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Tip #2 - how to use your scale properly
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PeteFox »
Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:34 pm
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If you are into weighing components other than powder, then the process is entirely manual and the way I've seen people do it; very tedious.
I don't...
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I'd be shocked to see it quicker as it's only substitution of picking up a primer with pushing the zero button, but I'll give it a try
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Fri Jun 24, 2022 3:01 pm
CCI BR4 Primers
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loneranger »
Sun Jun 19, 2022 8:13 pm
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Has anyone been having issues with BR4 Primers ?
I have been experiencing more and more primers failing to fire from the same batch of primers. At...
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Thanks Keith - appreciate the technical advice but I am pretty sure it’s not a seating problem as I have gone back to my old priming tool that I have...
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Wed Jun 22, 2022 12:12 pm
Berger 30 cal 220 Grn Hybrids
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Peterla »
Thu Jun 16, 2022 8:50 am
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HI all,
I am in the process of building up a 300 WSM and will be getting it chambered to suit a Berger 220 Grain Hybrid.
If someone has Just one...
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Hi Rouge22
Did you get my PM?
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Wed Jun 22, 2022 11:19 am
284 Win - jump and jam
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PeteFox »
Mon Jun 20, 2022 2:17 pm
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G'day
the image attached is from some load testing with a .284Win
- all five shot groups
- new Lapua brass necked up from 6.5
- Moly coated 183...
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What Tim said, either .005-.010 jam or .006 jump works for me in 284 or SAUM
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Last post by saum2
Tue Jun 21, 2022 8:59 am
Annealing Machines
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loneranger »
Sun Apr 03, 2022 11:22 pm
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Looking to improve neck tension in my ammo and of course extend case life, so I am considering buying an annealing machine. I like the AMP however...
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Thanks Daveh - I’ll try your technique
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Last post by loneranger
Sun Jun 19, 2022 8:00 pm
Tubb DTR Reticle Leupold Mk5 in stock
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Aubrey »
Thu Jun 16, 2022 4:04 pm
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Only 2 of these bad boys have landed - not available outside of USA...
Amazing scope and unique rapid targeting reticle....
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Last post by Aubrey
Thu Jun 16, 2022 4:04 pm
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Last post by pgcpty
Wed Jun 15, 2022 6:20 pm
madco barrels
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lonerider43 »
Mon May 30, 2022 9:13 pm
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you guys with madco's ,how many rounds do you get out of em before they "go off"
sean.
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Out of interest why is that?
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Last post by Rich4
Sat Jun 11, 2022 8:37 am
Loads for 80 gr .223 rem help please?
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GSells »
Fri Dec 21, 2018 7:30 pm
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Hi All , I’m trying to help a fellow club mate who is about to give up long distance target shooting as he can’t get his rifle to shoot . I know...
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I shot fstandard in 223 when I first started , and I noticed consistency in neck tension / inside lubing with moly with Lapua brass was critical, so...
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Mon Jun 06, 2022 10:07 pm
Lapua Scenar-L 155’s Load Development
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Rogue22 »
Fri Jun 03, 2022 7:49 pm
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Evening all,
Does anyone have any experience with load development for 155gr Scenars? I’ve been playing around with them a bit and best I can get...
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I've shot thousands of 155 Scenars and have always ended up around 18thou jump whenever I've tested seating depth. This is with VV N140 and 2206H.
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Mon Jun 06, 2022 1:54 pm
A&D Auto trikler clear lid thickness
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Peterla »
Thu Jun 02, 2022 3:00 pm
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Hi All
As the title indicates I am looking at milling up a clear lid for my Auto tricker.
It will be similar to the area 419 one and I was wondering...
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Hi Chris.
Perfect I will go for that, its imperial then as all I can find is 10mm and 1/2 inch
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Last post by Peterla
Thu Jun 02, 2022 4:06 pm
Hornady ELD Match & Molly
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Blindbat »
Tue May 31, 2022 10:43 pm
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With the shortages of late I'm about to try a new projectile. The only problem is I molly coat and the new bullet is an unknown quantity to me. Has...
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Thanks, found it. There's a certain synergy to your response Keith as I'm reliably informed that you built the 6br I just picked up. It's only every...
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Last post by Blindbat
Wed Jun 01, 2022 10:08 am
Missed shot on electronic targets
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superx10 »
Tue May 24, 2022 11:49 am
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Below is an extract from the SSR rules and I was after some clarification on the last paragraph the optional sighter, this happened to me the other...
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Hi Graham, thanks for the clarification.
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Last post by superx10
Tue May 31, 2022 5:43 pm
Barnard bolt release
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PeteFox »
Wed May 25, 2022 3:52 pm
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Has anyone devised a spring loaded bolt release pin for the Barnard P.
The twist to release idea is brilliant simplicity but it restricts scope...
