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Rifle holding Rack for bullbar information
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Peterla »
Wed Feb 08, 2012 2:28 pm
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Hi.
I currently shoot fclass with my son and have been for about 1 year.
Really good sport.
I only have a small area in the back of my car and I...
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Thanks for all the comments.
As I drive a 4wd with a spare tire on the rear door the door step might be the best option.
I think I will by a tire...
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Fri Feb 10, 2012 12:11 pm
303B 174gr Sierra Load
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Seddo »
Wed Feb 08, 2012 8:50 pm
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Hi guys,
I have purchased a Mk4 303 to use in my clubs annual Commando 300y shoot in march. I was given a 2208 load on the range one day but...
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I have used 40 and 41grains of 2208 also 45 grains of 2209. Remember you are shooting 300 yards,there is no need for bone-crunching loads.Pleased to...
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Thu Feb 09, 2012 2:52 pm
5R barrels
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Brad Y »
Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:36 pm
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Has anyone been playing with a 5R barrel here yet? Opinions would be appreciated as I havent heard of anything apart from overseas
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Truflite do a 6 Groove canted Lands and I have one of those as well. It sure shoots well but didn't clean that much better. But judjements really...
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Fri Feb 03, 2012 12:13 pm
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Mon Jan 30, 2012 9:18 pm
What am I doing wrong?
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6shooter »
Sun Jan 29, 2012 11:01 am
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I shoot F-Open with a 7mmWSM (3 forearm on stock), used to use a .308. I have a front tripod with a Protektor 3 leather bag filled with heavy sand...
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6shooter, you state your rifle slides freely backwards and forwards, thats good but if you take hold of the top of the cheek piece and try and wobble...
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Last post by IanP
Sun Jan 29, 2012 3:50 pm
Temperature Sensitivity of ADI Rifle Powders
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Norm »
Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:07 pm
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I have been doing some simple testing of some ADI rifle powders over the last week with some interesting results.
I was wondering if anyone can...
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100 fps is a lot. What powder were you using?
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Last post by Norm
Fri Jan 27, 2012 10:32 pm
Die & press ???'s
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flatlina »
Fri Jan 27, 2012 1:17 am
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What dies and presses do the majority of F Class shooters on here use? Especially the ones that travel to matches that you have to fly to. Don't...
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OK now I understand.
You can fly with 5kg of ammo so for my 284 Shehane that is around 170-180 rounds and just enough for many queens. 308 will...
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Last post by DaveMc
Fri Jan 27, 2012 10:51 am
Sierra projectiles
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flatlina »
Mon Jan 23, 2012 7:15 pm
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Can anyone tell me the difference between the two Sierra projectiles that can be used in F Standard?
Regards
john
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Q store at QRA
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Last post by Aubrey
Tue Jan 24, 2012 6:42 am
Savage F Class Rifle
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Baldric »
Fri Jan 20, 2012 8:30 pm
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Hi all,
Just getting into this great sport, and have spent many hours researching away like an obsessed maniac. Was wondering if anyone has...
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Sure, but just remember no matter what you get, you will have to tune it to get the most out of the barrel. A savage for $1500 will outshoot a $5000...
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Last post by macguru
Sun Jan 22, 2012 6:59 pm
john's new stolle
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bruce moulds »
Thu Jan 12, 2012 7:28 pm
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john picked up his new stolle from customs today.
to say he is impressed is an understatement.
perhaps if you read this john, you will offer a...
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I like Linda Ronstadt Matt, but might call it Blue Boy.
I hope it does too Lynn.
Yes Dave, that is the plan.
The barrel been very easy to...
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Last post by jcinsa
Thu Jan 19, 2012 8:36 pm
twists and nodes
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bruce moulds »
Fri Dec 16, 2011 7:02 am
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there seems to be a node for 180 bergers in 7mm at about 2820 - 2840.
this seems to be a fairly common in this country and overseas.
mostly these...
