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KHGS »
Mon May 12, 2008 10:49 pm
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Like others I have been trialling Tom's new formula. I am pleased to report that it works very well, in fact as well as anything I have ever used on...
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Keith/Barry/Surgeon etc
Thanks for your posts.
New Solvent is being made now,and we hope to be on the market very soon.
Tom Lowndes
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Fri May 16, 2008 8:35 pm
Front rests
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tpiv »
Wed Nov 21, 2007 5:17 pm
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Ok this has probably asked a lot but go easy on me what are good front rests and where can a bloke buy one. I don't really like bipods.
Toni
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Having shot F-open and point blank BR from both a Bald Eagle windage top and a Farley co-ax, personal opnion tells me that they are very capable from...
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Tue Apr 29, 2008 10:51 pm
Velocity loss
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whippy »
Mon Apr 21, 2008 1:45 pm
i suppose this topic has been discussed in a prior thread, but i couldn't find one so, a long time ago i purchased a hornady moly kit with the...
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Last post by whippy
Mon Apr 21, 2008 3:41 pm
Target rifle accessories
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Richard »
Sun Apr 20, 2008 10:18 am
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I recently read a thread regarding a father son operation that has target triggers for Nielson rifles and a few other accessories for omarks etc....
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Thanks allot. Thats the one I was after!
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Last post by Richard
Sun Apr 20, 2008 11:43 am
BJD's vs SIERRA
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Matt P »
Sat Sep 01, 2007 7:47 pm
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Hi All
Just getting into FS after many years of FO, when I was shooting a 308 the BJD's weren't around, so :
Which bullet do you think is better...
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Hi all,
Did some group testing of Bjd's (straight from the box) recently and found that the best I could get (and repeat) was a 30mm group at...
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Last post by Billy308
Fri Apr 18, 2008 12:22 pm
Barrel Tunning a 556
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richmac »
Fri Mar 28, 2008 5:12 pm
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Hi All
I know that you can tune a 308 with a barrel tuner and have great results...I have done this.
My question is Has anyone had sucsess doing it...
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Hi All
Very pleased to report that the tunning peg I put under the barrel worked a treat.
Groups shrunk dramaticaly.
Thank you all for your...
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Last post by richmac
Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:14 pm
Omark screw threads
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ADDS222 »
Fri Mar 21, 2008 9:16 pm
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Hi all! Can anyone tell me what screws should be used for scope mounting on the Omark action? I have been told that they are 6-48 gauge. So i brought...
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thanx for great advice guys! worked out the threads for scope mount are 8G x 40
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Last post by ADDS222
Fri Apr 11, 2008 1:24 pm
80 GRN NOSLER
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Matt P »
Tue Apr 01, 2008 12:56 pm
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Hi
Has anyone tried these yet ???
Do they perform as well as the SMK ??
How do they measure compared to the SMK ???
Matt P
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SSRs do not allow you to trim the meplat inTR,or FS.
Just to clarify.
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Last post by Tom Lowndes
Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:48 pm
fitting new barrel adaptors to Omarks
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ADDS222 »
Thu Mar 13, 2008 12:27 pm
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Just curious if anyone out there who is an experienced machinist (like me)and can explain how to line up the bolt head with new barrel adaptor whilst...
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All Omark adaptors I have seen use 14 tpi and the diameter is very close to 1 inch. There is a 1 inch 14 UN Special thread of this size and I wonder...
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Last post by pjifl
Sat Apr 05, 2008 7:43 am
Best action for F/std and F/open
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Ned »
Tue Dec 11, 2007 1:34 pm
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G'Day everyone.
Question which action would be best suited for shooting F/std in .308 and then changing to F/open down the track say with 6.5 to 7mm...
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I would certainly agree to having a Barnard.
But the Omark can be made to compete for a fraction of the cost. But you have to work on it more. If...
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Last post by pjifl
Mon Mar 17, 2008 10:39 pm
Purpose built Savage F-class rifles
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bjld »
Wed Nov 08, 2006 7:49 am
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Very interesting!
