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Juggenaut FB
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6.5x55ai »
Thu Aug 01, 2019 11:25 am
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Getting an FTR rifle built up. (Donor action will be from my 284W, dropping out of FO for now.)
Primarily will shoot Berger 185gr Juggenauts which I...
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Thanks for that Alex.
How did arrive at 0.160 and I presume you are yet to load ammo so no good asking OAL touching?
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Thu Aug 01, 2019 2:31 pm
SPECTACLES and EYESIGHT
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Cliff Austen »
Sat Jul 27, 2019 2:34 pm
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Spectacles and Eyesight
Equipment and Technical “tell me about your 7mm bullets”
Under the above heading, the subject of eyesight, spectacles and...
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Ok , so on a very limited tested with a known load . I focused my reticule and I could see very clearly.
Unfortunately, due to a club member needing...
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Last post by GSells
Tue Jul 30, 2019 6:21 pm
Soft Shell Rifle Bag - 52" plus
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ajvanwyk »
Wed Jul 24, 2019 10:32 pm
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I am hoping someone is able to assist me tracking down supply of a rifle bag.
I am after a bag long enough to comfortably fit a f class open rifle...
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Voodoo Tactical do one Albert that can fit two F-open guns if required mate.
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Last post by willow
Thu Jul 25, 2019 6:37 pm
BJD-HBC 155g Projectiles
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Walt »
Wed May 08, 2019 10:00 am
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Can anyone tell me whether the quality issues around these projectiles has been resolved. There were earlier questions surrounding their...
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I rated these a bit not so long ago but have stopped using them because of the weight spread in a couple boxes. 2.5gns is a lot. Berger’s and Sierras...
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Last post by Odinslad
Sun Jul 21, 2019 5:24 am
Buying A&D FX-120I Scales
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ElleeL »
Sat Apr 27, 2019 9:02 pm
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Hi All,
Just wondering where you guys have bought your A&D FX-120I scales from? Or if you can recommend the most cost effective place to buy...
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I agree, buy the complete package with the current up grades.
I bought mine through the Canadian site which links up the package with Area 419...
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Last post by Fire Dog
Thu Jul 18, 2019 2:43 pm
223 questions
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SMITHTON »
Thu Jul 11, 2019 11:41 am
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A shooter has 1 in 9 twist 223 barrel. Will it stabilize 80 gr AMax. Will it stabilize the old 80 gr Noslers ( the different shape one , with the...
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The 223 with a 80 grain projectile will hold its own against the 308 155's provided the wind reading right.
I have shot mine competitively at 1200...
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Last post by Cliff Austen
Thu Jul 18, 2019 11:21 am
Stock Makers in Australia
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AlexE »
Fri Jun 14, 2019 9:39 pm
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Hi Folks,
Can anyone point me in the direction of a stock maker who can make a good f class stock from a timber blank I supply? I'm having a...
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Looks nice, I like the nice wide forend which I presume will help tracking. Any plans to add adjustable hardware such as cheekpieces and buttpads?
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Last post by willow
Wed Jul 17, 2019 8:05 pm
New ultrasonic cleaner required
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BATattack »
Thu Feb 11, 2016 12:48 pm
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Howdy all!
I'm in the market for a new ultrasonic cleaner after the last jaycar one gave up the ghost. I found that I needed to place the cases in 2...
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I gave up on tumbling my PPC brass. Now i just put each case in a case holder in the drill and use 0000 steel wool to clean the carbon off the necks...
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Last post by michaeljp
Wed Jul 17, 2019 2:33 pm
2209 in 280 Ackley
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AlexE »
Fri Jul 12, 2019 2:15 pm
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Hi Folks,
I note that 2209 is used in SAUMs which have similar capacity to the 280 Ackley. Has anyone tried 09 in this case? If so, does anyone have...
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There are two 280AI’s in my club that are shooting pretty well, both with RL23 and both in the 2930fps range.
I will double check with their owners...
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Last post by ben_g
Tue Jul 16, 2019 8:28 pm
Meplat Trimming
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chinga »
Mon Jul 15, 2019 2:21 pm
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Hi All,
I’m only quite a new shooter and have a question on meplat trimming. Currently I’m trimming the meplat on my 155 30cal projectiles. I’m not...