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just picked up my 280AI-1:8.5, getting closer...... \:D/
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Last post by MROFD
Wed Jan 18, 2012 8:14 pm
243AI
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Seddo »
Tue Jan 17, 2012 3:16 pm
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Has anyone played with a 243AI before?
I was reading some aritcles and the figures they were quoting looked great. I work out some drop and drift...
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Thanks for your imput guys, that was the information i was after.
It has nothing to do with needing one, its just i dont have one. I had a 18...
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Last post by Seddo
Wed Jan 18, 2012 8:06 am
7mm Twist rate
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Matt P »
Sun Jan 15, 2012 8:23 am
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Hi All
What twist rate is everyone using for 180 grn style bullet ???
Will a 9 stabilize @ sea level when it's cold ???
Actual experience...
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I will back up what Dave has said about the 9 and 9.5 twist barrels.
I have used both and can't tell the difference. I mainly use 1-9.5' twist like...
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Last post by Cameron Mc
Mon Jan 16, 2012 11:30 am
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Last post by ned kelly
Sun Jan 15, 2012 7:57 pm
Harris Bipods
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AlanF »
Mon Jan 09, 2012 12:25 pm
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Hmm - sounds like some people know how to use them. Can you tell us what surface you had under the feet Simon?
Alan
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Ive read froggys stuff quite a few times. He can sure shoot well :)
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Last post by Quick
Thu Jan 12, 2012 9:30 am
Bedding
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Brad Y »
Wed Dec 21, 2011 10:14 pm
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Whats the current preferred flavour? Using a V block or pillars and glass?
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I have my Fstd rifle (blueprinted Rem 700 with oversized recoil lug) in a McMillan stock - the fit between the action bearing surfaces and the...
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Last post by Simon C
Mon Jan 09, 2012 11:40 am
bedding actions
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Savage »
Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:03 pm
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G'day, I have heard tak and read on other forums about bedding the action,
why do people do this and what do you gain from doing this?
also wat...
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G'day All,
most custom actions, such as the Stolles, Hall, Bat etc have a trigger hanger (adapter) that bolts to the underside of the action, so you...
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Last post by ned kelly
Mon Jan 09, 2012 4:22 am
Light Weight Actions
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Cameron Mc »
Mon Jan 02, 2012 10:41 pm
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For those thinking of building FTR rifle, here is an action to consider.
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I guess its like all materials, positives and negatives. I have had a few SS actions, there good, but you have to be wary of galling etc. The big...
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Last post by Cameron Mc
Wed Jan 04, 2012 8:11 pm
What's proper technique for using bipod in f class?
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slzagrodnik »
Sat Dec 31, 2011 8:58 am
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I tested loads for my rifle with the new sinclair bipod off the bench at the range with no problem. When I went to the 300 yd. line on damp grass in...
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I shoot a fairy heavy F STD rifle from a pedestal rest. It is fitted with a plate that slides on the rest, free recoil, with a gentle hand to steady...
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Last post by macguru
Mon Jan 02, 2012 2:04 pm
Omark collectors club??
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BATattack »
Tue Dec 20, 2011 8:07 pm
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is there an omark collectors club?? i have a omark in all original order in excellent condition (you have to look twice to see that its been used!)...
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The Swing certainly was the icebreaker for the quadlocking actions, but has its shortcomings.
Even if fitted with the later Paramount cocking...
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Last post by johnk
Sun Jan 01, 2012 8:58 pm
Recdomended Borescopes
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Snaps22 »
Mon Dec 26, 2011 5:07 pm
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Hello guys
I am looking for a mid range borescope from $400 -$800 in value. This is just for personal use & for use by feloow club members. Can...
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Make that
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Last post by ecomeat
Fri Dec 30, 2011 9:01 pm
Cleaning Methods for Short Twist Barrels and High Velocity
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AlanF »
Fri Dec 23, 2011 5:05 pm
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There's huge number of different methods, concoctions, and old wive's tales about the best way of cleaning barrels. However I haven't found the...
