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210gr MK BC
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bjld »
Tue Feb 14, 2006 1:57 pm
G'day all
These are the BCs for Sierra's new 210gr 30 cal VLD:
0.601 @ 2600 fps and above
0.575 between 2600 and 2300 fps
0.523 between 2300...
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Tue Feb 14, 2006 1:57 pm
Neck turning tool recommendations ?
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Sam Walker »
Sun Jan 29, 2006 11:27 pm
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Need to get one and measuring equip. for turning 6PPC cases. Does anyone here have any recommendations on which tools are good ,bad or whatever ?...
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G'Day Sam,
I've neck turned many cases in .224 and 6mm cal's. with my K&M turner, you will need to ensure you order the appropriate expander...
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Last post by ned kelly
Sun Feb 05, 2006 8:38 pm
NRAA 308 ammo specs
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darke_peak »
Fri Jan 27, 2006 10:56 pm
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I am new to the sport of target shooting and just getting my gear together for F class standard. In the meantime I am trying to get an understanding...
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Thanks Barry for that info, all I needed to know.
Regards,
Mark
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Last post by darke_peak
Sat Jan 28, 2006 7:39 pm
scope rail
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mick l »
Wed Jan 18, 2006 1:51 pm
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How many moa would i need in a rail to get back to 1200yd and still be able to use the rifle at300yd. .308win is the caliber. scope will be a...
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how much adjustment at either end of the scale (300yd,1200yd) do you think would be left in the scope? regards mick
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Last post by mick l
Wed Jan 18, 2006 6:37 pm
6MM BR
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Paul Janzso »
Wed Jan 11, 2006 4:15 pm
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I want to hear all the pro's and cons for this cal.
Also thoughts comparing 6mm br, to the 6.5's.
Cheers
PJ
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Have a look at 6BR alteratives below anything extra after reading this PM me.
Matt P
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Last post by Matt P
Wed Jan 11, 2006 6:44 pm
FO rifle
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AM »
Sun Jan 01, 2006 12:56 pm
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Ok now that I have decided to shoot F Open and have a dedicated rifle made what advice can you give me for actions, barrels and stocks. I think I...
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Don't think you can go wrong with any of the well known actions or barrels. My Fclass rig- still being made- is based on a Python action made by...
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Last post by bully_eye
Mon Jan 02, 2006 11:33 am
Hart Case Saver
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richmac »
Thu Dec 29, 2005 9:22 pm
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Hart Case Saver???
Has anyone tried one of these
This tool allows U to tighten your primer pockets after they get a little sloppy.
I noticed this...
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Somehow this topic came up in a disscussion I had a while back with a well respected F-class shooter that had bought one years ago. The short...
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Last post by Cochran
Sat Dec 31, 2005 12:22 am
Switch Barrels
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AM »
Mon Dec 05, 2005 7:41 am
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Can anyone give me their thoughts on Switch barrells and how easy they are to change.
Albert.
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Thank you for your advice.
Albert.
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Last post by AM
Fri Dec 30, 2005 8:17 pm
Ultrasonic Cleaning
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VickiMcc »
Mon Aug 08, 2005 6:01 pm
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Does anyone know what is the best additive to use when cleaning brass cases ultrasonicly
Paul
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Thought I'd resurrect this old post... I'm a bit slow on the uptake. However after reading the article on 6mmbr.com about this I thought I'd give it...
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Last post by bully_eye
Tue Dec 13, 2005 7:19 pm
6.5/06 ai for f class o
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rep »
Wed Nov 23, 2005 10:30 am
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GDAY all has or does any one use this round in fco comp if so some input from other members on its pros and cons will be very handy as i will be...
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ed 8/1/06
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Last post by Tony Z
Thu Nov 24, 2005 8:08 pm
Metplat Uniformers
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by
agro »
Mon Nov 21, 2005 7:54 pm
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I have been told that these are made locally. Can someone please supply me with contact details.
Thankyou
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Try PRO-CAL :)
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Last post by RAVEN
Mon Nov 21, 2005 9:49 pm
Buying from USA
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richmac »
Fri Nov 18, 2005 7:09 am
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Hi All
I have a query...i have just put a bid in on EBay for some 308 brass.How do you fare when you win the bid and they send the brass here to...
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Hi Richmac,
I sent some brass to Aust from Canada in two identical parcels. One came through to the house no problems and the other was held by Aust...
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Last post by VickiMcc
Fri Nov 18, 2005 11:53 am
buying from USA
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by guest » Tue Aug 30, 2005 8:30 pm
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Hi to all,
I was wondering if anyone has bought a scope or any other expensive item (eg a McMillan or Sinclair stock) by mail order from the US.
If...