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Pointing is the last 1% in the equation though and your wasting your time inside 900 yards IMO,
I managed to place reasonably well at the NSW long...
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Last post by ben_g
Tue Jul 16, 2019 7:24 pm
Sinclair shooting rest
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Pablolig »
Thu Jul 04, 2019 8:20 am
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Hi there,
Does anyone use a Sinclair precision shooting rest?
I need to buy one, but there isn’t too many options out there that I am aware of?...
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If my rifle sells I'll have one available. Competition Rest with 3" & 5" rest top options.
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Last post by Grahams
Sun Jul 14, 2019 6:46 pm
Mixing powder
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ihmsakiwi »
Tue Jul 09, 2019 5:22 pm
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Hi Guys,
Don't flame me too much, but......
Newby F-Class shooter here. Transfered recently from Silhouette pistol shooting where 1 MOA was all you...
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Well I got a reply from ADI;
We do not recommend that you mix different batches/lots of powder.
There can be slight variations, within...
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Last post by ihmsakiwi
Sun Jul 14, 2019 1:37 pm
Life of Barrels
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Old Trev-39 »
Sun Jun 30, 2019 8:05 pm
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Hi All,
Am looking for the following for barrels using the Win .284 cartridge.
(1) Rounds fired before going bad.
(2) Cut or Buttoned rifling.
(3)...
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What Keith said!
I go deep enough on the chamfer basically to make sure I clean up the grooves etc.....
What's nice is also if you should ding the...
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Last post by Frank Green
Fri Jul 12, 2019 10:15 pm
Bix n Andy Trigger Shoes
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wsftr »
Sun Jul 07, 2019 6:35 am
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Hi,
Does anyone know if the BnA 90 deg trigger shoe will fit into the the BnA trigger for the Barnard P?
What I have found is that the BnA Barnard...
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Thanks Richard - plan B then.
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Last post by wsftr
Thu Jul 11, 2019 7:11 pm
Water soluble sizing lube?
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BATattack »
Mon Jul 01, 2019 1:56 pm
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I have been using imperial sizing lube to FLS cases and then rinsing them in a tub of shellite to remove the lube so i don't need to put them back in...
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Lee Resizing Lubricant is water soluble.
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Last post by AllanH
Tue Jul 02, 2019 5:40 pm
Hornady 223 ELD Match Approved for TR?
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tom1 »
Wed Jun 26, 2019 8:42 pm
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Is the Hornady 223 ELD Match an approved projectile for TR shooting ? Cant find the approved list on the NRAA website.Want to be sure and not...
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the 90 gn bullet raises questions in the 223.
it seems a lot of weight for that little case, and makes one wonder about the law of diminishing...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Sat Jun 29, 2019 8:23 am
TOP LOADS
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John T »
Wed Jun 26, 2019 6:03 pm
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A great spin-off from using HEXTA ET's is that you can look at shooters' groups. I set myself to examine the vertical strings of the Top Ten at the...
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Gotta love those VLD's Matt :idea:
John T what was the average group size
I tend to base my loads on SD of group along with other indicators of...
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Last post by RAVEN
Fri Jun 28, 2019 11:35 pm
Seb neo handle extension
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Toddy »
Fri Jun 21, 2019 9:42 pm
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I would like to know if anyone has extended a Seb neo handle? I am currently shooting a stock with a longer fore end. I am waiting for a reply from...
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Hi Peter,
I would like to have it 100mm longer. I was thinking about cutting the straight section behind the nut and adding a sleeve for the two...
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Last post by Toddy
Mon Jun 24, 2019 8:31 pm
sighting in target
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lonerider43 »
Thu Jun 13, 2019 8:38 pm
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does anyone know of a sighting in target i can download for a 243 ?
a fella at the club needs to get his scope sorted.
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Think mytarget is the mob I download mine from. They’re free and have many different ones. I use the moa square ones. You can calculate it all off...
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Last post by Bigtravoz
Fri Jun 21, 2019 7:26 pm
New Facebook reloading and accuracy group
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Bigtravoz »
Mon Jun 10, 2019 10:36 am
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Hi. I have recently started a precision loading group on Facebook. Aimed primarily at what we all do, and how to extract better accuracy not just...
