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The Round that can do it all
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Benz »
Wed Jul 23, 2014 1:03 pm
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Making the decision on calibres is hard for a beginner at F class open, and I don't mean a round that you just go and shoot for the sake of trigger...
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One of the best things about having one gun and a pet load is that you become very accustomed to the how it is affected by the wind. Chopper shot and...
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Last post by AlanF
Thu Jul 24, 2014 4:57 pm
Levelling your setup on the mound?
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DenisA »
Sun Jul 20, 2014 6:12 am
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Hi All,
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Yeah I dont shoot fast anyway, but by golly I got flogged by not reading the conditions properly and how much effect that monitor not being there had...
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Last post by Brad Y
Mon Jul 21, 2014 1:49 pm
6.5x47 What happened?
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Tim N »
Fri Jul 18, 2014 8:37 am
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Hi All,
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Is anyone using molyed projectiles in a 6.5x47? I may have some projectiles for you to try.
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Last post by AlanF
Sun Jul 20, 2014 11:00 am
Warm barrel for cleaning?
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RJNEILSEN »
Sat Jul 12, 2014 9:59 pm
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So I think most here agree that a warm barrel is easier to clean than a cold one. Do you agree?
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That stuff is a powerful alkali. Some have sodium hydroxide in them. Not sure if that would harm barrel steel.
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Last post by Longranger
Thu Jul 17, 2014 8:26 pm
Chronographs
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Roy cobb »
Thu Jul 17, 2014 2:34 pm
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In your load development how important is it to know the speed of your projectile. Do you really need a chronograph and if so what would you...
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Thanks for that RDavies will se how I go there at Cessnock
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Last post by Roy cobb
Thu Jul 17, 2014 6:58 pm
7mm SAUM case verses 7mm x 300 WSM case
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barney »
Thu Jul 17, 2014 1:59 am
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Hi All I am interested in your opinions on the case capacity value between the Saum and WSM cases. I have been running a 7 x 300 WSM using 180 Berger...
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If you already have a 300saum and are able to regularly find enough brass just go with a 7saum. That way you can use the same brass in both.
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Last post by BATattack
Thu Jul 17, 2014 2:16 pm
Correcting base alignment
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Steve N »
Wed Jul 16, 2014 11:09 am
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Perhaps someone can offer some advice here. I have a rail mounted on a Savage action that does not go on straight. Recently fitted a new scope that...
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Thanks for the replies. I will look a bit closer to see if I can figure out where the problem is before doing anything drastic. In the meantime the...
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Last post by Steve N
Wed Jul 16, 2014 9:12 pm
What are people using Gun Safe (Storage) wise?
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jasmay »
Tue Jul 15, 2014 7:20 pm
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Ok, I am in the market for a larger or 2nd safe but its bloody confusing when you start talking more than just your $3/400 safe.
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I just have two small safes, probably what you'd class as 4 or 5 gun units. I originally only had one but the internal ammo safe made it a bit of...
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Last post by aaronraad
Wed Jul 16, 2014 1:46 pm
Borescope?
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Tim N »
Tue Jul 15, 2014 10:23 am
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Hi All,
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Hi Geoff,
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Last post by Tim N
Tue Jul 15, 2014 2:23 pm
Krieger 308 new barrel velocity stable
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ShaneG »
Sun Jul 13, 2014 9:10 pm
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How many rounds has it taken for a new barrel to stabilize velocity on a Krieger in 308 Win?
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Pretty much my findings too John.
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Last post by KHGS
Tue Jul 15, 2014 12:03 pm
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Last post by Brad Y
Sun Jul 13, 2014 4:25 pm
Batching cases
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phillh »
Fri Jul 04, 2014 7:27 pm
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Hi all,
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Thanks, Dave. I wasn't trying to put you on the spot in a negative sense. Firstly, there has been scuttlebutt that Lapua was to make 284 brass, but...
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Last post by johnk
Sat Jul 12, 2014 3:08 pm
Berger 223 80 grn vld seating depth
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richmac »
Tue Jul 08, 2014 10:14 pm
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Hi All
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The 6.5x47L wasnt mine, however the 284S is the same as my 260 improved, both 1 degree 30. The 260 likes them jammed, the 284 jumped.
