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F-Open Calibre Poll - Long Range

Last post by BillB « Sun Feb 04, 2018 10:15 am
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This topic has a poll. by AlanF » Thu Jun 25, 2015 10:34 am
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Note there are 3 polls. This one is for long ranges (over 600 yards). So if you must choose two different calibres to use at a Queens shoot, what...

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7x57 improved there are a few starting to turnup we have 3 in our club and they all shoot exceptionally well
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F-Open Calibre Poll - Short Range

Last post by Bigtravoz « Mon Sep 04, 2017 7:12 pm
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This topic has a poll. by AlanF » Thu Jun 25, 2015 10:30 am
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Note there are 3 polls. This one is for short ranges (up to 600 yards). So if you must choose two different calibres to use at a Queens shoot, what...

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243 should be fine also for short range.

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Mon Sep 04, 2017 7:12 pm
Recoil & Stock Design

Last post by DenisA « Wed Apr 06, 2016 12:50 pm
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by 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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LOL, good point Tim. All you righties will need to start shooting left handed. :lol:

What if 2 spaced apart bearings were pressed onto the barrel...
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Wed Apr 06, 2016 12:50 pm
F-Open Calibre Poll - All Round

Last post by AlanF « Thu Jun 25, 2015 2:06 pm
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This topic has a poll. by AlanF » Thu Jun 25, 2015 10:39 am

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Note there are 3 polls. This one is for all ranges from 300 to 1000yds. So if you must use a single calibre throughout a Queens shoot, what would you...

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Something I said in an earlier thread and should have included here :

Now here's something new with this poll - you can go back and change your...

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Thu Jun 25, 2015 2:06 pm
Rifle weighing scales.

Last post by mike H « Thu Oct 18, 2018 2:22 pm
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by Steve N » Sun Oct 14, 2018 8:31 am
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Any better suggestions than bathroom scales for checking rifle weight after swapping barrels etc?
Kitchen scales are too light I doubt the accuracy...

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Thanks Peter.
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Thu Oct 18, 2018 2:22 pm
Wet Moly

Last post by DenisA « Thu Oct 18, 2018 9:14 am
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by Snow » Wed Oct 17, 2018 6:54 pm
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Have been using HBN for a while and have had mixed results. The most persistent being the odd flyer after 15 to 20 shots. Have decided to go back to...

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I became a fan of wet moly in a 300wsm that fixed a carbon fouling 300wsm run at a low node.

I then thought I'd use it when I entered FSTD. I didn't...

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Thu Oct 18, 2018 9:14 am
Grains or grams?

Last post by basil « Sun Oct 14, 2018 9:26 pm
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by Tim N » Mon Oct 08, 2018 12:36 pm
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What do you use?
Someone stated they use grams not grains as they loose resolution.
1gn = 0.064g
You might get 1 more decimal place with grams but...

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Resolution, nothing to do with decimal places.

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Sun Oct 14, 2018 9:26 pm
6mm 1-7.5 twist rate

Last post by bruce moulds « Sun Oct 14, 2018 6:28 pm
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by Grunter » Sun Oct 14, 2018 1:46 pm

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Hi all was looking at peoples experience with this twist rate. Question is lm looking at shooting 75g Speer HP In a 1-7.5 twist rate, does any know...

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nosler ballistic tip varmint bullets will often withstand fast spinning when conventional bullets will not.
this is probably due to the solid base of...

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Sun Oct 14, 2018 6:28 pm
Nosler RDF projectiles.

Last post by Redhawk « Sat Oct 13, 2018 7:25 pm
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by Norm » Thu Jan 12, 2017 1:35 pm
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I see that Nosler is bringing out a new line of match projectiles.
They look good on paper, it will be interesting to see how they perform in real...

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Has anyone had good success with 6mm, 7mm or .30cal’s?

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Sat Oct 13, 2018 7:25 pm
Bag/Case for 50” Savage 12 F/TR?

