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Telescopic Sight Poll
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AlanF »
Sat Aug 06, 2022 6:57 pm
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There has been a request to run a poll on telescopic sights. This is mainly for the benefit of shooters who are looking at purchasing a scope. You're...
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I started using Ziess scopes, great optics but only 24 power and the turrets are in quarters, l had a lot of success with them and l had a nf...
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Last post by Trevor Rhodes
Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:04 pm
F-Open Calibre Poll - Long Range
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AlanF »
Thu Jun 25, 2015 10:34 am
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Note there are 3 polls. This one is for long ranges (over 600 yards). So if you must choose two different calibres to use at a Queens shoot, what...
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Up to 600yds it is the mighty 6BR for me and past that I have finally conceded the need for a 7mm unless conditions are good...
That said, I have...
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Mon Dec 11, 2023 4:14 pm
F-Open Calibre Poll - All Round
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AlanF »
Thu Jun 25, 2015 10:39 am
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Note there are 3 polls. This one is for all ranges from 300 to 1000yds. So if you must use a single calibre throughout a Queens shoot, what would you...
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Old thread but how do people rate the 7-08ai?
I like my 7-08 Tikka CTR shooting pests from the car
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Wed Oct 19, 2022 9:10 pm
F-Open Calibre Poll - Short Range
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AlanF »
Thu Jun 25, 2015 10:30 am
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Note there are 3 polls. This one is for short ranges (up to 600 yards). So if you must choose two different calibres to use at a Queens shoot, what...
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243 should be fine also for short range.
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Last post by Bigtravoz
Mon Sep 04, 2017 7:12 pm
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Last post by Graham Mincham
Tue Jul 08, 2025 12:20 pm
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Last post by Graham Mincham
Tue Jul 08, 2025 11:39 am
Dale action
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by
mitchellchandler_au »
Sat Jul 05, 2025 11:59 am
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Howdy all,
I was wondering if anyone can tell me if the Dale action uses the standard omark bolt heads and does the action have the locking lugs in...
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The whole idea of the Dale was to create an action that has integral lugs, using an Omark bolt.
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Last post by MattyG
Sat Jul 05, 2025 7:13 pm
Target rifle Picatinny rail
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Spaceman »
Mon Jun 30, 2025 12:19 pm
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Hi guys, just wondering what make or blank Picatinny rail usually suits a target rifle for F Class conversion? I have a few rifles, MAB (Omark44),...
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No website or shop will pm you
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Last post by ErrolW
Tue Jul 01, 2025 3:28 pm
10VX Accuracy- Barnard P Firing Pin Spring Tool
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PeteFox »
Thu Jun 05, 2025 3:58 pm
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I've been having intermittent misfires with one of my Barnards.
At the range a few weeks ago it happened again. I had another bolt with me and I...
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There is a publication by Barnard on how to change the spring.
I have scanned it and I will reply by email and attach it to anyone who emails me at...
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Last post by PeteFox
Mon Jun 09, 2025 2:35 pm
7 FCP. Before I pull the trigger on this......literally
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PeteFox »
Wed Sep 18, 2024 12:46 pm
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This project has been on the go for a long time and is a bit of a saga, including at one stage the action disappeared in transit, reamers became...
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Hello Pete.
My suggestion was intended as a cheap and easy option that might stop you digging a deeper hole. Going without expanding to a false...
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Last post by John T
Sun Jun 08, 2025 5:50 pm
6.5 x 55 AI load data
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Bobcat »
Sat Jan 11, 2025 5:55 pm
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Hi all, I'm running out of 130gr Berger VLDs and have a box of Seirra 140gr SMK as that's all I could get.
Anyone able to help with load data, min,...
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Just had a quick look at my pressure testing data, sounds very similar, Berger 140 VLDs .040 from the lands, started at 44gr of 2209 and got quite a...
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Last post by KentLC
Thu Jun 05, 2025 8:33 am
Barrel Length
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wsftr »
Tue Jun 03, 2025 7:45 pm
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Hi,
apologies for such basic questions.
