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6 Dasher cases
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Chopper »
Thu Apr 27, 2023 9:10 pm
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Just asking
How many reloads you are getting from 6BR cases to 6mm Dasher ?
I am still using them at 40 +
As a pioneer :lol:
Most times FLS
just...
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Ours are at about half that, could probably do with annealing but otherwise not showing any signs of failure. Have been full length sized once...
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Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:02 pm
Cerus stocks ?
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Tim N »
Thu Apr 20, 2023 7:04 pm
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Hi everyone
Just wondering if anyone owns a Cerus stock?
They look very nice which will probably mean many dollars!
Anyway if you have some...
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Hi Kris
Thanks for all the info
The rad system will definitely be needed on the 6GT 8)
They look like a good alternative to Cerus
Thanks again
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Last post by Tim N
Sat Apr 22, 2023 9:24 pm
Weighted Safe
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ImmigrantCrossHair »
Wed Apr 12, 2023 1:14 pm
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Hi All, new guy to the forum here ! Just hoping to get some info on weighted safes. I cant mount one in my place as im renting. Can anyone point me...
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The CMI Sportsman range are a great option. Which state are you in? CMI has a showroom in Carlton NSW (near Kogarah) full of second hand stuff there...
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Last post by hwcf
Fri Apr 21, 2023 11:57 pm
Weatherby 6.5 * 300 Mag beats all
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superx10 »
Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:32 am
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I have recently been shooting a weatherby 6.5 * 300 magnum at the highest level in f open this cartridge combo is in standard form with the only...
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Always pays to check the date this time of year
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Last post by Rich4
Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:59 am
Farley Rest Technical Drawings
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justinparry »
Mon Apr 17, 2023 12:18 am
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Does anyone by any chance have some technical, exploded view drawings or pictures of the internal workings of a Farley Coax rest please? I am having...
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Haven't had a Farley in some years, but if memory serves me, there is a grub screw on the underside of the assembly that holds the shaft in place, I...
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Last post by ajvanwyk
Mon Apr 17, 2023 12:39 am
New to F class - Finding a starting load
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Brendy »
Wed Jan 04, 2023 1:56 pm
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Hi Everyone
Im looking at developing a load for my new rifle. I'm new to handloading.
It's a surgeon 591 with 28 inch barrel, shooting F STD
I have...
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I thought I knew enough to produce good ammo, and for the most part I did but one thing I took from Erik Cortina's YouTube videos, was ditching neck...
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Last post by Sam Walker
Thu Apr 13, 2023 9:15 am
WTB Cooper steel 22mm Rings
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David C »
Mon Apr 03, 2023 2:12 pm
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Looking for Cooper steel 22mm Rings from 5.8 to 7mm for a friend who is not on ozfclass, PM me
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Sara has them in poly carb. Just got set and very good quality
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Last post by Bradk
Wed Apr 05, 2023 5:14 pm
308 and 2209
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BenW »
Tue Feb 07, 2023 8:08 am
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If this topic has been covered I apologise but couldn’t find on. Has anyone used 2209 with 200 grain pills for F/TR
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We’ll have settled on 48 grns of 09 for an average velocity of 2670. Pretty happy with that so far. Got 2700fps from 48.6 but group was a bit bigger
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Last post by BenW
Sun Apr 02, 2023 1:45 pm
rem 700-Omark
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JAMMD »
Fri Mar 31, 2023 4:18 pm
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Hi all,
Its probably been asked before but ill ask again.
Whom has fitted a Rem 700 trigger into an Omark 44 ?, are there any hints on how to set...
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Sent you a pm
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Last post by Rich4
Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:09 pm
Magnum primers
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Dpb00 »
Mon Mar 20, 2023 6:01 pm
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G'day guys. After some info on magnum primers.
I'm currently running lapua 308 palma brass with 44.60 of 2206h, berger 155.5 and remington 7 1/2...
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Small Rifle Magnum or BR primers have thicker cups, not more power in general.