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G'day Rod, The best thing to clean those barrels of yours is straight hydrochloric acid and leave in your barrel for a week :twisted: Ha Ha....
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Last post by DaveMc
Tue Dec 27, 2011 11:58 am
Sierra Blowups
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MGS »
Sun Dec 18, 2011 7:33 am
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On 3 occasions, there have been blowups noted with 7mm Sierra 180gn MK. Rifle is Kreiger on Barnard in 7WSM. MV 2975. How do we know they are blowing...
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MGS,
One of the good things about 7mm nowadays is the large selection of projectiles for LR Target. There's always Hornady and Berger if the...
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Last post by AlanF
Sun Dec 18, 2011 4:48 pm
Nosler projectiles
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Chopper »
Sat Dec 03, 2011 9:43 pm
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Any one got any results with Nosler CC projectiles ? the price is right and the specs are very good, Chop.
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Mmmm, Ok. Makes sense.
If nosler know about this issue, why dont they fix it? Make the jackets heavier?
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Last post by Quick
Sat Dec 17, 2011 9:16 pm
barrel cleaning issues
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bruce moulds »
Sat Oct 22, 2011 11:10 am
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my last barrel was an experiment which i will not repeat.
in the past i have run barrels in much more than other people seem to think necessary....
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Interesting,
My Hart .308 barrel is only cleaned at about the 350 round mark. It gets shot every week and is just put back into the safe after the...
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Last post by Norm
Thu Dec 15, 2011 12:32 pm
Tangent,Secant,Hybrid.
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Chopper »
Mon Dec 12, 2011 10:37 pm
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Can some one tell me, Iknow VLD and BTHP and have some idea how they work, so the latest hybrid only tells me they are some where in between with...
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There are other issues with modern projectiles. The longer the nose or ogive of the projectile, the less room for error there is in the projectile...
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Last post by Woody_rod
Thu Dec 15, 2011 9:58 am
running in barrels.
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bruce moulds »
Sun Dec 11, 2011 7:19 am
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for quite some time i have believed that running in barrels was best done with light charges, allowing the projectiles to burnish the leade...
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Its not really burnishing, its just erosion. The more you shoot from the first round, the more wear and erosion will occur.
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Last post by Woody_rod
Thu Dec 15, 2011 9:33 am
Berger 180 Hybrids
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Cameron Mc »
Mon Oct 31, 2011 4:19 pm
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You tried those Hybrids yet Dave, or will it be a big surprise when we next meet :)
Cameron
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Thanks Dave
You are saving us some work hopefully.
I wish I had a job like yours :lol:
Cameron
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Last post by Cameron Mc
Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:42 pm
Anyone Using 6.5x47 Lapua?
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Quinny »
Mon Nov 07, 2011 10:56 am
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I have been reading a bit about this cartridge lately, they are supposed to be a very good short and long range performer, with good barrel life. I...
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Quinny, I saw this post last month and thought I would come back to it after getting my second 6.5*47 barrel going. It is now in and running...
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Last post by DaveMc
Tue Dec 13, 2011 8:33 am
barnes match bullets
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bruce moulds »
Sat Dec 10, 2011 7:02 pm
has anyone seen the new line of barnes match bullets.
they have l.r. bullets in 22, 24, 26, 28, & 30 cal.
could be most interesting.
bruce.
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Last post by bruce moulds
Sat Dec 10, 2011 7:02 pm
CED-M2 Chronograph Problems
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MROFD »
Tue Nov 29, 2011 12:55 pm
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I have recently purchased the CED-M2 Chronograph and have had a variety of ongoing error issues.
I have been in contact with Charles Hardy via...
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If anyone gets one, I for one will be very interested in the results of the testing.
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Last post by Quick
Thu Dec 08, 2011 7:36 am
308 Winchester Reamer choice?
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Chris S »
Wed Nov 30, 2011 12:06 pm
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G'day All,
Looking to buy my own 308W reamer for future
F-Class Std. barrels and have found a heap of different
styles e.g. Palma 95, Bisley...