Does barrel length conversations typically include the threaded portion? i.e if I was told to get a 30 barrel...
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Thanks - I just wanted to make sure I was asking for the right thing, I had always assumed the length was the bit you can see. Clearly not :)
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Last post by wsftr
Wed Jun 04, 2025 6:33 pm
ATHLON RANGECRAFT VELOCITY PRO RADAR CHRONOGRAPH
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Blindbat »
Sat May 17, 2025 7:59 pm
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Does anyone have any information about the Athlon Rangecraft Velocity Pro Chrono.
I understand it is relatively new to the market and is supposed to...
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I love when people bag shit on the first Doppler Radar that was released to the market 9 years ago and campare it to the recently released Garmin, I...
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Last post by Agros351
Tue May 27, 2025 10:49 pm
my email had been hacked - again!
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Graham Mincham »
Fri May 09, 2025 5:47 am
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Members trying to contact me for a copy of my latest book will have had problems contacting me. My email had been hacked again and many members would...
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I assume Telstra has an app for your phone?
If so down load the app and use that to manage your account or receive any notifications.
I...
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Last post by John23
Sat May 10, 2025 5:16 am
Remington 700 firing pin springs
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mitchellchandler_au »
Wed May 07, 2025 3:23 pm
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Howdy all,
I was wondering where people were getting their springs from? I can only see accurise coming up in a Google search but it seems the...
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I got some from him recently, it’s probably just site maintenance?
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Last post by Rich4
Wed May 07, 2025 4:45 pm
Barrels
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Greyhound »
Sat Apr 26, 2025 11:11 am
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Hello Shooters,
I'm looking to have a barrel chambered in 7mm 284 win for F open. The builder can get Lothar walter, IBI and Swan barrels. I am not...
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I can give you a recommendation about SWAN as I have two rifles that are using their barrels and also very good results with Benchmark and has been...
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Last post by Fire Dog
Tue Apr 29, 2025 9:18 pm
Kongsberg targets, which ranges still use them?
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MattyG »
Sun Apr 27, 2025 8:43 am
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Hi everyone,
I am simply wondering which ranges still use the venerable Kongsberg targets?
Cheers!
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I do know if any club was after a Kongsberg system or a heap of spares, the NQRA have a setup they would sell. I think the price would be quite...
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Last post by Daveh
Sun Apr 27, 2025 7:06 pm
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Last post by adrian63
Wed Apr 23, 2025 7:15 pm
More about throat erosion
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John Weigel »
Fri Feb 21, 2025 6:55 pm
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Although I didn't get a lot of interest in my post about the scary-fast throat erosion I've been experiencing since switching from jumping 180...
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Just my opinion and a couple of observations.
When I did shoot Bergers... I like the VLD's way more than the Hybrids.
VLD's don't need to be...
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Last post by Frank Green
Wed Apr 16, 2025 10:45 pm
22/250 Barrel Twist & Projectile Recommendation
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by
tom1 »
Mon Apr 14, 2025 4:11 pm
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Our club has a shooter with a 22/250 that has a 1:12 barrel twist & is using 55gn projectiles. He is looking at getting a new barrel with a different...
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Sorry I should ask, what's your barrel length? 26 + go 1/8, 24 - go 1/7, between 24 and 26 its a grey area
Yeah mate, 1/7 is...
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Last post by Drop shot
Tue Apr 15, 2025 5:13 pm
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Last post by Graham Mincham
Wed Apr 09, 2025 4:16 pm
Copperhead 7mm, 180gn hybrid (information)
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PeteFox »
Thu Mar 13, 2025 4:31 pm
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I have just received 4 boxes (2000) of 180gn Copperhead projectiles from Ken Melgaard.
In the hand the bullets look identical to the Berger apart...
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Have been using Ken’s 180 gn 7mm vid for years great stuff highly recommended cheers
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Last post by denbr
Tue Apr 08, 2025 6:25 am
Tri May Actions - Barnard Replacement?
