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    His rifles are pretty good. I had one of his...

    His rifles are pretty good. I had one of his prototypes and shot 10 shot single hole groups at 100m.
    Not sure what they are worth, but there aren't made anymore.

    It's an interesting design for...
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    Sorry, I meant what calibre are they.

    Sorry, I meant what calibre are they.
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    What brass is it.

    What brass is it.
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    I have berdan primers. What case are they. ...

    I have berdan primers.
    What case are they.

    The primer is removed using the depriming tool, and then the berdan primers are seated to the desired depth, and then you are good to go.

    There are...
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    Yep, they are a scam. I've received emails to...

    Yep, they are a scam.
    I've received emails to renew my rego yet never given my email to them.
  6. Thread: 44-40 ammo

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    I buy all.my cast projectiles from someone else. ...

    I buy all.my cast projectiles from someone else. I have all the gear to cast my own, but it's cheaper and easier for me to get them from someone else.

    The only ones I cast are the .459...
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    I loaded for years with a single stage press, but...

    I loaded for years with a single stage press, but now load with a Square Deal press.
    Much easier but I've learnt lots along the way. Crushed plenty of cases and figured out that the old cases are a...
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    Are you sure the Kynoch round stamped 44W is...

    Are you sure the Kynoch round stamped 44W is 44-40 and not 44 mag.
    They are similar and with that crimp they may look the same but aren't.
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    What's the barrel length. And what a clean...

    What's the barrel length. And what a clean bench.
    I wish mine was that tidy. Actually I wish I could find the bench.
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    I usually load with black powder but also have...

    I usually load with black powder but also have been using 700X, but that's almost run out so I will be using APS350 once the 700X is gone.
    Be interesting to see if there is any unburnt powder with...
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    And I've only ever shot lead through mine. CAS...

    And I've only ever shot lead through mine.
    CAS rules so thats just the way it is.

    Lead projectiles are much cheaper also
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    Yes reloading is the most economical way to shoot...

    Yes reloading is the most economical way to shoot it, if you can find the brass.
    There is bound to be someone up that way who could load some ammo for you.
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    How old is it

    How old is it
  14. Thread: Voere 22

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    Bump, still looking for the bits to complete the...

    Bump, still looking for the bits to complete the rifle
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    Vixen rangefinder

    Looking at getting a rangefinder for predominantly bow hunting.

    Has anyone used the Vixen rangefinder. Is it any good.

    Or are there others that would be better suited for bow hunting.
    ...
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    I never use anyone elses reloads. Had one where...

    I never use anyone elses reloads. Had one where i had to use a hammer to open the bolt, and another shotgun round where i was lucky it was the bottom barrel or else it would have breached. Had to...
  17. Thread: 30-40 Krag

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    I had a P14 chambered in 30-40 krag and it shot...

    I had a P14 chambered in 30-40 krag and it shot well.
    I say if you have found one you want, then buy it. If you dont you will regret not buying it.
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