Last post by chicko « Wed Oct 10, 2018 8:40 pm
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by darrward » Sun Sep 23, 2018 1:18 pm
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Hi Guys

First off thanks for all the help with other threads as I get into the sport!

I believe I’ve settled on a Savage 12 F/TR for my initial F...

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Darrward, if your still looking for a hard case I picked up one a few weeks ago after searching these forums. It is a Predator prc-512 hard case...

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Wed Oct 10, 2018 8:40 pm
Shooters Mat

Last post by UL1700 « Wed Oct 10, 2018 8:32 pm
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by LA105 » Tue Oct 02, 2018 6:04 pm
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G'day Guys,

I went to Hilltop on Saturday to try F open with my LA102 223 and had a great time!

I had never fired from so far (300m) or from the...

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Yep exactly the same, just layed my setup out ontop (offset to the right as i shoot a LH action right handed), drew arround my rear plate, smeared...

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Wed Oct 10, 2018 8:32 pm
Delta Optical Stryker 5-50x56

Last post by williada « Tue Oct 09, 2018 9:14 pm
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by Pinkes » Wed Jan 24, 2018 5:12 pm
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Hi guys

Any of you have experience behind this scope? It looks like a great buy.. Great glass, 1/8moa adjustment,high mag,zerostop and lots of...

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Yep chicko its still working fine on the SAUM. If you are looking for value for money it is fine. As I said earlier, the focus adjustment is tiny to...

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Tue Oct 09, 2018 9:14 pm
300 WSM loads

Last post by macguru « Mon Oct 08, 2018 10:30 pm
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by macguru » Mon Aug 06, 2018 10:51 pm
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Hi, I am running in a 300WSM, 230 bergers, long throat = 3.200" coal. 9 twist. (for NSW use)

I was wondering whether anyone can share some load...

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Well I shot the 300 all day last weekend and I have to say once you get used to it, the recoil is not a problem and you can shoot it fast enough with...

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Mon Oct 08, 2018 10:30 pm
Removing a Glued in Action that's Sleeved

Last post by RAVEN « Mon Oct 08, 2018 3:53 pm
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by AlexE » Wed Sep 26, 2018 4:03 pm
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Hi Folks,

I have a PSECO sleeved remington action that is glued into a fibreglass stock. I don't know what it is glued in with, nor do I know what...

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AS Bruce said
my guess would be JB epoxy resign
RB

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Mon Oct 08, 2018 3:53 pm
6XC Load Data

Last post by willow « Sun Oct 07, 2018 4:16 pm
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by Redhawk » Sun Mar 04, 2018 9:16 pm
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Hi All

I am havimg a 6XC built on a Defiance Action with a 28” 1:8 Bartlein barrel for PRS amd the occasional F Open stint.

Planning on using...

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I'm sticking with 105s for this cartridge, although in the early days of load development, 2209 is proving disappointing with loads tried from 38.8...

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Sun Oct 07, 2018 4:16 pm
HOW FULL IS A FULL CASE?

Last post by John T « Thu Oct 04, 2018 4:01 pm
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by John T » Thu Sep 27, 2018 5:24 pm
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Hello All.

For many decades, it has been axiomatic that to achieve maximum efficiency from a case, it should be loaded so that:-
1. the powder...

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David,
sorry about being obtuse, my comments about the soft seated flat base bullets related to the Wolfpup, not to your load.

I take it that...

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Thu Oct 04, 2018 4:01 pm
Copperhead projectile approval?

Last post by Barossa_222 « Wed Oct 03, 2018 7:49 pm
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by Wal86 » Fri Aug 10, 2018 9:35 pm
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Hey fellas,

With Berger bullets being harder to obtain in Australia, would this be an opportunity to raise the question about getting both...

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Good for you champ. Maybe I'm from the wrong state or my money isn't the same as yours. I can only go on what I've experienced. I've been involved in...
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Wed Oct 03, 2018 7:49 pm
Tall Gun Safe

Last post by Brenton « Wed Oct 03, 2018 1:18 pm
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by Weairy » Tue Oct 02, 2018 3:28 pm

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Hi all,

Struggling to find a cheap gun safe to fit 3 x F-Class Rifles in comfortably, without breaking the bank. Chasing something with a keypad...

