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Topic: Ackley Improved Chambers |
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2006 6:29 pm Subject: Re: Ackley Improved Chambers |
It only cost me $60 Australian to get mine rechambered and then there was $19 for Postage and handling, and it has improved the rifle in every respect.
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Topic: What powder manufacturer do you use and why? |
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Forum: Reloading Ammunition Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 11:07 pm Subject: Re: What powder manufacturer do you use and why? |
| Indeed I do. |
Topic: What powder manufacturer do you use and why? |
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Forum: Reloading Ammunition Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 11:55 pm Subject: Re: What powder manufacturer do you use and why? |
I use ADI powder because they are the best! (and Im not just saying that because I work their either).
Handloader is correct in saying; "Hodgdon powder offerings are Australian in origin", because ... |
Topic: The 300 WSM's lessons |
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Forum: Reloading Ammunition Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 5:04 am Subject: Re: The 300 WSM's lessons |
Handloader, I am and was not trying to start anything, but I load 180gn AB's at 3011fps out of a 24" tube and when I compared that to some .30-06 loads I saw a markable improvment.
The .30-06 is a ... |
Topic: The 300 WSM's lessons |
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Forum: Reloading Ammunition Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2006 1:45 am Subject: Re: The 300 WSM's lessons |
| Mate thats BS, what weight bullet did you use in both to work that out? |
Topic: Barrel heat |
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2006 1:34 am Subject: Re: Barrel heat |
| [quote="Flint54"]8) How many have heard of and actually know what a "Cold Bore Shot Log" is? Once I learned this some years ago it has become my most important record for any of my rifles. 8)[/quote] ... |
Topic: Ackley Improved Chambers |
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2006 3:39 am Subject: Re: Ackley Improved Chambers |
I have a Sako L691 (Heavy Barrel Varmint) in .25-06 AI, I think In my particular Cal I gain probably 300 fps.
They feed very well, I have had no problems in that department. |
Topic: Ackley Improved Chambers |
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 2:28 am Subject: Re: Ackley Improved Chambers |
I have some experience with Ackley Improved rifles and own one myself.
Do you understand the concept of an AI chamber? minimal taper, 40 degree shoulder?
There are basically only pro's that are achi ... |
Topic: SAKO 85? |
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2006 10:00 pm Subject: Re: SAKO 85? |
Check this link out mate, we have been looking a them with interest: http://www.australianhunting.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=7674
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Topic: Re-barrel? |
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 12:08 am Subject: Re-barrel? |
Im thinking of converting my BRNO Model 2 in .22lr to .17 mach 2.
I want to fit the barrel myself, so the question is can this 1974 rimfire be re-barreled and is it dificult to do?
I have asked arou ... |
Topic: varmint |
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Forum: Reloading Ammunition Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 10:10 pm Subject: Re: varmit |
I like my 25-06 AI, but its down to personal opinion.
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Topic: Camel pests in Australia |
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Forum: Big Game Hunting Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 1:36 am Subject: Re: Camel pests in Australia |
[quote="popgun"]Hi Skip,
Welcome to the forum. It would seem that frogs and mice have been bigger problems down under at different times. What do ya do when you have more mice than mouse traps and ... |
Topic: Camel pests in Australia |
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Forum: Big Game Hunting Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 10:35 pm Subject: Re: Camel pests in Australia |
Camels? I did not know there was that many!
I would say that Wild Donkeys, and scrub bulls have a more established population than camels, there was some big culls going on a while back on both Wil ... |
Topic: Reloading 2006 |
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Forum: Reloading Ammunition Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 7:40 pm Subject: Re: Reloading 2006 |
If your loads are accurate, and work for you then why change them?
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Topic: Fox meets his maker pics. |
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Forum: Varmint Hunting Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2006 12:50 am Subject: Re: Fox meets his maker pics. |
GanG, wait till you see the pics I took when I shot 14 last weekend , I will post them on AHN and here.
85gn BT going 3600fps
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