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PeteFox »
Mon Jun 17, 2024 9:42 am
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Some of you wouldn't have seen this, so I'm reposting here, found on facebook .
Seems like it's a drop in replacement for a Barnard. would be...
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Yeah, their website went live today, the developer spoke about the creation of the action at the APS Finale in Bendigo tonight. Had a production...
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Last post by willow
Sun Apr 06, 2025 8:46 pm
Scatt USB
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Bradk »
Wed Apr 02, 2025 1:38 pm
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I have been given a SCatt USB but the disc that drives it has been damaged. Has anyone got a disc or a flash that is sitting around. Would like to...
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Problem Solved
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Last post by Bradk
Fri Apr 04, 2025 2:03 pm
Jewel Trigger issues
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Rhysk »
Thu Apr 03, 2025 4:00 pm
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Having a new issue with my Jewel trigger on a BAT MB action.
Everything was working sweet, was just doing some practice and working on form and...
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Contact a good gunsmith he should be able to repair the trigger for you.
Keith H.
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Last post by KHGS
Thu Apr 03, 2025 10:10 pm
New Stock Fitting
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Rhysk »
Tue Apr 01, 2025 3:10 pm
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As i am still pretty fresh to the the F Open/F class shooting and rifle setup.
I'm currently looking at putting my 7mm SAUM in to a new stock, when i...
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That totally makes sense, cheers for the recommendation also going to reach out.
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Last post by Rhysk
Tue Apr 01, 2025 9:02 pm
Projectile seaters
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phillh »
Wed Mar 26, 2025 7:32 pm
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Hi brains trust,
All the projectile seating dies I have seen index up the pill a long way away from the ogive.
Why is that? Do any use the ogive as...
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By having the projectile seater engage with the projectile closer to the tip it makes it easier to ensure the projectile is concentric with the case...
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Last post by Aus9914
Thu Mar 27, 2025 5:17 pm
Looking for load data 190 copperhead and 09
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BenW »
Sat Mar 15, 2025 10:00 am
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Looking for a good start point for a load for 190 copperhead with 2209. Have tried up to 46 of 2208 and they did not like 08 at all. 🤔
A. Using 09...
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Warm yes, primers slightly flat but still round on edges. I started on 43 went up in .4 increments to 46 but it doesn't like 08. Will try 06h. Reason...
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Last post by BenW
Sun Mar 16, 2025 12:37 pm
Actions for TR F/TR
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esh2chan »
Sat Mar 15, 2025 11:38 am
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These days what are the actions favored for TR and F/TR that can be easily sourced in Australia?
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Everything can be sourced it's just a matter of how long you are willing to wait. As for actions that are physically in Australia you're either...
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Last post by GuyLuke
Sat Mar 15, 2025 12:56 pm
Muzzle velocity
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by
ambo 1 »
Thu Mar 13, 2025 2:10 pm
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The chronograph was indicating a MV of 3020fps with the following load.
..308
155.5 Bergers
45.0 gns of 2208
Federal blue primers
35 inch barrel
ADI...
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In my opinion you have a very long barrel Phil and should show it off in public whenever possible.
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Last post by MarkS
Thu Mar 13, 2025 2:38 pm
G and E Dealer Australia
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Bradk »
Wed Mar 12, 2025 10:09 am
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Who would be the G+E Dealer in Australia please. Mainly for a Stock
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Target Rifle South Australia are the importers for G + E in Aus
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Last post by AD10020
Wed Mar 12, 2025 3:01 pm
2209 is the new 2208
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PeteFox »
Sun Jan 05, 2025 11:09 am
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A heads up!
The following info might relate to John Weigel's post about throat erosion >>
and 2209 powder temperature/pressure/throat erosion. 2209...
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MEM 7397 is definitely on the warmer side 7 Saum load test this morning on a newish barrel 110 rds.
