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Choate Stock
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Seddo »
Thu May 27, 2010 9:22 am
Hi guys,
I was reading some stufff on 6mmbr and came accross this article
Has anyone used a choate stock here?
Seddo
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Thu May 27, 2010 9:22 am
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Last post by johnk
Tue May 25, 2010 11:23 am
Check this bad boy out! - AX338
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Hilly-WA »
Sat May 22, 2010 8:21 pm
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Hi Guys a look at the new AI - AX338 in 338 Lapua Magnum which was unveiled at Shot Show 2010 (Las Vagas)
Available in pistol grip or thumbhole...
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If you like the savage you can always buy a stevens action, add a barrel, a good trigger then buy a pdc stock.
you will end up with the same...
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Last post by Seddo
Mon May 24, 2010 12:22 pm
Magnification
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Brad Y »
Mon May 10, 2010 11:23 pm
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Is a 24 power scope going to be limiting at all? Still thinking about a new scope for the F Open rig as its a switchbarrel varminter setup so it sort...
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Matt,
Yes I agree every little bit of advantage helps over the course of a Queens. Particularly for me actually because I've had a few close ones...
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Last post by AlanF
Sun May 23, 2010 2:19 pm
Advice on informal F-class Open rifle?
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300WM »
Wed May 19, 2010 5:36 pm
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Hello Gentlemen,
I am new to this sight and am very interested in getting into F-class Open. I did compete quite a few years ago, but only...
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G'Day all,
C'mon, guys dont put the new members down, when thay ask is xyz good enough to shoot F class, tell them how to make it happen not cold...
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Last post by ned kelly
Sat May 22, 2010 4:54 pm
Elevation change for 155g palma from 100m to 800m
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Tman »
Sat May 15, 2010 11:59 am
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Hi Guys, Any ideas on elevation change for a 155g NRAA Palma from 100m to 800m, out of a 28 13T MADDCO barrel in .308
I have varying figures from...
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From my own testing, the difference between the 155 SMK and HBC is about 2.5MOA elevation at 1000 yards.
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Last post by Woody_rod
Sat May 22, 2010 12:26 pm
Necking down 300 SAUM
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Ovenpaa »
Tue May 18, 2010 8:54 pm
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Morning all!
I am preparing Norma 300 SAUM for my soon to be here 7mm, first stage for me is to neck down to chamber size followed by mandrel to...
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Some advice Alan gave me don't fire form them to hard use a mild load so it gives the primer pockets a chance to harden up your brass will last...
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Last post by RAVEN
Tue May 18, 2010 11:15 pm
Weaver scope
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Brad Y »
Wed May 05, 2010 10:50 pm
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Im thinking of getting a weaver T24 scope for my 22 BR, but I also like having a varible power on that action, as Im screwing the target and varmint...
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Ive got one with the varminter reticle (has a fine dot in the centre) and its very good. I did just get an email back from weaver (took about an hour...
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Last post by Brad Y
Thu May 06, 2010 11:42 pm
High Neck Tension ? Weld
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MGS »
Mon Apr 19, 2010 12:50 pm
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Nov last year loaded 6BR for short range (up to 600yds) Ballinger belt comp. Due to gun problem did not get to fire them, and it was in fact April...
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I bought in 10LB from Canada when the doller was high i have sold 1lb to a mate of mine that makes bullets for me, he makes 115grain 6mms for my...
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Last post by bruce talty
Wed May 05, 2010 4:25 pm
Colour codeing ADI Powder
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richmac »
Fri Apr 23, 2010 1:55 pm
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Hi All
I was wondering if any of the readers in the forum have from time to time made a error when loading 2206h powder and changing to 2208?.I...
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I totally agree with that :wink: ,just remember that any changers to the power product will cost money and hit your pocket,and there are low income...
