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Alliant/Reloader powder
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Frank Green »
Fri May 31, 2024 2:06 am
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Just a fyi for you all.
I don't know what the availability is of Alliant/Reloader series of powder is by you all or how much you use it but this is...
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Here is a link to a gun store that has a fair bit of powder in stock.
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Sun Jun 02, 2024 4:41 am
March Majesta reticle question
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John Weigel »
Mon May 20, 2024 1:02 pm
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Does anyone have experience with the MTR - WFD reticle - designed for 1000 yd F-Class in March Magesta scope? It has the circle at approx super ring,...
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John,
When I looked at this option I found all the videos and write ups on it were when its on 80X power,
Ive never shot above 50X power So when I...
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Sun May 26, 2024 6:13 pm
Wilson Die Question
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superx10 »
Wed May 22, 2024 11:50 am
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Hi am full length sizing some 6.5 Peterson Brass after mandriling up from 6.5 to 7mm with a .309 bush i am using a foster press and a wilson die and...
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Hi Thanks for your help but I have just worked out the problem .......I hade removed the decapping pin and found out the black knurled nut not only...
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Last post by superx10
Wed May 22, 2024 1:35 pm
Large Rifle Primer avail...
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Blade »
Mon May 20, 2024 7:22 pm
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Picked up 5,000 Ginex LRP's at the VRA store Saturday morning.. Seems they have some left.. Ran my first load through and seem to be on point.....
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Last post by Blade
Mon May 20, 2024 7:22 pm
Moly Coating
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crunchy »
Wed Apr 24, 2024 7:51 am
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Are shooters still moly, WS2 and HBN coating their bullets
For FOpen.
What are the pros and cons in this age , have seen posts that are years old
But...
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G'day Bat,
I moly'd 75Amax's and they were fine. I used a gemstone tumbler and the rpm was low. Accuracy was spot on at 600yds
Cheerio Geoff
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Last post by ned kelly
Wed May 15, 2024 9:22 am
WTB Throw lever for NF competion
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superx10 »
Sun Mar 03, 2024 1:17 pm
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As the title says does anyone know of any aftermarket makers of a throw lever for the very popular Nightforce competition to make it easier to change...
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Prototype
Testing at NQ King's
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Last post by Tim L
Sun May 12, 2024 9:34 pm
MCIS scoring
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superx10 »
Wed May 01, 2024 9:10 am
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Can anyone explain how the mcis maths work for interclub shoots were Fst Ftr and open are given a differnt factor to work out the finished group...
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Hi It seems to be hard on FTR and easy FSD I should look at it a bit closer
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Last post by superx10
Wed May 01, 2024 8:34 pm
Wet weather plotting
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Daveh »
Mon Apr 22, 2024 8:17 pm
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Can anyone let me know where I can purchase a rain cover/clipboard to keep plot sheets dry if it rains while shooting.
I'm not sure what they are...
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Thanks very much..Ordered already.
Dave
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Last post by Daveh
Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:19 pm
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Mon Apr 22, 2024 9:27 am
Stocks
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JAMMD »
Sat Apr 20, 2024 6:59 pm
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Hi all, any info appreciated, who is making TR stocks, keen to get 2x made same same so as keeping same body position, sticks are Omark in 308 and...
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These are the stock Chopper mentioned. Stock 3.jpg stocks.jpg Stock 2.jpg
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Last post by RDavies
Sun Apr 21, 2024 7:30 pm
Paranoia at work - why I check everything
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PeteFox »
Sat Feb 17, 2024 10:45 am
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I've got a new batch of Lapua 284 brass that I'm preparing.
Beautiful shiny stuff, but I'm still turning the necks.
Out of 300 turned pieces I have...
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More paranoia = More checking
I've just prepped 257 rounds of .284W brass, turned out to be a waste of time. Photo of case interior taken after 7 x...
