul 12, 2024 10:09 pm
Sierra 2156 load infor
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theoldfart »
Mon Jul 08, 2024 10:36 pm
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Hi, relatively new to this forum and after over 30 years away from Target Rifle shooting, I have decided to have a crack at either FTR or F...
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A word of warning about brass. Winchester cases are less uniform and have thinner walls than Lapua. Consequently they will have lower pressures with...
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Last post by Blindbat
Tue Jul 09, 2024 1:10 am
7 SAUM Brass Prep
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AngryDropbear »
Thu Jul 04, 2024 1:35 pm
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Gday Guys,
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No worries! Happy to help.
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Last post by JezL
Thu Jul 04, 2024 3:28 pm
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Last post by saum2
Sun Jun 30, 2024 11:10 am
6 Dasher Brass Question
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Blindbat »
Tue May 07, 2024 12:15 pm
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Everything I have read about producing 6 Dasher brass involves starting with 6br cases and hydroforming, creating a false shoulder or the hillbilly...
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I'd like to thank everyone for their advice. I have broken open more than one piggy bank and bought some Alpha brass. The thing I like about Lapua...
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Last post by Blindbat
Fri Jun 28, 2024 6:22 pm
Lee Collet Die Small Decapping Pin
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tom1 »
Thu Apr 18, 2024 10:51 am
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Okay, I've just sold one kidney to buy some 308 Palma brass. I normally use a small base die & a Lee Collet die to prepare my 308 ADI or...
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I ended up getting another Lee collet die. I put the mandrel in a drill & carefully filed the pin down, then tidied up with wet & dry. Works...
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Last post by tom1
Thu Jun 20, 2024 3:32 pm
Neck tension (continued) and other considerations
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John Weigel »
Tue Jun 18, 2024 1:26 pm
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After the recent discussion about neck-lubes and neck tension issues, I decided to check my earlier conclusion that it doesn't make a lot of...
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Its interesting as Erik C states that neck tension doesn't matter it just needs to be consistent. He consequently only makes two mandrel sizes.
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Last post by wsftr
Wed Jun 19, 2024 6:47 am
Neck seating lubrication advice
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fclassNrugby »
Fri Jun 14, 2024 7:42 am
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Hi All,
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Yes, and the problem is attributing an improvement or it's opposite to one factor, when it might be something else entirely.
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Last post by PeteFox
Tue Jun 18, 2024 1:20 pm
Proof Research Stainless barrels
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Mick_762 »
Mon May 20, 2024 7:37 am
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Is there any knowledge on the Proof barrels?
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Thanks mate, sorry for the delay in reply.
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Last post by Mick_762
Sat Jun 15, 2024 1:59 pm
Sierra 2156 variants
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majaci@bigpond.com »
Fri Jun 07, 2024 7:08 pm
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Does anyone know for sure what is the difference between 2156, 2156B and 2156C?
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That's reassuring Geoff. Unfortunately I doubt if quality projectiles or lower grade projectiles would make a great deal of difference to my scores...
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Last post by tom1
Mon Jun 10, 2024 9:05 pm
Myths and Mysticism in Load Development
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DingoDeerHunter »
Thu Jun 15, 2023 1:55 pm
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A mob called "Blackburn Defense" has started a YT channel delving into the issue of what testing can show results between performance of...
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The tune window is the big one, but it's linked to OBT. The mass is doing 99% of the work. The micrometer adjustment of the tuner is probably more...
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Last post by Drop shot
Fri Jun 07, 2024 6:36 am
Case Prep Station
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Mark De »
Tue Jun 04, 2024 12:02 pm
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Hi Chaps.
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Another vote for the RCBS, I got mine on special though,
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Wed Jun 05, 2024 8:19 pm
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