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Kelby importers
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John23 »
Mon Nov 04, 2019 9:32 am
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Gday
I am considering purchasing a new bolt for my stolle .
Who imports kelby into Australia .
I know Giles dose but I would prefer not to deal...
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Hi John23. What bolt (short or long) 308 or Magnum are you wanting 0427630168
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Last post by Shobby
Mon Nov 04, 2019 8:15 pm
85gr 0.224 Caliber Nosler RDF Projectiles for F Standard
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pgcpty »
Wed Oct 30, 2019 3:20 pm
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Having caught up with the approval of 224 Cal projectile weight limit increase to 91 grains, I'm interested in the experience of others regarding...
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Any projectile for the 5.56 to 91 gns has been approved for some time.
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Last post by Barry Davies
Wed Oct 30, 2019 3:39 pm
6 br additional calibre
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budget »
Sat Oct 12, 2019 9:18 pm
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i read with dismay that the now new board will be bringing out a discussion paper on bringing out yet another rule change in the form of another...
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the bullet tax is one tip of the iceberg of lack of vision and understanding by past nraa managements.
its management from the start was flawed....
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Last post by bruce moulds
Mon Oct 28, 2019 9:49 am
223 throating/projectile advice needed
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BD28 »
Fri Oct 25, 2019 9:39 pm
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Hey guys,
Getting a 223 built for F standard will be shooting 80 grain bergers.
I am yet to decide on the 80gr VLD or 80gr Hybrid as the projectile...
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I wonder what some good alternative projectiles would be other than the Bergers which at times have availability issues.
88gr ELD Match
90gr A-tip...
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Last post by BD28
Sat Oct 26, 2019 3:43 pm
Should I go an 8 twist in a 7 mm?
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GSells »
Wed Oct 23, 2019 9:42 am
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Hi all , I’m looking at buying another Lilja 7 mm barrel . I’ve had a good run with a few of them now and the 280 ai has been exceptional after...
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Deep breath..... ok I’ll come out !!
I’ve ordered a bart 8.5 twist 32” ! It will be chambered with the same reamer hopefully ( Pesco ) in another...
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Last post by GSells
Fri Oct 25, 2019 7:37 am
.284W load
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Bart »
Sun Oct 20, 2019 9:14 pm
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32" Krieger 5R 1:8 barrel
CCI BR2 primers
180g Hybrid Berger
Lapua brass
53.0 AR2213SC
My little chrono is showing 2895 MV
Not too fast for...
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bart,
pretty much what wingnut says.
bruce.
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Last post by bruce moulds
Fri Oct 25, 2019 7:17 am
Optimum 308 Win neck engagement
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ShaneG »
Mon Oct 21, 2019 9:45 am
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No doubt been done to death already but .....?
Just about to lengthen the throat on a barrel from using 200.20X currently to 200 Hybrids
What is the...
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Can't answer what the MINIMUM required is but with 210SMKs and 215hybrids I've found 3mm to be ENOUGH. That provides enough case capacity to keep...
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Last post by bsouthernau
Wed Oct 23, 2019 12:45 pm
Barrel prep
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Tim N »
Thu Oct 10, 2019 6:59 am
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Hi All
Just wondering what procedure you go through prior taking the first shot off a clean barrel?
One of our leading gunsmiths recommended a light...
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LoL, I lobe this thread
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Last post by Redhawk
Tue Oct 22, 2019 9:01 pm
260 AI (******old post*******)
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macguru »
Sun May 18, 2014 9:20 pm
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**************** This thread is six years old. I am not shooting the 260ai anymore*********************
Could someone with a 260 Ackley Improved...
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Nice. That should make it a good 1500 caliber. There are a couple of others that will reach the 1500. Personally I am running 3000 plus a little,...
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Last post by Bigtravoz
Mon Oct 21, 2019 7:02 pm
Minimum Speed Needed for 1000Yds
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bobped »
Sun Oct 13, 2019 11:31 am
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I have a query that I'd like people's opinion on.
It comes from a discussion some of us were having recently.
All of us are using the...
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Hi Bob , for what’s its worth . It’s been a long time since F Standard days . However I found 2950 very marginal at 1000 yds . Above 3000 FPS I would...