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I have one for sale, purchased 18 months ago, in new condition $170.00 call 0401 443 189

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Wed Oct 03, 2018 1:18 pm
155gr bullet choice for 1:13 twist

Last post by Old Trev-39 « Mon Oct 01, 2018 8:06 pm
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by !Peter! » Fri Sep 28, 2018 1:33 pm
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Hi All,
I've got a couple of 1:13 twist barrels with plenty of life left in them that came with a rifle I brought. I'm thinking of using them for...

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As to bullet twist calculators. If you feed in the data for a115gr..30 cal. in a 1in 17 twist it does not work. As the shooters who shoot a .30 B/R....

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Mon Oct 01, 2018 8:06 pm
7 mm 178 copperheads blog

Last post by GSells « Sun Sep 23, 2018 3:16 pm
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by GSells » Tue Sep 18, 2018 7:00 pm
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Well I finally got my sample pack from Ken at Aussies Own Copperhead Projectiles .

My first impression is , they look like they will shoot !! Very...

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Yep give em a go ! They work ! Shot blind 10 shot group 123 mm and won my first fly shoot !! We don’t have the official fly targets so we shot on the...

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Sun Sep 23, 2018 3:16 pm
Bell & Carlson Stocks any good...

Last post by sevenmil « Tue Sep 18, 2018 10:35 pm
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by sevenmil » Sat Sep 15, 2018 9:19 am

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I am getting a new PRS/Hunting rifle built by Matt P and looking at stock options. I saw some interesting Bell & Carlson stocks that were quite a...

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Thanks guys
Tim N, are you able to send me some photos and what price are you looking for the Manners A4 ?

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Tue Sep 18, 2018 10:35 pm
Nosler rdf

Last post by SunnyCoast 5r « Sun Sep 16, 2018 10:44 pm
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by Ratgun » Thu Sep 06, 2018 8:24 pm
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Has anyone had any success with the new 140grain Nosler 6.5 RDF projectiles . If so what do they like to be seated.

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I’m about to start load development using the 140 RDF and 2209. Was going to start at mag length for PRS.

I’ll post the results from 24” barrel; Lap...

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Sun Sep 16, 2018 10:44 pm
Bell & Carlson Stocks any good...

Last post by sevenmil « Sat Sep 15, 2018 9:18 am

by sevenmil » Sat Sep 15, 2018 9:18 am

I am getting a new PRS/Hunting rifle built by Matt P and looking at stock options. I saw some interesting Bell & Carlson stocks that were quite a...

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Sat Sep 15, 2018 9:18 am
Question for the Omark experts

Last post by KHGS « Fri Sep 14, 2018 8:37 am
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by Bigtravoz » Sun Aug 26, 2018 7:51 pm
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Can I safely run an Omark without the ejector in place in the bolt?

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By all means you are welcome to agree to disagree, however it will not make you right, white is white & black is black. The reason you are not...
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Fri Sep 14, 2018 8:37 am
Given Current Component Availability...

Last post by Rebel105 « Fri Sep 14, 2018 7:38 am
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by AlexE » Mon Sep 10, 2018 9:59 am
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G'day Folks,

Given the current supply problems with brass and projectiles (Berger being non existent in most cals, Sierra pricing themselves out of...

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Hi All, I spoke with Ken from Copperhead bullets the other day, the 7mm 184's are not in production yet as he is waiting on jacket material but...
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Fri Sep 14, 2018 7:38 am
183SMK LOAD IN 7RSAUM

Last post by GSells « Thu Sep 13, 2018 7:14 pm
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by John T » Wed Sep 12, 2018 5:35 pm
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Hello SAUM Shooters.

My BAT is now fitted with a 1:8 for the longer 183SMK and for the 184BER when they arrive.

So far, I have shot about 100 183's...

