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Budget rifle
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CEW »
Wed Dec 06, 2006 12:36 pm
There is a good thread on if anyone is looking to build a budget Fly or Fclass rifle.
Peter.
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Wed Dec 06, 2006 12:36 pm
Need, Omark project advice?
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FullBoar »
Sun Dec 03, 2006 6:26 pm
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G'day all,
Here I am a new to the sport Fullbore shooter - I just bought an Omark with original Omark barrel ( not a heavy profile ) which is yet...
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G'day Peter,
Thanks for your considered response - loads of good info here.
Actually a few others have said the same thing - I spoke to...
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Last post by FullBoar
Tue Dec 05, 2006 9:51 pm
.223 Ackley Improved
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Alpro »
Wed Nov 22, 2006 11:46 am
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I have just had a rifle (Rem700) chambered in .223 Ackley Improved and was wondering if anyone would have any reloading data for the cartridge with...
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Hi pest bird
I have just done sone fire forming with 23.5grns of 2206 with a 63grn projectile. It worked great.
I even got a few shots touching...
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Last post by Alpro
Sun Nov 26, 2006 10:52 am
TIKKA TACTICAL 223
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Paul Janzso »
Tue Nov 14, 2006 2:30 pm
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I got it back from Geff Grenfell, (re-throated) I re-organized my hand loads ready for the 600meter shoot at MBRC last saturday and shot 49,5 and...
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I have moved the discussion on field class to the Rules and the Future forum HERE.
Thanks Simon.
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Last post by AlanF
Tue Nov 21, 2006 6:15 pm
the stupidest qusetion. I'm ashamed.
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Foxy »
Thu Nov 16, 2006 7:50 pm
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I've been shooting F Class Standard for approximately 6 months.
I'm still not sure what the F stands for :oops:
Is it Field
Is it Free
Please...
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That answer is correct for Canada.
But in Australia it stands for FREE and has been refered to in the Rule book since the original rules were drawn...
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Last post by Ken L
Fri Nov 17, 2006 12:55 am
6mm 90gn Lapua Scenar
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Simon C »
Tue Nov 07, 2006 9:31 pm
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Hi All,
does anyone know where I could get hold of these??
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Cheers Paul, I'll give em a call
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Last post by Simon C
Wed Nov 08, 2006 6:25 pm
F std. How much powder to suit...
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Foxy »
Mon Nov 06, 2006 8:26 pm
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.308
Lapua Brass
CCI Primers
155g Scenars
2208 powder
Fired from a Barnard S model action
Through a 30 Hart barrel with a 1-13 twist
Please...
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Foxy,
If you are using new Lapua Brass and Sierra pills, load your 1st load with 45 grns of 2208 into the lands, 2nd time 10thou jump with 45.5 of...
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Last post by balcom
Tue Nov 07, 2006 1:55 pm
New Rifle
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Dermott »
Thu Nov 02, 2006 4:35 am
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I am interested in a new rifle for varmint and possibly to join a club and shoot f class. At the moment trying to understand the rules. I am...
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Dermott,
One thing that comes through quite clearly if you read the American forums is that the Savage Model 12 stands out as exceptionally...
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Last post by AlanF
Tue Nov 07, 2006 6:31 am
Mannlicher SSG 69 P2 ?
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Foxy »
Fri Aug 18, 2006 5:16 pm
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No. I still haven't bought a rifle yet.
The guys at the club are scoping around for a Barnard or Musgrave for me? Comments???
After all of the...
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Mine is an original SSG Steyr and shoots very consistently and happily with 180gn Gamekings into around the .5-.6 at 100yds.
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Last post by Barry R
Sun Nov 05, 2006 3:30 pm
Front rests???
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Foxy »
Mon Oct 30, 2006 5:42 pm
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Sydney based F Std shooter looking for an adjustable front rest.
Not interested in Bipods.
Please advise where to purchase or even browse for one.
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The SEB rest is what I am getting. Mine will have a few modifications go I can use it for other events as well.
I can not find anyone that can...
