Over time, a layer of carbon and copper fouling builds up in the barrel. This fouling can help condition the bore, filling in microscopic imperfections and providing a consistent surface for the...
Liked On: 03-02-2024, 08:02 PM
Currently I must be around at least 500 rounds since cleaning, accuracy is not affected, shoots 3/4 or better. I'm not a rough bugger, just my barrel despises being cleaned Edit: I do run a bore...
Liked On: 03-02-2024, 08:02 PM
the answer is because.
Liked On: 03-02-2024, 08:02 PM
Sounds like you need to stop cleaning
Liked On: 03-02-2024, 03:06 PM
Thanks all of you that came along it was a great weekend. Jake from Christchurch won’t the ultimate hunter. He was also the first winner of it 4 years ago. If the forum wants to do a day and come up...
Liked On: 03-02-2024, 02:38 PM
If something does get planned would be good to get as much notice as possible for any NI folks to come down.
Liked On: 03-02-2024, 02:37 PM
Oh shit yeah :cool:
Liked On: 03-02-2024, 02:37 PM
The forum can sponsor the match in one way or another. Happy to support organising it. Message me if you're keen to do it.
Liked On: 03-02-2024, 02:37 PM
Would there be any interest in having a Forum Hunter Challenge? Sparrowhawk is available, they have the targets and the facilities.
Liked On: 03-02-2024, 02:37 PM
I've wanted to shoot an event like this for many years (since reading about the Steel Safari in the US in about 2009!!) Even considered setting up my own at one stage - but have never got there til...
Liked On: 03-02-2024, 02:37 PM
It likes a fouled barrel simple as that......If it aint broke fix it till it is
Liked On: 03-02-2024, 02:32 PM
my wifes 243 likes to be cleaned every 50-80 rounds , groups open up past 100. take 3-4 rounds to settle down again. my 223 and 7m08 like to be dirty and take 10ish rounds to come right, think im up...
Liked On: 03-02-2024, 02:32 PM
No personal experience, but some shooters in the US recommend Lock-ease for quicker settling of a barrel after cleaning. It's graphite in solution - apparently you leave a thin layer in the bore...
Liked On: 03-02-2024, 02:32 PM
https://www.harborfreight.com/9800-weatherproof-protective-rifle-case-long-tan-56862.html
Liked On: 03-02-2024, 12:20 PM
Cabelas …perfect…hopefully you have a few mates there that can help out with the transaction……WORD OF CAUTION!!….If you have someone else buy it for you ,then sell it to you….make sure you get all of...
Liked On: 03-02-2024, 12:15 PM