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Try 2225 , u maybe pleasantly surprised!! Fed 210 ‘s start about 62 gr with 180 ‘s .about 2930 FPS and just ideling and burns clean ! Also depends on...

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Thu Sep 13, 2018 7:14 pm
Tikka T3 trigger spring

Last post by Kakaduthunder « Wed Sep 12, 2018 9:14 pm
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by Fergus Bailey » Mon Sep 03, 2018 2:30 pm

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Can anyone recommend a trigger spring to lighten a Tikka T3 trigger? Only looking to safely get into the 1 to 1.5lb range. Something readily...

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I used a Yo Dave spring and was happy running at 1pound with no creep. Could have gone a little lighter but it suited my purposes. A google search...

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Wed Sep 12, 2018 9:14 pm
Best Tablets for ETs

Last post by DannyS « Wed Sep 12, 2018 7:27 pm
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by AlexE » Tue Sep 11, 2018 5:35 pm

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Hello again, gentlemen

I have been contacted by my club president who is putting together a grant application for ETs for our range. Can anyone give...

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Hi Geoff, I was able to source 10 or so on eBay. Had a mate re programme them for me. Bruce Sergeant got some off me, as did some club mates and Bill...

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Wed Sep 12, 2018 7:27 pm
Elevation adjustments

Last post by John23 « Wed Sep 12, 2018 5:44 pm
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by scott/r » Wed Sep 12, 2018 4:00 pm
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Is it possible for someone to work out an elevation adjustment for a 22lr @ 1085fps from 25m zero to 300m, please. I don't have a ballistic app to do...

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Getting enough adjustment will be your biggest challenge .
I use sports match hight adjustable (about $80 on eBay from the uk)

They will give you up...

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Wed Sep 12, 2018 5:44 pm
Ladder test- what went wrong?

Last post by watrob « Tue Sep 11, 2018 10:48 pm
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by Tim N » Mon Sep 10, 2018 7:13 am
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7-300 ladder.png

I attempted a ladder test on the weekend at 300yds
7mm-300WSM loads were 63.2gn of 2213 to 64.0gns at .2 incriments, shots 5&6...

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Hi Tim, my 7mm/300 WSM Imp runs 2985 fps with 66.2 grains 2217 (CCI Mag Primers) and 2996 with 66.4 grains shooting 180 gr Hybrids, my 7mm SAUM with...

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Tue Sep 11, 2018 10:48 pm
7mm SAUM Rechamber/Barrel Life

Last post by KHGS « Mon Sep 10, 2018 8:23 am
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by Marty » Sun Aug 05, 2018 6:38 pm
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Howdy.

In the past, running 284 Win (reaching back to Raton, 2013), I would have said that (for me at least) a rechamber would be in order for a...

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I will be writing on this very subject on the KHGS facebook page just as soon as I can motivate myself. I have written a fair bit on the subject on...
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Mon Sep 10, 2018 8:23 am
Barnard bolt replacement

Last post by scott/r « Sun Sep 09, 2018 10:58 am
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by scott/r » Sat Sep 08, 2018 6:38 pm
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Can anyone please give me an estimate of what it's worth to replace 2 x 308 barnard P13 bolts. Am I best to go through barnard themselves or am I...

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Definitely Keith, that's why I came here first to ask the question. With all you guys here, I would have been a bit loose in the head to go elsewhere.

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Sun Sep 09, 2018 10:58 am
Stock compatability

Last post by Chopper « Sun Sep 09, 2018 12:42 am
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by Mick_762 » Mon Aug 20, 2018 5:23 pm

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I know the Omark has gone through a few iterations of action screw locations - however....

Does anybody know if the Nielsen MN600 and the Omark...

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Try Hatchers stocks nice work , good timber ,cheap, good wood, he must have a walnut tree farm for those prices :D , chop

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Sun Sep 09, 2018 12:42 am
Hornady 6mm .243 108 gr ELD Match

Last post by Toddy « Fri Sep 07, 2018 5:43 pm
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by UL1700 » Thu Sep 06, 2018 1:31 pm
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Anyone use these in F open? Extremely keen price from Cleavers, I would be tempted but I just bought a couple of thousand 105 VLD Bergers......