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Thanks mate. Hope you are enjoying it. Trying to screen out the idiots who have influenced the other groups. Would be good to get a few more members...
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Last post by Bigtravoz
Wed Jun 19, 2019 8:25 pm
Ladder testing using 300 yd velocities?
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ihmsakiwi »
Sat Jun 15, 2019 5:09 pm
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Hello,
I have searched for the answer but unable to find it.
Question; I assume you can use the recorded velocities from the electronic 300yd range...
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Yes, GR says many shooters using his targets are tuning their loads using ToF data
Concept is the same, reduce ES.
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Last post by Triplejim
Sun Jun 16, 2019 10:56 am
Carbon and the new AR 2209/4350
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superx10 »
Sun Jun 09, 2019 4:58 pm
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Hi
Have other shooters noticed the big extra carbon difference with the newer batch of AR 2209 and some 308 shooters are complaining about the newer...
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You will have to use heavier bullet than a 110gr vmax then!
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Last post by Brad Y
Fri Jun 14, 2019 11:12 pm
Lyman Crusher 2 Press : Users Opinions
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tom1 »
Sat Jun 08, 2019 5:53 pm
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Looking at upgrading my reloading press. Presently have a Simplex 6 Turret press. What is the good and bad of the Lyman Crusher 2 . Will be used to...
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I think that if you are at the point of purchasing Lenzi Presses you really do have everything plus unlimited funds as you always need barrels and...
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Last post by UL1700
Mon Jun 10, 2019 2:15 pm
slamfires
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Rob Coombs »
Sun Jun 09, 2019 9:17 am
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Hi everyone
Just a quick question.
I was at Nowra Rifle Range yesterday shooting the 600 metre F class event.
I had completed the first detail...
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Give it a good clean with shellite or the likes first and blow it out with compressed air. Have a good look at the seer surfaces for any damage. Once...
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Last post by Bigtravoz
Mon Jun 10, 2019 11:16 am
22 BR
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scott/r »
Sat May 18, 2019 8:25 am
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Just a couple of quick questions relating to the 22BR round. They'll help make my mind up as to whether I bother with it or not.
Q1. What powder...
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The 6BR FLS die with a smaller bushing will be OK for forming cases, and sizing them after firing. The 6BR seater die will usually not work with a...
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Last post by RDavies
Sat Jun 08, 2019 9:07 pm
Bedding Omark Action on V Block
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Walt »
Thu Jun 06, 2019 3:58 pm
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Has anyone bedded an Omark action onto a Barnard V Block? If so, any pointers / tips? I assume the recoil lug is best machined off.
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Thank you everyone for your valued comments.
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Last post by Walt
Sat Jun 08, 2019 4:31 pm
to make a fire form barrel or not
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saum2 »
Wed May 29, 2019 8:51 am
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With fire forming BR brass to Dasher, is it worth while having a fire form barrel made from an old barrel or just use the new barrel. Bearing in mind...
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Not a truer comment has been written !!!! :D :D :D :D
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Last post by Matt P
Thu Jun 06, 2019 7:45 pm
A huge favour being asked....
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ihmsakiwi »
Sat Jun 01, 2019 5:31 pm
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Hello,
My brother in Melbourne has offered to make me an Induction annealing machine and has asked if I can send him some old 6mmBR cases and some...
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Hi Trev,
RDavies PM'd me to say he has it under control. Thank you very much for your offer though, much appreciated. I love this site as a new...
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Last post by ihmsakiwi
Wed Jun 05, 2019 6:26 am
Weaver T36 Repair
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Mark Hamersley »
Thu May 30, 2019 3:20 pm
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Looking for advice on who may be able to repair a partially detached reticle in a Weaver T36 (preferably in WA). Vertical is OK but but horizontal...
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This one I bought second hand (originally owner purchased in USA I think) and I've used it for over 15 years. From what I've read online I don't...
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Last post by Mark Hamersley
Sat Jun 01, 2019 9:29 am
7SAUM Brass
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G.COSTA »
Mon May 20, 2019 9:25 am
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So what’s everyone doing for 7SAUM brass??
- 300SAUM neck down? Then neck turned?
- 7SAUM brass from Bertram or another brand?
If making from Norma...
