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    johnd liked post by Wingman On thread : .223 Ackley Improved
    Yes I was single feeding mine up until a few weeks ago when I did the detachable mag mod. A Tikka T3 would be a better donor for that cal, long mags and the .223 Rem comes in a 1-8 twist option. A...
    Liked On: 05-09-2018, 10:17 PM
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    johnd liked post by Thedirge On thread : front rest
    Isn’t the fun in making it?
    Liked On: 05-09-2018, 06:28 PM
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    johnd liked post by ebf On thread : Made another "thing"
    Busy inletting a stock for AICS DBM, so have AI mags on the brain at the moment. Watched some vids about "tuning" the feed lips on the mags so they have similar/consistent tension. Quick trip...
    Liked On: 30-08-2018, 10:56 AM
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    johnd liked post by Sasquatch On thread : Folding Stock Bolt Action Rifle?
    Perfectly legal, here's my one: 94045
    Liked On: 29-08-2018, 09:44 PM
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    johnd liked post by Gibo On thread : 6.5 Creedmoor load development
    Trade it in for a 270 job tidy
    Liked On: 29-08-2018, 09:38 PM
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    johnd liked post by Wingman On thread : Hang and missfires in Large ish Cases useing small rifle primers
    Great topic and one very close to home with me. I have fairly recently entered the world of 6.5 Creedmoor after 20+ years of favouring .308win. I strayed to this fad/trendy cal with apprehension...
    Liked On: 29-08-2018, 03:17 PM
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    johnd liked post by gonetropo On thread : Sausages
    those sausages look awful ! how dare you feed something that horrid to your family and friends !!!!! best send them to me for humane disposal :P :P they look bloody great, well done
    Liked On: 27-08-2018, 04:34 PM
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    johnd liked post by 10-Ring On thread : Hang and missfires in Large ish Cases useing small rifle primers
    Fired about 800 rounds in Lapua 6.5 CM cases with CCI 450, mostly AR2209 but also RE17, AR 2208, 2206H and Superformance. Not one misfire and at least 500 rounds shot were reduced loads for target...
    Liked On: 26-08-2018, 07:14 PM
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    johnd liked post by Dorkus On thread : Missus let him in the house
    It's a shame really, as much as I love the mount I don't think he belongs in the lounge... I am building a big workshop with attached man cave at my new house so he will likely end up on the wall...
    Liked On: 26-08-2018, 07:13 PM
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    johnd liked post by veitnamcam On thread : Test load temps
    Every powder is different, some powders get "hotter" as temps cool which is the opposite of conventional thinking. Do some googling of the temp sensitivity of the powder you are using and then test...
    Liked On: 05-08-2018, 12:52 PM
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    johnd liked post by csmiffy On thread : Which model of the 10 /22 ?
    I remember them coming out not long after I got mine. I wasn't happy as I would've stumped up the extra cash for one.
    Liked On: 05-08-2018, 12:34 PM
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    johnd liked post by Mooseman On thread : Which model of the 10 /22 ?
    Yep that would be a marathon night alright ,my best night on my own was 364 Rabbits, was sick of the bloody things after night ( only until the next night then it was back to the grind stone) Even...
    Liked On: 05-08-2018, 12:33 PM
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    johnd liked post by Mooseman On thread : How hard do you typically push your loads?
    Generally stay at top end of load rates so long as they shoot ok and are safe, I like to get close to around the 3000 fps mark for several of my rifles as it seems to give a good balance of power...
    Liked On: 04-08-2018, 12:36 PM
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    johnd liked post by Tahr On thread : 222 1:14 twist pushing the limits
    PM me your address and I will send you some 64 grn Winchester. I have maybe 50. Carlsen Highway
    Liked On: 02-08-2018, 06:33 PM
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    johnd liked post by JWB On thread : Te Puke Rifle Club
    The Te puke RC AGM was held today, with existing club officials returned and subscriptions unchanged. One item that may be of interest to this forums members is that the club has taken on board...
    Liked On: 29-07-2018, 05:12 PM

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