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6.5 creedmoor barrel
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jelly »
Fri Dec 24, 2021 6:08 pm
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Hey i have a lithgow 102 6.5 creedmoor and looking at upgrading the stock and barrel any idea where i could purchase these upgrades.
Thanks
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I've never had point of impact shift due to heat, even in 15 shot matches averaging 14 seconds between shots.
SCSA do a chassis to suit the 102, but...
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Sat Dec 25, 2021 8:55 pm
Stolle Teddy
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CJO74 »
Fri Dec 24, 2021 6:42 am
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Hi All
Hoping for some learned opinions on Stolle Teddy Action? Thinking 7 Saum....
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Thank you.
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Sat Dec 25, 2021 6:47 am
Norma 6.5-284 Brass question
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CamoWhamo »
Sun Dec 19, 2021 6:47 pm
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I've been mucking around with a Wildcat idea based on a shortened .284W case.
But I've been having a ton of trouble with case shoulders creasing...
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Ok so nobody has chimed in so I can only express my application.So hoping this will answer some of your questions.
I used 270WSM brass to shorten to...
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Last post by saum2
Tue Dec 21, 2021 5:02 pm
Primers piercing
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DSilver »
Sat Dec 18, 2021 9:52 pm
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EE0F0E66-635F-46DB-9835-FE7F23E91F50.jpeg Hi all,
Bit baffled, as to what’s going on here. Does anyone have an idea as to what’s going on?
This...
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Thank you Keith
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Last post by DSilver
Sun Dec 19, 2021 4:50 pm
Chrono speed data looking for nodes
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Bobcat »
Fri Dec 17, 2021 7:17 pm
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G'day Legends,
Tried out my magnetospeed V3 today with some load development on 2 rifles, both omarks 308 using 155gr HBC with AR2208. I only have...
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You can get tapered spacers that help keep the bayonet level on tapered barrels.
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Last post by CamoWhamo
Sat Dec 18, 2021 9:24 pm
Bluetooth / UHF earmuffs ?
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BATattack »
Fri Nov 26, 2021 8:22 pm
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Firstly this is NOT for teams / coaching use. Looking for a decent pair of electronic earmuffs to use hunting and communication between driver and...
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You're not going to like the prices, and you'll need a programmable radio to keep it private.
I just use the earohone jack into a set from ebay.
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Last post by Tim L
Sat Dec 18, 2021 6:55 pm
300 PRC
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LJT »
Wed Nov 03, 2021 5:39 pm
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Hi all, just wondering if any one can point me in the direction of a gun smith that has a 300 PRC reamer.
Thanks.
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Tim, I'm o.k. with the recoil but then my gun weighs 21 pounds 10 ounces! I've put 70 rounds on it in a day and I don't feel beat up.
If it was a...
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Last post by Frank Green
Sat Dec 11, 2021 12:51 am
What is the best saum brass ?
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macguru »
Sat Dec 04, 2021 4:26 pm
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I am trying to get back into shooting my no turn neck SAUM FO but I find the Norma brass pretty inconsistent .....I get a few sticky ones, ok, its...
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Andrew the best is what ever you can find bloody near impossible atm
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Last post by bigjohn
Sun Dec 05, 2021 4:32 pm
Need advice for custom f class
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jelly »
Sun Nov 28, 2021 3:30 pm
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Hey just wondering where i start with creating an f class rifle
Do i buy parts and get a gunsmith to make the rifle or
Do i just get someone to build...
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Off the top of my head
Victoria
Grenfell armoring services
NSW
Matt Paroz (LRP) rifles have won a lot of hardware (also site sponsor),
Darren...
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Last post by BATattack
Wed Dec 01, 2021 5:55 pm
Loading Startpoint Suggestions for 308
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Walt »
Fri Nov 26, 2021 11:19 am
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Recommendations invited for a ladder testing start point load for .308. with Berger 168 proj driven by ADI 2208.
