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johnk »
Wed Feb 23, 2011 5:59 pm
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OK, I've bit the bullet & decided with the bucks I lose cancelling my ferry ride across to Tasmania & the desperate need to get back shooting...
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woody,
the 243 ack seems to be giving improved barrel life over the 243 win.
this is believed to be primarily due to the shoulder angle directing...
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Sat Feb 26, 2011 11:13 am
Berger Ballistics Trojan?
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AlanF »
Sun Feb 20, 2011 12:19 pm
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Has anyone else had a problem with the Berger Ballistics program carrying a trojan (computer infection)? My McAfee anti-virus software will not have...
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Alan, I had my Norton Antivirus flag Applied ballisticsas unsafe, then after an up date there is no problem.
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Last post by David B
Fri Feb 25, 2011 5:08 pm
.223 face Millennium bolt
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johnk »
Wed Feb 16, 2011 11:53 am
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I'm now in the position where I need to shoot a .223 if I'm to stay with open range shooting (until my shoulder heals up - if) & I'm researching...
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OK folks, I found the owner & it looks like it's not a viable option.
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Last post by johnk
Sat Feb 19, 2011 8:39 am
Ballistics Made Easy
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IanP »
Sun Jan 09, 2011 7:36 am
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Every once in a while you strike gold while searching for something on the World Wide Web. I was looking to turn a table that Bryan Litz had used to...
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I have had a go at setting out a method of approaching long range target shooting in a 3 part series of articles mostly aimed at new comers. Look...
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Last post by IanP
Thu Feb 17, 2011 7:56 pm
F open setup. Opinions on setup please.
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Rob C »
Sun Feb 13, 2011 11:00 pm
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Hi All
I've been shooting F-open just under 12 months now at my local club. Also been checking out a few web sites to get a few ideas. One thing I...
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Hi all
Thanks for the reply's.
The front rest is no problem. I have a couple of different bag tops for my rest and one will fit the 3 plate....
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Last post by Rob C
Tue Feb 15, 2011 6:40 pm
weighing brass
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bruce moulds »
Mon Feb 07, 2011 12:01 pm
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yesterday i weighed 200 lapua 6.5/284 brass.
average wt was 196 gn and extreme spread was 1.4 gn.
this gave 4 batches of 50, 3 with an extreme...
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G'day all,
provided the rifle tune is right , who cares about the case volume? If it is inadequate, get a bigger case (not really practical in FS)....
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Last post by ned kelly
Mon Feb 14, 2011 6:22 pm
richard's new stolle
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bruce moulds »
Mon Jan 31, 2011 6:07 pm
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saw richard's new stolle panda fclass action today.
first thing to catch the eye was the finish. inside and out immaculate.
while looking (holding)...
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Are So, they are MOULD SKINS you wear to the range Bruce.
Paul
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Last post by Paul Janzso
Mon Feb 14, 2011 4:10 pm
2400x1800mm (8'x6') targets
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ger »
Fri Feb 11, 2011 9:37 pm
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I might regret this.
With advances in rifle technology, optical assistance, electronic targets, and general skill levels increasing to the point...
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Yes. I agree. Once on the target I submit that all that white real estate is largely redundant. Even TR shooters will home very quickly in onto the...
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Last post by ger
Sun Feb 13, 2011 11:35 am
centred scopes.
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bruce moulds »
Sun Feb 06, 2011 6:52 am
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we all want our scopes to be dead centre on dead wind zero.
when changing from an nxs to a benchrest model, i set the windage the same off centre as...
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alan, paul and ian,
alias the barnard brothers .
bruce.
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Last post by bruce moulds
Tue Feb 08, 2011 7:13 pm
A NEW ACTION
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Paul Janzso »
Thu Feb 03, 2011 3:23 pm
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Kieth, a member of the club I'm in shoved a box on the table one Saturday after the shoot and said have a look at this .
I opened the box and in...
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Cameron,
'Compensation' is a theory, and just that. The difference noticed at the time on behavour of various locking systems was mostly due to the...