Regards
Ben
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The VRA have for sale complete F Class rifles built on the Savage action, with flat fore-end stock, scope rail. 13 twist barrel. Ready to mount scope...
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Last post by Guest
Thu Mar 13, 2008 2:25 pm
Setting up a Rcbs Flash hole deburring tool
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Billy308 »
Tue Mar 11, 2008 12:00 pm
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Hi all,
Bought myself a RCBS Flash hole deburring tool to uniform th inside of the flash hole in .308 brass. There is instructions on the wrapper...
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U have the right idea although with Lapua brass, the flash holes are drilled rather than punched so there usually isnt any burrs.
The way I set...
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Last post by Simon C
Tue Mar 11, 2008 12:51 pm
Questions for 6 x 47 lapua users
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ned kelly »
Sat Feb 02, 2008 5:01 pm
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G'Day All,
Just a couple of quick questions.......
1. What is the un-turned neck diameter of a loaded round with a typical 6mm LR bullet? And...
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G'Day All,
thanks guys for the info, a great help :D
Cheerio Ned
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Last post by ned kelly
Mon Mar 03, 2008 9:16 pm
powder scales
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whippy »
Wed Feb 27, 2008 2:52 pm
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i have been a shooter for many years and have always used balance scales to measure powder. however i recently purchased a set of lyman electronic...
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I have a Lyman electronic powder dispenser which is really just an electronic scale with a trickler attached. I think much of the problem is...
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Last post by Peter Hulett
Sat Mar 01, 2008 6:11 pm
Musgrave barrel thread
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pjifl »
Thu Feb 21, 2008 4:45 pm
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Does anyone know whether the Musgrave action has metric or imperial barrel threads ?
Everything else about the rifle is metric.
Its either 16...
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Thanks Ken.
Peter Smith
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Last post by pjifl
Sun Feb 24, 2008 7:10 pm
Reloading with 2206H Powder
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bobped »
Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:08 pm
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Has anybody had any experience in reloading the .308 with ADI 2206H powder? I've got some and want to start. I'll be loading into Lapua cases which...
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Thanks. Got the Complete Manual. Wonder what went wrong with getting to the site?
Bob p
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Last post by bobped
Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:42 pm
Which action for 223
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teddywaddy »
Thu Feb 14, 2008 4:52 pm
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Hi Everyone,
Of late I have received lots of advice regarding actions.
For Fstandard shooting for a really special rifle what do you...
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Really Teddy, never used anything else but the cheapest (all I can afford) but can't really see compelling evidence why I need to change.
More to...
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Last post by littlebang556
Fri Feb 15, 2008 7:33 am
BC and SD of 308
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stu_bear2002 »
Sun Feb 03, 2008 1:18 pm
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hi guys :) ,
could anyone tell me the ballistic coefficient and sectional density of the 155gr dyer projectile. i would to like to record them in my...
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I just had a look at the NRANZ website.
There is something else wrong.
They say the BJD projectile has a better coefficient of drag so has...
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Last post by pjifl
Wed Feb 06, 2008 7:00 pm
order of operations--- clarification please
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ogre6br »
Sun Feb 03, 2008 7:13 pm
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What are the order of operations for a case that needs neck turning?
What order do you perform the case prpe operations?
I'm necking up 6BR to 30...
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thanks Bob
P
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Last post by ogre6br
Tue Feb 05, 2008 9:13 am
Computer records of groups and scores.
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pjifl »
Sat Feb 02, 2008 9:59 pm
There is a program on my website for computer storage of shot positions, groups, and scores. This allows easy transfer of groups between people by...
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Last post by pjifl
Sat Feb 02, 2008 9:59 pm
Bullet Design
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pjifl »
Wed Jan 09, 2008 8:49 am
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I have been wasting time writing a computer program to help
with my understanding of bullet design.
Some aspects need a lot of work but others I...
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There was a corrupted file on my website which is now fixed. You can now download the Group Analysis program OK.
Peter Smith.