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Last post by MONAB
Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:26 pm
Seating depth, True Flight barrels and the Kings
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tachyon »
Thu Mar 16, 2023 8:22 pm
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So, here is what I found with the following parameters
Lapua Palma cases with
Federal GM primers with
42.9gn 2208 for 2620 with
Berger 200.20x...
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James, again thanks for the explanation.
Will do some checking and read up on the ocw from your link.
Time to do some testing/checking.
Dave
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Last post by Daveh
Sun Mar 26, 2023 10:22 pm
Silver Mountain Target 'Club' Set Up Protocols
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TomS »
Sun Mar 05, 2023 12:26 pm
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Good Morning,
Just wondering if anyone would be willing to share any 'Cheat sheets/Standard Operating Procedures/How To' set-up instructions for...
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Hi Tom, and thanks Graham. I'm happy to have a chat anytime to help.
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Last post by Aubrey
Tue Mar 07, 2023 2:45 pm
R.A.D. systems
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Old Trev-39 »
Fri Mar 03, 2023 12:51 pm
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Has anyone had experience with any of the hydraulic type of recoil dampeners? Owing to a shoulder problem I am looking for something to reduce felt...
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I read an article they said aound 450gm complete with rubber etc , but the stock will need shortening and hollowed out so that will cancel some...
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Last post by cheech
Sun Mar 05, 2023 3:02 pm
DIY FTR Weight saving
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Daveh »
Thu Feb 23, 2023 6:01 pm
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Just an info share for anyone needing to shave some weight off their setup.
This basic mod to my Joypod took 160 grams off.
I used a piece of carbon...
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All good here mate , you made an improvement and cared to share it on here . The carbon suppliers website is very interesting and I also thought of...
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Last post by cheech
Wed Mar 01, 2023 10:05 pm
Hornady Projectiles in 308 win
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Walt »
Thu Feb 23, 2023 12:28 pm
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Has anyone had any experience using the HORNADY .308 168GR ELD MATCH proj?
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Interesting they seem to have a similar bc to the sierra 169’s spouse it comes down to what is available
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Last post by BenW
Sun Feb 26, 2023 8:14 am
Old v's new 2209
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PeteFox »
Tue Feb 07, 2023 6:02 pm
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I read lots here about the newer 2209 being a faster powder than the older one.
There may be something in it, but I'm a doubter. I tend to think...
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208AI for sure... Competing against a 7SAUM and the owner complaining about the $3.50@ cost of cases and 1,100-1,200 barrel life!
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Last post by Fire Dog
Sat Feb 25, 2023 12:50 pm
The art of making springs
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tachyon »
Wed Feb 22, 2023 11:06 pm
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Making springs is easy(ish)
Step 1: Go to a music shop and buy guitar or piano string wire of the correct diameter
Step 2: Understand spring-back...
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Yes and for small springs i used to use drill bits as mandrels
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Last post by dazza284
Thu Feb 23, 2023 11:56 pm
Why not 6.5 PRC for 'midrange' F-class?
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John Weigel »
Wed Dec 21, 2022 8:00 pm
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Unless I'm misinterpreting the Berger ballistic table, a 6.5 PRC with 153.5 Berger hybrids at 2900 fps nips 7mm 180 hybrids at 2900 fps for bucking...
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Yeah, I had 100 new cases arrive yesterday. I found the bertram guy on facebook but i bought them from rebel. I had to run it through the neck...
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Last post by macguru
Fri Feb 17, 2023 9:22 am
7 saum load data with 2209
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Pablolig »
Tue Feb 07, 2023 3:11 pm
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Hi All,
Can someone give me an indication on a starting load for the 7 SAUM with SMK 183 gr
I am after the "new" 2209, which if I...
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Info provided.... will give you a follow up call tomorrow Pablo.
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Last post by ajvanwyk
Thu Feb 09, 2023 9:44 pm
Wild Dog Aluminium Stock
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Target Sighted »
Wed Nov 30, 2022 5:51 pm
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Anyone on this forum using a Wild Dog aluminium stock?