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Last post by Barry T
Wed May 05, 2010 12:11 pm
Newbie
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Jackal »
Mon Apr 26, 2010 9:29 am
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Hi ALL
Im looking at getting into F Class shooting. Im just trying to find out some more info about it. I believe F Class Open will be what im...
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PM Sent
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Last post by jcinsa
Fri Apr 30, 2010 6:21 am
Size of Take-down screws for Omark 44B
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Tman »
Sat Apr 17, 2010 10:20 pm
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Any idea on the size of take down screws for an Omark 44B?
The ones that I have are a 3/16th hex head screw, the overall length is about 35mm, the...
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That is because 1/4 UNF is also known as 1/4 x 28tpi (UN)
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Last post by Woody_rod
Thu Apr 22, 2010 9:02 am
Suitable one-piece 20moa rail blanks for Omark
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Tman »
Thu Apr 15, 2010 8:26 pm
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Hi Guys, Any suggestions for one-piece 20moa rail blanks for Omark, to stay clear of drilling into apapters, later to be topped by a Nightforce...
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SteveB,
Its not the nicest looking rail but once i goe it a coat of duracoat it will look fine.
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Last post by Seddo
Tue Apr 20, 2010 3:47 pm
Omark Bedding Question
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Seddo »
Fri Mar 19, 2010 9:48 pm
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Hi guys,
I have just purchased a Wild Dog stock for my omark to replace the very heave timber it came with. (stamped LEGG if anyone knows what...
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Or go to as they sell 20moa rails.
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Last post by Seddo
Fri Apr 16, 2010 10:54 am
Savage Accutrigger bases and non-accutrigger bases
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Tman »
Thu Apr 15, 2010 11:13 am
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Hi Guys, can you please explain the difference between a Savage Accutrigger base and a Savage Pre-accutrigger base, the two piece versions in 20MOA...
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Tman
Definitely stick with a one piece rail. Yes the taper between the top and bottom surface of the rail means the rear of the rail is slightly...
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Fri Apr 16, 2010 7:23 am
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Last post by Tman
Thu Apr 15, 2010 4:16 pm
Mark Precision Optics Scope
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wulf »
Mon Mar 22, 2010 3:37 pm
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G'day,
I purchased a MARK PRECISION OPTICS 10-40x50 Rifle Scope SWAT on ebay in April 2009, which suffered from a catastrophic failure during a...
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G'day,
here a quick update. An attempt of delivery was made by Australian Post on 31/03/2010, but the scope was returned to the LPO due to none...
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Last post by wulf
Wed Apr 07, 2010 12:55 am
Short Barrel 223 MV?
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ned kelly »
Sun Mar 14, 2010 5:20 pm
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G'day all,
does anyone have MV's for 80gn bullets out of short barreled 223's, say 20 -22 long?
If so which powder did you use, 2206, 2206H,...
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Without making an advert, we make these actions , and to date, there are none second hand as yet.
There don't seem to be too many people using...
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Last post by Woody_rod
Tue Apr 06, 2010 8:56 pm
Weight variation in 223 AMAX Projectiles
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bobeager »
Wed Mar 17, 2010 10:28 am
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I have been working up a load for a new .223 7 twist F std job specifically chambered for the AMAX projectile. I started with 3 shot groups using...
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Yeah, somewbody told me you were full of it........ 8)
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Last post by johnk
Wed Mar 31, 2010 7:52 am
Loading 103 Grain 6mm Copperhead
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bobeager »
Wed Mar 17, 2010 9:02 am
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Any feed-back on loading for the 6mm Copperheads. Particularly interested in seating depth.I did try a few in my Dasher using the same load as for...
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I prefer seating into lands then you are not affected by throat erosion in a 3 or 5 day comp
I do believe that a sweeter spot can be found with jump...
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Last post by RAVEN
Wed Mar 17, 2010 9:37 pm
spotting scope advice needed.
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BATattack »
Mon Mar 08, 2010 12:39 am
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hi everyone!
im looking for a spotting scope that is good value for money. im not expecting to be able to see bullet holes at 1000yds as it will b...