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Last post by pjifl
Sat Feb 02, 2008 9:52 pm
80 grn Nosler
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richmac »
Sun Jan 27, 2008 6:53 pm
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Hi All :)
I am looking for info regarding the seating depth (jump) for the Nosler 80 grn 556 projectile..
The Sierra kisses the lands or some...
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Hi Lynn :D
Wow now thats what I call a good reply.
Thank you for this info
I shot some on Saturday at our range at 600 yards and I seated them...
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Last post by richmac
Mon Jan 28, 2008 6:59 pm
155 Gn Noslers
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Ken L »
Mon Jan 28, 2008 12:33 pm
Has anybody had any experience with the 155 Noslers and how do they compare with the BJD's/Sierras.
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Last post by Ken L
Mon Jan 28, 2008 12:33 pm
winchester palma load
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stu_bear2002 »
Thu Jan 17, 2008 4:29 am
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hi all, could anyone tell me how many fps i could expect to be getting using factory winchester nraa 155 grainer's for the .308 from a 26 inch barrel...
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I have changed tactic somewhat from the original post and have just developed a cheat card using point blank software and an F-1 chronograph. I am...
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Last post by stu_bear2002
Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:02 pm
factory 5.56 ammo
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mitchellchandler_au »
Tue Jan 01, 2008 12:14 pm
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Hi all,
Just wondering if there is any plans for a 5.56 factory ammo using the 80gn projectiles? and if so what sort of specs are being looked at.
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Well there you go.
One is never too old to learn...seriously though it does make sense when you reference it to the SSR's...I must be thicker than I...
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Last post by littlebang556
Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:25 am
New Rifle V2
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Dermott »
Tue Jan 08, 2008 4:55 pm
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I posted a question re a new rifle to shoot f std about 15 mths ago. Had a a few drama's in my life since then and want to get back involved. I was...
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Thanks Whippy & All,
I have been checking both the Tikka and Savage site out, still looking at the Tikka Varmint with 1:8 twist, 23 3/4 inch...
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Last post by Dermott
Fri Jan 11, 2008 2:47 pm
Projectile Database
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pjifl »
Fri Dec 28, 2007 7:29 am
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I would like to get or build up or obtain a comprehensive database of bullet dimensions.
Length of tail, bearing length, length of front and...
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Thanks to JR for the offer - I might take it up. Probably be down there early - mid Jan for a day delivering stuff to JCU.
Also thanks to Andrew...
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Last post by pjifl
Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:34 pm
nosler 80gn projectiles
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ozfarm »
Wed Nov 14, 2007 8:24 am
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just been reading the latest target rifle & i see we are allowed to use noslers
what is the reasoning behind??
supply problems with the...
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Nioa Trading bring in all Nosler Brass and projectiles in OZ,they are in QLD.www.nioa.net.au.Bruce.
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Last post by bruce talty
Fri Dec 28, 2007 4:04 pm
2208 OR 2209?
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MrMackie »
Mon Dec 17, 2007 11:00 am
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I would like to know from peoples experience what powder, either ADI2208 OR ADI2209 would be better suited for a .308 rifle, being used on a range...
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I 2nd the 2206H as well. It gets about the same velocity as 2208 but more consistent speeds, cleaner as well.
I have tried to load as much 2209 as I...
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Last post by RDavies
Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:27 pm
Suggested stock(s) for an Omark M44 - Choate?
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liverpoolfc »
Fri Dec 14, 2007 2:02 pm
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G'day all,
I'm new to the f-class thing having recently bought an Omark M44. I would like to shoot with a bi-pod and was wondering whether anyone...
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Hi Nick
Those Sniper stocks are shit !!!!
I had one when they were first released, total waste of money, I would use the standard stock before...
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Last post by Matt P
Sun Dec 16, 2007 7:24 pm
5.56 Omark Bolt Parts Help
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littlebang556 »
Sat Dec 01, 2007 12:27 pm
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I have an Omark 5.56 bolt head (bare) and was wondering if anyone would know or have a list of the parts I would require to make a complete bolt....
