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Liked On: 21-07-2022, 06:27 PM
This threads a bit old , but here's another oldy but a goody to get the juices flowing for those us us that like them , 3006 made in 1923 with factory fitted scope 201762
Liked On: 20-07-2022, 04:08 PM
8/9 October
Liked On: 20-07-2022, 12:50 PM
The barrel on mine was seriously rusted bore, would only group with one type of bullet,(kind of group) Our club gunsmith obtained a new barrel for mine basically a direct replacement for a kar98 he...
Liked On: 17-07-2022, 10:34 PM
For quite a while I’ve wanted to make a lightweight 223. With budgets never extending to a beautiful stock from one of the carbon stock guru’s like the late Ken. I’ve had a lot to do with...
Liked On: 10-07-2022, 06:47 PM
Buying what you use or plan to use in bulk: Prudent Buying what you don't intend to use: Hoarding
Liked On: 10-07-2022, 01:53 PM
And here is the prediction for your 45 gn of 760 load: Cartridge : 8 x 60 S Bullet : .323, 150, Hornady SP 3232 Useable Case Capaci: 66.315 grain H2O = 4.306 cm³ Cartridge...
Liked On: 01-07-2022, 09:32 PM
Here is some Q/L data for 760: Cartridge : 8 x 60 S Bullet : .323, 150, Hornady SP 3232 Useable Case Capaci: 66.315 grain H2O = 4.306 cm³ Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.291 inch =...
Liked On: 01-07-2022, 09:32 PM
Not all you read about the 8x57 is based on fact - aAmerican gun writers have a lot to answer for. I have a 1920s (probably) Kettner 8x57 barrel fitted to a Brno action, it slugs at .320 and shoots...
Liked On: 01-07-2022, 09:17 PM
I used to have a Sako 8x60 (on a FN mauser action, before Sako made their own). mine loved 196 gn. look at American 8mm-06 loading data and compare it to European 8x57 data to get in the ballpark on...
Liked On: 01-07-2022, 05:52 PM
I’ve been thinking, there are questions about how far is it ethical to shoot at animals, what caliber should I use for…@gimp set up a shooting challenge that proves your rifle, this it a hunting...
Liked On: 27-06-2022, 10:55 AM
Shaping is now completed, and on to finish sanding ready for the first coat of oil. Really happy with how it shaped up. These little actions make for a very slim light little rifle. Hopefully the...
Liked On: 24-06-2022, 10:52 PM
I've been playing around with some reduced recoil loads for various rifles of late, due to my 8-year-old stepping up from 22lr, 17 cal and 223 etc getting ready to shoot his first medium game...
Liked On: 20-06-2022, 08:39 PM
Wet tumbled brass is a thing of beauty. Inside and outside are cleaned. Drying them is annoying but not hard. Dry tumbling works well still, definitely doesnt get the results from stainless pins and...
Liked On: 19-06-2022, 10:54 AM
If you are a reloader, then this is your era (current shortages accepted) with modern projectiles and powders enabling all "the old cartridges" to fully reach their potential . . Making darlings...
Liked On: 15-06-2022, 07:29 PM