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my kowa tsn663 turned up today, & the big squeal i let out when paying for it was worth every decibel.
clarity is superb at 20x, & at 60x....
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Last post by bruce moulds
Wed Mar 17, 2010 7:34 pm
264 Win Mag???
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Wally Plath »
Mon Mar 08, 2010 9:12 pm
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Firstly this is by the best forum I have ever been apart of. Thanks to all involved.
Ok after having a quick read on a few topics, I was going to...
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yep :!:
Club level No probs
Open Prize meets maybe
Queens probably not
Wally if you can work your loads up to give a constant .5MOA competing on...
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Last post by RAVEN
Mon Mar 08, 2010 9:50 pm
simple Question re muzzle velocity
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CodeBasher »
Sun Mar 07, 2010 9:01 pm
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What is the approximate muzzle velocity of a 308 155gn factory Palma round (or similar) through a 30 1/13 twist barrel?
Trolled the net for a few...
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Thanks that's what exactly I needed to know. Everywhere I read the run-of-the-mil factory hunting 308 is 2700-2750 FPS but surely with the light...
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Last post by CodeBasher
Mon Mar 08, 2010 7:47 pm
264 Winchester Magum
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Wally Plath »
Wed Mar 03, 2010 9:03 pm
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Sorry I am very new to this. But would my Win m70 in 264 win mag, make the cut for F-class? In know it will have to be modified abit but it is a...
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Wally
the 7mm Mag is ok best score I ever got at 800m on the old champ target was 97 with it.
My 284 is better never shot 97 at 800m since but the...
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Last post by RAVEN
Sun Mar 07, 2010 11:31 pm
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Last post by IanP
Thu Mar 04, 2010 10:10 am
CNC Projectiles Coming Soon!
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IanP »
Fri Feb 05, 2010 1:31 pm
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I have wished I had available a really high BC 6.5mm bullet because this calibre is perfect for me. Not too big, not too small, its just right and...
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I think that using plastic tips on CNC solid projectiles would be as effective as using tissue paper for a bullet proof vest :P Ricochets would be a...
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Last post by Razer
Sun Feb 28, 2010 9:05 pm
Gyroscopic Stability & Drift Calculator
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IanP »
Sat Feb 27, 2010 9:48 am
A lot of people are curious about barrel twist rates and bullet stability and for good reason. Nobody wants to waste their money on a barrel that...
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Last post by IanP
Sat Feb 27, 2010 9:48 am
Malcolm Hill
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Paul Janzso »
Fri Feb 26, 2010 8:30 am
Hi Malcolm.
The case holder for anealing my brass casses arived yesterday, thank you.
Cheers
Paul
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Fri Feb 26, 2010 8:30 am
Metric ICFRA targets
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Peter Hulett »
Sat Feb 13, 2010 6:46 am
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Does any state have metric 300, 500 and 600 metre ICFRA aiming marks and centres for sale? They are not listed on any of the stores price lists.
We...
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This topic changed to a discussion on the NRAA which has been moved to HERE
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Last post by AlanF
Thu Feb 25, 2010 2:16 pm
Davies Trigger Adustment Please
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littlebang556 »
Wed Feb 24, 2010 7:06 pm
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I have a single stage Davies trigger and lost my destructions and was wondering if anyone might be able to email me a copy please.
1st Jan 2010...
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Of course I deal with Adam, usually on arcane oneoffs & to be sure, he doesn't soak you.
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Last post by johnk
Thu Feb 25, 2010 10:51 am
Aluminium Supply
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littlebang556 »
Thu Feb 25, 2010 10:00 am
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Does anyone know of a supplier of 6061 T6 Aluminium.
The previous supplier I had no longer stocks the size I want/need...in small quantities to...
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Smart Aluminium in Malaga have all sorts of alloys and sizes. We have trouble finding 7075 here (for action bodies), but can get from the east.