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Talk to Tony or Veronica Argent about your requirements
07 33555824. but you will have to wait till the new year now.
Regards
Ken L
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Last post by Ken L
Fri Dec 14, 2007 9:42 pm
6.5-06
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by
MaxxxLogan »
Mon Dec 03, 2007 4:17 pm
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Just wondering if anyone has any experience with the 6.5-06, basically a necked down 30-06 (commonly necking up a 25-06 Remington case) with a 6.5...
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There is also the plain old 6.5x55 Swede which can also perform very well.
I understand some of the reasons people try to improve it but I have...
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Last post by pjifl
Tue Dec 04, 2007 7:48 pm
gunsmiths
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stu_bear2002 »
Fri Nov 23, 2007 12:37 am
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I am seeking to have an action blueprinted and a new barrel fitted in .308 and would like some assistance from the forum in locating some-one nearby...
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thanks everyone i've decided to get rid of the parker hale and will get a new action and switch barrel set-up as soon as i get the additional funds...
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Last post by stu_bear2002
Tue Dec 04, 2007 2:58 pm
Press
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tpiv »
Fri Nov 23, 2007 5:29 pm
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Ok all you seasoned shooters can you tell a young buck like me, about reloading presses. Will be shooting Fclass standard , open as well when Wife...
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I have a RCBS rock chucker supreme press kit and I cannot fault the press, powder thrower or the scales.
I hope this helps.
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Last post by mitchellchandler_au
Sat Nov 24, 2007 5:28 pm
Barnard extractor
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Chris Burdett »
Wed Nov 21, 2007 8:08 pm
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has anyone retro fitted a long extractor claw to a .308 non ejector boltface to use on .223? Barnard Mod.P If so how is it ? as this seems a cheaper...
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G'Day Chris,
I've had personal experience with several Maddco's, Shilens and Harts. They're all excellent barrels. My .223 has a Truflight and it...
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Last post by ned kelly
Sat Nov 24, 2007 7:16 am
Headspace Gauge.....
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MaxxxLogan »
Sun Nov 18, 2007 1:47 am
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I'm in the process of building an absolute headspace gauge that will have a resolution of 1micron, and a repeatability of 3micron. Over kill I know,...
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I have just bought a Redding gadget called an Instant Indicator . It works in a press, and amongst other things, allows very quick comparisons of...
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Last post by AlanF
Tue Nov 20, 2007 11:59 am
Maddco
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tpiv »
Wed Nov 07, 2007 2:26 pm
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Can anyone give me the low down on Maddco barrels and actions. I love to support aussie gear and would like to use it. I know it won't be cheap but...
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Check your PM's Toni.
Maddco barrels are excellent and his action is ideal for F Class. I am not sure when he will put more actions together....
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Last post by Cameron Mc
Wed Nov 07, 2007 8:29 pm
WTD LOADS FOR 155 HPBT PLEASE.
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Barry T »
Tue Sep 18, 2007 10:30 pm
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Hello :D members , i need a load for f class standard,i now own a savage model 12 fvss 308 rifle with a custom 2 inch forearm,it has a 26 inch s/s...
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Hello :D ,did not shoot 600, but shot the 700 yard on sunday and tied for first,but was done on count back by one point, but still very happy :D with...
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Last post by Barry T
Sat Nov 03, 2007 11:35 am
tubb vlds
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Wayne »
Tue Oct 30, 2007 7:19 am
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hi all
could anyone tell me where i could get some tubb 115 vlds in 6mm in australia
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I know of someone who imported and used them - but with quite indifferent results.
Do any other people have experience of these and what sort of...
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Last post by pjifl
Tue Oct 30, 2007 8:28 pm
to moly or not
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whippy »
Wed Oct 24, 2007 2:58 pm
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i apologise if this is discussed in another thread, but i can't find one. i have heard several opinions on the subject of moly. some say it is a...
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Thanks for the thoughts and advice everyone. Much appreciated. It has helped a lot.