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Last post by PeteFox
Sun Apr 21, 2024 9:34 am
For Swap - Berger 200.20x
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Tony GRC »
Thu Apr 18, 2024 8:34 pm
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I have 4 unopened boxes of 100 Berger.30Cal 200.20x to swap for same number 185 Juggernaut Target.
Was going to try them but the Juggs go well so...
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These have been taken.
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Last post by Tony GRC
Fri Apr 19, 2024 10:14 am
Hornardy .308 200 ELDX
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wsftr »
Wed Apr 17, 2024 4:42 pm
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Hi,
I'm assuming I can run them at low 2600fps (2610 - 2630) in Lapua SRP brass without compromising brass life?
Does anyone have experience with...
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Probably not is the short answer. Running 208 Hornady I needed a throat length equivalent to a 230 Berger. Your .170fb would be ok for 185 berger and...
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Last post by BATattack
Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:17 pm
Hornady 308 Win Vmax Projectiles
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loneranger »
Fri Jul 02, 2021 11:48 pm
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Hi Guys,
This is not a technical question about target shooting, but actually people's hunting experiences using Hornady V Max bullets. Perhaps this...
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Well been doing more load development with 110gn Vmax pills in my 308win and they do shoot well. I am getting consistent 0.4 to 0.6 MOA @ 100 with...
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Last post by loneranger
Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:19 pm
Small Rifle Primer Comparison
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tom1 »
Sat Apr 13, 2024 9:57 am
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Are Federal GM205M primers equivalent to CCI 450 or CCI BR4 primers. I have always used CCI primers in my Omark 223 without have any problems. Do...
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There’s a lot of useful information on this page by Laurie Holland
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Last post by Rich4
Sun Apr 14, 2024 8:01 am
Stepping on Alpha Munitions 308 Winchester brass
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MaxordPRS »
Tue Mar 26, 2024 2:11 pm
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G'day Guys, thought this may be of interest to someone...
Ultimate Reloader has pushed a 215 Berger using Alpha Munitions 308 Winchester brass to...
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^^^^ this right here guys! Even if the brass can take it.... doesn't mean the action or other components will handle a steady diet of loads at these...
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Last post by Frank Green
Thu Apr 11, 2024 12:47 am
Barnard trigger adjustment.
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scott/r »
Sat Apr 06, 2024 8:06 pm
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Hi guys, has anyone got a copy of the barnard trigger adjustment page they'd be able to post up please. I can't find my copy and I can't get their...
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Thank you Tim.
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Last post by scott/r
Sat Apr 06, 2024 8:38 pm
My RPA Quadlite
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sullivan »
Wed Mar 27, 2024 5:47 pm
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According to a pdf downloaded from RPA International, the clearance between the cocking pin and the bottom of the cocking ramp, should be...
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Jim,
Sorry to do this, the day being what it is.
Did you mean for me to send an email to your business, or a PM through this website?
All in your own...
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Last post by sullivan
Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:34 am
Using a Foster bushing in a wilson FL die
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superx10 »
Thu Mar 28, 2024 3:39 pm
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Hi, Just a bit of information on the above topic, I just purchased a foster .310 bushing but only have a wison FL, the foster bush looks a little...
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Thanks for the info.
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Last post by superx10
Thu Mar 28, 2024 3:51 pm
NF – 12-42x56
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Bart »
Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:41 pm
Does the thread in the objective end of the Nightforce12-42x56 scope relate to a camera lens filter for fitting and size?
TIA
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Last post by Bart
Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:41 pm
White River Large Rifle Primers
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Steve N »
Tue Mar 19, 2024 5:15 pm
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I managed to get a box of these today from a local gun shop
They were nearly sold out by the time I heard about them and only have several hundred...
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My White River primers arrived today.
I'll be doing a bit more measuring later, but I grabbed a random ten and checked their height, mainly because...
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Last post by PeteFox
Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:33 pm
Ohaus Scout SPX Scale - Opinions?
