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224 80gr Amax Projectile Data
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IanP »
Sun Dec 06, 2009 1:55 pm
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It seems the 80gr Amax may be causing some people a few headaches at the moment. I was asked recently to post some data on the projectile and the...
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Hello tiny,
Of course all rifles will shoot a little differently. We spent a fair while getting the load right (and added a barrel tuner) to get...
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Thu Dec 31, 2009 10:03 am
IMR 8208 XBR LOAD DATA FOR 223
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slzagrodnik »
Sun Dec 20, 2009 1:42 am
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I know that this powder is new for US shooters but not sure if it was released early to Australian shooters. I need help in developing a load for...
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Here's their data site:
80 GR. SIE MK IMR IMR 8208 XBR .224 2.550 19.0 2456 44,400 PSI 21.0 2628 52,900 PSI
Looks like 21gr for max...
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Last post by Aubrey
Sun Dec 20, 2009 2:47 pm
??? Trigger For Omark ???
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littlebang556 »
Sun Sep 16, 2007 10:07 pm
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Just wondering if anyone out there might know what triggers will fit in an omark action...i am currently using a single stage Davies and it works...
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Nothing wrong with my Davies or my previous on for that matter...Just looking to see what my options are as I tried a 2 stage job recently and am...
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Last post by littlebang556
Fri Dec 18, 2009 2:22 am
Its Time For A .224-90gr Bullet Limit In TR And F-Standard
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IanP »
Tue Dec 08, 2009 3:24 pm
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Canada have just recently lifted the 81gr bullet limit to 91gr in both TR and F-Class.
Now with the introduction of so many new high BC 155gr .308...
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There has been some comment on this thread about 90gr bullets being at the limit of what the 223R can be used with and I tend to agree with most of...
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Last post by IanP
Thu Dec 17, 2009 7:39 am
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Last post by littlebang556
Sun Dec 13, 2009 8:03 pm
.224 Sierra Price
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littlebang556 »
Sat Jan 03, 2009 11:25 pm
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The WARA has just listed new prices for 2009 and a massive shock it was/is...My jaw is still on the ground.
Sierra 308 = 42c and .224 = 46c ea....
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Yes, primers and powder are hazardous goods but others import them.
I think my main issue here is with the price of the 80gn SMK projectile......
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Last post by littlebang556
Wed Dec 02, 2009 1:47 pm
Aluminium Stock???
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littlebang556 »
Wed Nov 19, 2008 11:18 pm
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I must have too much time on my hands.
I want to make an aluminium stock and was wondering if anyone might have some ideas.
Pics of what others...
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Work has commenced on my 1st alloy stock.
I have all but completed the main part of the stock and now it is time for all the fidly bits like cheek...
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Last post by littlebang556
Fri Nov 27, 2009 11:06 pm
what powder should I try next
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taka »
Sun Oct 18, 2009 2:25 pm
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Hi everyone,
I am new to F class, and am developing loads for the 75grn Amax, the rifle is a tikka T3 varmint with 24 barrel & 1:8 twist.
I...
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G'Day taka,
They are shooting fixtures at 1000yds on Saturday at Belmont you will get a shoot on the open target or standard target i am going to...
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Last post by bruce talty
Wed Nov 25, 2009 5:23 pm
Lyman after sale service
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richmac »
Wed Nov 25, 2009 4:32 pm
Hi all
I purchased a Lyman set of 223 dies from America.
When I received them I noticed that when I got a 80 grain Amax projectile and seated it,...
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Last post by richmac
Wed Nov 25, 2009 4:32 pm
Plot/Sighting Sheets
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IanP »
Tue Nov 24, 2009 6:42 am
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I needed a plot sheet for F-Class that was drawn to scale and had 1/8 moa grid lines to correspond to the click adjustments on my scopes. I could not...
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They are great Ian, I have already downloaded some to try out this weekend. Thanks for your effort.