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Pete I made one out of a 60mm long piece of 12mm aluminium rod. Small flat on the outside and a flat with a channel on the action side to locate over...
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Last post by Daveh
Wed May 25, 2022 9:30 pm
9.3x64-7mm
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Bigtravoz »
Sun May 22, 2022 8:43 pm
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Might sound a bit out there but has anyone necked down a9.3x64 to 7 mm, and probably more out there “improved” it. I have given it a fair bit of...
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Its been done, use a 284 win reamer,, as you said 284 long,
Biggest problem is where you gunna get the rws brass from and dies.
It does nothing a...
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Last post by shadow
Mon May 23, 2022 12:32 am
Minimum length grip on projectile
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Rogue22 »
Thu May 19, 2022 10:23 am
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Looking for a bit of advice on what the minimum length of projectile bearing surface needs to be in the neck of the case for a single shot target...
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You might be close now you are over 2800 as Cheech has said above.
I dug up the old test targets and I was getting 1/2 moa groups even at the lower...
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Last post by Daveh
Sun May 22, 2022 11:16 pm
Barell tuner
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Tim78 »
Mon May 09, 2022 4:53 pm
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I only recently bought a F open rifle in 284, it has a 27 inch barrel with a tuner from DC precision. I hate the look of a tuner so I am wondering if...
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Barrel if you can find one approx $850 and chamber job will run you about $325 so $1175 installed plus wait time an postage costs if applicable.
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Last post by BATattack
Sat May 14, 2022 2:51 pm
Barnard PLM
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LJT »
Tue May 10, 2022 9:48 am
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Just wondering if anyone out there is running a Barnard PLM action. I would like to use one to make a 300 prc long range hunting setup. Mainly after...
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There is no "off the shelf BDM" for this action. Barnard do make a stock that takes AISC style magazine but they are out of stock at the...
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Last post by Matt P
Wed May 11, 2022 10:19 pm
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Wed May 11, 2022 7:00 pm
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Last post by Aubrey
Wed May 11, 2022 4:46 pm
.284 Petersen brass
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Old Trev-39 »
Wed May 04, 2022 8:00 pm
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Hi All,
Have acquired some of the above and in comparing with Lapua found that the water volume of the Petersen brass holds 1.6 grns. less than the...
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Thanks Willow,
Cheers,
Trevor.
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Thu May 05, 2022 8:11 pm
223 rem loads
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carlread308 »
Mon Apr 25, 2022 1:23 pm
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Hi everyone, just wondering what is a good load for rem 223, currently using 24.7 of 2208, does anyone have any recommendations. Thanks Carl. Sorry,...
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Thanks for that.
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Last post by carlread308
Tue May 03, 2022 2:18 pm
nosler rfd 7 mm
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bigjohn »
Sat Apr 30, 2022 6:34 pm
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Hi has any one tried the Nosler 7 mm 185 rfd I have a box of 500 have not opened it, not sure I want to with the reputation RFD bullets have any one...
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I bought 200 to try, still have a hundred + if you want them :D :D :D . They didn't work for me.
Keith H.
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Last post by KHGS
Mon May 02, 2022 9:08 am
AMP Press
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Pablolig »
Thu Apr 21, 2022 4:38 pm
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Hi All,
As the title depicts, is there any opinions on the AMP press?
Has anyone been playing with one?
Thanks in advance.
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I've had one since they first came out and wouldn't use anything else. Pay once and cry once.
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Last post by fapope
Sat Apr 23, 2022 2:02 pm
6.5 PRC Chamber Reamer
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Ken Melgaard »
Mon Apr 18, 2022 2:23 pm
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Hi Felow F Class shooters
Just wondering, if anyone knows of a gunsmith that has a 6.5 PRC chamber reamer out there
Thank you
Ken Melgaard
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Hi David Brewster in Melbourne does mine
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Last post by heritage5
Tue Apr 19, 2022 3:56 pm
Spotting scope stand
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Pablolig »
Tue Apr 12, 2022 3:05 pm
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Hi guys,
Where can a good stand for F class be found.
I am after the version that has the tall stem, so scope can be slid uo or low enough to look...
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QRA i think has them or for 20 bucks postage you can get em off the maker : collingsguns@gmail.com
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Last post by lonerider43
Tue Apr 12, 2022 5:06 pm
newbie looking for info
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28gunna »
Tue Apr 12, 2022 1:56 pm
20220411_224055.jpg Hi guys ,just joined and lookingfor information on these three rifle muzzle protectors ?? Had them over thirty years and found...
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Last post by 28gunna
Tue Apr 12, 2022 1:56 pm
Close up slow motion of bullet exiting a muzzle
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!Peter! »
Tue Mar 22, 2022 2:55 pm
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Saw this video from Applied Ballistics showing a close up of a bullet exiting a muzzle.
I found it interesting the patterns of gas that came out...