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Last post by Robert Chombart
Tue Feb 08, 2011 4:54 pm
SPINDRIFT
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bruce moulds »
Mon Feb 07, 2011 7:03 am
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at long ranges, have you ever seen the condition come onto a full boil, had to shoot, and go to a deadwind zero, fire, only to see the shot go into...
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bruce if you are south of the equator the horizontal deflection due to coriolis is allways left of the short range zero.
AND the further you...
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Last post by BATattack
Mon Feb 07, 2011 8:49 pm
Which barrel vise and action wrench
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M12LRPV »
Thu Feb 03, 2011 8:01 pm
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All things going to plan I should be in the market for a barrel vice and action wrench come the end of next week.
What are people using or...
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richard,
one thing about your stolle, if a 12 shifter is too small for the receiver, the next size up will fit. those big flats are useful for more...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:12 pm
twist for 308
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bruce moulds »
Wed Feb 02, 2011 8:22 pm
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the1/13 twist used by most 308 shooters was established as optimum for the old 155 gn palma bullet.
it is known that this bullet gives better...
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Bruce,
There have been more than one well-credentialled TR shooter running the HBCs with 10 twist barrels & quite a number with 12 twist.
I...
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Last post by johnk
Wed Feb 02, 2011 8:58 pm
BORE SCOPES
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Chopper »
Mon Jan 31, 2011 10:02 pm
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Anything new out there in the way of bore scopes ???? i have been on the hunt but the Hawkeye still seems the best value, So Far ?, Chop.
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Have to agree with the know it is clean by using a borescope. Also useful for knowing a chamber looks good while the barrel is still in the lathe,...
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Last post by Woody_rod
Wed Feb 02, 2011 7:53 pm
corflute
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stu_bear2002 »
Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:21 am
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i've been toying :-k with the idea of making up some frames for practice down the back of my block and it has had me wondering just out of curiosity...
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coreflute is very useful, but can give misleading info if you are studying bullet stability.
the bullets tend to get steered into the flutes when...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:19 pm
1:13 twist and 175g pills 1200yrds ?
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LEE .308 »
Sun Jan 23, 2011 8:02 pm
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I have a rifle I use for f standard which is a 1:13 twist, using 2209 is it possible to make a load using 175g pills to reach 1200yrds and be...
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Fired some rounds off today of 155g HBC's from 47g to 48g of 2208 going up in increments of .2 with no signs of pressure. The projectile was set into...
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Last post by LEE .308
Fri Jan 28, 2011 8:47 pm
Long Range Load Development
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AlanF »
Wed Jan 19, 2011 9:36 am
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Ned suggested a topic on load development for long range. A good read on this subject can be found in ATRs 84 and 85, in Spencer Dunstall's Simply...
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Ned,
I've had a look at this, and according to my simulation, it comes in slightly better than 5 shot groups - I found that 54% of the time, the...
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Last post by AlanF
Sun Jan 23, 2011 11:46 am
Dud Match Barrels - What Recourse?
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AlanF »
Tue Dec 21, 2010 3:43 pm
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When you buy a match barrel, what are you entitled to expect? If a barrel doesn't perform for you, how bad does it have to be before you can...
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SEE HERE
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Last post by AlanF
Wed Jan 19, 2011 9:41 am
Does anyone make annealing kits
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RDavies »
Sun Jan 16, 2011 6:26 am
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I will need to start annealing some cases soon and was wondering if anyone out there sells any kits to do annealing. I was after something to spin...
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As M12LRPV said, I want consistancy. I have problems at the moment with different neck tensions and run out in my 284 brass and want to make...
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Last post by RDavies
Sun Jan 16, 2011 4:13 pm
Cleaning rods
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flatlina »
Mon Jan 10, 2011 7:23 pm
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What cleaning rods are the best to use. I have a .223 Savage with a 26 barrel. Since I put this in a B&C stock the handle of the rod now hits the...
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You should be able to pick the rail up from your association shop.
TOM
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Last post by TOM
Wed Jan 12, 2011 8:03 am
NEW SHOOTER, SCOPE CHOICE ?