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Last post by Brad Y
Wed Jul 09, 2014 10:51 pm
Something I have noticed
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Brad Y »
Tue Jul 08, 2014 9:32 am
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Just an interesting point I have noticed and spoke to a friend about it last night.
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7mm and 6.5mm can run very well at 3000+ - it will be barrel/load dependent where they like to sit.
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Last post by DaveMc
Tue Jul 08, 2014 11:33 am
155g Hybrid projectiles ?
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Josh Cox »
Wed Apr 09, 2014 7:42 pm
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Have read a great deal of info regarding jump / jam etc etc, apparently the Hybrid was a big step towards making the jump/jam less of an issue for...
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Slowed them down to get them to group.
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Last post by Josh Cox
Thu Jul 03, 2014 8:03 pm
7-08ai sizing die options
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Norm »
Wed Jun 25, 2014 11:44 am
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I have been looking for a 7-08ai neck bushing die and have found that they are made from unobtainium. So to solve my problem I have an idea of using...
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Thanks for the tip Keith. I will keep that in mind when I get to that point.
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Last post by Norm
Wed Jul 02, 2014 6:41 pm
Fclass scope choice
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John23 »
Sat Jun 21, 2014 9:01 pm
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Hi
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Further to my previous post, I now own a:
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Last post by macguru
Wed Jul 02, 2014 6:04 pm
Juggernaught lengths?
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Tim L »
Mon Jun 30, 2014 7:40 pm
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Would anyone be able to help me out with the length of the 175 and 185 gn juggernaught?
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That would be awesome Bully :D PM sent.
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Last post by Tim L
Tue Jul 01, 2014 3:40 pm
Elevation
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Jagumba »
Sun Jun 29, 2014 5:36 pm
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Ok guru's, I need some indication of elevation required..... Am shooting a 308 with 30 (1 in 12 ) tube and 155gn Noslers, with 46gn of 2208 in Lapua...
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Jagumba,
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Last post by shooter mcreid
Sun Jun 29, 2014 9:29 pm
HBC vs imports, facts not opinion
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Aubrey »
Sat Jun 28, 2014 12:57 am
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Would be interested in evidence-based, not anecdotal, conclusions re HBC vs imports and suggested improvements in HBC design.
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I think once HBC have completed the relocation to SE Qld the focus will be on consistency and quality of supply.
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Last post by aaronraad
Sat Jun 28, 2014 1:34 pm
How much barrel can be hung off a Rem 700 action?
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RDavies »
Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:05 pm
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I have a Rem 700 in 17 Rem which is not getting used much. I am thinking of putting a 223 barrel on to have a go in F/TR. how big a barrel have...
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Used to enjoy S class shooting when I worked on a marron farm :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
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Last post by Brad Y
Fri Jun 27, 2014 3:03 pm
flying with rifles and equipment
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BATattack »
Tue Jun 24, 2014 5:42 pm
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I'm looking at doing some more traveling to interstate events and time doesn't always permit me being able to drive so im interested to hear from...
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The problem is I'm a bit of a boy scout and I like to be organized self sufficient so I probably try to pack more than the average sane person!...
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Last post by BATattack
Thu Jun 26, 2014 4:35 pm
Electronic or thrower and scales.
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SuperV »
Fri Jun 13, 2014 6:40 pm
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Hey just wondering what people use.
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Well the idea of a $1550 set of scales for $515 is pretty appealing. I would buy them using pay pal and then test them against a high end lab scale,...
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Last post by Macca
Wed Jun 25, 2014 8:13 pm
Gun storage?
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Tim N »
Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:39 am
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Hi all
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I have stored all my rifles muzzle down in the safe for the last 20 years. I just fold an old towel and lay it across the bottom of the safe. Never...
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Last post by Fergus Bailey
Tue Jun 24, 2014 11:38 am
REAR BAG
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Roy cobb »
Thu Jun 12, 2014 6:26 pm
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Hi Iam new to F class shooting and I am setting my gear up to start soon so what rear bag is good for F class standard / F/TR shooting to suit a...