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Walt
I would start at 42.5 and work up to 44 stepping .3 at a time to see if you can find a sweet spot. I prefer using an accurate node down from one...
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Last post by Daveh
Sun Nov 28, 2021 11:05 pm
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Last post by olly_2001
Sat Nov 27, 2021 7:37 am
A ladder test gone wrong?
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Tim N »
Fri Nov 19, 2021 1:20 pm
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Hi All
I was testing a new barrel this week with some different components and thought I’d try a ladder test.
7saum at 900 yds
Load - 180 hyb with...
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Hey Peter
Hope all is well in the land of the free
I have been fortunate to have a few barrels that behaved well.
One was a 280AI which I “ran in” by...
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Last post by Tim N
Fri Nov 26, 2021 9:30 pm
ADJUSTING TUNER SETTING V's SEATING DEPTH
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pgcpty »
Tue Nov 16, 2021 10:52 am
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Ever since purchasing a Browning BOSS 270WIN caliber rifle over 30 year ago and achieving exceptional accuracy results tuning both factory ammo and...
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Ok , where were we ??? Just to simplify things can we just have barrel whip and reflected vibrations?
This will make it easier for me as I’m not...
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Last post by GSells
Thu Nov 25, 2021 7:51 pm
tell me about current 7mm bullets.
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bruce moulds »
Tue Mar 26, 2019 7:26 am
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in particular for 284 win with 8.5" and 9" twist.
my reamer has 0.2" freebore, but that can be adjusted.
with berger now being more...
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I’m not the most experienced shooter but I also have a long winter season which can be used to prepp everything. The Scenar is as uniform in weight...
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Last post by MONAB
Sun Nov 21, 2021 12:25 am
Marine Tex grey in Australia
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BATattack »
Fri Nov 19, 2021 9:58 am
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Hi all!
I've used devcon for bedding in the past and found it ok but seemed to get more bubbles than I'd like and when your only doing a few here...
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Haha all good mate I've been called worse!
Having the option if grey and brown would be very handy as well. Thanks for the tips!
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Last post by BATattack
Sat Nov 20, 2021 1:43 pm
Any one tried 243AI
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Tod7.62 »
Sat Jan 30, 2016 9:19 pm
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Hi everyone was thinking of a bulding a 260Rem but with the shortage of 6.5 projectiles I started investigating other options and the 243AI looks...
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I'm running a 6 creedmoor out to 1200 yards using 109 bergers and 108 eldms and the thing is a tack driver. Using lap cases and 2209 getting...
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Last post by Barossa_222
Wed Nov 17, 2021 7:09 pm
Copperhead Projectiles
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Walt »
Tue Nov 16, 2021 2:10 pm
Any assessments / opinions on the Copperhead 168 gr HPBT Match Target projectiles?
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Last post by Walt
Tue Nov 16, 2021 2:10 pm
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Last post by Bigtravoz
Sun Nov 14, 2021 6:43 pm
Rear bag filller
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Wiseman7187 »
Wed Nov 10, 2021 12:10 pm
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Hi everyone
Hope your all well.
I have a question hopefully I don't spend too stupid for asking.
I have recently brought a seb rear bag for my...
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It is an advantage for FTR shooters to have a heavy rear bag if they use a plate on the but as a stop point, as I do and many other FTR shooters.
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Last post by superx10
Fri Nov 12, 2021 2:43 pm
Rear bag filller
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Wiseman7187 »
Fri Nov 12, 2021 7:16 am
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Hi everyone
Hope your all well.
I have a question hopefully I don't spend too stupid for asking.
I have recently brought a seb rear bag for my...
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Grab yourself a 25kg sack of Garnet from your local automotive paint or engineering supplies. It should only cost a $1.20 or so per kg by the bag....
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Last post by UL1700
Fri Nov 12, 2021 9:54 am
Teslong Borescope Mirror’s
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Dicko »
Mon Oct 18, 2021 10:59 am
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Hi all,
Is there anywhere here in OZ that sells Teslong 7mm borescope Mirrors to suit .308
Cheers
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Yep that's what I did, it still makes it an extremely cheap borescope!