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Norma is running at $145 per 50 . I’m thinking of importing from the states when I get my Saum running .
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Last post by GSells
Fri May 24, 2019 10:49 pm
Ftr stock what’s the best.
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SuperV »
Mon May 20, 2019 6:05 pm
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Hey guys. I’m asking for a new shooter. He’s looking at a rifle build. He’s going a barnard model P most probably 223. As I’m a dirty old TR shooter....
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Super V ,
Great choices there the Juggs are a good bullet out to 1000 & the 1-10 tw will give you room to experiment with heavier pills and also...
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Last post by cheech
Fri May 24, 2019 7:53 am
300wsm 210 Load Data
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AlexE »
Mon May 13, 2019 9:19 pm
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Hi Folks,
I've just taken delivery of a WSM (30" 1:10) that I plan to use 210 lrbts in. Can someone give me some ballpark data? The previous...
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Just try it lads.
Have a look on the Berger website under "resources" and there's all the detail about the various Berger bullet...
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Last post by Gyro
Thu May 23, 2019 4:31 pm
enlighten me on powder measures.
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lonerider43 »
Wed Apr 03, 2019 9:03 pm
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whats the scoop on the powder chuckers ?
RCBS Charge Master Combo/light and other brands
if they are as good as using a trickler and digital scales...
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Jake, if you want a GemPro 250, I have one that from memory was used once or twice (It was the third in a line of free replacements over an 18month...
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Last post by ajvanwyk
Thu May 23, 2019 10:42 am
Trigger questions
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Bigtravoz »
Sun May 12, 2019 3:59 pm
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Okay so I had planned to get a timney 501t tactical trigger for the rifle I am building but the retail price has jumped massively in the last two...
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Honestly Peter smith I had originally planned to buy a timney 501 t tactical benchrest, but cleavers put the price up from $269 to $359, and I looked...
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Last post by Bigtravoz
Tue May 21, 2019 7:52 pm
Copperhead 7mm 183-4 bullets
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saum2 »
Sun May 19, 2019 8:08 pm
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Haven't heard of many rave reviews of the new copperhead 7mm 183 bullets recently, so for those that have tested them what did you find??
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Re 7mm 183-184 grain VLD Copperhead Bullets
Yes, the problem is most chamber reamers out there, have a long Freebore length, over the 0.200” long,...
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Last post by Ken Melgaard
Tue May 21, 2019 5:44 pm
primer pocket cleaning -to do or not
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saum2 »
Sun Apr 07, 2019 1:21 pm
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This topic has probably been done before but I can't find it.
Has anyone found that NOT cleaning primers pockets after firing made any difference to...
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I generally do. I find there’s normally some crunchy crud left after firing so I just remove that with a lee primer pocket cleaner. It takes all of...
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Last post by Bigtravoz
Mon May 20, 2019 12:39 pm
The South AfricanMillenium
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Robert Chombart »
Sat Apr 20, 2019 12:29 am
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Unger this link, some information on tthe new Milleniums made in South Africa.
Sincerely
R.G.C
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Apologies if I misinterpreted your message. The
Action Clear was a sad venture for the owner, and difficut to explain .
incerely yours
R.G.C
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Last post by Robert Chombart
Wed May 15, 2019 2:34 pm
Is my scope Broke ?
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GSells »
Fri Mar 22, 2019 10:33 pm
Rating: 9.27%
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Ga day all of my shooting fraternity! Well since 1000 yds December last year I’ve been battling vertical. A few things that has been me . But today...
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Rich,
I think I sent a message to you !!!
I find the messaging very awkward. Let me know here if it does not come through.
Peter Smith.
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Last post by pjifl
Tue May 14, 2019 6:34 pm
Helmar Cleaning products
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jcinsa »
Sat May 11, 2019 8:12 am
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Has anyone used Helmar cleaning products ?
Australian owned and made.
Interested in any opinions out there
John
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See also previous thread. My club purchased direct from the factory, in bulk, and received a good deal.
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Last post by bobeager
Tue May 14, 2019 4:40 pm
Hornady A tip Bullets
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superx10 »
Tue Apr 30, 2019 10:42 am
Rating: 4.3%
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Hi Check out the link below for the latest in Match bullets, very high claimed BC for the 6.5 130gr gr.