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Last post by GSells
Thu Oct 17, 2019 8:08 pm
Fixed my Farley wobbly head issue
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Tim N »
Thu Oct 17, 2019 5:40 pm
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Just had a eureka moment
The plate on the bottom of my Farley has a bit of clearance in the holes.
When it is tightened close to the joystick end...
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Last post by Tim N
Thu Oct 17, 2019 5:40 pm
Twist rate recommendation vs calculated twist rate
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BD28 »
Sun Oct 13, 2019 6:58 pm
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Brains trust,
223 for F standard using 80gr Berger VLD target.
Berger website and box says minimum 8T
The Berger website calculator tool for the...
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Also consider that Berger is bringing out an 85.5gn hybrid which should be great in 223 and this would be even more suited to 7” as are the 90gn...
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Last post by RDavies
Tue Oct 15, 2019 9:10 am
Barnard barrel
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scott/r »
Sun Oct 13, 2019 7:06 pm
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Here's one for the gunsmiths here. I was asked on the weekend if you can get prefitted barrels for barnard model p? As in, can you get a new barrel...
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In my experience this is pretty much the case with Barnard actions from 2004. I once did 18 Barnard barrel fits in a row for a school in Sydney (all...
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Last post by KHGS
Tue Oct 15, 2019 8:32 am
7SAUM elevation
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Kianga1971 »
Mon Oct 07, 2019 9:08 am
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Hi guy’s
I’m finding that my 7SAUM will group in the X ring for the first 14 shots and then for the next 6 it prints one minute high at 600m.
I am...
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Thanks for the advice. I used the JB's and it seems to have fixed the issue.
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Last post by LongRange
Mon Oct 14, 2019 3:27 pm
.222 40 gr z Max , pet loads ?
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GSells »
Wed Oct 09, 2019 6:50 pm
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Hi all , just wondering if anyone has a pet 40 gr z max load for a .222? Rifle is a m55 tikka .
I have plenty of AR 2207 and br 4’s . :)
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Poor form I know , but only reason for the 40 gr is there were 500 of them at $143.00 and I could not get any 50 v max .
That’s Australia! We are...
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Last post by GSells
Sun Oct 13, 2019 8:29 am
sight settings
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lonerider43 »
Sun Oct 06, 2019 12:57 pm
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can someone tell me,how many moa low of 700yrds i need for 600 mtrs ?
ive not shot that distance before and i dont want to hit the hexta sensors....
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Regardless of people's opinion of Brian Litz, his website Applied ballistics has a good calculator!
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Last post by UL1700
Mon Oct 07, 2019 11:32 am
Gempro 250 Problems
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tom1 »
Sun Oct 06, 2019 7:10 pm
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I had some powder kernels spilt around the base of my scales so I picked up my scales to remove the powder. Placed scales back in position and now it...
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Yes- via Medshop,Melbourne, here's the link:
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Last post by NDO
Mon Oct 07, 2019 9:49 am
Question for Sightron owners......
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ihmsakiwi »
Mon Sep 30, 2019 4:59 pm
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I bought a new Sightron 10-50 x 60 about 6 months ago. Not the newer zero-stop model.
Booklet says it has resettable turrets. I read they need a...
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The correct Allen key is the smallest one in the Imperial set marked "50". Sightrons are made to U.S. Specs so its all Imperial. A normal...
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Last post by bobped
Wed Oct 02, 2019 10:47 am
Nightforce Benchrest 12-42 x 56 running out of elevation
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Omark44boy »
Tue Mar 26, 2019 11:24 pm
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Hi All
I have an Omark 44 in .308W with a 20 moa rail and a Nightforce Benchrest 12-42 x 56mm scope with the NP2 - DD reticle.
At my 300m zero I am...
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Hi guys .
Got same problem on 2 x omarks .
1 with vortex goldrn eagle in 260 rem with 33moa zero for 300yds
I with nightforce in 308 with a 31 moa...
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Last post by 280Zastava
Thu Sep 26, 2019 4:32 pm
2217 vs 2213SC which is a more consistent powder
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bad_primer »
Mon Sep 02, 2019 10:39 am
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Hi everyone
Keen to get some advice on powders. I have a .280AI and I’m looking to play with the 180class projectiles out their for 7mm.
