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270 WSM load
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Chopper »
Fri Sep 17, 2010 4:50 pm
Does anyone have a work up load for a 270 WSM , 10 twist Maddco barrel, does anyone use one for 300+ ? , Chop.
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Fri Sep 17, 2010 4:50 pm
6.5x55 Swede Loads
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Chris S »
Wed Sep 08, 2010 7:34 pm
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G'day All,
What sensible velocity could one push 142 gn SMK's etc. in the 6.55x55 SM
using Lapua brass and a modern, custom action or perhaps a...
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Hi Chris
my results similar to the above.
in my trued Rem 700, 47 grains 2213sc or 43 grains 2209 will shoot into 20 mm at 200 yards, using 139...
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Last post by Mike Blacker
Thu Sep 16, 2010 3:03 pm
anyone using retumbo powder?
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BATattack »
Mon Sep 13, 2010 7:42 pm
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whats it like for temp variations and to use in general?
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Try reloader 25 its a bit slower than 2217 all depends on the bullet weight.
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Last post by 338 EDGE
Wed Sep 15, 2010 8:13 pm
Omark Barrel Adapter Pic
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Seddo »
Wed Aug 11, 2010 8:31 pm
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Hi guys,
I was wondering if anyone has a pic of a omark action with a barrel adapter on it? My omark doesnt have one so i am curious.
Seddo
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thanks for that, exactly what i wanted to see.
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Mon Sep 13, 2010 12:01 pm
New Remington 700 .223 super-tight on bolt close.
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CodeBasher »
Thu Sep 09, 2010 11:17 pm
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I purchased a brand new Remington 700 SPS in .233, had a gun smith (Barry Lewis) install a 30 shillin barrel and I then bedded it to a Choate...
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Would that be confined to firearms questions, or are you thinking personal problems etc?
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Last post by AlanF
Fri Sep 10, 2010 4:08 pm
why the velocity drop?
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stu_bear2002 »
Wed Sep 08, 2010 8:36 am
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I have just reloaded some new lapua brass with the same load (46.3 of 2208) i was using with winchester cases without changing any other factors and...
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thanks guys i will NS 5 of each case and reload at 46.3 and see if there is any difference since they have been fireformed now in my chamber....
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Last post by stu_bear2002
Thu Sep 09, 2010 9:51 am
Sightron scope sunshade and lense
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RDavies »
Sat Sep 04, 2010 5:22 pm
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Does anyone know who has sunshades or lense covers to screw into the new Sightron 10-50x60 scopes?
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Thanks, I will drop them a line and get one.
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Last post by RDavies
Sun Sep 05, 2010 11:35 pm
does anyone have a BAT model M?
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BATattack »
Thu Sep 02, 2010 9:04 pm
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does anyone have or know anyone that has a BAT model M?
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thats ok! ive got one allready! haha
i have a as new just run in 6.5x284 30 broughton barrel sitting here that i dont think ill use. its perfect...
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Last post by BATattack
Fri Sep 03, 2010 6:23 pm
WEAVER SCOPES
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Chopper »
Mon Aug 30, 2010 8:02 pm
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I have looked at many scopes in my bench rest travels of late and have seen many and asked lots of questions, there is good and bad in them all, some...
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G'Day All,
sometimes (and I've been guilty of it :oops: ) the shooter looses all confidence in his/her equiment and quickly blames the scope because...
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Last post by ned kelly
Tue Aug 31, 2010 6:59 pm
where to for norma brass?
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BATattack »
Thu Aug 26, 2010 9:12 pm
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normaly lapua is at the top of the list but this time im after a good norma dealer?
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.......the same way it feels great after you stop riding a Harley hard tail over over a corrugated road.
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Last post by johnk
Fri Aug 27, 2010 9:21 pm
F class rifle
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Beefa61 »
Tue Aug 24, 2010 11:20 pm
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Hello all,
I am thinking of changing from Fullbore to F Class. My plan was to convert my old Omark 44B.
My plan was to have it re barrelled (As...
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I am new to scopes over 15X and i just stuck a T36 on my omark. You do notice mirage but if you learn to read it (i cant) it can help. I have only...
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Last post by Seddo
Wed Aug 25, 2010 5:36 pm
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Last post by Triplejim
Tue Aug 17, 2010 9:01 pm
Sightron scopes
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Chopper »
Wed Jul 28, 2010 6:58 pm
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Any comments on the new 10x50x60 Sightron scopes series 111, the price is right and the warranty is ime told, over the counter replacement here in...
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Inserting an O ring at the bottom of the turret could be worth a try,thanks for the reply.
Cheers
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Last post by bolster55
Tue Aug 17, 2010 5:05 pm
Sierra 2156
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Deano 29 »
Wed Aug 11, 2010 8:18 pm
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Just curious what you all think of the new Sierra 2156, is the hype really translating into good scores? I'm trying to decide what to have my barrel...