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Last post by UL1700
Fri Nov 12, 2021 9:49 am
AR2207 reduced load under a 168gr 308w
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tattless_tradie »
Fri Oct 29, 2021 1:15 pm
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Hello peeps - long time lurker, first time poster. Now I realise this is technically NOT an F-class question (I'm a regular Service Rifle and TR...
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It is at the bottom of page 430 in my book.
The IMR Handloaders Guide,I found a pdf copy on google which was as clear as Crystal to read,there were...
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Last post by mike H
Fri Nov 05, 2021 8:30 am
Range mat
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Daveh »
Wed Nov 03, 2021 10:14 pm
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Can anyone point me in the direction of a range mat to suit FTR.
Who makes or where to buy them.
One with a hole for a rear bag.
My wife wants her...
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Malabar Rifle Range sells a few different mats. At least two have the bag holes in them. (NSWRA shop).
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Last post by Rob Coombs
Fri Nov 05, 2021 6:50 am
Reloading press handle diameters
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Clyde »
Mon Nov 01, 2021 8:09 pm
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I'm looking for the dimensions of the handles for these presses. I found some "nominal" sizes but it's not clear if this is the hole...
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Thanks RJ. Thats a big help
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Last post by Clyde
Wed Nov 03, 2021 9:54 pm
Barnard trigger problems
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Lachlan »
Mon Nov 01, 2021 8:10 pm
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Howdy,
Recently installed a light spring kit in my Barnard, yet I’m not able to get it installed correctly, mostly to the Barnard website being down...
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Thank you Willow
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Last post by Pablolig
Tue Nov 02, 2021 8:29 pm
284 WINCHESTER and 180 Sierra Match King
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BD28 »
Sat Oct 30, 2021 1:57 pm
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Anyone used this combo?
What twist rate will suffice for the 180 match king? I am hoping 1/9 will do it?
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Yes, I have used 180 Sierras in my 9" 284 barrels and they worked very well, nice and consistent even in cool weather, so 9" twist will be...
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Last post by RDavies
Sun Oct 31, 2021 9:24 am
Lapua 7mm-284 Brass
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AlanF »
Thu Oct 07, 2021 6:50 pm
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For the first time in more than 10 years of shooting a 284, I've ordered some 284 brass rather than 6.5-284. Its Lapua and its actually cheaper than...
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Thanks Alan, very useful! Please keep us updated on this one, following it with interest:)
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Last post by Redhawk
Sun Oct 24, 2021 5:54 pm
Scope ring type/identity?
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SiegeLord »
Thu Oct 14, 2021 3:19 pm
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Hi everyone
I'm tinkering away on a spare rig for f class for giggles and friends.
I'm not at all familiar withe the style of rail and rings I've...
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You guys are awesome :D :D
Thankyou both for saving me a ton of time.
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Last post by SiegeLord
Fri Oct 15, 2021 1:07 am
Labradar Recoil Trigger (A $5 diy project)
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UL1700 »
Thu Aug 06, 2020 2:31 pm
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Ok 1st off I take no responsibility for any damage you may do to your Labrader. That out of the way, if you are looking for a reliable trigger for...
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I'm thinking a PCB is the way to go, easy to solder components without breakage. If i could get a plastic rail mount it would be ideal rather than...
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Last post by saum2
Thu Oct 14, 2021 7:18 am
Neilsen Firing Pin Spring Replacement
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Blindbat »
Wed Oct 06, 2021 6:39 pm
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OK.....so I'm getting through my list of lock-down projects. Next on the list is to replace the firing pin spring on my Nielsen nm600. I have visions...
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Yep. It's an omark spring. I understand they are the same.
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Last post by Blindbat
Wed Oct 06, 2021 8:51 pm
F Standard Projectiles Rules ?
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superx10 »
Sat Sep 25, 2021 7:00 pm
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After checking the rules it stated that .223 weight projectiles up tp 91 grains are allowed, which have substantial ballistic advantage over the .305...