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Its really easy, email me direct with any questions, sometimes they wont sell to you, if that is is the case give me shout, I have plenty of mates...
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Last post by lyndonwright
Wed Nov 16, 2005 6:29 pm
Bedding Epoxy
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by
RAVEN »
Tue Nov 08, 2005 4:15 pm
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Which bedding epoxy is best :?:
Any info appreciated
Cheers
RICHARD
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Thanx for the info guys
Cheers
RICHARD
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Last post by RAVEN
Thu Nov 10, 2005 9:10 am
Moly revisited.
Replies: 14
by
Tony Z »
Mon Oct 31, 2005 2:10 pm
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edited 15/11/05
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Last post by Tony Z
Mon Nov 07, 2005 12:23 pm
Which scope
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by
Jagumba »
Mon Oct 31, 2005 11:08 am
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Okay guys - I currently have a 24x Lynx on my 6BR (1 tube). I have a 20MOA tapered base fitted to the rifle. I am looking at upgrading the scope to a...
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Thanks fella's. Just need to squirrel away some $$ without the bride finding out and i am right!
Cheers
Matt
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Last post by Jagumba
Fri Nov 04, 2005 11:56 am
Omark/mab
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by mick » Fri Aug 05, 2005 10:51 am
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what must be done to an omark/mab toget them to shoot well? What trigger would you use? Would one of these set up well be in the race with the likes...
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Mick
I have just had a rifle built by Keith Hills on an Omark action. I kept the original trigger but got Keith to do a trigger job on it and it...
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Last post by Jagumba
Fri Nov 04, 2005 5:32 am
DanZac (tungsten disulfide
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by
richmac »
Tue Aug 30, 2005 9:12 pm
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Hi All
many years ago I got some Danzac from the States to coat my bullets.
I found it ok as it did not build up like Moly can.
My question is...
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bruce
check your pm's
dave g
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Last post by dave
Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:20 am
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Last post by bruce moulds
Sat Oct 29, 2005 8:48 pm
Bearing Surface Comparitor
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by
bully_eye »
Wed Sep 14, 2005 11:43 am
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Received my BSC from SSS in the States today- one week from order to delivery. Looks well made and very solid. I'll let you know some results after I...
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I've just started ogiving all my 6.5 139 Lapua Scenars for the 6.5 HI, and am finding that this has gone a long way to removing the occasional...
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Last post by Tiger
Sun Oct 23, 2005 9:58 pm
Lapua 6.5x47
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by
bjld »
Thu Oct 13, 2005 10:44 am
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I saw a post on 6mmbr.com about a new 6.5x47mm Lapua cartridge they've apparently developed for 300m competition. The suggestion was made that necked...
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I will be watching this one 2 Ben
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Last post by RAVEN
Thu Oct 20, 2005 5:52 pm
Flying F-Class
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by
Mark Hamersley »
Sun Aug 28, 2005 12:55 am
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Hi All
I'm looking for recommendations and advice on flying with an f-class rifle. I'm particularly interested in the best way to protect the...
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On the trip to FCWC I removed the stock and scope for transport and carried the scope in the carry on, no problems on the way over (US to SA) but on...
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Last post by Eric Bair
Thu Oct 20, 2005 5:08 am
Money where my mouth is
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by
Tony Z »
Sat Oct 15, 2005 1:19 pm
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Bob and Leslie attended the match. Bob only shot the team event though.
He stated that he and Leslie are taking a little break and doing some...
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Last post by Eric Bair
Wed Oct 19, 2005 11:28 pm
Scope rings with built in taper
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by
ned kelly »
Thu Sep 29, 2005 3:41 pm
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G'Day All,
I would like to know if anyone is making or suppling 1 or 30mm scope rings with built-in 20-30moa taper to suit a zero taper davidson...
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edited 15/11/05
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Last post by Tony Z
Wed Oct 05, 2005 12:22 pm
Championship 800 Aiming Marks
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by
AlanF »
Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:43 am
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The ones we have don't like moisture. They stick together if not kept very dry when rolled up, and even light rain washes the ink off. Also the black...
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It seems all 800 aiming marks are originating from NSWRA, but my E-mail got no response, and the web ordering facility is broken, so does anyone have...
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Last post by AlanF
Mon Sep 26, 2005 7:53 pm
6mmBR loads?
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by
Chris Burdett »
Mon Sep 12, 2005 4:23 pm
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Anyone out there have a load for 90gn Lapua Scenar. 30 tube 1:8 ?
Also anyone know where to find 95 & 105gn 6mm Berger,s?
I have a heap of...
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Thanks Raven got a box off Tobler at NSW Queens his last box of 100 95gnVLD I,ll try em this weekend. Seems that it maybe a while before he gets any...
