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Cracking in Barrel???
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Rogue22 »
Sun Oct 30, 2022 9:50 pm
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I’m chasing a bit of advice on what the cracking in the attached photo could be and wether or not it’s safe to shoot? I’d lean towards not being safe...
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That's Normal? Bullshit!
Looks to me that it's deeper than the land thickness as it's in both land and groove.
The problem here is it's not what you...
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Last post by PeteFox
Tue Nov 01, 2022 10:53 am
Chambering choice for newbie
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CBH Australia »
Wed Oct 19, 2022 12:55 pm
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As a long time shooter I'm starting to attend the range more for a club shoot. Mostly it's benchrest style shooting and I can do F Class with another...
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Lets face it, we are all here to have fun, but we dont turn up to lose and thats the truth. If youre going F open 284 will be fine but its more so...
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Last post by BD28
Fri Oct 28, 2022 8:42 pm
Load data 168 vld in 284
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Ray Hurley »
Sun Aug 07, 2022 7:33 pm
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Hi guys.
Looking for a rough start point for 168 vld 7mm Bergers in a straight 284. 28 inch parallel barrel 1:9 twist. Anyone running these, looking...
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Hi Ray, i load 51gn 2209, 32" 1:9 twist barrel with about 1450 rounds through it. 2902fps
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Last post by Joah555
Fri Oct 28, 2022 7:12 am
Recoil triggers for Labradars
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RDavies »
Tue Oct 25, 2022 6:40 pm
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I nearly accidentally put a few shots into my Labradar today when once again it had issues picking up shots.
I read an old post in here about home...
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Great, looks like they will be easy to get here. Thanks for the heads up.
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Last post by RDavies
Wed Oct 26, 2022 9:16 am
6.5 PRC
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macguru »
Tue Feb 09, 2021 6:43 pm
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Hi, has anyone tried a 6.5 PRC chambering for f -open yet ?
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Hipsters, Man Buns and Latte, all things we had a few laughs about.
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Last post by CBH Australia
Wed Oct 19, 2022 12:23 pm
223 , 1in7 twist
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Boomstick308 »
Mon Oct 17, 2022 1:39 pm
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Hi. Just after opinions on distance.
Just had a couple of 223 barrels done with 1 in 7 twist . I have
a heap of 80 gr eld,s & vld,s . Ogive...
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My first .223 barrel was 26in. I shot it out to 1200 yards at Ungarie. Wind reading was critical.
Currently it has a 30in barrel 1:7. I run CCI 450...
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Last post by Cliff Austen
Wed Oct 19, 2022 9:55 am
6BRX LOAD DATA
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BD28 »
Tue Oct 11, 2022 7:19 pm
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Hey guys,
I will be breaking in my benchrest rifle in the next week then pushing on with load development. specs will be as follows
30"...
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The 6BRX is similar to the 6Dasher, both a 6BR case blown forward a hundred thou appx.
but is NOT similar in case capacity/seen charge pressures due...
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Last post by MarkS
Sat Oct 15, 2022 11:59 am
Media Separators
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Blindbat »
Wed Oct 05, 2022 6:00 pm
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It's time for me to speed up the process of removing steel pins but I would like something that not only works well but also will not need replacing...
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I empty my tumbler through a sieve then tip the contents (cases and pins) into half a bucket of water.
Give it a swirl to rinse them off . Pull them...
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Last post by Tim L
Fri Oct 07, 2022 3:18 pm
Help with load recipe
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Lindzz »
Sun Oct 02, 2022 5:42 pm
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Just had a 284 Shehane built
Chasing some advice on loads
Using 7mm Sierra match kings
AR2209
Peterson Brass
Gr ?
FPS ?
Jump or Jam ?
Any help...
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Cheers Rod,
183's
I shot a couple at 52gr @ 2900, showed slight pressure signs so will start at 50gr and work up to 2780- 2800 max
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Last post by Lindzz
Mon Oct 03, 2022 7:18 pm
Stock Info
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JAMMD »
Tue Apr 20, 2021 10:49 am
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Hi all,
Does any of our members here have some info on different stock makers here in Oz, looking to do 2x Omarks, 1x 308 and 1x 6mm BR, 3"...