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Yeh Wondai , Memories of when we’re a bit younger too lol! I won’t be back this year other than club that I can see atm. If your talking about John G...
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Last post by GSells
Thu Sep 30, 2021 10:10 am
How to shoot 20 shot groups smaller than the bullet diameter
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PeteFox »
Mon Sep 20, 2021 12:02 pm
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I’ve paraphrased this information from some posts on accurateshooter.com, that I discovered while searching for a Juenke machine tester. Not a Juenke...
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LoL, good one Peter, only possible on a specific date every year.
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Last post by Redhawk
Mon Sep 20, 2021 8:16 pm
What to buy next - just starting out F standard
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Bobcat »
Mon Sep 06, 2021 9:45 pm
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G'day All,
Been reloading for many years, several calibers and still have the Lee breech lock challenger kit. All this gear and I can get what I...
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Update no 52 is up on NRAA now which is great , I also certainly didn’t get this through SARA at anytime
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Last post by cheech
Sun Sep 12, 2021 1:18 pm
Best electronic ear muffs that do not cost over $100
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superx10 »
Tue Aug 24, 2021 7:55 am
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Hi Everyone topic just as above my Peltors have finally stopped working.
Cheers
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Well I purchased a pair of Howard Light from SARA the service from SARA was out standing especially being able to talk to real people wow that's...
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Last post by superx10
Sat Sep 11, 2021 8:51 am
Looking for advice for older rifles
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Denis S »
Thu Sep 09, 2021 7:15 pm
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Recently needed a part for an older target rifle, Angel M80 & contacted Total Solutions Engineering in Brisbane. Their assistance & expertise...
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Yes I agree totally, they are very good to deal with and it is always great to have a gunsmith with some admin staff.
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Last post by superx10
Sat Sep 11, 2021 8:44 am
Hydro Forming Dies
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Missed »
Sun Sep 05, 2021 7:35 pm
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After opinions on Hydro dies
Stuck at home Hibernating and found some info on Youtube
Are they worth the mess ?
Do they cut down the costs...
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It will expand the case and get near length but for less work ,less mess a 3/4 load in lapua cases and an old barrel of mthe type wanted worked the...
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Last post by BillB
Mon Sep 06, 2021 10:37 am
Lightest f class bipod
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mitchellchandler_au »
Tue Aug 31, 2021 10:03 pm
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Hi all,
I have decided to convert my LG bench rifle to 308 with a 10 twist barrel for FTR. Without modifying the stock to shave weight I think I...
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Thanks for all the replys guys, much appreciated
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Last post by mitchellchandler_au
Fri Sep 03, 2021 7:17 pm
F standard front rest question
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Bobcat »
Sat Aug 28, 2021 9:04 am
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G'day all,
The pic is of the front rest I got with a rifle years ago and just started out in F standard. View is looking at the left side of the...
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Thanks guys. Is there a better bipod I could be using?
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Last post by Bobcat
Sun Aug 29, 2021 8:45 pm
dale action
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mitchellchandler_au »
Mon Aug 23, 2021 4:46 am
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Hi all,
I was wondering if the dale action has an adaptor like an omark or has the locking lugs in the action like a conventional action?
Thanks
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Bernie Dalton also occasionally made a bespoke one-piece bolt; as seen here in .223R.
So yes, more versatile than has been suggested.
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Last post by tonic4u
Sun Aug 29, 2021 9:42 am
Can case volume be inferred by its weight ?
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PeteFox »
Tue Apr 28, 2020 2:32 pm
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Because no one seems to want to stick their head up and give a definitive answer, I decided to design my own investigation into the question
"...
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I decided to revive this old post rather than starting a new one.
This is just for information, I don't have have one of these.
I still don't...