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Chopper »
Thu Jan 06, 2011 10:18 pm
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What would be sound advise for a new shooter for scope choice, ?to do the job ? with out getting a divorce ?What would you tell your mate ??, Chop.
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I'm leaving Rod's quote well alone - remember this forum is available for everyone to see - its continuous Wiki Leaks :shock: .
But I'd agree with...
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Last post by AlanF
Sat Jan 08, 2011 8:06 am
scope set up
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338 EDGE »
Sun Dec 19, 2010 8:28 pm
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Hey guys, just setting up my new nf 12-42 x 56 br scope on my f open rifle . scope is going on a 25 moa barnard rail with warne maxima qr rings ....
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The main thing with setting up you scope is that
1 When you are laying down behind your rifle (not on a Bench or kitchen table), your eye is the...
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Last post by RDavies
Fri Jan 07, 2011 11:40 pm
Remington 700
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Beefa61 »
Wed Jan 05, 2011 4:24 pm
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Does anybody know how well a remington 700 action will work For an F Class rifle?
It is easily avalible and even one could go as far as to say...
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The problem with a Rem 700 action for F class is that there is a lot of metal missing in the bottom, where the magazine sits. If you want to hang a...
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Last post by RDavies
Fri Jan 07, 2011 11:20 pm
Kestrel Meters...anyone use them?
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Eicharsto »
Thu Jun 10, 2010 6:30 pm
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I was wondering if anyone uses devices like the Kestrel for obtaining wind and temperature settings for use in Ballistics Software programs?
I am...
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At least we wont have to listen to people going on about their ipod/iphones
:lol:
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Last post by M12LRPV
Wed Dec 29, 2010 2:45 pm
Who makes custom rear bags in OZ
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RDavies »
Mon Dec 13, 2010 11:02 am
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I heard of someone making custom rear bags in Australia. Does anyone know who does it here?
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Good one. Thanks for this John. I will get onto him
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Last post by RDavies
Tue Dec 28, 2010 3:17 pm
Bullet seating
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338 EDGE »
Tue Dec 21, 2010 4:32 pm
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Hey guys has anyone been loading the berger vld bullets with a redding micrometer seater and having drama doing so. My seater does not like these...
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If its 1moa better elevation, then it's also 1moa better into the wind...right?
I'd take 1moa performance improvement any day.
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Last post by Aubrey
Fri Dec 24, 2010 2:40 pm
80 Grain Amax projectiles
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richmac »
Sun Nov 01, 2009 8:06 pm
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Hi All
I would like other shooters opinion on the 80 grain Hornady Amax projectiles 223.
Just lately the last 2 boxes of 600 that I have purchased...
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Thanks for that i will give it a go ,when the range dries out !!! :shock: :shock:
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Last post by Paul B
Fri Dec 10, 2010 4:41 pm
223 V 308 ~ range
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dhv »
Thu Oct 28, 2010 6:41 pm
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Gents,
A newbie with a 223 could expect reasonable performance out to X, where as the same person with the same rifle except in 308 could expect a...
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Hi,
Agreed there is a difference between hunting and vermin control. I was referring to pest control (spotlighting), not hunting when I spoke of...
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Last post by dhv
Fri Dec 03, 2010 12:35 pm
fitting new firing pin & spring on omark ?? how ??
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jerryatric »
Wed Nov 24, 2010 1:05 pm
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hi, i have just recieved my new firing pin & spring for one of my omarks . CAN anybody please tell me how to fit these new parts as the closest...
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hi jerry,
I found a pedestal drill and its vice were useful when I last replaced a firing pin sear a while ago. the drill chuck can be used to grasp...
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Last post by rainbow
Wed Nov 24, 2010 7:46 pm
Savage F/TR 223
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Mike Blacker »
Fri Nov 12, 2010 12:31 pm
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Has anyone had any first hand experience with the Savage F/TR in 223.
Overseas reports seem positive. But a local perspective would be good
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hi razor , thats really good going . i found the 308 savage i once owned with 1-10 twist shot 1/2 inch moa with 168gr sierra,s & what was really...