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Last post by Chris Burdett
Tue Sep 20, 2005 12:46 pm
scope mounting
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by guest » Thu Aug 18, 2005 12:28 pm
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Hi all
when mounting a scope on a 20 moa base for F class shooting should the reticle be centered as normal mounting on a flat base or should it be...
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Just a general comment about height of scopes on rifles.
For some reason, many people seem to think there is something more accurate about a low...
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Last post by pjifl
Tue Sep 20, 2005 8:46 am
Secondary Explosive Effect.
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Tony Q »
Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:48 pm
Just had a report from one of my other clubs in regard to an accident, a pistol shooters revolver cylinder exploded due to what is now thought to be...
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Last post by Tony Q
Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:48 pm
HELP! Velocity Problems
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by
RAVEN »
Sun Aug 14, 2005 9:07 pm
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Ok all you guru’s out there give me an answer to this problem pls
Ok Some background
7mm Rem Mag Tobler 28 HV Barrel
Load development concluded...
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Hi all I seem to have worked out the velocity probs I think(still some other test I would Like to run)
I contacted Charles Hardy from CED via email...
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Last post by RAVEN
Wed Aug 31, 2005 10:08 pm
Ballistics Software
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by GRB » Sat Aug 27, 2005 8:49 am
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Does any one have an external ballistics software program that they use and would recomend?
Features I am looking for:
Lets me define Bullet...
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I use RSI Shooting Lab it is very comprehensive and interfaces with the CED Millennium chrony just plug into PC and download the days chrony results...
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Last post by RAVEN
Tue Aug 30, 2005 10:29 pm
Sandbags
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by
Simon C »
Mon Aug 22, 2005 10:25 pm
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Hi all,
Is there any reason (rule related) why I cannot use a piece of 1 or 2 stiff foam underneath my rear bag?? I sometimes find the mound angle...
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ed
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Last post by Guest
Thu Aug 25, 2005 7:43 pm
I must get me a BR stock!!
Replies: 5
by
Tony Z »
Wed Aug 24, 2005 11:24 am
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One of my FO rifles has a McMillan BR stock. Rem action with 26 barrel in 6mmBR.
I have made and fitted an alloy butt plate and have attached a...
5 Replies
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Last post by Cameron Mc
Wed Aug 24, 2005 9:41 pm
Physics and a question of stability
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by
Lynn Otto »
Wed Aug 17, 2005 4:09 pm
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Disclaimer: This posting has no intention to be personal, makes no reference to the rules and no animals were hurt in its making. :wink:
This...
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Yes Barry but they were all in the intended spirit of TR and as such FS.
Rules set in concrete are wrong so are rules that allow whatever you...
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Last post by Tony Q
Sun Aug 21, 2005 11:53 pm
.308 seating depth
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by johnno » Sun Aug 07, 2005 4:57 pm
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What seating depth are you using on your .308's I've got an omark with a neilsen adapter and a maddco stainless barrel. the first load I tried was...
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If seating them close to or into the lands doesn't work, try jumping them .030 or so. My gunsmith said that more than a few 30cals shoot better with...
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Last post by bully_eye
Wed Aug 17, 2005 9:25 am
beginers rifle
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by Guest » Mon Aug 15, 2005 1:37 pm
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Hi to all,
I like most target shooters in Aus have a 7.62 Omark 44 that I briefly shot Fullbore with a few years ago. If I put a good quality scope...
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good point .. i was assuming it was a 1:12 twist, to be honest i would never have thought of the possibility it may be 1:14
I should not assume...
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Last post by Tony Q
Tue Aug 16, 2005 6:16 pm
How do I workout powdercharge&seating depth?
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by
Chris Burdett »
Wed Aug 10, 2005 11:19 am
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At last new rifle has arrived :lol: Now give me your thoughts on the best/quickest way to arrive at the best charge and seating depth.
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Adding to Bruce reply find a load then change primer to see if SD is reduced.
I do all my load testing @ 300m if I can in good conditions when you...
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Last post by RAVEN
Fri Aug 12, 2005 6:45 pm
Cleaning
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by
Simon C »
Sun Aug 07, 2005 5:31 pm
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Hi all,
I'm looking to get people's opinion on rifle cleaning. As with many things in our sport, there is a myriad of variation and reasoning...
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Its wierd isnt it?? Although I reckon it is hard to appraise a days worth of shooting though......there are too many variables like wind variations,...
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Last post by Simon C
Mon Aug 08, 2005 9:12 pm
Which action?
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Jagumba »
Sun Jul 31, 2005 9:01 am
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I am thinking of having another rifle built for F Class and 500m Fly shoots. I have an Omark action and also a Winchester Model 70 Magnum action...