How would you rate it?
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I have two of them shoots good
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Last post by HOUSSY
Thu Feb 09, 2023 8:42 pm
6.5 prc necked up to 7mm
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heritage5 »
Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:07 pm
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Hi was wondering if anyone has done work on wildcaing a 6.5 prc to 7mm it's a great case .
Any thoughts.
Guy
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This is how mine looks after fireforming - not as extreme as the 7FCP.
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Last post by willow
Mon Feb 06, 2023 6:00 pm
Reamer for SMK 183
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Pablolig »
Mon Jan 30, 2023 4:04 pm
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Hi all
For all the knowledge out there, which would be a good leade angle on a reamer, for the SMK 183 grains
According to Sierra the projectile has...
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That may be true, but I know first hand that the 183SMK does work in chambers with steeper lead angles.
Keith H.
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Last post by KHGS
Thu Feb 02, 2023 7:41 am
Neck and body sizing What order ?
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macguru »
Fri Jan 20, 2023 8:22 pm
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I have decided to go with a 3 die process for my 6.5PRC brass loading ... I bought a 2 die rcbs "hunting set", but I suspect its a bit...
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Excellent advice.
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Last post by Aus9914
Thu Jan 26, 2023 3:25 pm
Nightforce Competition Vs March 10-60 Tactical
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Jack_Aus »
Tue Dec 13, 2022 7:00 pm
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Hey guys
The time has come to upgrade from the trusty golden eagle.
I think I’ve narrowed it down to the NF Competition or the March 10-60...
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I know this is a old post but i have the March HM and Std 10-60
seriously the difference is very minimal. HM is a bit crisper and when you are...
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Last post by Dave.k
Wed Jan 25, 2023 11:13 am
Best barrel lenght in 6mm
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Chopper »
Fri Jan 13, 2023 7:56 pm
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Just wondering what you think on best barrel lenghts and profile for say 300 500 as I think shorter fatter barrels give less vibration and follow...
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My newly built 6 creed gets 3020 from 27” during fireforming loads using 105 scenar-L / 2209 , easily no pressure , reached the mile no probs
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Last post by cheech
Tue Jan 17, 2023 6:47 pm
Bullet Seeker for fclass
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GlennA »
Sun Jan 15, 2023 12:49 pm
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Hi Guys, just looking for feedback from fclass shooters who have used the Bullet Seeker Chrono. Keen to hear of people’s experiences with reliability...
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Hello Glenn
I have been using a bullet seeker for about 4 months now. very pleased with the machine. I had been using a skyscreen chrono and it was...
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Last post by Downes Equestrian
Sun Jan 15, 2023 4:50 pm
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Last post by Frank Green
Fri Jan 13, 2023 2:06 am
Load Development
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ilc »
Sat Jan 07, 2023 11:19 am
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If you only watch one youtube video this year, make it this one;
If you want more, there is a follow-up at;
If you don't have the time to...
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Well said!
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Last post by Frank Green
Thu Jan 12, 2023 12:21 am
7mm PRECISION RIFLE CARTRIDGE
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John T »
Thu Jan 05, 2023 1:54 pm
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HOLD ALL ORDERS.
There is a very good chance that The Good Old (ageing) Boy, 7 Remington SAUM, will hang up its boots, probably without a struggle....
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Hi John T
I have shot both for some time 6.5prc (2 years) 7mm SAum (12years). The 7mm SAUM has definitely got the larger capacity but not by much....
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Last post by Shobby
Mon Jan 09, 2023 12:38 pm
Primer weight sorting discussion
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John Weigel »
Mon Dec 19, 2022 2:51 pm
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A closer look at primer sorting
Disclaimer: Yes, I know that wind interpretation skills for F Class shooters (and me in particular) outweighs the...
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HI Al,
My primers are remarkably consistent in thickness: CCI BR2s are .01250", Fed 210s are .1265", and Fed magnum 215s are 0.1270. As an...