Cheers
Steve
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Last post by taka
Tue Nov 24, 2009 3:58 pm
New Targets In 2010
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IanP »
Thu Nov 05, 2009 8:34 am
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Targets are a technical subject when we get down to the dimensions of the ring sizes at the differing ranges, both metric and imperial. I have...
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Looks like the VRA are going with ICFRA next year, lets hope SARA do the same!
Ian
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Last post by IanP
Thu Nov 19, 2009 11:17 am
Scope Size?
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Adrian351 »
Fri Sep 11, 2009 8:25 pm
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Hey All,
Newbie here so go easy on me!
I'm just building up a rifle to do some f-class style shooting. I'm building up a Remington 700 in 308...
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Hah! Yeah, chops would have been nice! The cows just loved strolling past our targets in the afternoon after their grazing!
The few groups I shot...
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Last post by Adrian351
Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:01 pm
280ai
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Cameron Mc »
Wed Nov 11, 2009 6:08 pm
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Anyone using or has used 280ai. I am looking for suggested loads with 168 and 175 mks. Came by a new chambered barrel, dies and brass too good to...
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Cameron PM sent as per phone call good to hear from you again cheers Paul D...
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Last post by ratshot
Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:31 pm
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Last post by RDavies
Sun Nov 08, 2009 9:30 pm
Seating depth?
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Chris Burdett »
Sat Oct 31, 2009 10:31 pm
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With In the lands seating with a 105 Berger VLD can be over .050-.070 before they come back in the case. The Shooting Bible says that you need to get...
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Yes, this is something worth looking into. I went the other way and fitted a barrel tuner (on FS rifle).
All loads I make now are 0.010 jump, and...
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Last post by Woody_rod
Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:21 am
6mm Berger VLD
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Chris Burdett »
Wed Nov 04, 2009 7:48 pm
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Just opened the latest box of Berger 6mm, 105 gn. VLD marked as made in the USA , and guess what they are .035 base /ojive different to earlier...
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I have read that a few years ago, they chaged to a new die which had slightly narrower diameter, then after a year or so, they polished the same die...
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Last post by RDavies
Fri Nov 06, 2009 6:07 pm
Swing Action
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bolster55 »
Mon Oct 26, 2009 6:07 pm
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Hello all,
Anyone tell me about Swing Actioned rifles? Good, bad or indifferent.
Cheers
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I met a guy from the Uk last year at the WARA Queens. Michael Wood from Huddersfield RC - very nice guy. He used one of the original SWING's from...
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Last post by Woody_rod
Tue Oct 27, 2009 10:45 am
6.5 x 47 lapua build
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338 EDGE »
Sun Oct 25, 2009 1:12 pm
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Hi all im new to this forum and also new to f class. I have a friend who has just built a rifle in 6.5 x 47 lapua on a trued sako l 579 action with a...
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I use a 30 , 8 twist Krieger barrel and my velocities are a bit higher than what I have given as possible for your 26 barrel.
The 30 barrel gives...
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Last post by IanP
Mon Oct 26, 2009 11:50 am
WILDCAT??????
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celtic12bore »
Sat Oct 24, 2009 2:27 pm
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:D :D
GENTLEMEN.
I am looking for info on a wildcat?? cal the 6.5/06.
If I understand what I have being told its a 30/06 shell necked down??
to...
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:D
Gentlemen many thanks for your answers.
It has proven verry helpfull.
Please bear with me as I am sure there are times when My questions seem...
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Last post by celtic12bore
Sun Oct 25, 2009 9:41 pm
Corflute sheets
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Peter Hulett »
Wed Oct 14, 2009 8:05 pm
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Maybe in the wrong section of the forum but I think I am close. Geelong Rifle Club is about to put in an order for Corflute sheets about 6'x6' or...
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Thanks also to you James
I enjoyed the exchange
Cheers
Peter
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Last post by Peter Hulett
Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:30 pm
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Last post by IanP
Wed Oct 14, 2009 11:33 am
sizing 6-6.5x47L
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justinp »
Sat Sep 26, 2009 12:20 pm
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Hi guys
I've just chambered a rifle in 6-6.5x47L and I have a question about necking down the 6.5L brass. I've only sized one case - in one pass...
