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Primer problems
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Barry T »
Sun Nov 02, 2008 3:16 pm
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Hello :D f class shooters, i have been using cci large rifle primers in my lapua cases.they are very hard to push in by the lee hand tool and by my...
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Barry T
Glad that our input helped you to solve your problem
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Last post by Grant
Wed Nov 12, 2008 7:43 am
Butt/Recoil Pad for Omark 44.
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Quick »
Tue Nov 11, 2008 4:18 pm
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Hey all, I picked up my Omark the otehr day and as I already knew, The Butt/Recoil Pad was pretty stuffed. Where abouts can I get a new one from?...
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The anschutz style 2 way adjustable ones are good. This will give u up/down & side to side adjustment. I believe they may also rotate...cant...
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Last post by Simon C
Tue Nov 11, 2008 6:04 pm
Newbie Help
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howa243 »
Sat Nov 01, 2008 10:46 am
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hey all.... i started out hunting with mates and got a feel for shooting. i wanted to get into the sport so i went out and bought myself a howa 1500...
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cool, cheers for that, i just picked up my new shotgun yesterday and some clay targets and i recently found out that the shoot for that is on the...
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Last post by howa243
Wed Nov 05, 2008 4:40 pm
modified no 4 for F-Class
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Quick »
Tue Nov 04, 2008 8:53 pm
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Just wondering, does anyone use a No 4 action and barrel in .308 for F-Class shooting. Just wondering if they are any good.
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Ok then. Cheers for that guys.
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Last post by Quick
Wed Nov 05, 2008 1:05 pm
LEE 50th Anniversary Breech Lock Challenger Kit
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Pommy »
Mon Nov 03, 2008 5:18 pm
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I am looking at getting into reloading and have seen several good write-ups on the LEE 50th Anniversary Breech Lock Challenger Kit has anyone...
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Thanx for the tip have started to write all these tips in a pad so as to be on hand when I need them. Think I had better buy some more pads lol....
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Last post by Pommy
Tue Nov 04, 2008 4:42 pm
Reloading newbie
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howa243 »
Sun Nov 02, 2008 6:42 pm
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hi all.....have been using my rifle for hunting for a while now and am just getting into range shooting.. i am just curious if anyone can give me any...
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yea a few people have said to try and get in with someone that has experience in reloading and learn from them. Well that gives me a start on things...
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Last post by howa243
Sun Nov 02, 2008 7:26 pm
Reloading for a Short Barrel
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brent_86 »
Tue Oct 21, 2008 6:31 pm
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Hi,
I have been shooting F-TR for a bit of fun for the last six months or so and so far have really been enjoying the sport, However i only have a...
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I shoot f class Std and have a mossberg action with a 30 inch barrel screwed in and find that it shoots very consistant using AR2208 powder @45.4gr...
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Last post by Grant
Thu Oct 30, 2008 3:23 pm
advice re: "reloading"
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Pommy »
Tue Oct 28, 2008 5:46 pm
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New to the sport of shooting (last shot a rifle some 30 years ago :( ) & would like everyones advice re: reloading should I concentrate purely on...
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pommy
you find that you willobtain immense satisifaction from reloading your own rounds knowing that you can tailor your loads for wha you are...
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Last post by Grant
Thu Oct 30, 2008 3:18 pm
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Last post by timothi3197
Wed Oct 29, 2008 11:03 pm
Omark action question.
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Quick »
Sun Oct 26, 2008 8:38 pm
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G'day all. I've just been wondering. How close is the Omark (Sportco) 44 action to the Remington 700 Long Action and/or Short action. The reason I...
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Nah, sorry mate, i cant afford one right now. Ive gotta grab a few other things for TR first: jacket, sling, and some other stuff. Thanks anyway.
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Last post by Quick
Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:46 am
Building a competive rifle with a Tikka action?
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dennisj »
Sun Oct 19, 2008 10:58 am
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Could someone offer me some advice please?
