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can anyone give me a 6br 2209 load?
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sixmill »
Mon Apr 16, 2007 2:16 pm
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Looking to try some 2209 loads in a 6br 1:8 twist 26 shooting 105g scenars. Is this powder suitable? or should i stick to 2208.
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I have heard - from a usually very reputable source - that a compressed load of 2209 shot extremely well in a 6BR.
But few use it which may mean...
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Tue Apr 17, 2007 9:04 am
6.5 x 47 loads
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Wayne »
Fri Apr 06, 2007 9:00 pm
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would anyone have any loading data on 6.5 x 47 using 2208 or 2209
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Wayne
I am using a similar case and get 3017 fps with 38g of 2208 behind both the 120 sierra and 123 lap.
2810 fps with 40g of 2209 behind the 142...
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Mon Apr 09, 2007 4:43 pm
6.5 HI V 6.5X55 AI
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Paul Janzso »
Sun Mar 25, 2007 11:27 am
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I am thinking about having a 6.5 barrel made up in the future and I would like some input into what is near optimum for this cal.
Also what is the...
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Last post by AlanF
Sun Apr 08, 2007 1:33 pm
6 x 47 Lapua
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bobeager »
Wed Jan 10, 2007 3:47 pm
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Could anyone who has a 6 x 47 Lapua up and going please relate their experiences / results e.g., velocity achieved with 105 / 107 's. Is it as...
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does anyone have some loads for 6.5 x 47 using 2208 or 2209 range of powders?
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Last post by Wayne
Fri Apr 06, 2007 8:55 pm
700 trigger creep
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inverness »
Wed Apr 04, 2007 6:54 pm
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I have a Remington 700P that has a slight creep in the trigger, just before it breaks. Is there an easy way to fix it or does it need a COMPETENT...
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How you going mate?
I found the same on my 700 police so I followed the instructions on snipers paradise web site and it has never been better....
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Last post by mitchellchandler_au
Wed Apr 04, 2007 8:17 pm
fixtures to a sporter stock to make it act like a varminter?
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ogre6br »
Mon Apr 02, 2007 11:43 pm
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Hi
I am having a Standard sporter Synthetic stocked Tikka white tail (595) into a 6 BR.
Is there any way that I can add plates or sliders or...
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Check the Sinclair International website product id #04-1700. Called the Sinclair Forend Benchrest Adapter and would be exactly what you need. You...
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Last post by bully_eye
Tue Apr 03, 2007 5:20 pm
Aim Off or Adjust Windage
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AlanF »
Mon Mar 19, 2007 7:02 pm
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To F-Class Standard and Open Shooters,
It might be interesting to get some opinions on this. Are you an aim-offer or a knob-twiddler? What are the...
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As a new shooter I have tried to come to grips with a scope technique. Initially I set about to knob twiddle but after the VIC QUEENS where on the...
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Last post by DENNISG
Fri Mar 30, 2007 3:40 pm
still have my 308 savage 4 sale-new in shop prices gone up
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jerryatric »
Tue Mar 27, 2007 11:01 pm
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yes thats right - i got qoute of new savage varmint rifles & they have up in price , so that should make buying my as new savage 308 fvss rifle a...
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yes i know - i just reliezed i put this post in wrong place .. ive had a long day , so if the moderator of this forum wishes 2 remove this i wont be...
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Last post by jerryatric
Tue Mar 27, 2007 11:12 pm
suitability of 303
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by Guest » Sat Mar 24, 2007 7:58 pm
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would a 303 be suitable for f class?
i have a new black mountain heavy barrel,a butt stock with raised cheeck ,and a fore end with bedding and...
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im in southeast qld
i spoke to the fellas at a club on sunday and i can shoot my 303 at any of their club shoots
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Mon Mar 26, 2007 7:14 pm
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Last post by ogre6br
Fri Mar 23, 2007 8:22 pm
123g Sierra MK's
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Cameron Mc »
Fri Mar 16, 2007 6:13 pm
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Anyone using 6.5mm 123g MK's. Not sure if they are available.
Cameron
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Thanks for that info. Maybe the next shipment of Lapua's will measure better with regards to diameter. If so they should be the way to go. The batch...
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Last post by Cameron Mc
Wed Mar 21, 2007 7:38 pm
To AI or not- re-chambering question
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ogre6br »
Wed Feb 21, 2007 12:49 am
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It has come time to re-chamber my .223 and I’ m wondering do I re-chamber it to .223 AI or keep it the same .223 but have it throated so the sierra...
