Hello Gents, I recently purchased a 7mm Rem Mag Browning X-Bolt and also bought some once fired Norma brass off Trademe. I found that the cases all had a bad bulge right in front of the belt....
Liked On: 13-04-2024, 09:30 PM
The reason the .223 On Deer thread is so good is that it is packed full of evidence. That thread gets attention from overseas, particularly the USA, because the “is the .223 enough?” subject is...
Liked On: 04-04-2024, 08:26 PM
When you get some carbide tools, make sure you get a 75 deg cutter. Use that for the border around the outside, looks a lot neater than a 90 deg. You’ll see what I mean when you see it. Also, get...
Liked On: 28-03-2024, 12:34 PM
Yeah you can usually see when it's off-centre by looking up the die from below. I quite like running the case into the die then lifting the expander so that it's in contact with the the inside...
Liked On: 23-03-2024, 07:42 PM
on the PLUS side Local F&G here have negotiated with local forestry company to assist with permits for access on preset dates (free of charge). F&G handle all the paperwork for these. They also run 3...
Liked On: 23-03-2024, 01:53 PM
Primer Shootout PPU brass, fireformed, annealed, trimmed, uniformed, necks brushed. 55gn Speer Gold Dot, 25.8gn BM8208, 2.300" COL. Federal GM205M 3280 DNR 3234 3228 3223 3232
Liked On: 22-03-2024, 08:46 PM
Context matters here Micky, a lot. All well and good when you're shooting modern cartridges in the 2500-3000 FPS range with small slippery projectiles at
Liked On: 19-03-2024, 06:11 PM
Bahaaa...yes I know Mickey, but fun is fun. And yiu have to admit, there is a fair degree of correlation between good groups and velocity/ES. Which is to say, you don't tend to see good groups with...
Liked On: 19-03-2024, 06:06 PM
Decided to make a couple of blaze orange accessories for the roar for added security. Materials: old safety vest, fabric glue, 20mm velcro and a pair of sharp scissors. Wanted light, effective, and...
Liked On: 16-03-2024, 01:14 PM
UPDATE - 2nd Day Load Testing plus forming Brass from 30-30 Got out for a second day at the Range to complete the next set of incremental Load testing. Because I drive an hour each way, I try and...
Liked On: 12-03-2024, 07:31 PM
As has already ben discussed here, setting up your scope height and comb height on your stock, so you have a consistent view through your scope is vital. This will remove the constant searching for...
Liked On: 12-03-2024, 11:33 AM
Having inflicted my enquiries on the Forum in anticipation of this purchase, and having pestered a couple of members for deeper advice, I thought I owed a bit of an update... After a lengthy email...
Liked On: 08-03-2024, 04:39 PM
What is it with the Euro hunting boots and the soles falling apart so young? For the price you pay, I'd be expecting to wear the soles out by going through them before they fall off all other things...
Liked On: 05-03-2024, 12:54 PM
Here is a summary of my primer measurements. White River Energetics, as already posted, are seemingly excessively deep. Crushing these primers to get even a flush fitting across the case head is not...
Liked On: 04-03-2024, 12:36 PM
Well, the Sierra 125gr MK #2121 arrived today. I have cut 1 in half (bottom) tested the lead hardness and measured the copper cup thickness. Along with a few other bullets i had sectioned in the...
Liked On: 27-02-2024, 03:58 PM