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The reports from the USA show that in order of best BC and accuracy its the Bergers in first place with a close second to Lapua and a distant third...
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Last post by IanP
Thu Aug 12, 2010 9:49 am
need new starting load??
by
stu_bear2002 »
Wed Aug 11, 2010 10:07 pm
Ok guys i have just bit the bullet so to speak and have upgraded to lapua cases 8) for my omark .308 with the 26in barrel.
Now my question is how...
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Last post by stu_bear2002
Wed Aug 11, 2010 10:07 pm
6.5x55 in an omark action
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StevenB »
Fri Aug 06, 2010 7:05 pm
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would this be possible?
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Yep
I use an improved version on an Omark action in F open. My cases are fire formed from standard 6.5x55 cases - you should have no worries with...
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Last post by Mark Hamersley
Fri Aug 06, 2010 9:07 pm
Bedding V-Block for Rem 700
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by
zero08 »
Fri Aug 06, 2010 12:22 pm
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Hi guys
I was wondering if it is possible to get an aluminium bedding block the same as or similar to the style/type made by Whidden in the US. It...
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Buy it from John Whidden!
He has many happy Oz customers and I'm one of them. His pointing tool and dies are a must for all FO shooters.
Ian
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Last post by IanP
Fri Aug 06, 2010 7:30 pm
223 Barrel Length
Replies: 12
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Seddo »
Thu Aug 05, 2010 4:47 pm
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Hi guys,
I am looking at fitting a 1-8 223 barrel to an old winchester action i have. It wont be a serious target rifle just something i can shoot...
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Um.. I think you should get a 28
:D
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Last post by CodeBasher
Fri Aug 06, 2010 5:40 pm
Remington 700 SPS .223 Action for F-Class project?
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CodeBasher »
Wed Jul 28, 2010 4:00 pm
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I'm looking for something to put together for my young son so we can shoot F-Class together. My trusty Barnard 308 is great for me but he really...
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I'll take it if still for sale.
Just let me have your bank details by PM or email
Graham
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Last post by Gadget
Fri Jul 30, 2010 9:07 am
Turned neck clearance.
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Ovenpaa »
Mon Jul 19, 2010 11:29 pm
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I have a .312 neck chamber and need to neck turn brass to suit for a 7mm, does anyone have a view on how much clearance to leave between the neck and...
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Three thou it is then, many thanks for your replies.
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Last post by Ovenpaa
Wed Jul 21, 2010 10:44 pm
Larkin Bipod
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by
Deano 29 »
Mon Jul 19, 2010 4:56 pm
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Im looking for a Larkin Bipod, does anyone have a contact or know how to get hold of one..
Thanks Guys
Deano 29
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Thanks Bob, you are the man...
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Last post by Deano 29
Tue Jul 20, 2010 8:19 pm
case length question
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by
btm_54 »
Thu Jun 17, 2010 12:28 am
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How do you measure the maximum length of a case for your rifle?
I brought a batch of Remington brass that has different case lengths and I wanted to...
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That's interesting, is a .270/08 based on a 7mm/08 which is a .308win necked down? I suppose the shoulder neck junction will move forward as the...
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Last post by David B
Mon Jul 19, 2010 3:41 pm
Zircon Heavy Sand - where to buy?
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Eicharsto »
Wed Jul 14, 2010 7:12 pm
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Hi all,
I have read that Zircon due to its weight is the best sand to use for filling rear bags.
Problem is I can find anywhere that sells it....
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G'day All,
go to any sand blaster and beg, borrow or barter new garnet sand, dont get the used stuff as it will leak out the stitching. Its not as...
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Last post by ned kelly
Thu Jul 15, 2010 10:46 am
Scope Filters
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by
Matt P »
Sun Jun 06, 2010 9:46 pm
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Has anyone tried filters on the objective lense to cut down mirage etc, if so waht kind of improvement ???
Matt P
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THE WIFES CAR :shock:
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Last post by Chopper
Mon Jul 12, 2010 9:41 pm
Buffalo River CarryPro Gunbag
Replies: 2
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AlanW »
Sun Jul 04, 2010 3:07 pm
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My first post!
Has anyone tried these bags?
I'm happy with the length of 52 but can't find out the depth of the bag, will it fit a large scope?
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Thanks for the info.
I've ordered one from Bronze Moon Outdoor for $45 delivered.
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Last post by AlanW
Wed Jul 07, 2010 8:29 pm
ELECTRONIC SCALES
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by
Matt P »
Thu Jul 01, 2010 12:40 pm
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I have a set of RCBS battery powered scales, and they're shit.
Can anyone recommend ones that are consisitant and reliable ???
Matt P
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Rifle ammo is the only ammo I load. 243 & 308. Very accurate.