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For what its worth, I prefer sand blasting grit to sand , as the sand blasting grit is slightly lager and so doesn't tend to pack down on itself as...
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Last post by Fergus Bailey
Tue Jun 24, 2014 10:57 am
Scope ring height.
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Steve N »
Mon Jun 23, 2014 12:32 pm
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If someone has a similar setup can they please tell me what height Leupold QRW 30mm rings I will need on a Barnard action with 25MOA rail and 1.25...
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Thanks Bob,
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Last post by Steve N
Mon Jun 23, 2014 2:43 pm
parallel barrel vs taper with a tuner
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BATattack »
Mon May 26, 2014 7:06 pm
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A curly one that may be hard to prove beyond doubt but there has been a lot of talk regarding tuners or barrel weights recently.
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John
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Last post by Brad Y
Mon Jun 23, 2014 10:13 am
Rest info needed
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SuperV »
Thu Jun 19, 2014 10:33 pm
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Hey I'm looking for some info on the rest in the pic below. I think it's called a raptor
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No picture
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Last post by jasmay
Thu Jun 19, 2014 11:28 pm
barrel cleaning
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smlekid »
Wed Jun 18, 2014 7:56 pm
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Hi Guys a few posts of late have me wondering what is the more preferred cleaning methods
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From my experience ultrasonics can be either used for accelerating a process or etching/polishing depending on the frequency used.
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Last post by aaronraad
Thu Jun 19, 2014 1:53 pm
Omega tricklers
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Brad Y »
Fri Jun 13, 2014 9:26 pm
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Do the omega trickler mob ship to Aus or do you need a freight forwarder to send them?
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Arrived today, cant wait to load some ammo :)
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Last post by Josh Cox
Tue Jun 17, 2014 5:52 pm
Crown carbon patterns?
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DenisA »
Sun Jun 08, 2014 5:39 pm
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Heres a thought that may be absolute B.S, but it's occurred to me quite a few times.
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Well , since we are showing groups then . On Saturday just gone , went to a cattle farm at Cadarga to do my last training session before the Nats ....
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Last post by plumbs7
Tue Jun 17, 2014 7:38 am
155 HBC reamers
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OuttaAmmo »
Mon Jun 16, 2014 6:13 pm
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Simply put, which chamber reamer is most suited to factory NRAA ammo loaded with 155 HBC's? Would such a reamer also be ideal for handloads using...
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The problem with the solid reamer is that it must be able to pass up the bore. Beware of tight bores that do not allow the reamer to fit. On the...
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Last post by williada
Mon Jun 16, 2014 10:02 pm
Grounding AND FX120i scales?
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DenisA »
Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:47 pm
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Hi all,
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Sorry my bad, I just assume everybody's talking grains. I know that's not always the case.
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Last post by DenisA
Fri Jun 13, 2014 12:11 pm
VLD or Hybrids
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Phil D »
Wed Jun 11, 2014 6:59 am
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Hi a 7MM question what the difference between VLD and Hybrids.
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Does it come from lead, the metal , as in the part of the rifling most likely to get fouled by lead as an unjacketed projectile is spun up ?
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Last post by macguru
Thu Jun 12, 2014 7:04 pm
Throat erosion
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Phil D »
Sat Jun 07, 2014 8:32 am
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Hi can anyone tell me which powder burns throats more in a 284. Is it 2209 or 22013. :?:
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That's why I use KG barrel cleaning systems :idea:
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Last post by RAVEN
Wed Jun 11, 2014 11:58 am
Berger 155.5 ?
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Josh Cox »
Tue Jun 10, 2014 9:27 am
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Have spent the last couple of months testing Noslers, HBC's, Hybrids and 2156 SMK's, with varied results.
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I'm running the 155.5s with 46.2gr of 2208 in lapua Palma cases with cci 450 primers and 20 thou jump out of a 30 border getting around 3050fps ,,...
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Last post by Nathan P
Tue Jun 10, 2014 5:15 pm
Near wind or far wind ?
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plumbs7 »
Wed Apr 23, 2014 9:35 pm
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Ok , since we have some very highly esteemed
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Some food for thought for ya.....just shot a mid range F-Class match (300, 500, 600 yards) yesterday. Wind was fairly consistent 90 degrees from the...