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Last post by Ackley Improved
Sat Nov 04, 2006 6:41 pm
update on 6.5 mm berger 140 vld bullets
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bruce moulds »
Sun Oct 22, 2006 8:49 pm
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had 2 more fail to arrive today. that makes a total of 5.
probably time for the self fladulation to cease.
bruce.
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berger have told me that the lot no of the bullets i had fail to arrive at the target was made when someone else owned the company & had jackets...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Sun Oct 29, 2006 7:58 pm
MCSI review of scores
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Ken L »
Sun Oct 15, 2006 2:00 pm
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Comparison of scores at Grafton 300 yds between FB, FS & FO using the MSCI lookup table for each stage and the totaling the 2 stage scores.
Now...
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Hi Ken,
Cannot give you scores from yesterday as I don't have cards, but I can give you some direct comparisons of 5 shooters who fired 20 shots at...
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Last post by Guest
Sun Oct 15, 2006 5:13 pm
Want to try F-Class
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steve300wby »
Mon Oct 09, 2006 8:53 am
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Hello Guys
Ive been thinking of trying out fclass. I have a 300wby Accumark it shoots very well :) Here is a 6 shot group i fired at 550m...
The...
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Steve,
That's a good offer from Barry. I wouldn't be surprised if you get a few more open shooters in that club in the near future. And there is a...
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Last post by AlanF
Tue Oct 10, 2006 1:24 pm
6mm 105gn Bergers
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Chris Burdett »
Wed Oct 04, 2006 1:10 pm
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Recieved 500 6mm 105gn VLD Bergers today, thank you Peter.
I,m interested in info regarding jam/jump/load, from those who have used these. I,ll use...
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Thanks Raven & Ken, tried a few on Sat. had to do a ladder in reverse( ie. start high and go lower) anything over 29.5gn 2208 was all over the...
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Last post by Chris Burdett
Sun Oct 08, 2006 9:51 pm
"omarks" making them shoot
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mick l »
Fri Aug 04, 2006 10:04 am
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With the number of Omarks still in use,some thirty seven years after their relese to the market.
There must be a wealth of knowledge on making them...
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I know all you guys will say that a scope would have fixed my problems so I am ready for what comes my way.
Just finished the WA Queens fullbore,...
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Last post by littlebang556
Wed Oct 04, 2006 6:01 pm
Trigger cleaning and subsequent lubrication
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Barry R »
Sun Oct 01, 2006 6:05 pm
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Thank heavens I can't think of an appropriate emoticon to use.....does anyone else NOT need emoticons in their lives?
Anyway....when I regularly...
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I don't even have to remove my rifle from it's bedding to remove my trigger when I was it in acetone.
When I am real lazy I just give it a squirt of...
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Last post by littlebang556
Wed Oct 04, 2006 5:47 pm
2 v's 3 or more locking lugs?
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Foxy »
Tue Oct 03, 2006 12:51 am
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All the old fellas at the range are hell bent on using actions with 3 locking lugs. There seem to be a lot of good BR actions coming out of the...
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Foxy,
Nothing wrong with either 2 or 3 lugged actions. Keep in mind that the more lugs there are, the harder it is to lift the bolt...
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Last post by Guest
Tue Oct 03, 2006 7:46 am
I finally ordered my new/first rifle & scope
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Foxy »
Sat Sep 02, 2006 6:54 pm
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Tikka T3 Super Varmint 308
Leupold VXIII6.5x20x50 in Silver
Thanks for all of the great advice.
I think I might celebrate.
Cheers.
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Cheers Matt.
That's music to my ears.
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Last post by Foxy
Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:39 pm
6mm br velocities
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mitchellchandler_au »
Thu Sep 28, 2006 9:44 am
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Could you guys tell me what sort of velocities i need to be able to achive to shoot at 600 yards with my 6mm br. Iam using 28.5 of 2208 in a 28inch...
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HI CHRIS
I started F Class early last year and am enjoying it .
I started with a Tikka Master Sporter , 6.5x55 but had trouble with my rigth eye...