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Hmmm, interesting. My 6mm doesn't move until the bullet is well clear of the muzzle.
I'll have to incorporate a blue dot and stick next time.
Also...
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Last post by Tim L
Fri Apr 01, 2022 9:01 pm
Bored ! 300 rum 230 gr loads please ?
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GSells »
Wed Apr 15, 2020 9:28 pm
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Well I'm bored and have rare time on my hands to develop loads I wouldn't normally bother with .
So I have a 300 rum Pseco built rifle 1 in 10...
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Hey Gents,
Just build a 300 RUM in a Kelbly Action 1/9" Twist Kreiger barrel so once shes home will be ready to work some loads up, be...
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Last post by Bretto77
Fri Mar 25, 2022 3:49 pm
Tight Neck
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superx10 »
Mon Mar 21, 2022 2:26 pm
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Hi I have two 308 barrels one has a .342 neck the other a .340 neck....... a loaded Lapua case measures .338 both barrels have had over 1000 rounds...
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Thanks for the information guys appreciate it. It Looks like i will be neck turning.
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Last post by superx10
Tue Mar 22, 2022 3:55 pm
Split groups
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Weairy »
Wed Dec 15, 2021 1:46 pm
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Having some trouble at the moment tuning a rifle. We keeping getting splits in groups when testing.
Two different barrels, three different...
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Or the bullets!! Split groups usually indicate an unhappy load combination.......if all else is correct.
Keith H.
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Last post by KHGS
Thu Mar 17, 2022 9:06 pm
7mm copperheads ??
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GSells »
Thu Feb 24, 2022 9:01 pm
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Hi All, has anyone tried the 180 Vld Copperheads and the 168's? Are they just as good as the Berger Vld's? Regards Graham
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Ok the 100 m results are in ! Brux .284 w ( the blue meanie ) . Indicating 4.8 SD over 6 shot sample from a clean bore . The Brux needs a few shots...
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Last post by GSells
Wed Mar 16, 2022 6:52 pm
Home made spotting scope stand
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superx10 »
Mon Feb 07, 2022 8:34 am
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Hi As per above, looking for a home made idea or plans for a stand for a spotting scope,
Thanks in advance.
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Thanks , iv adapted a light stand its not so stable but may work.
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Last post by superx10
Mon Mar 14, 2022 12:03 pm
Case Neck Turning
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Fire Dog »
Tue Nov 23, 2021 12:21 pm
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Just came across this site in the USA and if you are into turning the neck of your cases then this is worth a look.
Also if your budget is...
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For what it's worth , I've been using a Sinclair neck turning tool for a long time . On any of my tight necks barrels . Neck turning hasn't made much...
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Last post by GSells
Fri Mar 04, 2022 10:56 pm
1.125” barrel weight
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Lachlan »
Sun Feb 20, 2022 8:03 pm
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Hey all,
I’ve got a quick question, hopefully someone can help!
I’m just adding up the weight for my F Open rifle. I’ve got everything except...
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1.25 inch Barrel approx 140grams per inch.
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Last post by Shobby
Tue Feb 22, 2022 2:02 pm
Sierra MK 183 gr
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Pablolig »
Fri Apr 30, 2021 5:33 pm
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Hi guys,
Does anyone use the Sierra MK 184 gr in the 284 Win?
Barrel twist 8.25:1
32” 1250 parallel
Thanks,
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Thanks Frank,
I have one of your 8.25 twist barrels in a straight.284 and they shoot awesome !!
The load is with
The load is
2213sc: 54.2 gr
CCI...
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Last post by Pablolig
Fri Feb 18, 2022 6:39 pm
6.5 LAPUA 136gr OTM Scenar - L
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Mark De »
Mon Feb 07, 2022 4:03 pm
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G' Day Chaps.
I am new to the reloading game and acquired 1000 of the above mentioned projectiles.
Although I have a great mentor he shoots a 308...
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Jamming the bullet does not guarantee better accuracy.
Also GregW brings up a good point as well if you have to extract a live round. Too many...
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Last post by Frank Green
Wed Feb 16, 2022 6:13 am
Mound Setup 101
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DenisA »
Wed Aug 07, 2019 10:18 am
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Being a 101 thread this contribution is intended for new comers to F-Class. I won’t delve into tuning but what needs to be sorted before tuning so as...
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That’s great to hear ! Can be very frustrating trying to find the glitches in your shooting !
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Last post by GSells
Tue Feb 01, 2022 8:48 pm
Omark Remington 700 trigger
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Roman »
Tue Jan 25, 2022 9:17 am
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Hi guys. I'm new to f class. Is a Remington 700 Timney trigger a straight drop in for an Omark 44 or are there modifications required. Thanks
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20 years ago I fitted a Shilen 2oz trigger to my Omark. It was a "drop in" no mods required.