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Last post by Frank Green
Mon Jun 09, 2014 11:16 pm
Which 6 has the EDGE?
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Hodgie »
Wed Jun 04, 2014 10:55 pm
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After being smashed at Cessnock OPM with a clean sheet and not enough Xs, I have made the decision to go with a Six for the shorts and a Seven for...
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That said something on the day alright ! what was it Alan ? I do recall you on fire that day , Chop
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Last post by Chopper
Mon Jun 09, 2014 7:40 pm
Jump and wilson dies
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by
budget »
Fri Jun 06, 2014 3:26 pm
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Hi guys ,two questions if you have time,firstly I have always used very light neck tension so as to get more uniformity and are very happy with the...
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Paul, don't let anyone tell you a chrome moly won't shoot. Stainless is softer and nicks so easily and takes a while to work harden so break in is...
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Last post by williada
Sat Jun 07, 2014 4:01 pm
Copper fouling note
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Brad Y »
Wed Jun 04, 2014 10:00 am
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On a recent thread it was discussed that barrel block style rifles may have a 'squeezing' effect on a projectile as it travels down the bore. After...
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Alan
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Last post by Brad Y
Fri Jun 06, 2014 2:07 pm
stock and barrel block trivia
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dave »
Thu Jun 05, 2014 6:15 pm
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not wishing to infringe on existing threads dealing with these topics.
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rod
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Last post by dave
Fri Jun 06, 2014 10:23 am
Redding instant indicator
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bsouthernau »
Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:42 pm
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Over the last few years I've become accustomed to checking the consistency of the base-to-ogive measurement of my .308s using one of these and I'd...
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Barry,
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Last post by AlanF
Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:01 pm
Tr short range gun
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SuperV »
Tue Jun 03, 2014 7:42 pm
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I'm thinking of building a 223 to shoot up to 600. What are people's thoughts on this.
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I started F class with a 223 due to recoil issues after a shoulder operation.
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Last post by ShaneG
Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:58 am
Point of impact
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shooter mcreid »
Tue Jun 03, 2014 8:38 am
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what are the major and minor contributing factors for slower shots impacting higher on a target. I had some interesting results when testing a load...
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Positive compensation is the effect and the moment that the bullet leaves the barrel in reference to the muzzle angle during vertical vibration is...
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Last post by DenisA
Tue Jun 03, 2014 11:56 am
Annealing Alternative
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Pete N »
Mon May 26, 2014 4:01 pm
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G'day All
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Hi Tim , I hope I suffer the same fate at 55.
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Last post by plumbs7
Sun Jun 01, 2014 8:53 am
Putting on weight
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Tim N »
Fri May 30, 2014 10:03 am
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Hi all,
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South Aussies love covering their rifles with stickers. Maybe these are strategic weight adding tuning devices 8)
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Last post by Cameron Mc
Sat May 31, 2014 10:29 pm
Neck expanding lube.
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johnk »
Thu May 29, 2014 9:35 pm
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About to expand up another box of 6.5 brass for the .30-284. Last time, I ran them with Ideal wax applied with a bristle brush rolled through the wax...
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It may sound strange but the best sizing and case forming lube I have found is Unifilter oil.
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Last post by Longranger
Sat May 31, 2014 4:23 pm
Annealing 223 cases and usining a Wilson neck die
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Peterla »
Fri May 30, 2014 9:11 am
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Hi all you annealers out there
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As usual you are a great source of information Malcolm.
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Last post by Peterla
Fri May 30, 2014 1:25 pm
Barrel Fluting...and a little FEA
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aaronraad »
Fri May 30, 2014 11:30 am
If you haven't seen this before, its quite a good comparison of barrel fluting using Finite Element Analysis:
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Last post by aaronraad
Fri May 30, 2014 11:30 am
Checking thinning head wall thickness?
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DenisA »
Fri May 23, 2014 10:02 pm
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Hi all,
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It's a good tool for this application but that's all I use mine for these days. I originally bought it to check for runout but was disappointed and...
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Last post by bsouthernau
Fri May 30, 2014 9:44 am
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