Purchased 8/22
SAUM 2209 WRE 180HYB 2.300 BTO...
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Last post by v63800
Sat Mar 08, 2025 1:11 pm
Pointing - Opinions,please
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Potshot2023 »
Tue Jan 07, 2025 10:12 am
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I'm considering pointing my F Class projectiles and would appreciate the benefit of your wisdom and experience. Thanks.
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Pencil sharpener hey. Hold my beer.
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Last post by Benji
Fri Mar 07, 2025 5:35 pm
hairline rings inside barrel on inspection - problem?
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Phildo »
Mon Mar 03, 2025 10:25 am
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Gday team, would you mind commenting if you're familiar with this condition?
I'm an amateur, just wondering what might be happening with this stock...
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Hi. I had a look at the video and that barrel certainly has been very neglected in the cleaning department. There is an abundance of copper fouling...
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Last post by Malcolm Hill
Mon Mar 03, 2025 3:31 pm
zerostop ?
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macguru »
Sun Feb 23, 2025 3:31 pm
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Question:
Are all the nightforce competition scopes zerostop ?? mine is model C514
about 8 yrs old. Its in the booklet but that seems generic...
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Call Nightforce and quote the serial number. They are very helpful.
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Last post by GuyLuke
Sun Feb 23, 2025 3:59 pm
'Wet' mounting scope rings
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John Weigel »
Tue Feb 11, 2025 11:56 am
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I hadn't heard about this previously, and find it very interesting. Putting it up here in case others may be interested. I guess the principal is...
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G'day All,
I'd suggest that during torqueing all the load is in compression and it would allow the nut, washers? mount jaws etc to move and find...
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Last post by ned kelly
Sat Feb 15, 2025 9:28 am
RCBS
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Walt »
Thu Feb 13, 2025 4:25 pm
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I would like to acknowledge RCBS (USA) for their exemplary customer service. Some weeks ago I wrote to them saying I was having issues with their...
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Had similar experience several years ago on 2 seperate occassions.
They sent me a sprue cutter plate for a double cavity mould (previous owner had...
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Last post by 6.5x55ai
Fri Feb 14, 2025 5:55 am
V4 auto trickler
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Guy »
Thu Feb 13, 2025 11:08 am
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Hi all
I have a v 4 auto trickler which is a great product, but have had on two occasions a problem with the cup .
After setting up, when the cup is...
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Thanks all
Kaizan tactical just got back to me ( they are most helpful) the problem was that the soft plastic seats that the trickler sits on had...
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Last post by Guy
Thu Feb 13, 2025 12:42 pm
Barnard Trigger 16 South
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by
SteveL »
Tue Feb 11, 2025 10:25 am
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Hi Everyone.
Just a heads up!
A few months ago, up here in FNQ, a few of us were approached to test the next generation Barnard trigger from Sixteen...
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Afternoon Peter.
Retail price is $695 plus postage. We should have stock mid to late next week.
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Last post by Craig McGowan
Tue Feb 11, 2025 12:34 pm
Better powders overseas?
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John Weigel »
Fri Jan 03, 2025 11:08 am
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Further to my earlier post regarding just how dramatic the throat-scouring affect of AR2209 powder with 7mm VLDs-in-lands is in my barrels. I've...
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Double based powders are harder on the barrels. Yes typically you can get higher velocities but the trade off is they generate more heat typically.
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Last post by Frank Green
Fri Feb 07, 2025 1:18 am
Nightforce Scope - service and repairs
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Brad »
Wed Jan 29, 2025 4:37 pm
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Hey All
Just wondering who completes the servicing and repair work on Nightforce scopes in Australia?
Thanks
Brad
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Thanks for the replies all. I managed to make contact today and their response is exactly as described. I'll be sending the scope off tomorrow.
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Last post by Brad
Thu Jan 30, 2025 8:53 pm
uniforming pockets
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JAMMD »
Sat Oct 19, 2024 5:55 pm
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Hi all,
Curious on what our members use for uniforming primer pockets.