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I agree with Keith that they can shoot very well. I have been using 162gn ELD M in my 284win with a very wide node at a mild speed of 2880 using...

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Fri Sep 07, 2018 5:43 pm
Does a plastic tip , mean I can get away with a slower twist ?

Last post by !Peter! « Tue Sep 04, 2018 11:38 am
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by GSells » Fri Aug 31, 2018 9:14 pm
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Hey all ! So I have some of these Hornady 180’s measuring 1.550” with a twist of 1:9 at 2750 FPS , giving me a miller factor of 1.36 sg .

Is it...

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Graham,
The JBM screen shot you posted jogged my memory about a third paper from Courtney on twist, so I did some digging found it and a spreadsheet...
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Tue Sep 04, 2018 11:38 am
7mm bullets, 180 hybrid, 183 Sierra 195 Berger

Last post by watrob « Tue Sep 04, 2018 12:01 am
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by RDavies » Tue May 10, 2016 8:25 am
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Bullets from left are Berger 180gn Hybrid, Sierra 183gn, Berger 195gn

Berger 180gn Hybrid, Sierra 183gn Berger 195gn stood on their nose to show...

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Hi Graham, The 7mm SAUM just seems to be getting better and better. Came second again at the comp on Saturday, beaten by .9 of one point, now running...
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Tue Sep 04, 2018 12:01 am
Area 419 Auto-Trickler Base

Last post by Tim L « Mon Sep 03, 2018 7:00 pm
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by UL1700 » Thu May 24, 2018 7:19 pm
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I don't know how well known this part is but if you are lucky enough to have an Auto-Trickler I can highly recommend upgrading the base to the one by...

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Awesome ! :D :D :D :D
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Mon Sep 03, 2018 7:00 pm
One Scope on Multiple Rifles

Last post by Ras « Sun Sep 02, 2018 10:02 am
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by AlexE » Sat Sep 01, 2018 7:25 pm
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Hi Folks,

I have several quality rifles, but putting quality glass on all of them will kill my bank balance (and in turn, my marriage :P ). Has...

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For a couple of years I used the same scope on both a .308 and a .223 with quick detach mounts I had the same type of rails on both actions and as...

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Sun Sep 02, 2018 10:02 am
SAUM fired case capacity

Last post by AlexE « Sat Sep 01, 2018 7:10 pm
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by AlexE » Fri Aug 31, 2018 7:29 pm

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Hi Guys,

Is anyone able to share what their measured h20 capacity of a fired Norma 7 SAUM case is? Just about to start load development using...

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Thanks - that's just what I needed. :D

As for 2213SC in quickload, use Hodgdon 4831sc - it's the same powder. I went a step further and renamed it...

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Sat Sep 01, 2018 7:10 pm
Cleaning Rods. Coated or not

Last post by Brad Y « Fri Aug 31, 2018 11:08 pm
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by argh » Thu Aug 23, 2018 6:25 pm
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In the market for a new cleaning for a 6mm, as my cureent rods are all too big. I have always had Dewey coated rods, but none available at the moment...

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I have had two pro shot hardened steel rods fail on me both were because they weren’t able to spin properly. I have a ccw rod and good friends with...
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Fri Aug 31, 2018 11:08 pm
Berger Hunting VLD vs Match VLD

Last post by Hat « Thu Aug 30, 2018 8:11 am
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by AlexE » Sat Aug 25, 2018 11:37 am
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Hi Folks,

I'm about to start load development for a new SAUM and I only have a limited supply of 180vlds left. I notice the q store has 180 hunting...

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There’s some interesting info here

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Thu Aug 30, 2018 8:11 am
Max peak elevation of trajectory?