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thanks alanf - that makes me feel better , not to mention my wallet !.
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Last post by jerryatric
Sat Oct 10, 2009 6:31 pm
Speed
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Chris Burdett »
Thu Sep 24, 2009 9:09 pm
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Whilst working up 6.5-6x47L I have reached an Av.2965fps with 39.2 gn. 2209. Accuratcy is good but how much higher can I go? Was hoping for 3050 or...
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Chris, I have a box of molied 105 Scenar silver tips, didnt work in my rifle, but might in yours. If you are after a bit more speed, these moly ones...
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Last post by RDavies
Mon Oct 05, 2009 10:38 am
308 Twist
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bolster55 »
Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:09 am
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Hello All,
What is the most popular twist used in 308 standard for the 155 gn projectiles?
Cheers
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Why not use JBM's stability calculator and see what gives you the stability factor you need.
Look here:
Bryan Litz's new book on ballistics...
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Last post by IanP
Thu Oct 01, 2009 8:26 am
6BRX
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Matt P »
Mon Sep 28, 2009 12:44 pm
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Anyone out there shooting a BRX, what velocity are you seeing and what dies are you using, may go have a go at FO and looking at using this caliber....
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Chris
The big plus with the BRX is there's no new dies needed, and does everything the dasher can do, I may well stick with the straight BR yet....
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Last post by Matt P
Tue Sep 29, 2009 9:45 pm
6-6.5x47L
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Chris Burdett »
Wed May 13, 2009 8:23 pm
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Anyone trying a 6 in this size? Tought I,d give it a go as I have 6mm stuff. Interested in loads with 2209. Anyone got any thoughts on Copperhead...
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Hmmm. Looks like I'll need to bring a few mongooses (mongeese?).
Anyway, I'm looking forward to the shooting - if its as good a Queens as 2007...
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Last post by AlanF
Fri Sep 25, 2009 4:36 pm
NRAA HBC 155grn ammo
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Quick »
Wed Sep 16, 2009 5:04 pm
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G'day all,
Can anyone tell me the load for the NRAA 155grn HBC ammo??
Thanks.
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Thats for that mate. I'll keep it in mind.
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Last post by Quick
Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:09 pm
Which Bi-pod?
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Lynn Otto »
Sun May 10, 2009 4:46 pm
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Looking for some suggestions here about which bi-pod would best suit the needs of a short armed female. Prior to my sojourn from shooting two years...
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These might be worth a look
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Last post by btm_54
Wed Sep 16, 2009 1:53 am
Batching Bullets
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Chris S »
Wed Sep 09, 2009 9:44 pm
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G'day All,
Deceided to check the bearing length variation in a bulk pack
of .308 Sierra 155 SMK's (original style). Used a Sinclair comparator...
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I agree whole heartedly about trimming meplats after pointing but I don't have a pointing die as yet so just spend my time grinding off the meplats...
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Last post by bully_eye
Thu Sep 10, 2009 11:37 am
Powders and loads for 6mm BRX
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bartman007 »
Wed Sep 02, 2009 10:03 pm
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Hi All,
I'm new to 6mmBR, however have done loading for standard Winchester 6mm using 2213SC powder.
From what I've seen so far, most people...
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Personal experience only, but 36 grains of 2209 works rather well. 2209 leaves quite a bit of rubbish up the bore but it's nothing that can't be...
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Last post by Daniel
Mon Sep 07, 2009 8:32 pm
Bushing size for .223
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Chris Thomas »
Sun Sep 06, 2009 8:11 am
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Hi.
I seem to be shooting a little better with Rem brass in my .223 rather than Lapua .
Loaded Lapua is around 0.246 and Rem 0.243. Is rem...