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Good advice. Longer projectiles = longer throat (mainly referring to bearing surface length).
The HBC, Berger 155 BT Fullbore and Lapua Scenar are...
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Last post by Woody_rod
Mon Dec 05, 2011 10:21 am
Barnard Action
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Peterla »
Wed Nov 30, 2011 1:49 pm
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Hi,
I am looking at getting a barnard action and building a F-Class 223.
I would also like to be able to change it to a 308 for some shoots....
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Thanks for all the comments.
Look like I will get a 308 P setup that I can the adjust to a 223.
I will contact Keith and see what he indicates is a...
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Last post by Peterla
Fri Dec 02, 2011 8:08 am
Match Grade Barrel - Worth It?
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Quinny »
Wed Nov 30, 2011 9:09 pm
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I am considering rebarrelling my Savage F/TR to a Maddco match barrel. I am unsure of whether or not this will be a worthwhile exercise seeing as the...
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Quinny,
How many different loadfs have you tested with the 155gr projie's? Could be you havent found the right load yet. I think that rebarreling...
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Last post by Quick
Thu Dec 01, 2011 10:01 pm
Shooting dry barrels
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Chopper »
Thu Nov 24, 2011 9:14 pm
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I cant help but notice that some shooters start a range with a dry barrel, this may work for some barrels with sighting shots but not most I think,...
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I agree with Barry. My last Match Rifle barrel, with tuner,would put the first shot in the middle,I would aim at the top of the V bull line, first...
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Last post by mike H
Thu Dec 01, 2011 10:42 am
Douglas barrels
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Chopper »
Sun Nov 27, 2011 8:11 pm
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Any one had or got a Douglas air guage 308cal barrel ?, what did or do you think about them ? you dont hear much about them, just wondering, Chop.
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Thanks, I have one here in 12 twist 308 6 groove, i guess i will fit it and try, it looks mirror finish inside, I have not seen a lot look as good,...
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Last post by Chopper
Tue Nov 29, 2011 10:16 am
Neck turning
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flatlina »
Sun Nov 27, 2011 8:17 am
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Had a look in the rules but couldn't find if it is OK to neck turn cases for FS. I'm using Lapua cases and was thinking of giving them a skim over...
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I was shooting at the NSW C of C's about 5 years ago.
A hand reached down and took a loaded round from my ammo box,dropped it in a zip-lock plastic...
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Last post by Razer
Mon Nov 28, 2011 3:10 pm
Ladder v's OCW
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flatlina »
Sun Nov 27, 2011 8:24 am
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What are your thoughts on these two testing types. I've reloaded for 45+ years but mainly for hunting and shorter range comps. It seems from what is...
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john,
first let me say that i think you mean 3 shot groups with increasing powder charges when you say ocw.
both ocw and ladders are equally...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Sun Nov 27, 2011 6:08 pm
Moly Coated Bullets
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Quick »
Fri Nov 25, 2011 10:34 am
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G'day all,
Anyone use Moly coated projies for F-Std or F-Open? Is it worth it, how much difference does it make, etc.
Regards,
Shaun
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quick,
boron nitride is a dry lubricant used on bullets in a similar way to moly disulphide.
david tubb is a proponent of it, offering his dtac...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Sat Nov 26, 2011 7:02 pm
pedestal or bipod?
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whippy »
Tue Nov 15, 2011 12:24 pm
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i know this subject would have been discussed before, but i looked back and didn't find any posts. my question is, using a 308 is a pedestal a better...
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Ahh John, I see you are correct.
My excuse is that I was using my phone. :oops:
Will now go and read with the laptop. :shock:
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Last post by Southcape
Tue Nov 22, 2011 6:22 pm
.308 Lapua cases
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flatlina »
Tue Nov 15, 2011 6:10 pm
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I've just primed some Lapua .308 cases with Fed GM Match primers and they were the tightest fit I've ever had. Is this normal, these primers were a...