Is a Tikka action suitable to use as the basis for a competitive rifle if
fitted with a competition...
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Thanks for the response. The trigger is a single stage with a very crisp
break, although I do miss having the take up.
Regards
Dennis
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Last post by dennisj
Mon Oct 20, 2008 6:22 pm
Barrel for savage target action?
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sixmill »
Sat Oct 18, 2008 1:01 pm
Is there anybody in Aust who can chamber & thread a barrel to suit a savage target action & send as a pre-fit, so i can fit myself using the...
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Last post by sixmill
Sat Oct 18, 2008 1:01 pm
Omark Trigger Adjustment
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Seddo »
Thu Sep 25, 2008 7:30 pm
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Hi guys,
I am new to this forum and are looking at starting shooting f class, the rifle range is closer than the pistol range and it might keep...
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Thanks Stuey. I will take it out to a range and look at changing the trigger in the near future.
Seddo.
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Last post by Seddo
Thu Oct 09, 2008 7:26 pm
Pressure Problems
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MGS »
Mon Sep 22, 2008 8:47 am
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Back in May/June I posted regarding pressure problems with a 260. After a lot of searching I found I had 3 # of 2209, and one was significantly...
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I always took great care on case lenghts, and, instead as measuring them or gauging them, I preferred to have a simple made case trimmer permanently...
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Last post by MGS
Tue Sep 23, 2008 9:22 am
sock painting
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stu_bear2002 »
Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:58 am
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Hi all, I am looking to paint my new resin stock and was just wondering just how much paint to order?.
The stock is an anschutz pattern and is a raw...
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an update on my omark project---
the jade paint has been ordered and is on its way at $106 inc delivery 8) ,
will be picking up rifle from adam and...
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Last post by stu_bear2002
Sun Sep 14, 2008 1:20 am
TUNER SCEPTIC NO MORE
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AlanF »
Sun Aug 31, 2008 12:40 am
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I had a new Broughton barrel fitted a couple of months ago, and couldn't get it to shoot. I tried different loads with different powders and...
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Hello shooters
In the ever ending quest for accuracy and sometimes being short of cash I have been playing around with the front sight block on my...
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Last post by peter t
Fri Sep 12, 2008 10:59 pm
Canjar Trigger Adjustments
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rabbitz »
Mon Sep 08, 2008 2:38 pm
Hi All
I have an M-17 I am currently putting together. It currently sports a Canjar set trigger.
The set shoe fails to engage. It appears that...
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Last post by rabbitz
Mon Sep 08, 2008 2:38 pm
.223 loads
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whippy »
Sun Oct 14, 2007 4:43 pm
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g'day, i am just starting out shooting f standard, i need some advice and info on loads for a .223. i will be using lapua cases with 80 gn. sierra...
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Gunnie,
Good luck with your rifle. You will find some issues with the small projectile at longer ranges, but as long as you are shooting, that is...
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Last post by Woody_rod
Mon Sep 08, 2008 9:28 am
Question for Cameron Mc or others
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sixmill »
Wed Sep 03, 2008 5:39 pm
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G,day,
Cameron, congrats on your recent win, I would like to know your thoughts on caliber choice for F open. I see your now shooting a 284 &...
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Thanks Cameron, it's good to pick the brain of someone who has real life experience with different calibers. Like you say, you can't believe...
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Last post by sixmill
Fri Sep 05, 2008 7:47 am
PM Computer Program???
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littlebang556 »
Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:16 am
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The unthankfull task of collating all the scores of a PM will in many cases tie up a club member and either detract from their performance as a...
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I do the stats at our OPM and have refined a spreadsheet over the last 5 years to the stage where a single button press prints all the trophy lists...
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Last post by AlanF
Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:07 am
angel 80
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jim »
Mon Sep 01, 2008 7:18 pm
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Hi all
Can anyone help with the history and general opinion on the angel action.