I have...
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Hi all
I run a pair of 280ai rifles in NZ. As many of you are aware we have an energy limit of 4500J on our Trentham range, so for a 180gr bullet...
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Last post by Ian Hughes
Thu Sep 26, 2019 11:50 am
Barnard 223
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cheech »
Wed Sep 25, 2019 10:45 pm
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Does the little 223 feed well in the Barnard P , or do you have to hand place them in the chamber every time ?
I’m hoping it’s a yes , I hate hand...
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Thankyou to all for your constructive replies, much appreciated.
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Last post by cheech
Thu Sep 26, 2019 10:51 am
Lithgow LA102 & Ball Ammo
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tentman »
Sun Sep 22, 2019 7:39 pm
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Hello Guys
No strictly an F Class question I know but experience with the LA102 is a bit thin this side of the ditch . . . (Southland, NZ)
So I...
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Mine really likes the ADI 168gr stuff. I recon it’s effectively the same as the Federal Gold Medal Match. Shoots like stink. The 165gr hunting stuff...
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Last post by Wingnut
Wed Sep 25, 2019 9:50 pm
F Class .223 for a junior shooter
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Brett.44 »
Tue Sep 17, 2019 8:50 pm
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My son has shown some interest in F Class, as yet I am unsure how long this interest will last!
So I am looking at the cheaper end of the .223...
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It was a borrowed 223 F class savage that got Sophie shooting, hitting a 60 something at 600 when its owner hadn't even taken it back that far!...
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Last post by UL1700
Wed Sep 25, 2019 8:37 am
Project: Smart Powder Trickler
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PeteFox »
Wed May 01, 2019 12:16 pm
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This is one for the tech-heads, how to “Build a phone-controlled smart trickler for under $60” , US $ that is. It’s an interesting idea for those not...
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I believe the benefit of using the phone to control the unit is that it removes the need to program in a weight on the scale. Instead, it uses the...
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Last post by Wingnut
Tue Sep 24, 2019 10:37 pm
Farley issue
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Tim N »
Wed Sep 11, 2019 12:20 pm
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Hi All
My Farley isn’t working as it should.
I’m guessing the plates are worn and need replacing?
BRT site states Farley are not in production??
I...
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Thanks for the tip, I upgraded the tension feet a while ago.
I’ve adjusted the tension screws and I think it’s right...
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Last post by Tim N
Tue Sep 24, 2019 6:40 pm
Auto Trickler upgrade, prepare to kick yourself if you’ve just bought one
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PeteFox »
Fri May 24, 2019 2:19 pm
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I’ve had mine 3 weeks and Adam MacDonald comes up with this, bugger
New Trickler base, completely new powder measure and you can dial the weight...
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Hey Brad,
Sorry should have said it is an universal voltage one as UL1700 predicted.
While I am at it, it came with 2 spare O-rings as well.
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Last post by Hugo
Sun Sep 22, 2019 1:29 am
Q: Type S full dies vs body dies ?
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macguru »
Sun Sep 15, 2019 9:58 pm
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Redding Type S (full) dies resize the body a little and bump the shoulder and neck using the appropriate bushing
I have noticed my fired SAUM brass...
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?
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Last post by bruce moulds
Fri Sep 20, 2019 8:14 am
Omark M44B action screws
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david6855 »
Mon Sep 09, 2019 11:11 am
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My Omark M44B has 3 holes in the receiver for an extra action screw through the stock but no hole in the stock, is there any advantage to having the...
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I have had excellent performance from my old Omark with the tang completely free floating.
I drilled and taped a new hole just fwd of the trigger. My...
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Last post by 6.5x55ai
Mon Sep 09, 2019 1:48 pm
Barrel Change
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scott/r »
Wed Sep 04, 2019 11:16 am
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I'm getting a barrel changed over this week and I got to thinking about the threads on the barrel and in the action. Do you put anything on them, as...
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I've used Loctite771 for a few years now to my satisfaction. Note that this is NOT the blue stuff!
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Last post by bsouthernau
Mon Sep 09, 2019 10:52 am
scope objective lenses
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Viney75 »
Sun Sep 08, 2019 12:38 pm
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Hello all,
my question what do people prefer in regards to objective lenses sizes for f class?