I primed some new Lapua 308' today with white river primers, (LRP) tension...
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G'day All,
I have a 30 year old K&M LRP & SRP PP cutters, the SRP has been used many thousands of times in BR and F class, still going strong.
I use...
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Last post by ned kelly
Tue Jan 21, 2025 1:10 pm
Sportrer, allowable calibers
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superx10 »
Thu Jan 16, 2025 2:28 pm
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Hi, is there any caliber restrictions on sporter open ie say, 6* 47, 6mm AI, 6 dasher, ect .
Thanks in advanced for informed comments.
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I am going to go with 6x47 and rechamber my 308, due to recoil related health issues
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Last post by macguru
Mon Jan 20, 2025 6:45 pm
Tips for flying with F Class equipment
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Rogue22 »
Wed Nov 27, 2024 6:57 am
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So after driving the 2200 k’s home from Canberra, I’ve come to the realisation that I need to get setup to fly with all my FTR equipment.
I’ve...
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Bit of a late reply here
I’ve done a bit of air travel with FClass gear
For domestic travel I have sent tub of gear(mat-rests etc) via courier a week...
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Last post by Tim N
Wed Jan 15, 2025 7:15 pm
Where to go from here? New 6.5 Creedmoor loads.
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GuyLuke »
Sun Jan 05, 2025 6:17 pm
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I've just finished my F-open build and have commenced load development. Barrel is a Bartlein 29 HV 1-8.5 on an Impact 737R action setup as a single...
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If you shot the Sierras down a clean bore I'd be giving them another go.
On 5 round groups, you shouldn't discount one shot without reason. If you...
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Last post by Tim L
Wed Jan 08, 2025 11:40 am
7mm SAUM Reamer questions
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Rhysk »
Tue Dec 31, 2024 1:57 pm
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To start with, just starting to get into F open and have now definitely found my self well in the rabbit hole.
have picked up a low round count 7mm...
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Cheers Willow
Still working out which smith i will use going forward as im still working out which barrels and twist rate i will go with.
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Last post by Rhysk
Mon Jan 06, 2025 3:47 pm
Spuhr mount - Chinese copies
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PeteFox »
Tue Jan 30, 2024 10:51 am
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I have used Spuhr mounts since I first started F Class, they are excellent if heavy mounts.
The price has always been painful @ $495 for the one I...
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Another update on the Chinese (Spuhr) mounts
With no shooting going on,
I setup a bench in my shed for my front rest, bag and rifle, and a plumb...
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Last post by PeteFox
Thu Jan 02, 2025 7:28 am
DO chase the lands!
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John Weigel »
Tue Dec 31, 2024 4:41 pm
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I hope this is of interest to those shooting 'jammed' 180 VLDs with AR2209 powder. It's taken too long for me to figure this one out re throat...
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I'd genuinely like to hear from anyone else who shoots 180 VLDs with 2209 powder to vicinity of 2915 fps. What sort of rate of throat erosion have...
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Last post by John Weigel
Wed Jan 01, 2025 10:22 am
track plate mount for Fclass Rifle
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fclassNrugby »
Sun Dec 22, 2024 11:58 am
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Hi All,
Is there an optimum balance or placing that the front tracking plate should be mounted on your rifle for F-STD rifles and when resting on...
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Can’t speak specifically for f standard as I shoot FTR, but I’ve found that the further forward the joypod is mounted the better.
It changes the...
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Last post by Rogue22
Sun Dec 22, 2024 4:51 pm
Worthwhile discussions
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Potshot2023 »
Fri Oct 25, 2024 6:27 pm
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Is it just me, or do others agree that these forums seem to have degenerated into something of a seller/buyer mart rather than useful discussions...
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Here we are agsain.
I said it months ago. People try to come in and tell us why what we are doing is wrong. They don't understand our ranges. They...
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Last post by Hoghunter9mm
Tue Dec 10, 2024 3:55 pm
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