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Last post by PeteFox
Thu Aug 26, 2021 11:40 am
284w loads
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Mac »
Tue Aug 24, 2021 11:08 am
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l need some advice for my new 284w.Wondering what loads.have been successful.eg mv and powder weights. Mac
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Mac
I tried out some straight 284 loads yesterday for the first time with a new Bartlein 9 twist.
No chrono data as I was just looking for a starting...
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Last post by PeteFox
Thu Aug 26, 2021 10:56 am
Stock clearcoating
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agro »
Mon Aug 23, 2021 2:57 pm
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Having decided to give my stock a long awaited upgrade. The stock is back and it looks great.
I thought it would be a good idea to give...
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Thanks for the plug agro
I can be contacted on 0425 832 858
Cheers trev
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Last post by trev
Tue Aug 24, 2021 5:33 am
Joy Pod Break
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superx10 »
Sun Aug 22, 2021 11:09 am
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The picture below shows the addition that can be installed on Seb Joy Pods the picture is taken from the bottom side after install the tools in the...
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Last post by superx10
Sun Aug 22, 2021 11:09 am
Sightron scope
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Shane m may »
Fri Aug 06, 2021 7:52 am
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Thinking about purchasing a sightron scope in 10x50 -60 moa fine cross hair is there anyone who is unhappy with these scopes and reason for thanks
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I had one on a 243 Ackley and it was a great scope. Its optics were as good as my Nightforces (in my opinion). My only gripe, and it wasn't a major...
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Last post by Rob Coombs
Sun Aug 22, 2021 8:05 am
Thoughts on Vortex golden eagle
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John23 »
Wed Jul 28, 2021 6:04 pm
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Hi Everyone
I am thinking of parting with my S&B PM2 12-50 and replacing it with a different scope.
One that would suit my price range is the...
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Just to comment in general on comparing RifleScopes.
It is imperative that any comparison be made at the same magnification. Even a slight...
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Last post by pjifl
Sat Aug 21, 2021 9:22 am
Adjusting Davies 2 stage trigger
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Hewi »
Tue Aug 17, 2021 9:30 pm
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Hi All,
Another trigger question!
The Davies on my Musgrave is still set at 1.5kg so I want to lighten that one also. I found some Davies trigger...
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Thanks for the feedback guys.
I did follow the Davies lubrication instructions and then degreased the sear and the trigger feels fine. I did wonder...
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Last post by Hewi
Fri Aug 20, 2021 9:16 pm
Adjusting RPA gold trigger
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Hewi »
Mon Aug 16, 2021 10:13 am
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Hi,
I am returning to shooting and wanted to try F/TR. I have acquired an RPA quadlock with the gold coloured trigger that is still set at 1.5kg. I...
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Cheers Scott, that would be great!
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Last post by Hewi
Tue Aug 17, 2021 9:24 am
223 80 gn Velocity
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tom1 »
Tue Jun 15, 2021 12:31 pm
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On Sunday I set up my Pro Chrono at our range to check the speed of my reloads for my 223.
Lapua cases , CCI Magnum 450 primers , 80 gn Nossler...
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Hi Guys
I 'm a bit of an outsider to you, I don't shoot F class, but I have developed a .223 load for ISSF 300 mt which I shoot in England with a...
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Last post by RobinCarter
Mon Aug 16, 2021 8:52 pm
Scopes
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Shane m may »
Thu Aug 12, 2021 8:05 pm
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Has anyone purchased a scope through optics trade EU and what were they like to deal with and are they reliable
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The Invictus will need a 40m mount.
If you do a bit of looking on SSAA gun sales there was a Spuhr mount on there a fair bit cheaper.
Found it...
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Last post by PeteFox
Fri Aug 13, 2021 1:44 pm
7 SAUM powder selection
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Swanny »
Mon Aug 09, 2021 7:47 am
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Does anyone have a recommended powder to start with running 7 SAUM 180gr VLD I have 2209, 2213sc and 2225 at the moment? And min max charges.
I can’t...
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Hi All,
I use 59.3gr 2213SC with berger 180VLD.
Peter
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Fri Aug 13, 2021 12:24 pm
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