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According to Wingyro ( aka Mc Coy dirivative) 80 gn SMK require 1:7.5 at 2800 for a Stability Factor of 1.5 ( USA Preference) or 1:8 for an SF of 1.3...
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Last post by Ken L
Wed Mar 07, 2007 8:27 am
Please explain freebore when talking about chambers/reamers
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ogre6br »
Fri Mar 02, 2007 1:41 pm
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HI
Can you guys please explain free bore in chambers and on reamers.
Was talking to a G-smith and his 30 BR reamer is a No freebore reamer....
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P.
Doughnut and internal wrinkles can be
removed from the neck base after forming by carefully inserting a Wilson internal neck reamer of the...
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Last post by XCALIBRE
Mon Mar 05, 2007 9:45 pm
Night Force Scopes
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Paul Janzso »
Thu Feb 22, 2007 8:43 am
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I am considering buying a new Night Force scope for a new Rifle I am haveing built at the moment.
What are or is the most popular reticle ?
I...
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Thank's for the replies, I had a look on the NF web site and I like the 2 dot reticle.
I am currently using a Weaver T36 with a dot reticle and it...
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Last post by Paul Janzso
Mon Mar 05, 2007 4:23 pm
Trigger advice. Please help.
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Foxy »
Sat Feb 24, 2007 11:01 pm
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Recommendations on which trigger to purchase (the cheaper the better)
It's for an F Standard rifle with a Barnard S, HS Precision stock with...
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Foxy,
In case you aren't aware Keith (KHGS) probably builds more Barnard actioned rifles than just about anybody else. Just don't ask him any...
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Last post by AlanF
Mon Feb 26, 2007 6:46 am
223 which barrel 1:7T or 1:8T
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Ned »
Mon Feb 12, 2007 7:48 am
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Hi everyone
I would like to know which barrel is best suited for shooting 80grn HPBT.
Has any body done any testing with these barrel twists, if so...
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2930fps has been good to at 1000.
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Last post by Chopper
Thu Feb 15, 2007 11:52 pm
Loading for 6 Dasher
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Simon C »
Mon Dec 18, 2006 7:30 pm
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Hi Guys,
I'm currently having a rifle rebarreled to this caliber.....to dabble in the dark side! :shock:
Just wondering whether those with 6BR...
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Well...my Dasher arrived yesterday and I am looking forward to playing with it in F-Open on occasions.
Now I got a pillar bedding job to do this...
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Last post by Simon C
Thu Feb 15, 2007 7:54 am
where can I get a bipod for F-class
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ogre6br »
Fri Dec 29, 2006 4:41 pm
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Looking for a bi-pod ( not a harris style) but the wide legged ones for F-class shooting
one to fit a front hand rail on a Tikka 695 master...
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Is there anything you would want in trade??
later
p
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Last post by ogre6br
Sun Feb 04, 2007 4:08 pm
What sling for a begginer in prone
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ogre6br »
Sun Feb 04, 2007 1:32 pm
HI
Ihave been looking at slings on the VRA shop and really have no idea what I'm looking at- some help in choosing a sling for prone work.
Dont...
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Last post by ogre6br
Sun Feb 04, 2007 1:32 pm
how can i lengthen my bolt handle on omark ?
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jerryatric »
Tue Jan 30, 2007 8:25 pm
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hi ,just wondering if anybody knows someone who could or has done a lengthening job on bolt knob-handle on a omark , mine has very short job &...
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Hi jerryatric, check out this thread
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Last post by Sam Walker
Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:11 am
Boretech Eliminator
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VickiMcc »
Thu Jan 25, 2007 2:55 pm
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Has anyone tried this solvent yet. Supposed to be another one stop shop that removes everything that is not nailed down. Claimed to be odourless....
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Peter
I tried it the 1st time last week and it worked as claimed. Took it to a prize meeting the next day and at 300 it shot all ovet the place....
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Last post by VickiMcc
Tue Jan 30, 2007 6:12 pm
Tapered Scope Rail for ANGEL 80 Action
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bobeager »
Wed Jan 24, 2007 3:52 pm
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Anyone know of a source for a one piece tapered scope rail specifically drilled for an ANGEL 80 action.
Thank You.
PS This is part of a project...
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Thanks, my club mate was able to source the rail from VRA Shop. A new 6mm dasher is now a work-in-progress.
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Last post by bobeager
Tue Jan 30, 2007 11:28 am
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Last post by VickiMcc
Mon Jan 29, 2007 5:06 pm
Question on interarms actions.
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SAVAGEV »
Thu Jan 25, 2007 9:53 am
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Hello :D f class shooters,does any one know any thing about these actions :?:
I have been looking at a interarms mark x 308 which is for sale,are...