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Chris
Neck tension can effect group sizes but it is more important to have even neck tensions. The 222-223 inside measurement just seems to work...
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Last post by Malcolm Hill
Mon Sep 07, 2009 10:39 am
what is this 6.5x47 neck die
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jerryatric »
Tue Aug 25, 2009 5:20 pm
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hi, just recieved my 6.5x47 neck die from the states but it dont work on my 6.5x47 . die is marked - my brass will not fit up the centre of die ? die...
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thanks johnk, i think u maybe right . proberly my mistake in buying it as it was sold as bonanza 6.5x47 , which i thought was a brand . at least i...
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Last post by jerryatric
Tue Aug 25, 2009 6:35 pm
dry lube
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mick wait »
Thu Aug 06, 2009 7:00 am
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hi everyone,i now use an ultrasonic cleaner and was hoping someone may be able to help me out with a good dry lube cheers michael wait :?:
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works well,and is cheap
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Last post by mick wait
Thu Aug 20, 2009 7:15 am
Lets Talk about Chronographs
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richmac »
Mon Apr 20, 2009 8:56 am
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Hi All
I am about to upgrade my chronograph and get one that works properly.
I have a Chrony but it just wont give me a consistant reading and I am...
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Do we have a testing facility that could calibrate/ verify the accuracy of chronys??
agro
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Last post by agro
Sun Aug 16, 2009 10:15 pm
Split Necks
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Ben F »
Mon Jul 27, 2009 8:15 am
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I have a 6X47L on its first lot of 100 cases that has done 1200 rnds , on Saturday 5 out of 26 rounds split the neck.
These cases had been fired 8...
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I make my own 6/6.5 L Improved cases out of .243 Lap. brass. I anneal the the neck and shoulder every 5 to 7 firings by open flame for 6-7 seconds...
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Last post by XCALIBRE
Sat Aug 08, 2009 5:33 pm
Stock question
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Matt P »
Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:00 am
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Two stocks one laminate and the other walnut, both same shape.
Would there be much difference in weight, which would be lighter ???
Matt P
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Matt,
Some adhesives add a fair bit of weight, particularly if there's porosity in the laminates. To the contrary, prelaminated material, eg ply,...
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Last post by johnk
Fri Jul 24, 2009 8:17 am
bushing size for 6/6.5x47L ?
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Sam Walker »
Fri Jul 17, 2009 10:38 am
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Hi all, I've been accumulating bits for an Omark 6x47L....got action, brass and Wilson dies. I need to get a neck sizing bushing but am wondering if...
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Thanks guys for your replies, I very nearly went for 6BR but when the 6x47 dies popped up here I snapped them up.
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Last post by Sam Walker
Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:57 am
Reloading Dies?
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sixmill »
Sat Jul 11, 2009 9:06 am
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G,day,
Moving across to F-standard soon, & as i've got no reloading gear in 308 i was wondering which dies to get. Do i need a full length die,...
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The range of bushes for 308W from Redding are 0.335 - 0.343 . You need to get your brass before ordering your bush. This is what Redding have to say...
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Last post by IanP
Sun Jul 12, 2009 12:14 pm
6.5x47 Lapua Twist rate
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Chris S »
Wed May 27, 2009 9:46 am
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G'day All,
I have a 6.5mm - 8.5 twist Krieger blank that I'm considering
having chambered in 6.5x47 Lapua. A bit of research suggests
that this...
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re 15 is much closer to 2208 than 2209 in burning rate from personal experience.
bruce.
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Last post by bruce moulds
Fri Jul 10, 2009 2:02 pm
Savage 12 F/TR
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Brian »
Wed Jul 08, 2009 5:15 pm
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Hi,
Now that these Savage 12 F/TR rifles have been around for a little while - what's the feedback ? Anyone using one or have first hand...
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I paid $300 for my Omark, $200 for the scope and $160 for rings, base and fitting and it shoots 60's as long as I am doing my part(we don't shoot...
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Last post by timothi3197
Thu Jul 09, 2009 3:22 pm
checking twist rates...