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Last post by Paul Janzso
Fri Sep 29, 2006 3:10 pm
Brass
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Simon C »
Mon Jul 18, 2005 10:54 pm
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Hi all,
I am interested to get peoples opinion on brass life and prep for F-Std. I use Lapua and they are now into their 2nd loading....none have...
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Simon
Another way to tell if your case is ready to seperate without the ring sighting is to flatten a piece of wire on the end and bend the flat end...
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Last post by balcom
Sun Sep 24, 2006 3:39 pm
Rifle has been shooting Moly Bullets
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jcinsa »
Sun Sep 17, 2006 11:30 am
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I've just bought a 308 thats been shooting Moly Bullets.
As I don't want to continue this, what do I have to do before using standard jacketed...
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Thanks Andrew & Ken
John
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Last post by jcinsa
Tue Sep 19, 2006 9:05 pm
New Brass V's Once Fired
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littlebang556 »
Fri Sep 08, 2006 11:26 am
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Is new F/L resized brass just as accurate as F/L resized once fired (in same rifle) brass?
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Rob,
I agree with Peter. If you do your first firing (or 2) with mild loads, the brass will be less likely to later expand excessively at the...
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Last post by AlanF
Sun Sep 17, 2006 11:08 am
6mm br groups
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mitchellchandler_au »
Sat Sep 16, 2006 5:56 pm
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To day I finally got my rifle home to do some grouping. i put 5 of the 105 hornady A-MAX into .350 at 100 metres and the 29.5 went into 250 for the...
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Be careful with A-max bullets they have a habit of the plastic tip causing problems like 4 in and 1 out. I would also suggest moving back to 300 to...
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Last post by Matt P
Sat Sep 16, 2006 7:28 pm
Shooting Cart
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littlebang556 »
Fri Sep 08, 2006 11:21 am
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As many will be aware, driving of vehicles at some shoots is prohibited and I was wondering if others may have plans/pictures that may help me in...
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get a haversack as well, 2 get odds and ends in, bullets, apples etc
at last yrs queens , i decided to reward myself with a apple for ea possible...
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Last post by ozfarm
Sat Sep 09, 2006 3:40 pm
Scope size?
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Foxy »
Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:09 pm
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Please advise the minimum scope size I would require to shoot from 300 to 800metres. I am on a budget so think up to $850max.
The scope will be...
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Just to add to the the other good advice, I consider 10X magnification quite limiting. To me 20 is about the minimum and consider 25 my preference...
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Last post by pjifl
Tue Aug 29, 2006 7:44 am
Howa+Nikko for starters?
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Foxy »
Fri Aug 25, 2006 9:38 pm
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Okay I've had a reality check.
What do you think of the following set-up for a newby to FS
Rifle: Howa Varminter Supreme .308
Scope: Nikko...
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G'day foxy,
go the remington.............you wont regret it!
I've used them as BR rifles, hunting rifles, and now F class. All of the replies...
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Last post by ned kelly
Sat Aug 26, 2006 7:46 pm
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Last post by Foxy
Fri Aug 25, 2006 9:40 pm
Surgeon action downunder?
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jquin »
Thu Aug 24, 2006 9:05 pm
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Hi
Has anyone seen a surgeon action here in Oz?
I was thinging of getting one here unless anyone
can advise otherwise.
Regards
jquin
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G'Day Jquin,
try a stolle or a nesika as they are readily available in this country from reputable g'smiths.
I truly like the surgeon action and...
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Last post by ned kelly
Fri Aug 25, 2006 9:10 pm
6mm BR build help
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John Brownrigg »
Sun Aug 20, 2006 10:38 am
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Hi All!
Can anyone give assist me in advising me the optimum barrel length and twist for a 6mmBR for FO?
Using 107G Sierra MK's or Hornady...
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How ya going mate?
I have had a 6mmbr made on a remington action, I would go with a 1:8 twist to handle the the 105-107 range. and in the 28-30...
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Last post by mitchellchandler_au
Mon Aug 21, 2006 12:18 pm
telescopes
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ozfarm »
Sun Aug 20, 2006 7:28 pm
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greetings all
was wandering around the sara store website and noticed the nikko nighteaters ?? for around $300, for someone comtemplating F class...