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Central Desert »
Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:10 pm
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Ohaus Scout SPX Scale - Has any members had any experience using these scales? Appreciate your opinions, Cheers Martin.
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I’ve been using one for quite some time, no issues.
I calibrate and check against a beam scale but have had no false readings.
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Last post by ECM
Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:34 am
new lot of powder average 37 FPS slower
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wsftr »
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:46 am
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Hi,
I have a new lot of ADI 2208 powder that is averaging 37ps slower than the previous lot.
Groups have opened up close to double. nothing else is...
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this bottle is MEM7494.
I wont go down the drying route for 40 fps. Until the shortages I have always had a barrels worth of components, powder etc....
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Last post by wsftr
Wed Mar 20, 2024 10:45 am
Rodzilla top still legal here?
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Tim N »
Tue Feb 27, 2024 3:11 pm
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Hi All
Just checking if my rodzilla top is still legal in OZ?
Thanks
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If Australia follows the ICFRA rules, then the roller tops will become illegal here too.
Below is an extract from the Minutes of the ICFRA F Class...
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Last post by PeteFox
Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:34 pm
Air adjustable rear bag
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Adam Lubke »
Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:46 am
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Hi,
Does any know if a Ryan Cheney Air Foil Precision Shooting Rear Bag is approved for F Class Open?
Rules state
(e) There may be no mechanical...
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better get a lawyer son better get a real good one
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Last post by Walt
Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:49 pm
Ohaus Scout vs AnD Scales
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doyley_04 »
Sat Mar 16, 2024 2:17 pm
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Has anyone had anything to do with the Ohaus scales? Budget is a little tight but would like the .001g scales and have found that the 120Fxi are hard...
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As Bat ^^
Get the A&D if you have any plan of using AutoTrickler, etc
Purchased mine from Scale Shop
You get the FX-300 x 0.001 (the 120 is...
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Last post by MarkS
Sun Mar 17, 2024 7:23 am
WTB - SEB Joypod X - FTR Bipod
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mattharris1972 »
Wed Mar 13, 2024 2:35 pm
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I have recently started competitive shooting and need one of these bipods asap. On the list for a new one but 6-9 month wait.
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Gday mate, In case you didn't get my last message a mate of mine has a red one for sale from the last shipment. He used it once but he prefers his...
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Last post by jcook1100
Sat Mar 16, 2024 2:35 pm
284 still popular?
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Tim N »
Tue Mar 12, 2024 9:19 am
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Hi All
Just wondering if the good old 284 is still a popular round for F Open?
I have a couple of barrels and all the reloading gear but haven’t shot...
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Hey Tim,
I think .284 has a good future in F-Open in Australia for those who have the brass, They are consistent easy to tune and as you would know,...
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Last post by Dan81
Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:02 am
Aussie benches Pro - Thoughts?
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Spud88 »
Mon Mar 11, 2024 11:36 pm
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Hi All,
Pretty new to the FS Game and looking at my first rest. Can anyone that has one of these let me know how they are, Honesty being the best...
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Imo , save your money, get a second hand farley,seb.
Or save and buy a new seb or LRP rest
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Last post by shadow
Tue Mar 12, 2024 6:26 pm
308 loads
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Chopper »
Thu Feb 08, 2024 10:40 am
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Gday all
I am interested to know what the favorite loads are today with projectile choice and powders for FS
At times I notice some Big scores that...
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I’m using Lapua brass with Lapua 155 with a load of 46.2 of 2208 and have been getting some great scores dropping 1 or 2 for the whole day (shooters...
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Last post by Spud88
Mon Mar 11, 2024 11:25 pm
OFV 7.62 Brass
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Walt »
Mon Mar 11, 2024 12:32 pm
Does anyone have an AMP annealing setting for OFV 7.62 brass cases, nominally a 14 thou neck thickness?
Thanks in anticipation.