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Last post by Eicharsto
Sat Jul 03, 2010 4:29 pm
Specs for Winchester 155gr Palma Rds sold by state assocs.
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Tman »
Tue Jun 29, 2010 8:57 pm
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Does anyone have the specs for the Winchester 155gr Palma rounds that are sold by the various state associations?
Details that I am after are the...
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Not sure, but I think I remember someone saying the powder is unspecified - there are performance specifications, and powder type and charge is...
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Last post by AlanF
Wed Jun 30, 2010 9:14 am
Understanding MOA clicks?
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Eicharsto »
Fri Jun 25, 2010 7:24 pm
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New to the sport, so please be patient. I have a NF 12-42x56 BR Scope that has 1/8 MOA clicks.
At the same time I purchased NightForce Ballistics...
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That's 4 moa= 32 clicks. Sounds in the ballpark for a 100-300m change in distance.
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Last post by bully_eye
Mon Jun 28, 2010 9:34 pm
Barrel Poll
Replies: 30
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AlanF »
Tue Jun 15, 2010 5:14 pm
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I was only able to include the 8 most common brands (limitation of the software). If you think I've got the list wrong (for F-Class not TR), then...
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where is the gravy option?
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Last post by StevenB
Mon Jun 28, 2010 7:08 pm
Savage 10BATSK suitability
Replies: 10
by
Gunnie »
Fri Apr 16, 2010 8:04 pm
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Folks,
will be moving to NSW for a year or so with work. This will free up my week-ends to get back into shooting sports. As such I am keen to gain...
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PM sent.
Basicly, if you will be based around Newcastle, you will have heaps of opportunities to use you rifles at long range at various rifle...
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Last post by RDavies
Thu Jun 24, 2010 7:56 am
22 BR INFO
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Chopper »
Tue Jun 22, 2010 5:57 pm
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Has anyone out there had much to do with 22BR ,aussie powder, and 80g SMK, . Ime having a play with my 223 LAWTON BARREL :D thanks Chop.
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Thanks for that and thanks Rod, it looks like a good start, I like that 3200 bit :D Chop
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Last post by Chopper
Wed Jun 23, 2010 11:10 am
Reloader 17
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IanP »
Sun May 30, 2010 12:51 pm
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Reloader 17 should hit our stores this week and I thought maybe we should start a thread on how this powder performs down under.
This powder has...
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I did some googling on RL17 and temperature sensitivity and came up with this:
For those that want to know it seems RL17 increases in velocity at...
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Last post by IanP
Wed Jun 23, 2010 8:00 am
Panda Extractor
Replies: 6
by
MGS »
Sun Jun 20, 2010 9:14 am
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I'm having trouble with the extractor on my 6PPC not extracting every now & again. Always at the worst possible time during a record run. I have...
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Thanks Dazza - will give it a go.
The plastic bag - see through catcher is a good idea
Maurice
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Last post by MGS
Mon Jun 21, 2010 8:46 am
mab barrels
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by
Cookie »
Mon Jun 07, 2010 7:32 pm
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hi all
can any one give me there thoughts on MAB Stainless barrels and what they r like
cheers
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G'day All,
at the end of the day reading top 20 equipment lists gives a pretty good indication of the quality of a barrel from any given maker,...
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Last post by ned kelly
Thu Jun 17, 2010 10:37 am
Is a Laser Bore Sighter worth it?
Replies: 2
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Eicharsto »
Sun Jun 13, 2010 10:48 am
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Been looking at ways to sight my rifle once I get it (still waiting for license :cry: ) but in the interim was interested to hear thoughts on the...
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John speaks wisdom, that worked an absolute treat for me.
:)
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Last post by CodeBasher
Sun Jun 13, 2010 4:50 pm
Great Service
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Paul Janzso »
Thu Jun 10, 2010 5:14 pm
First post
I recently had a 30Boo Boo put together using a Barnard Dual Port Action, Krieger barrel, Tracker style stock etc etc.
I started out with 20 ,...
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I too am impressed with Peter's prompt service, ordered a NF 8-32x56 BR and mounts, arrived shortly thereafter. Ordered Thursday arrived following...
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Last post by Tman
Sun Jun 13, 2010 12:15 am
New Affordable Joystick Front Rest
Replies: 10
by
IanP »
Tue Jun 03, 2008 6:54 pm
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It seems you no longer need to win cross-lotto to buy a decent joystick front rest. Caldwell have released their Fire Control Joystick rest and have...
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Glad to
See U there :D
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Last post by RAVEN
Fri Jun 11, 2010 9:21 am
F Class What Scope Reticle?
Replies: 22
by
bolster55 »
Tue Oct 14, 2008 7:09 pm
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Hello All,
Would a NP-R2 (Nightforce) reticle suit F Class?