Will this cure my severe case of Burgerits?
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The ones I am referring to were only available for a short time in the early nineties they were I believe only released in 270 and I believe in 140...
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Last post by Bigtravoz
Sun May 12, 2019 9:49 am
Molybdenum disulphides, to use or not to use?
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Bigtravoz »
Sat May 04, 2019 10:47 pm
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What have been people’s experiences and Is It a good or bad thing. Wanting to know peoples experience and why you do or don’t like it.
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I agree with Chris,had three barrels around the 3000 round mark checked with a bore scope,compared with similar round count barrels and of the same...
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Last post by mike H
Sat May 11, 2019 6:05 pm
If ballistics is a science ....
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Handbrake »
Wed Mar 06, 2019 8:01 pm
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If ballistics is a science why is it so difficult to get consensus on issues relating to reloading?
I am a relative newbie to F Open using 6.5x47...
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On the topic of lubing case necks before bullet seating. My biggest concern is to apply the lubricant evenly and the same across all brass. I have...
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Last post by Chrisjan
Mon May 06, 2019 3:37 am
interesting barrel run in
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bruce moulds »
Sun Mar 24, 2019 6:33 pm
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i have a barrel that was run in and fired about 200 shots, but always fouled copper badly.
being anal about running in, this was most annoying, so...
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trav,
sometimes you get the chicken and sometimes you get the feathers.
bruce.
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Last post by bruce moulds
Sun May 05, 2019 3:25 pm
Moly Magic
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SMITHTON »
Tue Mar 26, 2019 7:51 am
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Does anybody know if Moly Magic can remove moly from bullets without wreaking the copper jacket?.
I have had limited success using the tumbler.
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Doesn’t acetone remove moly?
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Last post by Bigtravoz
Sat May 04, 2019 10:44 pm
Chamfering flash holes?
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Tim L »
Sat May 04, 2019 2:49 pm
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Does anyone chamfer their flash holes?
If you do, what's the process and whats the expected benefit?
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I do with Winchester brass. I don't bother with Lapua. On the Winchester brass some pretty big dags do come out. Not sure if it has any effect, but...
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Last post by RJNEILSEN
Sat May 04, 2019 7:01 pm
Alterations to timber stock.
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superx10 »
Fri May 03, 2019 10:47 am
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Hi
I have a Geoff Slee Walnut stock in the shape of a fclass/ fly with a three-inch forend and wanted to get it modifies to the same shape as a...
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Last post by superx10
Fri May 03, 2019 10:47 am
Timney Trigger for Omark action
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Walt »
Wed May 01, 2019 11:45 am
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Anyone know what model Timney Trigger is suitable for an Omark 44. I'm told the Remington 700 equivalent will fall straight in but I need this...
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700 triggers drop in although you have to remove the safety if it has one .
You may need to get your file out on the bolt dependent if it is a...
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Last post by John23
Wed May 01, 2019 12:25 pm
Front bag rider
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benculton »
Mon Apr 29, 2019 11:09 pm
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Hey All,
I have a bald eagle pedestal rest on the way. It's coming with a 3 inch front bag but my stock isn't that wide.
I've seen some people...
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I didn't know that. I'll have to grab one. I now see BRT has them. On a side note how much room is too much room each side of the fore end on...
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Last post by benculton
Tue Apr 30, 2019 3:31 pm
Help identifing Omark barrel
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Torana »
Wed Apr 24, 2019 8:25 pm
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Hi all, can anyone tell me do Black Mountain barrels have any markings on them?
I bought a target rifle and in the sale came 2 extra barrels. Both...
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Hi Keith, yep the sight bed is spot on 0.800" and it's a 14 twist.
So this barrel is a Omark 44D barrel that looks to be unfired, that's pretty...
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Last post by Torana
Sun Apr 28, 2019 7:30 pm
Autotrickler pulley belt/o-rings
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Jarrod Robertson »
Sun Apr 28, 2019 8:34 am
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Has anyone sourced somewhere in Aus to get the pulley belt/o-ring for the auto trickler?
I've broken 2 of the 3 that came with mine and it's...
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Any bearing supplier will have them, just take your last good one for sizing. They should be about $1!
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Sun Apr 28, 2019 7:00 pm
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