I see golden eagle and NF comp have 50mm objectives...
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If you can improve the definition by stopping down the objective lens, this tells you that the design is less sophisticated. But don't blame the...
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Last post by pjifl
Mon Sep 09, 2019 12:51 am
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Last post by PeteFox
Sun Sep 08, 2019 8:07 am
AMP MK 1 Aztec upgrade
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cheech »
Sat Aug 24, 2019 8:31 pm
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Hi All,
Has anyone installed Aztec upgrade to MK1 AMP with Apple Mac computer. ?
I’ve followed instructions from AMP website plugged in amp machine...
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Hi All,
Have finally sorted out AMP annealer upgrade including Aztec installation to enable self testing of brass
Big thanks to Andrew (above )...
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Last post by cheech
Fri Sep 06, 2019 1:02 pm
Torque wrench/ driver
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Brett.44 »
Fri Aug 30, 2019 5:50 pm
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What band do you use?
And what are the pros’s and Cons?
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If the Al block is made so the centre is undercut slightly by a few thou leaving the forward and rear to bear an equal distance in front of and...
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Last post by pjifl
Tue Sep 03, 2019 4:06 pm
Question on Labradar setup
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AlanF »
Mon Sep 02, 2019 5:04 pm
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Labradars have been around for a while now so I'm wondering what has been found to be the best position to place them in relation to the muzzle. I...
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Maybe I will pull mine back a bit :shock:
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Last post by UL1700
Mon Sep 02, 2019 7:47 pm
WTB: Juenke Bullet Comparator
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ajvanwyk »
Tue Aug 27, 2019 11:21 am
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Dear all,
I am after a Juenke Bullet Comparator and I am hoping that someone out there has a unit that is gathering dust and in need of a good home....
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Not sure if anyone knows how they work, they do pick up variations of some sort which is what we try to eliminate...
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Last post by Tim N
Mon Sep 02, 2019 4:58 pm
6BR-AI loads wanted
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Fire Dog »
Thu Jul 18, 2019 1:55 pm
Rating: 10.26%
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Is anyone shooting a 6mm BR-AI ?
I cannot find any load data for this round.
My PT&G reamers arrived today and my old worn out 6mm BR barrel is...
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Thank you to all the folks that responded to my query...
I have now broken in the new barrel as well as fire forming up my brass and will soon start...
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Last post by Fire Dog
Fri Aug 30, 2019 12:23 pm
ES and SD
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Matt P »
Tue May 31, 2016 3:03 pm
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Hi All
When using small samples (10 shot groups), what SD and ES do you deem acceptable for 1000 yrds ??
Matt P
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well if you are only going by 3 shot groups, e.s. is all you have meaningful in any way.
which goes to show the value of 3 shot groups (not).
bruce.
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Last post by bruce moulds
Fri Aug 30, 2019 9:09 am
Barrel Harmonics , the 8 modes
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plumbs7 »
Sat Jul 16, 2016 12:42 pm
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Well it's raining and I'm house bound ! So a little board and you know how much I love OzFclass lol! Below is a link explaining about barrel...
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Hi I’m just dragging up some old threads for newbies. Thought the link was a good one to explain the nodes of harmonics.
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Last post by GSells
Thu Aug 29, 2019 8:17 pm
Wind Induced Vertical
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Barossa_222 »
Tue Aug 27, 2019 8:07 am
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Hi all. I was shooting on the weekend and we had a frontal fishtail and in the arvo it swung to a rear fishtail. This was causing vert shots on angle...
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Dare I say it, but the centre of pressure is further from the centre of gravity with a longer bullet and gives more leverage to the Magnus force...
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Last post by williada
Thu Aug 29, 2019 6:22 pm
Vertical dispersion at 600 yds to 1000 yds
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plumbs7 »
Tue Jun 07, 2016 8:10 pm
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Well we have had 2 really great threads on sd and extreme spreads! I thought I would bite my tongue on future topics ! However at the risk of being...
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Struth , did I actually write this ? This basically explains head and tail winds . Still some conjecture whether right winds or left winds are better...
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Last post by GSells
Wed Aug 28, 2019 11:32 pm
Which powder for 243 AI
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Piper235B »
Fri Aug 16, 2019 9:35 pm
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G'day,
First post!