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My Savage shoots the 80 grain Sierras without a problem . Just give them a go .
Regards
john
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Last post by j.b
Mon Jan 29, 2007 8:23 am
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Last post by ogre6br
Fri Jan 26, 2007 8:15 pm
6Br Groups
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Matt P »
Wed Aug 30, 2006 7:28 pm
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Hi All
I shot these 2 groups today both 10 shots at 300m the 1st is Reloader 15 and the 2nd is 2208, both are 107SMK and both loaded into the...
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I am reliably informed that a lady who has been shooting for only a few months shot some amazingly good groups with a 6BR at Rosedale range earlier...
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Last post by AlanF
Thu Jan 25, 2007 9:27 pm
Comments on actions
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fwt1712 »
Wed Jan 24, 2007 7:40 am
I am looking to build a new silhouette rifle based on a custom action an was after any feedback/info/advice on them. While not strictly fclass - they...
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Last post by fwt1712
Wed Jan 24, 2007 7:40 am
question on my 223 load for f class
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SAVAGEV »
Tue Dec 12, 2006 9:57 am
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HELLO :D F CLASS SHOOTERS. I OWN A SAVAGE BVSS RIFLE WITH A 1 IN 9 TWIST BARREL . ALL STANDED OUT OF THE BOX. THE SCOPE IS A 36 POWER TASCO WITH 1/8...
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Hello :D jerryatric , yes i know you did,and i wish :cry: i could have been there too.Iam going to make a big effect :wink: to be there this...
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Last post by SAVAGEV
Mon Jan 22, 2007 5:09 am
6mmbr barrel life
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mitchellchandler_au »
Sat Jan 20, 2007 7:58 pm
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Hi all,
Could anyone tell me wha sort of life I should get from my 6mm?
Thanks,
mitch
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We have spoken about this before, I beleive you should get about 3500 rounds down a 30' tube PROVIDED you re-chamber between 1700-2000 rounds. I had...
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Last post by Matt P
Sun Jan 21, 2007 12:54 pm
Hornday 105gn Amax's?
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Jagumba »
Fri Nov 04, 2005 12:13 pm
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I am looking to get the benefit of other peoples experiences with the Hornady 105gn Amax projectiles in the 6BR. I have tried 105gn Lapua Scenar's...
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hi Matt,
Just looking at this tread, Iam using the A-MAX. At 900 yards the A-MAX gave groups of around 7 inches, so I put the loads over the...
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Last post by mitchellchandler_au
Sat Jan 20, 2007 8:12 pm
Is there a list of Aussie custom projectiles makers anywere?
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ogre6br »
Wed Dec 27, 2006 1:48 pm
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HI
I have been doing as search but haven't been able to find a post listing contact details of custom projectile makers here in AU.
Is there a...
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Hi,
Procal trading make some custom bullets from memory from 22 to 30cal I think.
hope this helps
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Last post by mitchellchandler_au
Sat Jan 20, 2007 7:49 pm
KG products
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Andrew~Smith »
Thu Jan 11, 2007 9:24 am
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Hello , is there a local supplier of KG cleaning and coating products ? I emailed the US head office with no reply :(
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Hi to those interested , KG got me in touch with the local importer , details are :
Ron Hatton
phone 0882521457
mobil 0427830563
to buy kg...
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Last post by Andrew~Smith
Fri Jan 19, 2007 2:53 pm
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Last post by ogre6br
Thu Jan 11, 2007 12:35 pm
Barrel life 223
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Chopper »
Sun Jan 07, 2007 12:09 pm
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I would be interested in finding out the barrel life of some of you out there as it was stated in a topic that the life could be less than 308 i have...
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Have a couple of .223 rifles, first one MAB conversion on an Omark. Fired just over 2600 rounds - still shoots 60's easily if the wind dosn't have a...
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Last post by Malcolm Hill
Wed Jan 10, 2007 5:41 pm
Wind Chart
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littlebang556 »
Tue Dec 19, 2006 11:17 pm
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Just wondering if there is a wind guide/chart or whatever that might be suitable for both full-bore and F Class shooting. Something that shows flag...
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Barry Davies mentioned with respect to OMarks
<Bolt being set too far back when adaptor is fitted>.
<Remove bolt handle and re solder...
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Last post by pjifl
Thu Jan 04, 2007 9:47 am
Action coatings
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Andrew~Smith »
Wed Jan 03, 2007 1:36 pm
Hello , what are my options for a spray on paint coating for an action ? I have looked at the Duracote site .. but the Aussie imported wont have any...