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Last post by John Weigel
Thu Jan 05, 2023 2:56 pm
FTR Bi-Pod Suppliers
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loneranger »
Sat Dec 31, 2022 2:14 pm
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Been using a good custom FTR Bi Pod for a while but thinking of maybe going to a Joy Pod or Auspod - does anyone know any good dealers who actually...
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Thanks guys
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Last post by loneranger
Thu Jan 05, 2023 10:52 am
Best Bi Pods FTR
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loneranger »
Sat Dec 31, 2022 2:12 pm
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Been using a good custom FTR Bi Pod for a while but thinking of maybe going to a Joy Pod or Auspod - does anyone know any good dealers who actually...
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Ahhh thanks for the response albeit a little aggressive - it was a simple question not designed to elicit such a smart arse response
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Last post by loneranger
Thu Jan 05, 2023 10:46 am
Front rest - what are your thoughts?
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Mick_762 »
Fri Aug 19, 2022 7:42 pm
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I am saving for a “decent” front rest.
I currently shoot F Open with a Tikka Tac A1 off an Atlas bipod - .260 AI and a 12-42 Nightforce this combo...
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Any further info on these? I cant seem to find out much about them other than the website.
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Last post by Jakec27
Fri Dec 30, 2022 4:07 pm
Brief update about primer flash hole drilling
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John Weigel »
Sat Dec 24, 2022 7:21 pm
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I'll make a proper report with supporting data and targets when I've properly finished testing. But here's my as yet unscientific take on tuning...
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HI Barry. I'll take that into account. At first thought your idea seemed backwards to my illogical mind - think shrinking diameter down to next to...
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Last post by John Weigel
Sun Dec 25, 2022 5:49 pm
Davies Trigger
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JAMMD »
Sat Dec 17, 2022 2:48 pm
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Hi all, ive just picked up a new davies trigger that im fitting to my Dale in 6-47L, alas i dont have fitting/adjustment instrustion's.
Can anyone...
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PM sent mauserjr
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Last post by JAMMD
Sun Dec 18, 2022 6:09 pm
Merry Christmas
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Frank Green »
Fri Dec 16, 2022 6:59 am
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I haven't been around much and checking the forums out....doesn't mean I'm not around though.
Before I forget and time gets away from me...
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have a good one
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Last post by Downes Equestrian
Sat Dec 17, 2022 5:25 am
Length of Picatinny rail blank?
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BATattack »
Mon Dec 12, 2022 7:57 am
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Hi all,
I'm looking for a long piece of Picatinny rail blank to that I can cut an machine to size for various jobs. Anyone know where I could get 1m...
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Order direct from the US, blank piccaninny shouldn't be itar controlled?
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Last post by Rich4
Thu Dec 15, 2022 9:24 pm
SuperTrickler
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UL1700 »
Thu Dec 01, 2022 5:49 pm
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OK so its finally arrived so I thought I'd ask who else has one, how's it going and what are the results on target (especially as a young family is...
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Mines still in the box, been sitting on the bench for 3 weeks.. Ill get there.. NO its not for sale..hahaha
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Last post by rob90
Mon Dec 12, 2022 7:00 pm
Target rifle techniques or instructions
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Bradk »
Sun Dec 11, 2022 8:10 am
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First post. I am after some lituature on techniques and instructions on central sights and fore site setups with the correct apertures. New to sport...
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Hi Brad, take a look at "Sighting PDF" area on this link for some useful information:
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Last post by MattyG
Sun Dec 11, 2022 10:03 am
Bushing bolt for small firing pin
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Daveh »
Sat Dec 03, 2022 4:19 pm
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Can anyone direct me to a gunsmith who would bush a bolt and turn down the firing pin to allow use of small primers.
Thanks
Dave
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Try Swan barrels also.
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Last post by disb
Mon Dec 05, 2022 8:39 pm
Omark trigger in a Neilson 300
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SuperV »
Mon Dec 05, 2022 8:50 am
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Does anyone know if a omark trigger will go on a Neilson 300.