I'm having a rifle re-barrelled into 243 AI with 1:8" 28" heavy varmint barrel. This will be a plinker, varminter gun...
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I was told to try reloader 26 in my 260ai. It gave 80fps more than the point where 2209 completely flattened the primer and left an ejector mark...
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Last post by trevort
Tue Aug 27, 2019 1:18 pm
Sellier & Bellot LR primers in 308
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Joeyp »
Mon Aug 19, 2019 1:05 pm
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Hi all
Is anyone currently using S&B primers for their 308? I remember a while ago they were having problems with the normal LR primers piercing...
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Thanks for the information, I’ll definately give them a shot.
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Last post by Joeyp
Tue Aug 20, 2019 11:40 am
Tuning Basics 101
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BRETT B »
Thu Aug 01, 2019 1:59 pm
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I have been contacted recently by quite a few people in regards to how to tune a rifle from scratch and "should I buy a Tuner" so I decided...
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Hi guys
On the Cortina tuning method ( 100 yard ) many shooters chase the best group instead of looking at point of impact stability . Node is...
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Last post by Ackley kid
Sun Aug 18, 2019 9:38 am
6mm brx dies
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Jakec27 »
Tue Aug 13, 2019 8:00 pm
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Hi just after some advice on 6 brx dies. can you use just a standard set of BR dies for full length and neck sizing?
Thanks
Jake
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Good choice, I use a Lee Collet Die made by Lee's custom shop, no runout and necks are always coaxial.
Chs
Peter
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Last post by pgcpty
Thu Aug 15, 2019 10:32 am
Picatinny rail question
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Chris S »
Sat Aug 10, 2019 11:40 am
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Hi All,
My rifle features a sleeved Remington action, the sleeve has a Davidson dovetail
machined into the top surface with about 20 MOA of...
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Depends which way you mount it, high end to the rear you have 40 moa, high end to the front you cancel back to 0moa, it makes a very versatile setup...
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Last post by Rich4
Sat Aug 10, 2019 12:15 pm
Recoil & Stock Design
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IanP »
Sat May 31, 2014 11:14 am
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This subject interests me greatly and I'm hoping to learn something as well as contribute what I have picked up along the way. I initially struggled...
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Some choose stocks for very technical reasons, not me, I just liked the look of it.
A shehane tracker style stock from Mr Eager.
I do like how flat...
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Last post by Tim N
Fri Aug 09, 2019 8:04 pm
80.5gn FB Berger seating depth???
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DenisA »
Wed Jul 31, 2019 11:17 pm
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G’day All,
I’m about to do initial load tests on a new .223rem using 80.5gn FB bullets. 30” straight profile, 1:7T throated looooong. I expect to...
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Hi Denis,
From my experience which is limited compared to many, every barrel/rifle will respond differently when it comes to determining the best...
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Last post by Jason72
Mon Aug 05, 2019 8:12 am
Sightron new scope purchase
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Patrolit »
Sat Jul 20, 2019 10:07 am
Rating: 4.3%
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Looking for some feed back from owners of late model Sightron scopes. Last year or so...
I own a couple of Sightrons, 1 in 6x24 bigsky and SIII...
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My 8-32 had its first outing yesterday. First impressions very happy. Its noticeably lighter built than the 10-50 but seems well made (in Japan)....
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Last post by AlanF
Sun Aug 04, 2019 7:19 am
chargemaster
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dbro »
Thu Aug 01, 2019 4:19 pm
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Hi guys maybe someone may be able to help me, I have a chargemaster 1500 it weighs all good but when dispensing a charge it stops about 2 grains...
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I don't know how the Chargemaster compares to an Autotricker with the AnD FXi scales but I do know that the Autotricker draws double the current or...
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Last post by UL1700
Fri Aug 02, 2019 5:06 pm
Krico 223 Target Rifle
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tom1 »
Mon Jul 22, 2019 11:18 pm
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I am after any information about a Krico 223 target rifle that I have. I cant find any model number on the action , only that it was made in...
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Not useless at all, I have been scouring the net for info on this make. lots of questions being asked about Krico rifles on various sites but very...
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Last post by tom1
Fri Aug 02, 2019 11:14 am
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