I think i posted this question in the wrong forum and didnt get...
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Coming along slowly, Jim.....coming along...
My old memory somtimes makes sparks: the gentleman I mentoned was Geoff Ayling.....
R.G.C
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Last post by Robert Chombart
Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:01 pm
Does a 1:14 twist cut the mustard?
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Ben C »
Sun Aug 31, 2008 11:26 am
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OK Folks,
I know that according to some Web sites etc, that a 1:14 twist rate (for 30 cal) is enough twist rate for 155 grain pills, some even say...
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I have a preference for 12 twist over 14 twist in .308 barrels & advise my customers so. Interesting to note, I have also had excellent success...
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Last post by KHGS
Mon Sep 01, 2008 11:01 pm
Tuning the HBC BJD
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Billy308 »
Mon Sep 01, 2008 12:54 pm
Hi all,
Firstly I am a believer in barrel tuning for group size by means of a moving a weight on the end of the barrel. This is either with moving...
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Last post by Billy308
Mon Sep 01, 2008 12:54 pm
Sharing Shooting Data/Files & Programs
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IanP »
Sun Aug 03, 2008 4:53 pm
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This thread is really addressed to the Moderators and Owners of this website but all are welcome to comment.
How many of us have written specific...
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Please see for more information on making files available for download.
Alan
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Last post by AlanF
Mon Sep 01, 2008 9:19 am
HS composite stock
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dennisj »
Sun Aug 24, 2008 6:20 pm
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I have a Savage 12 action and barrel in a HS precision stock.
The stock it self is fine, but I would like to add to the forestock. The idea
being...
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Gday Rod,
I didnt know that about plastibond. U learn something new everyday!!!
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Last post by Simon C
Mon Aug 25, 2008 9:45 pm
Cautionary warning
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Ken L »
Mon Aug 25, 2008 5:00 pm
It has been discovered that a brand of Russiam made 55 grain HP 223 ammo on the market has copper washed STEEL projectiles.
There is no indication...
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Last post by Ken L
Mon Aug 25, 2008 5:00 pm
rear sandbags
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stu_bear2002 »
Thu Aug 21, 2008 11:28 am
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I am after some opinions on protektor and shooters ridge rear sandbags, such as which has a more suitable height, are leather ears better than suede...
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G'Day Stu,
I have several bags with cordura ears and prefer short to medim height ears. The height of the bag will depend on the depth of you butt...
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Last post by ned kelly
Thu Aug 21, 2008 12:53 pm
Savage F Class rifles
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Aubrey »
Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:42 pm
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Hi All
Whats the experience (if any) on these rifles, which seem to be getting a good reputation in the USA.
Thanks
Aubrey
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Sounds like a good result to me .. item was lifted from Benchrest Bulletin
cheers
Dave
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Last post by Dave P
Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:37 pm
the richard braund A. E. D.
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bruce moulds »
Sun Aug 03, 2008 1:56 pm
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have proven to myself that the richard braund a. e. d. (accuracy enhancement device) works, i would like to mention it to others
whilst i cannot...
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Well, I,m more of an experimenter and tinkerer than a shooter, so I,m keen to see what it is. Any more info Richard?
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Last post by RDavies
Sun Aug 17, 2008 7:05 pm
MOLLY IN BARREL (help)
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Barry T »
Fri Aug 08, 2008 6:29 pm
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Hello :D members, i have bought a second hand rifle,and found out that the barrel has been molyed my the owner.i have tryed to clean it out with...
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Hello KHGS , sorry :( ,will use your method of removing , starting today.
again thank you :D for all of the replies to my topic.
from barry t...
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Last post by Barry T
Thu Aug 14, 2008 10:26 am
300y benchrest target
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Chopper »
Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:05 am
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Could someone tell me the size of a 300yd benchrest target, thanks,Chop.
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chopper,
Well done on the result mate ..