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Last post by Andrew~Smith
Wed Jan 03, 2007 1:36 pm
Want to compete with PB old 6.5x55 -what projectile?
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ogre6br »
Mon Dec 25, 2006 12:32 am
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HI
I brought PB's old Master sporter in 6.5x55.
I want to start competeing
So far I have a rifle with a 20 moa rail fitted.
What else do I need...
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There may be a couple of clubs closer, but I'd recommend either Lang Lang RC or Fitzroy/Caulfield RC (at Glen Forbes) - both have a few F-Class...
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Last post by AlanF
Tue Jan 02, 2007 12:54 pm
Cheapest place to get Redding bushing in AU??
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ogre6br »
Fri Dec 29, 2006 8:34 pm
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HI
What/where is the cheapest place to get redding or other make bushings that will fit redding S type FLS dies??
need multiple sizes of the...
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Pro Cal trading
Will have best selection and best delivery times. Not the cheapest and certainlynot the dearest
Paul
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Last post by VickiMcc
Sat Dec 30, 2006 12:59 am
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Last post by ogre6br
Wed Dec 27, 2006 7:28 pm
223 velocities
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mitchellchandler_au »
Tue Dec 26, 2006 10:03 pm
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Hi all,
Today I was testing my 223 with the 80gn SMK with 25.0 of 2208 with a velocity of 2810 and an ES of 10fps but i cannot put much more powder...
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I think I might just fill the case to the brim and hope for the best :lol:
Maybe 25.5 will fit in the case I will try it tomorrow. yesterday I...
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Last post by mitchellchandler_au
Wed Dec 27, 2006 6:41 pm
s
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a.JR »
Sun Sep 10, 2006 1:42 pm
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Hs
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Yes
Pro Cal is now importing these
Give Peter a call on 5281 1380
Paul
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Last post by VickiMcc
Wed Dec 27, 2006 2:21 pm
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Last post by ogre6br
Wed Dec 27, 2006 1:28 pm
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Mon Dec 25, 2006 12:17 am
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Mon Dec 25, 2006 12:15 am
6mmbr at 900 yards
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mitchellchandler_au »
Sun Dec 17, 2006 10:32 pm
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Hi all,
I was just testing my 6mm br at 900 yards the other day, I got 2 5shot groups with 2inch horizontal dispersion and 7 inch vertical which...
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What were the conditions like ???
I have had groups under 3 of verticle @ 900 in good conditions then have shot it the next week at a shorter range...
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Last post by Matt P
Mon Dec 18, 2006 6:58 pm
6.5 x 47 Lapua
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Cameron Mc »
Sun Jun 04, 2006 12:54 pm
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Anyone heard when the new Lapua 6.5x47 brass will be landing in OZ. I have an order in. I obtained a big no. of 123g Lapua,s in a deal (cheap) , so...
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Hi matt have already looked at that i have a 22/250AI F/L die but can't find anyone to do that. Bruce
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Last post by bruce talty
Mon Dec 18, 2006 6:39 pm
Barnard P V's Barnard S model
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Foxy »
Mon Dec 18, 2006 1:29 am
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Everyone I know who has a barnard (.308) has a P model.
I have ordered an S model (Rem 700 clone) does anyone here know how well they shoot?
Are...
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I had a Model S a couple of years back. These are good actions, quite similar to the Model P except for the tang area and the trigger setup. The...
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Last post by Cameron Mc
Mon Dec 18, 2006 6:20 pm
5.56 loads
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richmac »
Wed Aug 24, 2005 7:48 pm
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Hi Fellow Shooters
I am interested in anybody that has done some chrony tests on 5.56 ammo 80 grain projectiles.
I am running 2206 powder and...
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Tungsten Disufide(WS2)Molybdenum Disulfide(MoS2) orMolly as evryone calles it.Bruce
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Last post by bruce talty
Sun Dec 17, 2006 7:04 pm
Spotting scopes.
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Bigdog »
Fri Dec 08, 2006 8:48 am
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I am considering purchasing a leuopold green ring spotting scope,has anyone got an opinion as to quality of these or are there better for the money....
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Yes this sort of action is good to see but in this occaision as is the case most of the time, I was not offended in any way as I did not read the...
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Last post by littlebang556
Mon Dec 11, 2006 2:14 pm
Nielson Actions
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shooter magavin »
Fri Dec 08, 2006 11:37 pm
Hi i have hust recently purchased a Neilson in excellant condition. it is a NM600. I know that it i one of the last Loyd Neilson produced as it is...
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Last post by shooter magavin
Fri Dec 08, 2006 11:37 pm
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