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Matt,
While I did question your going to 7mm Mag or .300 Mag in F-Class, that wasn't necessarily saying you shouldn't go above 6.5mm. If you're...
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Last post by AlanF
Fri Aug 05, 2005 12:25 pm
Loads for 284W
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by
RAVEN »
Thu Jul 21, 2005 11:44 am
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Does anybody have some load data and velocities for .284W 30 barrel 1:8.5T
using 168Gr / 171Gr /175Gr or 180grGr projectiles?
Do you use standard...
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The result was just to rub it un BEN
Ben 8
RB 8
Ben 8
RB 9 :o
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Last post by RAVEN
Fri Aug 05, 2005 12:56 am
ED
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a.JR »
Fri Jul 29, 2005 8:47 am
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ED
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Hello Ben
Not to replace it Mate ... but one day, if ever, to have a seperate class like in the US and Canada. BUt im quite content shooting side...
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Last post by Guest
Sun Jul 31, 2005 5:56 pm
e
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a.JR »
Fri Jul 29, 2005 6:52 pm
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Edited.JR
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Any shpe you want Jeff ... as long as its of conventional design (designed to be held and shot)
can be as radical as you want .. but not BR and...
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Last post by Tony Q
Sat Jul 30, 2005 12:31 am
advice sought
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bruce moulds »
Tue Jul 26, 2005 6:55 pm
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hi all,
am seeking first hanf info on the merits/demerits of 6br, 6brx, & 6 dasher.
also realistic loads using available components.
has...
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Last post by Guest
Fri Jul 29, 2005 6:19 pm
Favorite Calibers
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VickiMcc »
Fri Jul 22, 2005 8:30 pm
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Just wondering if a poll could be conducted regarding calibers for F Class amongst our readers.
Obviously it is only relevant to the Open category...
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Personally i run a 6BR for the shorts up to 700 or 800 yds depending on the conditions. From there i use a 6.5 x 284 out to 1200 yds. As the 6.5 x...
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Last post by VickiMcc
Thu Jul 28, 2005 6:53 pm
BARREL LIFE
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by
RAVEN »
Tue Jul 05, 2005 2:49 pm
any 1 seen this before
Punch your load in very interesting :)
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Last post by Guest
Sun Jul 24, 2005 10:50 pm
Adding Weight
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by
Tony Q »
Thu Jul 14, 2005 3:46 pm
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Adding weight to a rifle is something, as some tell me, that can improve how the rifle behaves under recoil with resulting ‘possible better...
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I dont think adding weight just to make the rifle heavier improves accuracy. In benchrest plenty of people use thier light guns in heavy gun class...
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Last post by Cochran
Sat Jul 16, 2005 6:01 am
CCI 250 Primers
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by Guest » Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:58 pm
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Last post by Guest
Fri Jul 15, 2005 9:36 pm
Position
by
Simon C »
Thu Jul 14, 2005 10:23 pm
Hi all,
I'm interested in your opinion on your shooting position and reasons why u adopt your preferred form.
I originally learnt to shoot...
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Last post by Simon C
Thu Jul 14, 2005 10:23 pm
Bi Pods
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by
Cameron Mc »
Tue Jul 12, 2005 9:40 pm
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I am thinking about buying a Bipod . My wife has started shooting F Class (open) and uses my/our gear at present. She has taken to this sport like a...
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OK my take on this, I have 80mm wide Bi -pod with recoil feet, I also have BR type front rest, I shoot FT/R .308 & FO 6mm I use a 16x42 Lynx
on...
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Last post by Chris Burdett
Thu Jul 14, 2005 8:13 pm
OK so I am new to F Class, What scope do I need??
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by
ChrisG »
Sun Jul 10, 2005 7:32 pm
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Ok, So I am new to F Class, what scope do I need?? What do new shooters need to know. What are the pitfalls. Where to buy. What do you use and why ie...
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Yes, I wasn’t defending the 1/4 click scopes either. I don’t think there is a right answer for this one, there is only personal preference.
I...
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Last post by Tony Q
Thu Jul 14, 2005 11:22 am
7mm Calibre in F Class
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by Guest » Mon Jun 20, 2005 3:42 pm
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Most will know that i have a 284 Win that i am having a lot of luck with now that Sierra have taken the calibre seriously making the 175gr what are...
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.284 19Lbs Gun
175Gr Prjectile
MV 2850fps
Impulse 3.4lbs/sec
Free Velocity 5.7 fps
Free Energy 9.6ft/lbs
6.5/284 19lbs Gun
142Gr Prjectile...
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Last post by RAVEN
Mon Jul 11, 2005 9:47 am
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