With a trigger weight rule change I changed to...
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Last post by 6.5x55ai
Tue Feb 01, 2022 3:51 pm
Sierra MK 183 gr packages
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Pablolig »
Sat Jan 15, 2022 12:14 pm
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Question for the 183 SMK users:
Is anyone aware of QC differences between the Sierra MK x 500 box, compared to the 1000 box?
Obviously in the 1000...
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Thank you Rod.
That’s all what I needed to hear.
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Last post by Pablolig
Mon Jan 17, 2022 2:48 pm
300 wsm load data
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Bradleytyrrell »
Wed Jan 12, 2022 1:25 pm
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Hi all I'm trying to find some information on load data for a 300 wsm with 210 btlr and 2225 power if anyone has tried this combination or can give...
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I shoot a 300WSM heavy gun and can confirm 2213sc is a perfect match for 215gn pills and I certainly would never go to any slower powder with this...
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Last post by RDavies
Mon Jan 17, 2022 10:04 am
Optimum Ballistics Techniques, Improved Edition 4
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Graham Mincham »
Mon Feb 01, 2021 7:06 pm
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My latest improved version of OBT Edition 4 is now available.
OPTIMUM BALLISTIC TECHNIQUES.pdf
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Hi Everyone,
I have just finished an update on Optimum Ballistic Techniques to Edition 5. This is a major update of data and includes further...
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Last post by Graham Mincham
Thu Jan 13, 2022 9:32 pm
Mouldable putty for grips
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CamoWhamo »
Wed Jan 12, 2022 9:54 am
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Hi All,
I want to build up a palm swell on the grip of my stock.
I've never done it before so have no idea where to start.
What products are...
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Temporarily I would use body filler smoothed with a wet hand, once you have a final shape redo with jbweld unless weight is an issue, then leave the...
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Last post by Rich4
Wed Jan 12, 2022 2:45 pm
Barnard website?
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BATattack »
Mon Jan 10, 2022 11:46 am
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Is it just me or has the Barnard website gone AWOL? Now searches only seem to come up with links for their stalkbook and truflight etc.
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Barnard not great in that department lately , the last website wasn’t too bad for info maybe there’s a hold up - can’t blame covid for everything
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Last post by cheech
Tue Jan 11, 2022 6:30 pm
Alpha Munitions - Brass interest
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willow »
Sun Dec 22, 2019 7:14 pm
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Not trying to sell anything here but trying to gauge whether any members on here would be interested in buying Alpha brass. There's no Australian...
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Unfortunately 3GT didn't get any of those cartridges in.
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Last post by willow
Sun Jan 09, 2022 7:23 pm
Twist rate for Sierra 7mm 183gr matchkings
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GlennA »
Thu Jan 06, 2022 7:38 am
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Do the Sierra 183gr projectiles shoot ok (good/bad) in a 32” Bartlein 8.5Twist 284 barrel? Has anyone had any problems?
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8" would be my first choice, 8.5" will work, but you may lose some B.C. at 9/1000 yards.
Keith H.
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Last post by KHGS
Thu Jan 06, 2022 7:46 am
Loads for old 143.5gn FMJ pills
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Dreamcaster51 »
Wed Jan 05, 2022 10:01 am
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Hi guys,
Happy New Year to you all.
I am after some advice please and this is the place to find it I believe.
I have just purchased a beautiful old,...
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Cheers Mate ..Shot plenty of 144gr pills out of Omarks ..42gr of 2206 (not2206H) and 44 gr of 2208 print pretty much the same without any pressure...
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Last post by mauserjr
Wed Jan 05, 2022 6:48 pm
bullet lube
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Chopper »
Tue Jan 04, 2022 9:26 am
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Bees wax bullet lube is something I used in my FB days
one reason was to cut down on sighting shots in bigger bore barrels like Shultz
Wouldnt think...
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Well I shot moly for years and can say there was No more accuracy for me, No less, But it Did cut down on fouling and gave longer strings, and was...
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Last post by Chopper
Wed Jan 05, 2022 9:56 am
Barrel clean
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Pablolig »
Mon Oct 18, 2021 6:12 pm
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Hi all,
I would like to resurface a hot topic once more. Almost like opening a can of worms.
Can people shed some light on barrel cleaning...
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Thanks Keith
There is a thread over on accurate shooter on the CLR cleaning , and many share your beliefs ( Jim Borden ) and many others .
Guys have...
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Last post by Ackley kid
Sun Jan 02, 2022 4:37 pm
7mm saum reamer
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Pablolig »
Mon Dec 27, 2021 3:08 pm
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Hi Guys,
Can someone please guide me on this one.
I am after a 7 mm saum reamer, .210-.220 fb and .317-.318 neck
Any idea where to find one?...
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Ditto for both JGS and Manson.
Keith H.
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Sun Jan 02, 2022 12:57 pm
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