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i have a laminated hatcher stock inletted for omark 3' fore end f class style butt coupled up to my 6br heavy combination but work extremely well
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Last post by Cutanything
Tue Sep 27, 2022 9:15 pm
Area 419 Products
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Bart »
Mon Sep 26, 2022 10:38 pm
Is there any where in oz that I can get Area 419 products, specifically a Billet Adjustable BASE for v3 Auto-Trickler or just as well to go through...
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Last post by agro
Mon Sep 26, 2022 11:27 pm
SEB Bigfoot Gap Width
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Malcs15 »
Mon Sep 26, 2022 9:59 am
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Hi All,
Putting together my first F-Class set up and wondering which ear gap witch I should go for? My rifle has a 1" diameter bag rider under...
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I'm not a fan of round bag riders due to the possibility of it rolling. If possible change it to a 19mm square bar then you can have the rear bag...
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Last post by saum2
Mon Sep 26, 2022 10:50 am
Just starting out
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Jakec27 »
Thu Apr 11, 2019 9:38 pm
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Gday everyone
My name is Jake and I’m just looking to get started in F class. What would be a good recommend set up for myself to get? Looking at...
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Another newbie, bought an Omark with a new 223 barrel & cleaned out the koffers on a 12-42x56
Lightforce(SH). Comes with a number of loaded...
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Last post by Barndo
Sun Sep 25, 2022 11:04 am
Optimus HBC projectiles
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swc-tr »
Fri Sep 16, 2022 8:35 pm
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Does anybody know what the current situation is with Optimus projectiles?
Have heard that a new owner has taken over, is this true?
Any accurate...
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Thank you, not good news then. Pity.
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Last post by swc-tr
Mon Sep 19, 2022 8:57 pm
195gn Berger EOL Elite Hunter - 284 WIN
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justinparry »
Tue Sep 13, 2022 11:58 pm
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Has anyone experimented with the Berger 195gn EOL in a 284 WIN with a 1:8 twist? If so, what was the result? What powder /load? I have had huge...
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I know they go ok in a 7SAUM, can't comment on the 284 sorry. Personally I think it's too much bullet for the case, as you would need to push the...
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Last post by willow
Wed Sep 14, 2022 8:23 pm
AMP Auto feed
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adrian63 »
Thu Sep 08, 2022 10:58 pm
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Any comments on how well auto feed on the AMP annealer works. Is there any issues changing calibres ?
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Thanks guys. I havent heard a bad word on the AMP itself. Just debating the value of the auto feed when using multiple calibres
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Last post by adrian63
Sat Sep 10, 2022 8:02 am
F OPEN, A NEW ERA?
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John T »
Sat Aug 27, 2022 7:50 pm
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Hello.
A look at the current Berger bullet tables shows that 30 Cal high performance bullets are now on a par with the 7 mm.
7 mm 184 gr F-Open...
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Sorry, I can't accept either propositions as delivered.
"EFFICIENCY; the degree to which there is even and complete ignition of the whole of...
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Last post by Tim L
Mon Sep 05, 2022 8:31 pm
LYMAN v RCBS CASE PREP CENTER
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Blindbat »
Thu Sep 01, 2022 4:17 pm
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I'm coming to the conclusion that a case preparation centre is becoming a necessity not a luxury. This is my first foray into this bit of kit and...
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Have you looked at the Frankford Arsenal it has 3 stations and a case trimmer.... I have never needed more than 3 stations at a time
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Last post by Brett.44
Thu Sep 01, 2022 9:27 pm
AMP ANNEALER SETTING FOR ADI 308WIN BRASS
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pgcpty »
Mon Aug 29, 2022 7:06 pm
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Hi Yáll
Does anybody out there have an AMP ANNEALER setting for ADI 308WIN brass.
Was using Lapua but others tell me ADI 308 brass is excellent re...
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Thx agro,
Just what I needed,
Much appreciated
Peter
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Last post by pgcpty
Tue Aug 30, 2022 11:13 am
Harris bipod height for SH competition
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bartman007 »
Fri Aug 26, 2022 8:36 am
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Hi All,
From experience what are you using at the range in club competition?