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Last post by Woody_rod
Thu Feb 25, 2010 10:33 am
Omark Bolt dimensions or Rem 700
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littlebang556 »
Wed Dec 09, 2009 12:10 am
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Just wondering if anyone might have dimesions or even a detailed engineering drawing for Omark bolt.
I am looking to order some parts from the US...
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The one piece sounds like a job to do one day at the same time as all the other jobs that require SPARE time.
As for springs, the one available...
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Last post by littlebang556
Thu Feb 25, 2010 1:19 am
Berger 7mm 180gr VLDs?
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IanP »
Wed Feb 24, 2010 8:13 am
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Does anyone have an update on when Berger's 180gr VLDs will be available?
I wonder how much business Sierra has picked up with their 175gr MKs since...
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Thanks JR, PM sent!
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Last post by IanP
Wed Feb 24, 2010 1:46 pm
Stabilising the rear bag
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M12LRPV »
Tue Feb 16, 2010 5:44 pm
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I've been shooting F-Class for a little while now and have realised that i'm having issues with the rear sandbag.
I wasn't really aware of it...
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When I started F Class open, I imediately noticed the problem with using a paded TR Mat with the rear bag placed on it, elevation. Some people cut...
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Last post by Paul Janzso
Sat Feb 20, 2010 10:56 am
Konus scopes
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StevenB »
Fri Feb 19, 2010 11:10 am
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Is anyone using or familiar with the Konus M30 6-24x44 scope?
They look like a good unit from what reviews I have been able to find
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rifle scope, NSWRA have it listed in their shop
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Last post by StevenB
Fri Feb 19, 2010 9:22 pm
Barrel twists
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CodeBasher »
Mon Feb 08, 2010 8:49 am
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Regarding barrel twist,
In my shopping for an F-Class 223 for wife and kidlet, I've learned that the usual factory 1/10 to 1/12 twist is rubbish...
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Ya GOTTA have the looks. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Last post by CodeBasher
Mon Feb 15, 2010 6:10 pm
Omark Bolt Problems.
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littlebang556 »
Thu Oct 02, 2008 2:01 pm
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I recently needed to change boltheads on my Omarks to allow sharing of ammo at the Queens after 1st rifle went belly up.
The bolthead that was on...
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Interesting considering it just came back from a smith after having a new barrel fitted and chambered, there was no issue with the old barrel however...
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Last post by tasvh63
Thu Feb 11, 2010 7:23 pm
ballistol
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bruce moulds »
Sun Feb 07, 2010 10:35 am
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a new use for ballistol.
spray it around the gunroom door frame to make the area wifeproof.
bruce.
p.s. possibly not as new as i thought.
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Hmmm, interesting use for such a good product. Mitre 10 in Stirling now stock the 400mL cans if you need more!
Ian
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Last post by IanP
Sun Feb 07, 2010 2:52 pm
has anyone got a pic of f-open scoring target / markers ect
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jerryatric »
Sun Feb 07, 2010 11:54 am
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hi, can some one help me with a picture - diagram of a f -open target showing the x ring ect & where the scoring marker \ valua disc / goes for...
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p.m. raven.
he designed the supercentres on safclass website.
not sure, but the current rulebook might have something, or soon will.
bruce.
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Last post by bruce moulds
Sun Feb 07, 2010 1:55 pm
80 grainers
Replies: 25
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littlebang556 »
Thu Mar 05, 2009 12:03 am
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Sierra 80 grainers are tried and tested and have for some time been atop the list of projectile of choice for 5.56 shooters.
Does anyone have any...
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I'm getting 2960fps with the 80gr Amax in a 30 barrel. The load I'm using is 25.7gr of 2208 in a long throated chamber for these VLD type bullets....
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Last post by IanP
Thu Feb 04, 2010 2:34 pm
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Last post by jerryatric
Sun Jan 31, 2010 10:06 pm
Sierra pricing
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Aubrey »
Fri Jan 29, 2010 8:59 am
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Has anyone had a serious look at why we are paying so much for SMK via the NRAA?