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Hi ozfarm
I dont know much about the nighteater's but buy the best U can afford
Or make do untill U can buy quality glass.
Cheers
RB :)
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Last post by RAVEN
Mon Aug 21, 2006 12:34 am
Case Tools
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littlebang556 »
Mon Feb 13, 2006 10:40 am
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I have seen many discussions regarding the preparation of cases but some shooters go beyond what the average hand loader considers the norm.
My...
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Sorry John, no real answer for you hear except that I have always FL my cases but as you suggest with a load of 25.4 of 2208 pressure problems could...
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Last post by littlebang556
Fri Aug 18, 2006 1:34 am
Internal Case Cleaning
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littlebang556 »
Fri Oct 21, 2005 1:01 pm
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Just wondering if anyone out there has a good method of cleaning the inside of brass.
I am using .223 brass and at the best of times case volume is...
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Rob,
Just checked ebay & the company I bought mine from is no longer listed. The only Digital Pro I could find by another dealer is larger...
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Last post by daj
Thu Aug 17, 2006 10:35 am
Omark adaptors
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mitchellchandler_au »
Thu Aug 10, 2006 7:09 pm
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Could any one please tell me if there is any one making adaptors for omarks these days.
Thanks
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Does anybody know what thread is used for the barrel to screw into the MAB adaptors ?
Sam
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Last post by Sam Walker
Wed Aug 16, 2006 7:31 am
Which rifle should I buy (new to sport)
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Foxy »
Sun Jun 18, 2006 8:30 pm
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I've decided to start shooting Standard F class, and I'm ready to buy a rifle. I notice that Remington 700's are popular?
I am considering the...
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I'm sure someone will let me know if this is not a good idea but because of F Class needing a somewhat bulky stock would you not be able to have...
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Last post by littlebang556
Wed Aug 16, 2006 12:33 am
Primers for .223
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j.b »
Tue Jun 27, 2006 2:00 am
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What brand of primers are the .223 shooters using ? Also what primers have the hardest cups ?
Regards
john
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I find Rem 7 1/2 more than adequate for 25.4 gn 2208 in winchester brass and just happend to be the sweetest load I have found to date for MY rifle....
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Last post by littlebang556
Tue Aug 15, 2006 9:42 am
6.5 142 mk comes unstuck
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rep »
Mon Aug 07, 2006 4:02 pm
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after noon all ,had three projies blow in two shoots recently ,these are clocked at 3140 fps shoot very well bbl is 1/8 twist of 28 and is very...
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Rep,
I'm not an expert on jackets sorry - I've read fairly widely on 6.5 projectiles for my 6.5-284, and all the top US 1000 yd BR shooters seem...
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Last post by AlanF
Tue Aug 08, 2006 7:33 pm
Time Travel
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Ken L »
Fri Aug 04, 2006 7:48 am
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When first looking at the forum I notice that the time stamps on various postings are one hour head, sort of like daylight saving , but as soon as I...
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yogi
does that mean it's breeding time?
bruce.
p.s. can you let me know where to get a cheap trilby?
pps just temember, the word of pharoah was...
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Last post by bruce moulds
Fri Aug 04, 2006 5:18 pm
moly coating
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Chopper »
Thu Jul 20, 2006 2:05 pm
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can anyone tell me a bit about this, 1 where to buy, 2 how to do,ive read some interesting stuff on this on the yanky sites and appears to have a lot...
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Peter M
Yes the clothes dryer would be risky. If something went wrong it could be she who must be grovelled to for a considerable length of time !...
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Last post by AlanF
Thu Aug 03, 2006 9:54 am
Broughton Barrels
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AlanF »
Wed Aug 02, 2006 10:24 pm
Broughton 5C barrels seem to be very highly regarded, and well-performed in the US. Does anyone know if there is an Australian importer?
Alan
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Last post by AlanF
Wed Aug 02, 2006 10:24 pm
7mm08
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Peter Marum »
Thu Jul 27, 2006 2:57 pm
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Hello,
Is there any body out there using a 7/08 in f-open, i have a spare action going and thought i may play around with this round.