Walt
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Last post by Walt
Mon Mar 11, 2024 12:32 pm
Indian made O.V.F military spec large rifle primers
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Peterla »
Tue Feb 13, 2024 3:05 pm
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Hi All
Looks like we have a big batch of these Indian primers hit Australia.
Its finally made its way to South Australia!!
What has everyone found...
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Can confirm that they seem to be changing the load/node
Shot a few groups at 700 on the weekend out of the 308. In the morning in windy conditions,...
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Last post by argh
Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:18 am
Seb Neo
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GMac »
Tue Feb 27, 2024 3:39 pm
HI
Just wondering what people think may be a reasonable price for a second hand Seb Neo. How much was Seb Neo brand new?
I understand the Neo X is...
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Last post by GMac
Tue Feb 27, 2024 3:39 pm
Primer seating depths
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scott/r »
Sun Jan 21, 2024 9:54 am
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I've just watched the utube video with Eric Cortina and the guy from primalrights regarding primer seating depths. They both agreed that uniforming...
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Yeah I’m with you Tim ,
I have used all sorts of priming tools from eye watering price tag to hand-me-downs and as long as I seat the primer snuggly...
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Last post by cheech
Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:45 am
Carbon wrapped barrels
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macguru »
Sat Feb 17, 2024 7:07 pm
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Are there and issues around bringing Carbon wrapped barrels to my gunsmith for chambering that I should know about before I buy one (apart from the...
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I'm no expert as far a barrels go but have had experience with vacuum infusion of carbon fibre panels and parts. I have always been impressed with...
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Last post by Daveh
Thu Feb 22, 2024 9:27 pm
Replacing the reamer - when?
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wsftr »
Fri Feb 16, 2024 7:18 am
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Hi ya,
How many barrels should I have chambered before considering replacing the reamer? Gunsmith says its still sharp and cutting well...
I have 5...
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Your welcome Rich!
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Last post by Frank Green
Wed Feb 21, 2024 11:50 pm
Helmar Carbon Remover
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v63800 »
Fri Jan 19, 2024 11:29 am
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Looking to soak a couple of barrels, is it safe to leave Helmar Carbon Remover overnight.
thanks
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Dispite claims to the contrary any chemical attack on carbon is only ever going to attack the bond between the carbon deposits and the deposits and...
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Last post by Tim L
Tue Feb 13, 2024 11:10 pm
Sako 308w cases
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JJB »
Sun Feb 11, 2024 7:03 pm
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Anyone had any experience with sako 308 cases. Have a clubmate who has been trying them.(originally bought as loaded ammo)Getting a pronounced groove...
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Sako cases would be the same as any other cases. No-one serious necks sizes. The ring is probably the web expanding. I'm surprised they aren't tight...
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Last post by Barossa_222
Mon Feb 12, 2024 8:04 am
Autotrickler V4 issues
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mitchellchandler_au »
Fri Feb 02, 2024 5:19 pm
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Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone has had this issue with their auto trickler. The machine showes lb and stops trickling. If it is run in manual no...
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I watched a utube video Mark put up a little while ago and he mentions that you have to change out your power cable to the new one that comes with...
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Last post by scott/r
Tue Feb 06, 2024 10:51 am
308 Win Projectile Comparisons
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Drop shot »
Sat Feb 03, 2024 9:27 am
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G'day;
Over the last 3 years, we've been doing projectile comparisons for a number of different cartridges in different barrel lengths.
Attached...
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Yeah mate you are spot on. There's a lot of variables that come in - this was just a base line for information purposes. It's hard to incorporate...
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Last post by Drop shot
Tue Feb 06, 2024 9:45 am
Neck expanding
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mitchellchandler_au »
Wed Jan 17, 2024 4:21 pm
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Hi all,
I was just wondering who uses an expander mandrel to set the final neck diameter before bullet seating. I was interested to know what...
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G'day All,
regarding donuts, I use the LE Wilson reamers to cut them out of the shoulder neck junction, BUT I use a reamer 1 thou smaller than the...