Last post by GSells « Thu Aug 30, 2018 7:19 am
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by GSells » Sun Aug 05, 2018 5:04 pm
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Hi all , I’m just wandering if someone smarter than me could help ?
If I had 30 meters correction above the target, what would be the peak height of...

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But I think if I can hit a gong at 1.8 km .... I’ll be very happy as it’s B#*}%Y hard to do ! I know the vids on u tube make things like , this look...
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Thu Aug 30, 2018 7:19 am
Using CLR to clean barrels

Last post by Bigtravoz « Sun Aug 26, 2018 7:57 pm
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by pigdog » Sun Jul 22, 2018 8:32 am
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Anyone here tried it? Seems to be becoming popular in the US with good reports?

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It t would certainly remove the tarnish from the copper fouling, or is that tarnoff I am thinking of. Lol

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Sun Aug 26, 2018 7:57 pm
king of 2 miles

Last post by GSells « Thu Aug 23, 2018 8:42 pm
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by bruce moulds » Thu Oct 05, 2017 7:59 am
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there was a recent kerfuffle about this, with great promotion.
it reminded me of reading about william metford and sir henry halford.
as soon as it...

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Hi does anyone know if this is on again this year and if so , what are the details ?
Regards Graham .

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Thu Aug 23, 2018 8:42 pm
Good 6mm Creedmoor Brass?

Last post by Fergus Bailey « Wed Aug 22, 2018 2:56 pm
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by Fergus Bailey » Tue Aug 21, 2018 2:01 pm

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I realise that Lapua have announced they will be making 6mm Creedmoor Brass, but I don't think any has been shipped as yet. Is there any other source...

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Thanks. Will give them a try.

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Wed Aug 22, 2018 2:56 pm
6.5 x 284

Last post by oldman1967 « Wed Aug 22, 2018 11:43 am
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by Ratgun » Mon Aug 20, 2018 7:53 pm

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Has anyone used 2217 powder in a 6.5 x 284 and how’d it go.

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The Yanks are using H1000 (2217) to push the new Sierra 150's in their 6.5 x 284's. Barrel life is reported to be better.

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Wed Aug 22, 2018 11:43 am
6.5mm Hornady projectiles in 6.5x47L

Last post by AlexE « Sun Aug 19, 2018 5:50 pm
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by ben_g » Mon Aug 13, 2018 8:31 pm

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G'day guys.

My dad who is a casual weekend shooter and comes out with me on saturdays using my gear has finally picked himself up a rifle!

He's...

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If your throat isn't too long, maybe try a 123 smk. Their pointed g7 BC, according to applied ballistics 0.272 (g1 0.531). That's a 130 class BC in a...

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Sun Aug 19, 2018 5:50 pm
Hornady eld 180 match , 1-9 twist

Last post by GSells « Fri Aug 17, 2018 7:09 am
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by GSells » Thu Aug 16, 2018 6:39 pm
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Hi All , just wandering if anyone has tried eld 180 match with a 9 twist cut rifle ( BARTlein ) barrel ? And is it even worth trying at 1000 yds at...

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Hi Albert , thanks my mate , I might get a few boxes of you guys and give em ago! Impressive bc of .401 g7 . I think this is close if not better than...

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Farley coaxial case

Last post by ajvanwyk « Thu Aug 16, 2018 8:45 pm
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by Bryce Day » Thu Aug 16, 2018 6:27 pm

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Does anyone know what pelican case a Farley coaxial fits into (with magnumbase)? I’ve got one in the mail and need a case for it!

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Bryce Day

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Im2620 is what I used with my Farley.... would fit a magnum base.

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Thu Aug 16, 2018 8:45 pm
The effect of too much twist and speed

Last post by Singo85 « Sun Aug 12, 2018 6:44 pm
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by Singo85 » Sat Aug 11, 2018 6:21 pm
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This is the end result of too much twist and too much speed.

7mm Jacko with 80gn of BMG powder....

Watch in High Definition.

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It is a 8.5 twist....175 sierra at 3270fps.

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Sun Aug 12, 2018 6:44 pm

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