Regards,...
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I believe that Raeburn Trindall of the Canberra Rifle Club is using a 7mm08 in F Open. He wrote an article some months back in the ATR Mag. Sorry, I...
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Last post by bobeager
Mon Jul 31, 2006 11:20 am
check this
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bruce moulds »
Wed Jul 26, 2006 6:16 pm
heard a rumour that nosler is bringing out match grade brass in 280 ackley improved.
interesting ramifications!
bruce.
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Last post by bruce moulds
Wed Jul 26, 2006 6:16 pm
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Last post by Chris Burdett
Mon Jul 24, 2006 3:10 pm
lapua 144 gn 6.5 FMJ
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bruce moulds »
Tue Jul 11, 2006 8:01 am
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can anyone offer first hand experience with this bullet.
description, waterline ability,loads relative to sierra 142, etc?
thanks in advance,...
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hi peter,
unfortunately i can't make the brisbane queens.
regards,
bruce.
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Last post by bruce moulds
Fri Jul 21, 2006 6:55 am
Scope Power
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Cameron Mc »
Fri Jul 14, 2006 9:52 pm
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Was told at a shoot by a fellow shooter to wind down the scope power at longer ranges to minimise elevation troubles.
Has anyone heard of this. I...
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Alan, I have not read that article, a lot has been written on this subject. From the above quote, one key word should be emphasised.... PRACTICE ....
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Last post by Cameron Mc
Sun Jul 16, 2006 5:17 pm
New 6.5mm 123gr Match King
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bjld »
Sat Jul 15, 2006 10:03 am
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I just read on 6mmBR.com that Sierra is releasing a 123gr Match King in 6.5mm. Probably a good bullet for the 6.5x47, but without the velocity or the...
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Ben,
I guess it will be a modern replacement for the 120gn SMK, in a similar way to the 142 repacing the 140. Will be interesting to see what BC...
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Last post by AlanF
Sat Jul 15, 2006 10:25 am
case trimmer
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j.b »
Thu Jul 13, 2006 8:45 pm
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My home made case trimmer.
Regards
jb
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John,
You've got us all wondering now.
This may help....
CLICK HERE for instructions on posting pictures.
Alan
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Last post by AlanF
Thu Jul 13, 2006 9:33 pm
2206 H
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j.b »
Thu Jul 06, 2006 10:16 pm
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Anyone had trouble cleaning their barrel after using this powder? I shot a match the other day with my .223 using this powder and 80 grain Sierras...
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Try Montana Xtreme 50BMG. Get copper out super fast and available from the VRA shop. Oh dont sniff too hard as it will burn your nose hairs
Paul
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Last post by VickiMcc
Mon Jul 10, 2006 9:20 pm
Target knobs
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j.b »
Thu Jun 29, 2006 1:24 am
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Anyone know of target knobs available fora Weaver Grandslam scope . Had a look on the Stoney Point site but it seems they don't do them .
Regards...
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I've a 6*20 and a 3*10 Grand Slam and I think they are very good . Could do with some target knobs on the larger one . The adjustments are execellent...
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Last post by j.b
Thu Jul 06, 2006 10:12 pm
What to look for in a good Omark
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1080 »
Fri Jun 30, 2006 9:03 pm
First post
Hi all.....great forum
l am after a Omark.....
It will be a dedicated FS rifle....is this action suited to switch barrels???
As my children...
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Hi Mick,
I have seen them on rifles and look OK but when I saw one on it's own I thought that there wasn't enough steel thickness around the thread,...
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Last post by balcom
Wed Jul 05, 2006 10:14 am
308 Loads in a 32" Tru-Flite Omark
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308 MAD »
Wed Jun 28, 2006 7:47 pm
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Hello all, my first post on here. I was introduced to the site by John Brownrigg who some of you may know. Anyway, back to the question. I/we would...
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308 mad,
Could you give us some help with the disagnosis. How much work has the tru-flite barrel done,(do you know?) Have you had it looked at by...
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Last post by rainbow
Thu Jun 29, 2006 10:56 pm
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