Regards
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I have just ordered a NF 12-42 in a CH2 reticle. I agonised for weeks on which one to go for...drove me mental!
Incidentally, the bleedin scopes...
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Last post by Eicharsto
Thu Jun 10, 2010 7:12 pm
VRA F-Class Rifles
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Chris S »
Thu Jun 10, 2010 8:41 am
G'day All,
I see the VRA advertising ready built F-Class rifles, Savage action,
Mastin stock etc. Seem pretty good value.
I'd like to get some...
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Last post by Chris S
Thu Jun 10, 2010 8:41 am
260 rem or 7-08 for F-Open
Replies: 2
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StevenB »
Tue Jun 08, 2010 8:27 am
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I might be picking up a cheap omark that has a pretty old barrel on it and am thinking of rechambering it in either 260 rem or 7-08
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I think I will end up with the 260 rem if I build one. I am more interested in F/S at the moment as that is where the competition is, but I would...
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Last post by StevenB
Tue Jun 08, 2010 10:45 am
Case Trimming a 308, should I? if so, most suitable tool?
Replies: 5
by
CodeBasher »
Sun Jun 06, 2010 7:43 pm
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I'm fairly new to reloading and have been reloading 308 Lapua brass thinking I had all bases covered.
I now find after about three firings that...
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I'd say you nailed my issue John. Though I'm using imperial dry neck lube I can tell there's a lot of extrusion going on when I'm withdrawing the...
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Last post by CodeBasher
Mon Jun 07, 2010 7:00 am
Scope Ring Height?
Replies: 4
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Hangfire »
Sun Jun 06, 2010 9:50 am
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Does scope ring height matter in terms of getting the utmost accuracy out of your F-Class rifles.
What are your thoughts on scope ring heights for...
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Thanks Fellas, I was a bit unsure and thought higher rings might help reduce the amount of pressure placed by the cheek on the butstock therefore...
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Last post by Hangfire
Sun Jun 06, 2010 4:44 pm
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Last post by mick wait
Sat Jun 05, 2010 8:04 am
What do you consider the best "Scope" for F/Std?
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Hilly-WA »
Thu Jun 03, 2010 12:56 am
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I am working my way through the complete rifle setup, so now I ask what do you consider is the best overall scope to put on my F/Std rifle...
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Opppss!, forgot about Schmidt n bender scopes..../..one of the best!
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Last post by Hilly-WA
Fri Jun 04, 2010 9:56 pm
The Dogs of Wild!
Replies: 8
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Hilly-WA »
Sat May 29, 2010 9:51 pm
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Have any of you guys out there, used Wild Dog stocks for T/R, F/Std or F/Open??
Are the worth a look, whats the quality like, how do they perform,...
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Thanks Guys for your input, I think I will scrub the Dog and go forth to look for other options....
I sent them a email about a year ago and got...
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Last post by Hilly-WA
Thu Jun 03, 2010 12:11 am
Tikka T3 Varmint for F Open?
Replies: 42
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dhv »
Thu May 13, 2010 3:26 pm
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Guys I'm looking for a cheap entry level club gun to have some fun in F Open, and I love Tikkas.
Has anyone done any work with these, or have any...
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Which are??
42 Replies
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Last post by Woody_rod
Wed Jun 02, 2010 9:15 am
Reloading Bench in Metric!!!
by
Eicharsto »
Mon May 31, 2010 8:24 pm
Hi All,
I thought some of you may be interested to know that I have taken the NRMA reloading bench plans posted on the web years ago and modified...
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Last post by Eicharsto
Mon May 31, 2010 8:24 pm
weatherby vangaurd 243
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by
jinx »
Sat May 29, 2010 6:15 pm
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Hi would like to get myself and the young bloke into fclass as he is slight of build was wondering if a weatherby vangaurd 243 would suit if it was...
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just got back from talking to someone who shoots fclass and the info was what all you guys have been saying the savage fclass rifle in 6br if going...
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Last post by jinx
Mon May 31, 2010 2:28 pm
What coatings on dies to build them up?
Replies: 13
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RDavies »
Mon May 24, 2010 10:31 am
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I have heard of some coatings to build dies up, maybe adding .0005-.001 to each side. I have some FLS dies which dont quite squeeze the brass down...
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rdavies,
apparrently some blank die material can be chambered with a chambering reamer, and when heat treated will shrink to be a good size for a...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Sun May 30, 2010 8:49 am
Q - Can barrel length influence accuracy that much??
Replies: 14
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Hilly-WA »
Tue May 25, 2010 9:33 pm
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There is surely thousands of years of combined experience on these forums...
So the question is, how much difference in accuracy can be achieved...
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Bad day at the office I guess.
Most of the top FS shooters in SA all use .223
:)
I am unaware of anyone travelling to WA queens at this stage...
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Last post by RAVEN
Fri May 28, 2010 10:39 am
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