That speaks volumes doesn't it .. if you want a shoot or sport to grow what better advert could...
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Last post by Dave P
Fri Aug 08, 2008 9:11 pm
First Timer
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Gunnie »
Tue Jul 22, 2008 9:48 pm
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Hi one and all,
have recently decided to have a crack at F-class. Attended a 303 memorial shoot at a local clubs range and had a ball. The members...
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Rod & Barry:
thanks for the load dataguys. Will chase up the components and prep some loads for the next range visit.
Glad the load was a...
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Last post by Gunnie
Sun Aug 03, 2008 10:55 pm
Converting a Musgrave to a 556
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richmac »
Sun Jul 13, 2008 6:15 pm
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Hi All
A friend of mine in the rifle club is trying to convert a Musgrave into a 556.
He has one problem with the extracter claw trying to modify...
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Robert, that is all very well indeed.....saying what you think.
You will do yourself a great service if you take care that what you say in print...
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Last post by KHGS
Fri Aug 01, 2008 11:10 am
ar 2209
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bruce moulds »
Mon Jul 28, 2008 7:49 pm
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has anyone had increased rates of powder fouling with recent lots of this powder, particularly in the throat?
would upping the pressure make it...
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Bruce,
I get a little more in the 243win with the 2209 compared with 2208 in the same rifle. But I haven't detected any noticable difference in...
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Last post by Simon C
Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:06 pm
rear rests
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whippy »
Sat Jul 26, 2008 2:35 pm
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Hi all, could anyone tell me what is good to fill my rear sand bag with. I now have it filled with river sand and there seems to be quite a lot of...
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Yes, thats right ned, forgot to mention it has to be new.
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Last post by Woody_rod
Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:25 am
help needed
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crocket77 »
Tue Jul 08, 2008 4:02 pm
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hello all could someone help me with range elevations for 7.62 at 44.5 grn 2206H scope is tasco at 18x turret movment 1/8 click zeroed at 300 yds as...
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G'day crocket,
in addition to barry's reply if you know(or close to) your muzzle vel you could download a program called pointblank and enter all...
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Last post by stu_bear2002
Wed Jul 23, 2008 10:51 am
Accuracy International - 308
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Hilly-WA »
Sun Jul 20, 2008 6:33 pm
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Hi Guys, Just wondering if anyone uses an Accuracy International 308 in F-class....
Is there many out on the range and if so how do they perform?...
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Bill is the number one man here, pretty much no doubt about that. He is most fastidious about how rifles shoot, I like Bill, he's a good man. He...
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Last post by Woody_rod
Tue Jul 22, 2008 7:48 pm
5.56 projectile choice.
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littlebang556 »
Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:05 pm
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A recent article in the Australian Target Rifle magazine by Spencer Dunstall went into great depth regarding possible projectile choices for 5.56mm...
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The ballistic gap is on paper only. I dont believe for a minute that it will make much difference during actual shooting conditions. The differences...
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Last post by Woody_rod
Tue Jul 22, 2008 9:32 am
new to f-class
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jimbo jones »
Thu Jul 17, 2008 9:34 pm
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g'day guys
i'm new to competion of any sort. i have a remmy 700 in .308 with a leupold 3-9x40 scope, and a harris bi-pod. am i good to go with...
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my bad!
how about:
thanks for the replies boys and girls?
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Last post by jimbo jones
Fri Jul 18, 2008 8:31 pm
Anyone comment on the Davies Bipod???
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dee cee »
Tue May 27, 2008 11:35 am
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Guys and Girls,
Looking at getting a bipod for f-class. Some guys at the Sydney club use a James Corbett made bipod however they are no longer being...
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Wwll I purchased it at a gun shop on my travels when I spotted it so I can be guranteed to have been ripped off.
But that is life when I spot...
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Last post by Grant
Sat Jul 12, 2008 9:05 am
TUNERS
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Matt P »
Sat Feb 09, 2008 8:04 pm
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To those that have tried or are using tuners, what are the pros and cons ?