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Last post by whippy
Sat Oct 27, 2007 3:11 pm
Spend the money
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tpiv »
Wed Oct 24, 2007 10:58 am
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Gday all am new here would like some advice from old heads, when deciding on a scope someone told me you are best to buy NF scopes because there...
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g-day, over the last couple of months of observing fs shooters i have noticed a lot use weaver scopes. i have been told that they are a good scope to...
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Last post by whippy
Wed Oct 24, 2007 3:03 pm
Long range 6mmBR
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Chris Burdett »
Wed Oct 17, 2007 7:08 pm
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Today recieved my gold medals from the QRA Queens/Duncan. They were all for the 900YARD events 3 of them 1 leadup 2 Queens. For your interest all...
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How many extra shots do people typically get from a 6.5 rechamber ?
I am using one at the moment which now has 500 through it. Before...
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Last post by pjifl
Mon Oct 22, 2007 9:09 pm
march scopes
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tpiv »
Sun Oct 21, 2007 11:08 pm
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Hello all i am new to the sport have many questions but am interested in finding out about march scopes and who may have come across any.Bye the way...
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Welcome tpiv
For those interested ...
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Last post by Tony Q
Mon Oct 22, 2007 5:56 pm
RANGE ELEVATIONS
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whippy »
Mon Oct 15, 2007 9:09 am
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g'day, i would like some info on range elevations. i will be using a .223 cal rifle. the ammo i will be using is lapua cases with 22.5 gns ar2206...
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Hello :D Tony, no need to apologize :lol: you did not step on my toes.i am starting to learn to wear steel cap boots on the forum :lol: :lol: :lol:...
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Last post by Barry T
Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:44 pm
Brass
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Mullet »
Sun Oct 14, 2007 7:58 pm
Does anyone have a source of cheap once fired brass in 308 in Sydney.
Thanks
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Last post by Mullet
Sun Oct 14, 2007 7:58 pm
FAULTY REMINGTON .223 CASES
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John E »
Mon Oct 08, 2007 10:01 am
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I bought 500 Remington unprimed .223 cases, and passed 200 of them on to Peter Marum to load for a come and try day that will be run at the...
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On one occasion I found that in a box of 100 Lapua 223 cases that one was a double flash hole Boxer primer case. I was lucky to spot it as it would...
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Last post by Ken L
Thu Oct 11, 2007 6:26 am
Using a GO gauge to set a sizing die?
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Iggy »
Wed Oct 10, 2007 1:28 pm
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G'day all
I have an RCBS press with Lee Deluxe die set in .223 Rem. I have set the dies as per the instructions sheet. I have also just received a...
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Thanks Keith...I had similar responses on another forum. What I intend to do is to carefully adjust the full length resizing die to minimise the...
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Last post by Iggy
Wed Oct 10, 2007 10:52 pm
Any photos/advice about ProCal's PRO STOCKS?
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jquin »
Fri Sep 28, 2007 7:58 pm
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Hi All
Any one got any thing to say about the Pro Stocks or can
recommend another stock supplier peferable in S.A.
I'm looking for a cheap blank...
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Thanks that was very helpful advice
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Last post by jquin
Tue Oct 09, 2007 12:18 pm
SPL (Special Purpose Lubricant)
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richmac »
Mon Oct 08, 2007 5:45 pm
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Hi All
I have noticed that there is a new product out in America called SPL ( Special Purpose Lubricant)
It claims to get rid of barrel fouling...
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Rich
By all means try it and anything else if you wish.
However,look at the winners,and ask what are they using.
In 1995 in NZ,I was given a...
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Last post by Tom Lowndes
Mon Oct 08, 2007 9:39 pm
barnard spigot
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by
budget »
Thu Oct 04, 2007 12:34 am
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hi everybody,
i was wondering if any body out there has experimented with the depth of the locating spigot for the barnard target action . it...
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Quite detrimental actually, with no advantage at all. Which is why the mating surfaces on the action & spigot are squared to each other &...
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Thu Oct 04, 2007 8:01 pm
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