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  1. paremata
    paremata liked post by Dicko On thread : All things BSA
    A few tips for the id ing the later ones. Stock roll over cheek piece means a monarch or cf2, slanted white line spacer on forend means CF2. Smooth rounded bolt shroud is cf2 only. Monarch and cf2...
    Liked On: 25-09-2022, 10:03 AM
  2. Frogfeatures
    Frogfeatures liked post by Dicko On thread : One piece scope mounts.
    Make sure your scope windage adjustment is centred after bore sighting by adjusting windage grub screws. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Liked On: 24-09-2022, 07:59 PM
  3. Frogfeatures
    Frogfeatures liked post by Dicko On thread : One piece scope mounts.
    Sounds like you might have a Hilliver or Ausinel base and rings? If so you use the grub screws holding the rings to the base to get your scope lined with the bore before fine tuning windage using the...
    Liked On: 24-09-2022, 12:50 PM
  4. Muttonguts
    Muttonguts liked post by Dicko On thread : Leupold VX-5HD Firedot reticle issues
    Got both back from Leupold/NIOA today. Just on 2 weeks, so great service and turnaround. Also gave me a new set of lense caps and Allen key after misplacing the last set. Great customer support.
    Liked On: 14-09-2022, 11:37 PM
  5. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Dicko On thread : Nosler Accubond Vs Ballistic Tip terminal performance
    My limited experience with accubonds 165 gn in .30/06 (2900 fps mv) is they expand well if you punch them into the shoulders and retain about 65 to 70% of their weight at close to moderate ranges...
    Liked On: 04-09-2022, 09:39 AM
  6. RugerM77
    RugerM77 liked post by Dicko On thread : Nosler Accubond Vs Ballistic Tip terminal performance
    My limited experience with accubonds 165 gn in .30/06 (2900 fps mv) is they expand well if you punch them into the shoulders and retain about 65 to 70% of their weight at close to moderate ranges...
    Liked On: 03-09-2022, 01:07 PM
  7. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by Dicko On thread : Hot vs Cold Primers, Load Data
    Magnum primers for larger powder charges, and or ball powders. By large I say ~70+ grains. However ball powders in 08 and 06 size cases can often shoot well without using magnum primers. ...
    Liked On: 27-08-2022, 12:40 AM
  8. john m
    john m liked post by Dicko On thread : Interesting rimfire models: your reviews, pics, comments
    I like this thread and I like shooting.22RFs. However I really like accurate .22 LR rifles. It’s taken some time and a few false starts but now have a few good and some interesting rifles....
    Liked On: 25-08-2022, 06:15 PM
  9. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by Dicko On thread : Interesting rimfire models: your reviews, pics, comments
    A fair bit of doc in that pasture TH. You need to showcase your sweet spots!
    Liked On: 25-08-2022, 03:37 PM
  10. rewa
    rewa liked post by Dicko On thread : Transiting through Australia with Projectiles
    If there in your checked in luggage and its going straight through to NZ should no be a problem as theoretically its not in oz...
    Liked On: 17-08-2022, 02:30 PM
  11. CBH Australia
    CBH Australia liked post by Dicko On thread : Transiting through Australia with Projectiles
    Theoretically you need a dept of defence export form for projectiles to be sent out of oz. However if they were copper plugs for fixing tanks they would be ok. Go figure.. Sent from my iPhone...
    Liked On: 02-08-2022, 01:39 AM
  12. nor-west
    nor-west liked post by Dicko On thread : Winchester Fail Safe bullets
    I loaded 150s in my .308 back in the day. I hit pressure 2-3 gns below my cup and core loads. So start a bit lower. I reckon they are harder and expand less than a Barnes tax. Close range load… ...
    Liked On: 01-08-2022, 07:30 PM
  13. nor-west
    nor-west liked post by Dicko On thread : Taking rifles along to Aus
    Leave them at home. Get the oz state (WA etc) firearms license and then the permits to acquire. Go home to NZ and bring them back with you. Gunsmith in oz will need to put them into the system and...
    Liked On: 24-07-2022, 09:32 PM
  14. small_caliber
    small_caliber liked post by Dicko On thread : Taking rifles along to Aus
    Leave them at home. Get the oz state (WA etc) firearms license and then the permits to acquire. Go home to NZ and bring them back with you. Gunsmith in oz will need to put them into the system and...
    Liked On: 24-07-2022, 09:27 PM
  15. SkiHunt
    SkiHunt liked post by Dicko On thread : Taking rifles along to Aus
    Leave them at home. Get the oz state (WA etc) firearms license and then the permits to acquire. Go home to NZ and bring them back with you. Gunsmith in oz will need to put them into the system and...
    Liked On: 24-07-2022, 06:15 PM
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