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Last post by jerryatric
Wed Nov 24, 2010 7:27 am
20x47L
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Seddo »
Sat Sep 04, 2010 11:52 am
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Hi guys,
I was wondering if anyone has played with a 20x47L?
Seddo
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good to hear its works for you too.
dont have my 20x47 yet........
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Last post by Seddo
Fri Nov 12, 2010 10:36 pm
savage accutrigger for stevens?
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BATattack »
Fri Nov 12, 2010 3:50 pm
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will a savage accutrigger fit in a stevens and what would one be worth??
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nope, the simple fix is a rifle basix trigger.
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Last post by Seddo
Fri Nov 12, 2010 10:34 pm
Loading 308 HBC's - seat depth
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bobeager »
Wed Jun 30, 2010 11:31 am
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Looking for feedback re best loads for the new HBC's in Lapua Cases, particularly interested if anyone has tested / verified the data given in...
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Hello :D ,i hope this might help.my 308 load for fclass is 155 nosler comp projectile,46.8 grains of ar2208 in a remington case and cci primers and...
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Last post by Barry T
Mon Nov 08, 2010 6:57 pm
help with parts ID on an Omark
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smlekid »
Wed Nov 03, 2010 6:53 am
Hi my first post here I have picked up an Omark actioned rifle to play with in FS just wondering if anyone can ID the stock?
the barrel has no...
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Last post by smlekid
Wed Nov 03, 2010 6:53 am
"Blue Box" 6BR Lapua Brass
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Chris S »
Mon Nov 01, 2010 11:34 am
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G'day All,
I see Lapua 6BR brass is now packaged in blue plastic boxes
vs cardboard (maybe other Lapua cases, I think)
A couple of the US...
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I copied this off BR Central Forum:
Here is what Kevin Thomas of Lapua posted on the 6mmBR.com Forum. Bottom line, the necks have been thinned...
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Last post by johnk
Mon Nov 01, 2010 1:33 pm
6.5x47 lapua
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338 EDGE »
Fri Oct 29, 2010 8:12 pm
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Hi guys with a load of 38.5gn of rl 15 behind 123gn mk cci 450 primer in my 6.5x47 lapua im shooting very tight groups at 100 meters. Can anyone tell...
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Thanks Ian i downloaded the program and it looks the goods ill have a play with it tomorrow cheers mick.
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Last post by 338 EDGE
Sun Oct 31, 2010 9:55 pm
Sightron SIII 10-50x60
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StevenB »
Sat Oct 23, 2010 8:23 pm
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Anyone using one of these scopes?
I'm thinking of getting one for my Omark 308 and am after anyones opinions on them.
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Yep, I use one on my F Open gun. Good optics, good adjustment range. As some will tell you, the clicks are very easy to turn, so you need to make...
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Last post by RDavies
Mon Oct 25, 2010 6:30 pm
6.5-284 loads-help wanted!!
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Ben C »
Sun Sep 05, 2010 6:49 pm
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Hi All,
I've received my new barrel chambered in 6.5-284 and am yet to run it in and start load development. I was going to do that today but the...
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ben,
when i shot a 6.5x284, 48.5 of 2209 was almost a go to load with either a 142 sierra or 139 lapua, using a fed gold medal primer.
don't go to...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Wed Oct 20, 2010 4:33 pm
Chamber Specs
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Steve 2141 »
Sun Oct 10, 2010 9:51 am
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Hi all
I know that with f standard you are constrained to using 308win and 223rem, but are there any limitations as to chamber variants, that is...
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Yep .. but whats the advantage to undersized case bodies????? Accuaracy is consistancy and all the major variables are at the neck.
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Last post by Dave P
Sun Oct 17, 2010 8:30 pm
accuracy
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bruce moulds »
Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:54 pm
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accuracy: a lack of bad shots .
bruce moulds.
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aim small only works if gun & ammo are up to the job.
bruce moulds.