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The savage palma barrel is a bit light for F Class. I eventually got my best results with 44.5gr 2208 and 2.78COAL, nosler155gr, owing to the very...
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Last post by macguru
Tue Nov 22, 2011 4:06 pm
#2156 155gr Palma Matchking - Where can I get them?
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Quick »
Wed Nov 16, 2011 2:16 pm
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G'day all,
Where can I source the above projies??
Regards,
Shaun
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Cheers mate.
I got on the phone with WARA earlier on and they SMKs they sell are the 2156 Palma's so I actully have some. Hahahaha.
Sorry to...
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Last post by Quick
Wed Nov 16, 2011 5:28 pm
a right goose
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whippy »
Sat Nov 12, 2011 3:07 pm
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definately feel like a real goose. still testing loads in my 308 in f standard. heaps of mirage today target not clear at all. so in my wisdom i...
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ecomeat, the scope is a 10to 50 lynx.
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Last post by whippy
Wed Nov 16, 2011 10:49 am
rumour
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bruce moulds »
Mon Nov 14, 2011 8:11 pm
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heard a rumour the other day that the u.s. military is going to drop the 223 and go to either a 6 mm or 6.5 mm and a 30 cal.
if this happens, it...
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Got to get it to 300 yards first hey Seddo! :lol:
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Last post by Norm
Tue Nov 15, 2011 12:20 pm
107g SMK Projectiles
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Chopper »
Sun Nov 13, 2011 10:56 am
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Just had a batch from the green box of 100 and found up to 9tho diff in base to ogive, the shorter ones were also about 1g to 2g lighter, it was...
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Chop -the 105's and 108's both run well in my BR and have never had a batch that didn't shoot. The 108's in particular are a beautifully made bullet...
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Last post by DaveMc
Sun Nov 13, 2011 6:13 pm
Spotting scopes
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_AJ »
Tue Nov 08, 2011 7:57 pm
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Hello everyone,
I attended my first OPM (fullbore shooter) a couple of weekends ago, but embarassingly turning up without a spotting scope... I...
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Thanks Tman.
Actually, if there are any former fullbore shooters out there in Sydney that have a spotting scope setup they no longer need, feel...
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Last post by _AJ
Sun Nov 13, 2011 5:37 pm
Bad batch of HBC's
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Matt P »
Sat Nov 12, 2011 5:10 pm
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I'm hearing rumours of a bad lot of HBC's, lot # 16, any truth to the rumour ???????
Matt P
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Fullbore list:
Bill MacFairlane is the moderator. Used to Jan Wikstrom.
Phill
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Last post by phillh
Sun Nov 13, 2011 4:09 pm
Nikon 6-24x50 scope ok for beginner?
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listen_to_slayer »
Wed Nov 09, 2011 8:07 pm
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Hi everyone, just wondering if a Nikon monarch 6-24x50 would be alright for a beginner shooter in f-class.
For me its still a hefty investment...
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Cleavers have the Bushnell 4.5-30x50 for $825 and the 6-24x50 for $625, that is a good price, might be worth a look. In regards to magnification,...
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Last post by Quinny
Thu Nov 10, 2011 7:27 pm
Effects on barrel fouling with a change in bullet.
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Norm »
Wed Nov 09, 2011 1:56 am
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Without cleaning the barrel.
What effect, if any, is there between shooting a group with one brand of bullet on the next group shot with a different...
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Chopper,
Yes putting it to the test alright. Hope to get it sorted.
Going to try sticking with the one brand of bullet instead of changing between...
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Last post by Norm
Thu Nov 10, 2011 10:03 am
Polygonal Rifling V Standard Rifling !
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fclass556 »
Fri Nov 04, 2011 9:00 pm
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I have just come into possession of a PacNor 30 Super Match Palma profile 1-8 twist barrel for use in my 556 fclass rifle. It has polygonal rifling...
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finally a response and a positive one ........... I was starting to get concerned. Do you run AMaxs' ..
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Wed Nov 09, 2011 2:56 pm
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