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Last post by ned kelly
Mon Jan 22, 2024 9:10 am
150gr 6.5mm matchkings
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macguru »
Fri Jan 12, 2024 8:09 pm
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hey hey
does anyone know if 150gr 6.5mm matchkings will stabilise in an 8 twist PRC,
in the real world ?
cheers
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The free bore on the factory Tikka barrel is way too long for the Sierra 150's. When seated to touch the lands they have around 40 thou of bearing...
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Last post by oldman1967
Sun Jan 14, 2024 8:06 pm
Bullet weld - Norma brass
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PeteFox »
Sun Jan 14, 2024 1:34 pm
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I have discovered a problem with moly coated projectiles and Norma brass.
A couple of years ago I had a very bad batch of hand loaded ammo to the...
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Last post by PeteFox
Sun Jan 14, 2024 1:34 pm
223 barrel twists
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FrankW »
Fri Jan 12, 2024 8:24 am
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Hi all
Will a twist of 1:9 be fast enough to shoot berger 80grain projectiles in .223?
Cheers
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No you need a 8T or faster .. A 9Twist will handle 68,s 69,s and 70 gr pills no problem and maybe72,s if you can get them ,but you are pushing the...
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Last post by mauserjr
Fri Jan 12, 2024 6:52 pm
Groups open up on a 50 round day
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wsftr »
Fri Jan 12, 2024 6:46 am
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Hi,
this is .308 FTR
Barrel has 450 rounds on it
Load dev has gone well with vertical holding between .3 - .6 moa 300 - 1000
Generally speaking load...
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I am with Alan,clean the barrel at lunchtime,it won’t need too aggressive a clean.
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Last post by mike H
Fri Jan 12, 2024 2:58 pm
Bore Tech
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Chopper »
Sun Dec 17, 2023 11:17 am
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Gday all
Just wondering your thoughts on Bore Tech Eliminator
It states leaving in for a Short term rust preventative and I think Short time Only ?...
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Well after an experiment with a few barrel off cuts I Would Not leave in the barrel for 2 weeks or more as recommended by Bore Tech
They state 2...
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Last post by Chopper
Thu Jan 11, 2024 11:27 am
69gn SMK (.223 Rem) Where to start?
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Mick_762 »
Thu Dec 07, 2023 9:32 pm
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Not new to reloading, but I like to get real world answers.
with a 24” 1:8 twist barrel.
For up to 500m
What components would you suggest?
Happy...
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I have a bog standard tikka t3 lite which is an 8 twist. Been a while since I loaded up any 69s since I got the throat bored out for 80 grn pills....
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Last post by BenW
Wed Jan 10, 2024 8:42 am
Should we reduce Energy Limits ?
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ajvanwyk »
Sun May 21, 2023 5:32 pm
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Dear all,
I've been thinking about this topic for quite some time now and am of the belief that the only way to improve participation in our sport...
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Short answer is No! Why?, because it’s not what F/open shooters want!
So now we have a nexus between a sport and its members. Remember customer...
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Last post by GlennA
Sun Jan 07, 2024 7:43 pm
Copperhead 308 Projectiles
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fullbore11 »
Wed Dec 20, 2023 7:28 am
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Hello Everyone
Just wondering if anyone has tried out the 185-190-200gr Copperhead projectiles in their FTR rifles?
Cheers
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Will do
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Last post by loneranger
Fri Jan 05, 2024 11:01 pm
308 chambers
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baz589 »
Fri Dec 29, 2023 11:18 am
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Question for the f-standard and fullbore shooters.
I have been wondering what is considered the best 308 chamber for shooting 155 grain projectiles....
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Just to confuse you even more:
For my Berger 155.5's I have my barrel chambered for the 2010 JGS Match Reamer.
Some years ago I was told this.
.308...
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Sat Dec 30, 2023 7:37 am
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