ok, I brought it...............now I just need to ask the Mrs for forgiveness
Liked On: 14-11-2019, 10:49 AM
For $120, give it a hoon
Liked On: 14-11-2019, 09:34 AM
I picked this Lithgow SMLE No 1. MK III* up from a forum member. I’m going to debubbfy it, ie restore it back to full wood. As you may know, the replacement SMLE wood is hard to find. I have a...
Liked On: 13-11-2019, 10:32 AM
I’ve changed my load too. Was using 72gns of 2217 which was over max. Have gone to 73gns of 2225 and getting very good results with the 162 gn amax. Getting 3040 FPS at the muzzle and have shortened...
Liked On: 12-11-2019, 08:30 AM
The Carbonlites poor brother. T3 7mmRM with VX5 and Southfort stock. 3.398KG (no brake though) 123744 123745
Liked On: 12-11-2019, 08:30 AM
Finally got her all together. Now to test some of 7mmsaum load suggestions 123669123670
Liked On: 11-11-2019, 08:47 AM
I bought a couple of packets of .243 Sako Hammerhead 90gr (orange, white and black box) from Sportsway's in Fort Street, Auckland in 1974. It was good ammo and shot really well in my Steyr Mannlicher...
Liked On: 08-11-2019, 01:08 PM
https://sakocollectors.com/forum/threads/who-makes-sako-ammunition.14437/ Plug for Sako brass/ammo. My first dealings with Sako brass was over 50 years ago when I bought my 308 Sako Forester. The...
Liked On: 08-11-2019, 01:08 PM
Bolt handle is from Australia, and caliber is 6.5 , but the best one and still the King 6.5x55:thumbsup:
Liked On: 08-11-2019, 10:36 AM
Couldn’t wait for a Tikka 6.5PRC so I bought this Sako 85 in 270wsm and will probably rebarrel one day if I need to. Just finished making this new stock for her. Weighs 3.5kg as pictured, minus...
Liked On: 08-11-2019, 10:35 AM
I'm with you ChrisW have always cleaned the bore after use, it doesn't matter if it's one shot or 20 still clean with solvent etc. Can't say I have noticed huge differences in point of impact changes...
Liked On: 07-11-2019, 08:22 AM
perfect, what a massive help. I have a Lyman magnum bullet puller on its way. I have made myself a little bit of a plan if you wouldnt mind looking over it quickly? Also Are these powders ok for...
Liked On: 06-11-2019, 01:38 PM
If you get sick of the speed arms race you can always try for accuracy I suppose... Remington 700 with 25" Criterion std twist barrel and ASE suppressor on the front. 208 ELD-M Norma brass,...
Liked On: 06-11-2019, 12:59 PM
I load 71 grs of AR 2217 with the 150 gr ELDX for 3071 fps COAL is 84.5 mm. These loads have a slight bit of space once the bullet is seated. You should always try and select a powder that will fill...
Liked On: 06-11-2019, 11:25 AM
You and Dean Maisy share the same opinion, I have a suppressed 308 already and just want something smaller and lighter with less case capacity for hopefully less noise my 308 runs Roberts 151gr...
Liked On: 06-11-2019, 08:31 AM