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Brad Y »
Tue Jun 30, 2009 10:47 pm
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Hi Guys
After looking at the sierra and berger websites, im a tad confused. Sierra says you will need a 6.5 twist to stabilise the 90gr SMK but...
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cr500? :wink:
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Last post by Brad Y
Sat Jul 04, 2009 12:04 am
MV with NRAA Loaded 155gr ammo
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Quick »
Thu Jun 25, 2009 9:58 am
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G'day all,
I have been building a Remington SPS Tactical up over the last few months. The ammo that I will mainly use is the NRAA loaded 155gr SMK...
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Ok then cheers guys. Thats give me a bit to think about.
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Last post by Quick
Thu Jun 25, 2009 6:05 pm
Neck turning - question on tolerances
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Simon C »
Wed Jun 17, 2009 8:44 am
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Hi all,
I have just neck turned (skim clean up) a heap of fireformed lapua brass for my dasher. What a joy :?
The chamber is a 272 neck 'no...
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Yep Thanx Steve
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Last post by RAVEN
Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:47 am
F/O barrel for an omark
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Cookie »
Fri Jun 19, 2009 9:47 pm
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i was just wondering if a heavy varmit profile barrel can be fitted to an omark action and still be safe ??????
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Should be safe enough mate, the problem might lay elsewhere, such as the bedding being able to handle the forces involved. The Omark has a pretty...
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Last post by Woody_rod
Sat Jun 20, 2009 11:39 am
20 MIN SCOPE RAIL
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Paul Janzso »
Fri Aug 01, 2008 9:51 am
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Does a 17 min scope rail equate to approx. 0.3 degres or to be precise 0.283 degres ?
I just need to make up some drop charts and the Barnard...
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I have actually been known to shoot at the wrong target before so forgetting which dot to use is a real possibility John. The way you reccommend...
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Last post by timothi3197
Fri Jun 19, 2009 12:52 pm
Barrel weights
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Cookie »
Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:11 pm
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g'day all
can any one give me a compared weight between a heavy varmit barrel used in F/O 28'' and a true flight used in T/R 30''.
thx cookie
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check out PacNor barrels web site. they have a very good weight calculator.
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Last post by BATattack
Thu Jun 18, 2009 10:16 pm
6.5x47 LAPUA LOADS
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blowemup »
Mon Jun 15, 2009 2:13 pm
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Im in the process of having a rifle built in 6.5x47L on a Stolle action & want to use the 123gr lapua's 'moly' .
i will be using this rifle for...
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Thanks for the link IanP
will see if i can source some RL15.
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Last post by blowemup
Tue Jun 16, 2009 1:23 pm
F Class Groups size
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Chris Thomas »
Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:52 am
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Hi.
What size groups should a purpose built F Standard .223 produce at 300 Yards. What should i expect
Thanks
Chris
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No. F class has its own separate circuit worldwide. The LR Individual championships, along with age team shooting was a means to enhance the Palma...
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Last post by johnk
Sat Jun 13, 2009 8:24 pm
Hunting Rifles for F-Class
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timothi3197 »
Tue Jun 02, 2009 7:56 pm
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THIS THREAD STARTED IN WHAT CAL THREAD WHICH WENT OFF TOPIC - FORUM ADMIN
A bit off track but I can't resist,
Pestbird: I love my TIKKA T3...
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Yes agreed Rod, it was bought with trips to the top end in mind and has proved to be a bit of overkill for everything else so far :) ,
Tim
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Last post by timothi3197
Mon Jun 08, 2009 6:53 pm
.223 barrel length
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dennisj »
Thu May 28, 2009 7:30 pm
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I see that the .223 has a strong following.
Is the normal barrel length 30 for this calibre.
Thanks
Dennis J
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I wouldnt worry to much fellas , 28 or less is plenty back to a 1000yds,Chop.
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Last post by Chopper
Fri Jun 05, 2009 6:57 am
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