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I bought a very early MN300 direct from Lloyd Neilsen. (A simple swap of cash for an action, done on the mound at Belmont, in the days when you could...
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Last post by PeteFox
Mon Dec 05, 2022 2:23 pm
Getting the best from our projectiles
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mitchellchandler_au »
Tue Oct 25, 2022 6:27 pm
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Howdy all,
Was thinking the other day about what is the best or is there a best way to batch our projectiles. I was playing with batching by bearing...
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I have tried most all of the batching measurements and have found ………
My only batch i do now is overall length
If the pills are weight consistent...
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Last post by ShaneG
Sat Nov 26, 2022 7:18 pm
Ultrasonic Cleaning Brass
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pveng »
Tue Nov 01, 2022 7:20 am
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Looking for advice, new processess for cleaning brass.
Current process is pretty good but always trying to improve.
My process is the ultrasonic...
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Thanks for the tip Mark, will search for the podcast.
I was pins tumbling in the small Chinese unit for years but never got rid of the dreaded...
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Last post by Snipe
Sat Nov 26, 2022 1:14 pm
Muzzle Brake - baffles/deflectors between pairs
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Mick_762 »
Mon Oct 31, 2022 10:17 pm
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We had the AGM for the Darwin Rifle Club last Saturday, and an amendment to our Range Standing Orders is looking very likely to allow muzzle breaks....
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1 April is a long ways away Cheech
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Last post by MarkS
Wed Nov 23, 2022 6:31 pm
Kestros ZR Alloy Extension
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saum2 »
Thu Nov 17, 2022 4:08 pm
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Has anyone made Alloy extension rails (copy) like the Kestros ZR and fitted to a stock? If you have please let me know as I have a stock that is ok...
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The problem is the stock isn't solid in the front on the standard Kestros stock.i
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Last post by Matt P
Sat Nov 19, 2022 9:41 pm
Seating die alternatives for Shehane?
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John Weigel »
Sun Nov 13, 2022 1:49 pm
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Pulling out hair over inconsistency of my Whidden seating die for 284 Shehane. But there doesn't seem to be any alternative. The Whidden is a strange...
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Yep, likewise. Wilson blank from Stuart E, die reamed at the same time the barrel was fitted/chambered.
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Last post by 6.5x55ai
Thu Nov 17, 2022 6:15 am
Berger contamination
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Triplejim »
Tue Nov 08, 2022 2:34 pm
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Berger 155,5 Batch C599 500 box
The tumbling with ball bearings are a finishing process to remove any burrs on the meplat?
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No didnt count the box.
Agreed, looks like the grating has come from a separation drum
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Last post by Triplejim
Wed Nov 09, 2022 6:30 am
Lapua suspending production of some cases
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mcourtin »
Wed Nov 02, 2022 11:06 am
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Just read this:
Due to the continued high demand of Lapua cases and the prevailing market conditions impacted especially by the Ukraine situation,...
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Copy of a post from Lapua on Patreon.
To better serve Lapua’s civilian and military obligations, Lapua is suspending production on a selection of...
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Last post by PeteFox
Fri Nov 04, 2022 8:35 am
ADI 30cal 144gr Projectiles
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Joeyp »
Sun Jul 04, 2021 8:04 am
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Hi all
Does anyone know if you can still buy ADI 30 Cal 144gr FMJ projectiles?
If so, where can I buy some?
Thanks in advance
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They were still there at stock take july 2022.
Regards,
Ivan.
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Last post by ivan.wilson7
Thu Nov 03, 2022 8:51 pm
Case Life
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Old Trev-39 »
Wed Sep 14, 2022 7:55 pm
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Just curious as to how re-l oadsshooters are getting outof Lapua cases before primer pockets start to get loose. I am getting 8 to 10. Generally bin...
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I buy 200 new cases with every new comp barrel never had a problem, average between 2000 to 3000 rounds per barrel. note the quicker you go the...
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Thu Nov 03, 2022 8:30 pm
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