I have read alot on various sites and some love em and some loath em, I...
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Hi All,
I can give you a answer to the question on the group sizes, before the rule on tuners was passed some people were using them illegally and...
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Last post by balcom
Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:34 pm
Things in 2208 powder???
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Woody_rod »
Sun Jul 06, 2008 11:34 am
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Hello all,
Ive been reloading a fair bit lately (dont we all :-(, mostly for the club rifle in 223R.
Just lately, I have seen a few odd items...
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I didnt think to keep the items, probably in the bin here.
Triplejim, I havnt noticed anything unusual about what comes out of my barrel, but I...
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Last post by Woody_rod
Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:48 am
Russian Primers ?
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Foxy »
Thu Jun 19, 2008 11:19 pm
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This may be a silly question, but I've read a few articles on US websites talking about getting good reslults using Russian Large Rifle Primers....
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The russian primers are sold as PMC primers in OZ. I use the large rifle primers in my Rem 308 F standard rifle and PMC small rifle magnum primers in...
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Last post by RDavies
Fri Jul 04, 2008 9:22 am
How do you read the mirage on a range (help)
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Barry T »
Wed Apr 16, 2008 3:55 pm
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Hello :D f class shooters,i need some info on reading that terrible :? thing we call mirage !
can someone put it in simple terms.i can never get it...
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That's pretty much how it is IMHO....
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Last post by emma
Thu Jul 03, 2008 5:54 am
omark dimensions
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stu_bear2002 »
Tue May 27, 2008 12:31 pm
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g'day all, just a quick question on the dimensions of an m44 action eg: length, circumference and take down bolt sizes.
thanks stuart
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Barrel thread in the adaptor is 1 x 14tpi.
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Last post by morerams
Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:31 pm
DIY Case Drying/Draining Stand
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IanP »
Fri Jun 06, 2008 11:54 am
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I use an ultrasonic cleaner and it works great. I get clean cartridges in 5 minutes from my Jaycar (100W model) ultrasonic cleaner. Well, its...
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Even using metho the drying rack could still be used to drain them and let air circulate, but metho would speed things up if you were in a hurry. On...
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Last post by IanP
Fri Jun 06, 2008 4:53 pm
Hornady AOL Gauge
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IanP »
Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:27 pm
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This is a great little tool and I'm hoping someone knows the tap size for the Modified Cases.
I would like to know the thread used in the Modified...
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IanP
The potential American supplier is:
Victor Machinery Exchange, Inc.
56 Bogart Street
Brooklyn, NY 11206-3817
They have a website...
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Last post by Iggy
Thu Jun 05, 2008 10:46 pm
Pressure Problems
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MGS »
Tue Mar 04, 2008 10:51 am
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Hi guys,I hope someone can help.
Loading 260 (Barnard, Kreiger in Mastin) with 42.5gns 2209, Fed primers behind 139 Scenars. Temps in my basement...
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Glad to hear your issue has resolved itself.
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Last post by Woody_rod
Fri May 30, 2008 9:53 pm
low power leupold
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Madracer »
Fri May 16, 2008 8:37 pm
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after looking through various f class forums i have never seen mention of the leupold fx3 12x40 as a scope for f class use, i have never understood...
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funny you should mention omarks as thats what im using, it cost me $300 plus a farrel 20min base and a scope, on my two best days of shooting its...
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Last post by Madracer
Tue May 27, 2008 4:13 pm
Leupold
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Matt P »
Sat May 10, 2008 8:32 pm
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Looking at buying another scope it's between a T24 and Leupold 8.5 - 25 LRT, I've had Leupold in the past and wasn't impressed with their tracking,...
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The T series Weaver seems a good scope, and good value too. We are certainly getting ripped off by importers - hope they see this.
Retail for T36...
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Last post by Woody_rod
Fri May 23, 2008 7:11 pm
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