Basically there are a few ranges:
1. 6 to 9 inches
2. 9 to 13 inches...
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I have three Harris swivel bipods here the one I use the most 9 to 13 the shorter one is just too short most of the time but I'm a bit of a fat...
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Last post by dazza284
Fri Aug 26, 2022 8:48 pm
SEB Neo X preview
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PeteFox »
Thu Aug 25, 2022 7:52 am
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F class John has an unboxing video of the Neo-X.
Looks brilliant, expensive and made of unobtainium.
Definitely one for Meccano set types
Pete
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“Drool” looks very versatile.
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Last post by Mick_762
Thu Aug 25, 2022 8:23 pm
Giraud
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Lachlan »
Mon Aug 22, 2022 7:53 pm
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Hey guys,
Im wanting to buy a Giraud Tri-Way trimmer, has anyone ordered from Giraud or bought a Tri-Way itself? Any feedback would be appreciated!
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Have a look at the henderson 3 way trimmer. Great bit of kit. But you have to buy caliber specific cutter, ie: 6mm, 6.5, 223 heads. I have one, gen 3...
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Last post by michaeljp65
Tue Aug 23, 2022 11:30 pm
Parker Hale model??
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Finchy »
Mon Aug 22, 2022 12:35 pm
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Hi everyone, was wondering if anyone could help me with identifying the model of my Parker Hale .270 win. And also if I would be able to rebarrel in...
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After considering my options, I think I'll just rebarrell in the original. 270 win and maybe put the 6.5 prc idea on the shelf for awhile. Thanks for...
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Last post by Finchy
Mon Aug 22, 2022 4:41 pm
Auspod vs MPOD for beginner
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Jack_Aus »
Tue Aug 16, 2022 6:04 pm
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G’day everyone
Recently took up f class. Leaning towards ftr.
In the process of getting my rifle set up and can’t decide between the Auspod or...
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I would say the choice depends on your shooting style. I started off in FTR holding the gun and used an Mpod on a spongy front mat and a small wedge...
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Last post by Tim L
Wed Aug 17, 2022 6:37 am
Schultz Larsen mod. 62 Bolt
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Hahndorf 1874 »
Sun Aug 07, 2022 11:40 am
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I have a S&L mod 62. .308 ( Olympic 300 mt 3 p rifle) , having problems with extraction, granted I am shooting cast @ 1700-1800 ftps. Cases will...
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That is a very generous offer Frank ,will keep in touch ,If I have no luck this end I will take up your offer, Cheers Mal.
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Last post by Hahndorf 1874
Sun Aug 14, 2022 9:20 am
284 starting load for 184 berger Hybrid Target
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Metal »
Tue Aug 02, 2022 4:41 pm
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Hi Guys,
Need some help Please
Got my New gun 284 custom built.
want to know some starting loads
using 30 inch Maddco barrel 1 to 8 twist
want to...
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Thank you guys for the info
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Last post by Metal
Thu Aug 04, 2022 8:16 pm
Ahtlon 10-40x56 scope
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pisco »
Sun Jul 17, 2022 11:59 am
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Hi 1st post what everyone’s thoughts on the above scope
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The zero tech don’t have that high of magnification
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Last post by pisco
Thu Aug 04, 2022 5:26 pm
Nikko Stirling
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pisco »
Mon Aug 01, 2022 2:44 pm
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What’s everyone’s thoughts on the Nikko Stirling 10-50x60 hornet scopes
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OK.
What are the thoughts about the following for a Club Rifle .308 please?
10-40x50mm IR 2nd Generation Sniper Scope by Barska
Cheers
Bob
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Last post by bobped
Mon Aug 01, 2022 5:41 pm
LABRADAR GLITCH TIP
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pgcpty »
Sun Jul 31, 2022 10:44 am
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On the weekend whilst shooting F Standard, and when attempting to chronograph loads I experienced a Labradar glitch in that on power up the blue...
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Thanks for the tip, I've seen that before, probably fixed it the same way but without realising, packed up reset again another day #-o
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Last post by Rich4
Sun Jul 31, 2022 11:44 am
Is 7.62 NATO the same as 308W
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sortwell »
Wed Jul 13, 2022 12:30 pm
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Hi, I have tried looking on other sites, but am still confused.