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Last post by bruce moulds
Fri Oct 15, 2010 6:06 pm
Reloader 17
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338 EDGE »
Fri Oct 08, 2010 9:13 pm
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Hey guys wondering if anyone has tried reloader 17 with the 6.5 x 47 lapua with say 123-139 gn bullets , cheers Mick.
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Cheers thank you for your help.
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Last post by 338 EDGE
Sun Oct 10, 2010 8:47 am
which rings
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338 EDGE »
Wed Sep 15, 2010 8:20 pm
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Hey guys, just recieved my new 6.5 x 47 lapua f- class rifle . which rings do you guys suggest. scope will be 8 x 32 nf or 36x weaver. thanks for...
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Thanks Ian ill check the rings out you mentioned before i commit to the qrw, i also have a set of leupold 30mm prw rings laying around and havent...
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Last post by 338 EDGE
Sat Oct 09, 2010 3:18 pm
Primers for FO
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Woody_rod »
Sat Oct 02, 2010 10:40 am
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Hello all,
I am about to start trialling a 260 wildcat for FO. I have all the bits sorted except primers. What primers do people use in things...
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Thanks for identifying them.
I've got approx 1500 of them and was just going to burn them up on plinking ammo but i'll look after them now till I...
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Last post by M12LRPV
Thu Oct 07, 2010 7:50 am
savage target action stock
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Guipago »
Tue Oct 05, 2010 9:07 pm
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Hi, anyone know who sells wood or aluminium stocks suitable for F-class in OZ that fit the target action, & ya don't have to spend to much time...
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Thanks for the info guys, Cheers!
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Last post by Guipago
Wed Oct 06, 2010 6:23 am
welding a bolt /cocking . long question .sorry
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jerryatric »
Tue Sep 28, 2010 6:30 pm
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hi , i had a omark action fitted with new adaptor & 30 barrel about 12 months ago /6.5 x 47 lapua / no problems untill now . i have been full...
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jerryatric.
Good test for cases is to try and rechamber a fired case. If it won't chamber easily good chance cases have had the gong.
FL sizing...
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Last post by Barry Davies
Thu Sep 30, 2010 4:34 pm
Who makes Fluted Bolts?
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Eicharsto »
Mon Sep 27, 2010 6:42 pm
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I have a Savage 12 and recently came across the Shootersupply website (Savage Biased website) and noticed their ultracool Fluted Bolts.
As usual...
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If you know someone in the States they will post to the address and you can pay from here. I've just got some prices to convert my .223 to 22-250....
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Last post by j.b
Wed Sep 29, 2010 9:51 am
best neck die size for lapua 223 ?
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macguru »
Tue Sep 28, 2010 10:18 pm
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Could someone please tell me the best neck die size for lapua 223 ?
I am getting the redding dies
cheers andrew
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Hi Andrew
Presume you want the bushing sizes to suit the Lapua cases. I use around 248 or 249 for Lapua cases. Some people use 247 for slightly more...
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Last post by Malcolm Hill
Tue Sep 28, 2010 10:41 pm
barrel adaptors causing flyers ?.
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jerryatric »
Sun Sep 26, 2010 9:27 am
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hi , i was speaking to a guy yestereday & he stated that he had owned a omark for several years & was getting odd flyers which where caused...
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I've lost count of how many Omarks we have and many of them have adaptors, including the one that Trev shot a double possible with yesterday on the...
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Last post by Lynn Otto
Sun Sep 26, 2010 10:28 am
March scopes
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Chopper »
Sun Jul 18, 2010 1:18 pm
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Had a look through a March scope the other day an was impressed at the clarity, just wondered what people with them thought in general, what they are...
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I bought my March just for the reliability, not for the optics, as all I need to do is see the spotting disk, and mirage. I had a bit a fun with my...
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Last post by RDavies
Sat Sep 25, 2010 10:42 am
Cronograph recommendations
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RDavies »
Wed Sep 22, 2010 7:54 pm
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I have been having problems with my faithfull old Shooting Crony. It gives wildly different readings between bright or cloudy days. On a bright day...
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Thanks for the tips, looks like I will be going for the CED crony.
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Fri Sep 24, 2010 8:32 pm
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