Based on a quick look at US prices, we are paying 50% more than...
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Most places in the states just put it in the too hard basket and shut up shop for international customers.
A few didn't and you just need to find...
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Last post by M12LRPV
Fri Jan 29, 2010 12:25 pm
Bushing FLS dies for 6.5x55 Imp
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RDavies »
Wed Jan 27, 2010 9:44 pm
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I have looked around for bushing type FLS dies for 6.5x55 imp but no one seems to list them. A few F class shooters are using the 6.5x55 Imp now,...
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Bob, I spoke to Mick and found he got one special order from Redding, just took a while. I found that Forster makes a complete set, so that is they...
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Last post by RDavies
Fri Jan 29, 2010 8:02 am
New Sierra 308
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Chopper »
Sun Jan 10, 2010 5:54 pm
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Any reports from the users of the new Sierra 308 ? apart from the cost, Chop.
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Hi Aubrey, have not checked this barrel, I have two the same the other gave 2990 with HBC 46.2 definitely supersonic at 1000, will be doing more...
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Last post by David B
Fri Jan 29, 2010 6:31 am
208 gn A MAX
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Paul Janzso »
Thu Jan 28, 2010 7:55 am
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I am thinking of using the 208gn A MAX bullet in my 300 WSM as the 210gn Bergers are hard to come by.
One Match Rifle shooter has offered me some...
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Hi Paul , The tests conducted both here and in the US show the batchs tested were not up the scratch for 1K benchrest use .. The Juenke showed too...
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Last post by a.JR
Thu Jan 28, 2010 9:21 am
Howa 30/06
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ILVGUNS »
Wed Jan 06, 2010 9:02 pm
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Hi everyone.
I currently have a howa 30/06 and am quite happy with the caliber itself but was wondering how affective they are for this sport....
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Hi guys thanks for the help there is definately some fruit for thought there and I will try and make my way to a range day ove the next few months (...
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Last post by ILVGUNS
Sun Jan 10, 2010 9:46 am
Light load for 300M Junior shooter?
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CodeBasher »
Fri Jan 08, 2010 3:16 pm
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I have a 308 Barnard available for my weekend F Class shoots. I'd like for my son to have a swing at it but being young and slight of build the...
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Awesome stuff guys. :D
I'd dearly love to get a .223 but that will definitely have to wait for some time. If I buy another er 'toy' now, she who...
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Last post by CodeBasher
Sat Jan 09, 2010 12:11 pm
Omark firing pin spring specifications - my findings
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timothi3197 »
Mon Jan 04, 2010 5:52 pm
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Just got a new Omark firing pin spring from TSE today(Good service),
New length is 5.364 , 33 turns of 0.055 wire with an OD of .395 (average)...
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Tim
Try the SARA store, they sell a heavy duty spring for the Omark and no one has trouble with them. They are around $7. The store re opens again...
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Last post by Malcolm Hill
Mon Jan 04, 2010 10:28 pm
RCBS Chargemaster HELP
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littlebang556 »
Fri Nov 27, 2009 2:05 pm
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My 16 month old RCBS Combo is not behaving itself.
I have included a copy of the email I sent RCBS rather than retyping the same.
Dear RCBS
I...
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I had 2 RCBS units that did not work properly last year. Contacted NIOA (importers) and they changed the first one over for another one. The second...
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Last post by IanP
Mon Jan 04, 2010 5:53 pm
bedding omark,s compound or aluminuim blocks ?
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jerryatric »
Tue Dec 29, 2009 9:40 am
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can anyone tell me if they have made up a aluminuim bedding block - or two aluminuim crush tubes to bed a omark - has it been done - like a savage...
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It does work well. There is no need for the recoil lug, so we don't use them if we can convince people. Just because they are on the adapter doesn't...
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Mon Jan 04, 2010 10:18 am
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