I am thinking of buying an Omark 308W but it has a Maddco 7.62 NATO barrel. I have...
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My apologies Pete! I misinterpreted your post.
Radway Green was the same way. Bullets where undersize from what I remember.
Obermeyer started...
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Last post by Frank Green
Wed Jul 27, 2022 11:09 pm
7mm SAUM and Berger 190's
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JeffS »
Wed Jul 27, 2022 5:03 pm
Hello, just looking for some advice on Berger 190's with a 7mm SAUM 8.5T. Has anyone got them working well and how did the loads/speeds compare to...
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Last post by JeffS
Wed Jul 27, 2022 5:03 pm
.243, 6.5 CM, .260 or 7mm-08
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loneranger »
Sun Oct 11, 2020 1:22 pm
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Thinking about buying a new Tikka T3x but not sure which caliber to go for. The main purpose is hunting with some SH range shooting - I just can’t...
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I would go creedmore, if you change your mind it will be easy to sell because they are so popular. And it does everything you said you want ,...
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Last post by macguru
Mon Jul 25, 2022 7:09 pm
Tikka T3X Calibre Conversion
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Weairy »
Mon Jul 18, 2022 9:18 am
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Hi all,
Looking at putting a 223 Tikka T3X together for PSR competitions. However, it seems to be a bit hard to come by a cheaper 223 Tikka at the...
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That's what I'm hoping for. 223 bolt to set up for PSR, 308 bolt to play with a 6mm something for S/H.
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Last post by Weairy
Mon Jul 25, 2022 3:04 pm
22br
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pisco »
Sun Jul 24, 2022 6:47 pm
I have just finished building a 22br I’m running 75gr rexems and is showing a lot of potential
Anyone else running rexems
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Last post by pisco
Sun Jul 24, 2022 6:47 pm
Front rest board
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charlieboy »
Sun Jul 24, 2022 8:33 am
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Ĺooking to start into FTR. And going to fabricate a front board for under the bipod.
It is 600 wide so I am allowed a 700mm wide board.
This may be...
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You can hinge it as long as there is no protrusion or you can have 2 plates, or more than 2 as long as all are flat top and bottom and none exceed...
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Last post by Tim L
Sun Jul 24, 2022 6:43 pm
Whether to stick with the same action?
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Greyhound »
Sun Jul 17, 2022 3:06 pm
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Hello folks,
I'm curious as to whether shooters stick with the same action or use different actions. I have one only in Panda stolle (308 and 284...
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I’ve also owned both Fclass panda and many Barnards , both achieved amazing accuracy beyond my wind reading ability. But the Barnard would always be...
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Last post by cheech
Tue Jul 19, 2022 10:53 pm
Electronic Ear Plugs
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Brett.44 »
Mon Jul 11, 2022 4:25 pm
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Electronic ear plugs, what are people using and what are the pros and cons?
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I looked into them a while back and decided no. Simply put they don't offer the protection we need. It's not so much the electronics its just the...
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Last post by Tim L
Tue Jul 19, 2022 10:52 pm
ULTRASONIC CLEANING SOLUTIONS
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BD28 »
Sun Jul 17, 2022 7:51 pm
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What is everyone using as a solution in their ultrasonic cleaners for brass. I'm thinking their are three distinct options
1. Dishwashing liquid and...
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Engine degreaser and water, dry out after
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Last post by bolster55
Tue Jul 19, 2022 11:24 am
Inside neck lube
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agro »
Fri Mar 04, 2022 8:08 pm
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Is NEOLUBE #2 available in Australia??
If it is, who is the distributor??
Thanks
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Roger that. I molly so I guess neck lube is achieved by default, which explaines why I've never encountered the problem.
I'll have to take note when...
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Last post by Tim L
Thu Jul 14, 2022 6:15 pm
Stainless tumbling media
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BATattack »
Wed Jul 13, 2022 7:07 am
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Hi all
I'm on the hunt for some stainless tumbling media that is 1mm diameter X 12mm long or .040 X .500 in imperial.
Seems to be a good size that...
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I bought this stuff back in 2014 15 as I needed so much of it cos I built my own sizeable Tumblr at the time was way cheaper than Aussie Sapphire
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Last post by dazza284
Wed Jul 13, 2022 6:01 pm
Mirrage band alternatives
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Lucasm1 »
Fri Dec 24, 2021 8:12 am
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Hi gents and gals
does any one have suitable ideas and or advice regarding mirrage bands
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If you get a cracker morning with no wind and a nice low temp they are needed.
I try to do my load development at 1000 Yards with ladder and group...
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Last post by Peterla
Wed Jul 13, 2022 10:28 am
300 RUGER COMPACT MAGNUM
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John T »
Mon Jul 11, 2022 2:01 pm
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Hello all, especially Rod Davies.
On paper, the 300 RCM has some pros as an F Open caliber. It is larger than the RSUAM but smaller than the WSM. A...
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Hello Barossa.
Thank you, just what I'm looking for. Comes as no surprise.
That said, a 230 Berger @3000+ must have taken a hell of a load. Hodgdon...
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Last post by John T
Tue Jul 12, 2022 1:23 pm
7 mmm PRC SAAMI Spec
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superx10 »
Sat Jul 02, 2022 8:03 am
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Cartridge and Chamber Designs Newly Accepted by SAAMI
Below is a link to a chamber print of the 7 MM PRC
My Question to F open shooters has it much...
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That's some good info Ken What the H2o capacity of the 7 saum?
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Last post by superx10
Sun Jul 10, 2022 2:37 pm
Bullet Pointing for F Standard
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saum2 »
Sun Jul 10, 2022 8:47 am
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Just wondering if any F Standard shooters using Berger 155.5's or Sierra 155 Point their bullets? Just for the longs or for everything?
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I sort by overall length in .003” lots then point those and re zero the die for each lot. 900 & 1000 yards is where you might pick up an extra...
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Last post by Dicko
Sun Jul 10, 2022 2:17 pm
7mm SAUM Starting loads
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Singo85 »
Thu May 04, 2017 5:30 pm
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Hoping to speed up the development of my SAUM. So after some ball park loads to get to 2950.
Barrel is a Bartlin 32 in 8.5. Will be using BR2...
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I’m shooting the Berger 195s and am happy to keep doing so.
Running around 2820 with RL23 1/2 X ring in good conditions from an 8.5 twist barrel in...
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Last post by Tim N
Wed Jul 06, 2022 3:32 pm
Spotting scope
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BATattack »
Tue Jul 05, 2022 7:21 pm
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Hi all
I have a relatively new shooter looking to invest in a quality spotting scope. Budget is approximately $2500
This scope will be used for f...
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From the intro I was going to suggest the Pentax, it certainly ticks all the boxes. I've not heard of them being phased out but it would be an old...
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Last post by Tim L
Tue Jul 05, 2022 7:51 pm
First custom rifle build
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Lachlan »
Wed Oct 27, 2021 12:31 pm
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It’s a McMillan 3 way, I bought it from Gunstocks Aus
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Last post by Lachlan
Tue Jul 05, 2022 5:05 pm
7 SAUM
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Chopper »
Thu Jun 30, 2022 10:10 am
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Has any of you 7SAUM shooters tried lighter projectiles at say 300 and 500 as I find the heavier 175 183gnrs seem to hard to get going or Super...
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Yes small grouping is possible which I have done
But not constantly
So the question was I guess, may be more consistent with a smaller projectile for...
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Last post by Chopper
Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:26 am
Warrany for Bushnell?
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Tim L »
Fri Jun 24, 2022 11:52 pm
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Went out to try and figure out why this happened
Screenshot_20220624-234732_Samsung Internet.jpg
Looked through the scope and saw this :(...
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Thanks disb
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Last post by Tim L
Sun Jun 26, 2022 6:53 am
How to halve the powder throw variance on an Autotrickler
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PeteFox »
Wed Jun 22, 2022 11:10 am
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If you have an Autotrickler you are either trying to achive speed or accuracy or both and you probably have OCD.
The resolution of the AnD scale is...
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Thanks Peter, great share
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Fri Jun 24, 2022 7:04 pm
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