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  1. jakewire
    jakewire liked post by Dicko On thread : Fail-safe 30 06 load
    56 to 58 grains gives me 2800 to 2900 fps in a 24 inch tube with a 165 BT without pressure signs in RP brass. Better accuracy in the 56-57 grain range.
    Liked On: 20-02-2021, 08:56 AM
  2. jakewire
    jakewire liked post by Dicko On thread : Fail-safe 30 06 load
    Yeah, 56-58 gns of 2209 behind a 165. Brass can matter, hint.
    Liked On: 18-02-2021, 06:40 PM
  3. chainsaw
    chainsaw liked post by Dicko On thread : Why does pulling case out of FL resizing die require so much force?
    Hornady dies work fine if you lube inside the necks. Saying this, they are my least favourite dies.
    Liked On: 16-02-2021, 12:30 PM
  4. tetawa
    tetawa liked post by Dicko On thread : Why does pulling case out of FL resizing die require so much force?
    You need to lube inside the case neck! Otherwise friction of the expander ball will stretch your case. Lots of ways to do this from graphite powder to lube on a swab, patch and tweezers or a ear...
    Liked On: 15-02-2021, 05:10 PM
  5. Nathanfish
    Nathanfish liked post by Dicko On thread : 1-8 power scopes
    In one inch tubes, The little 3-9x36 z3 swaro is worth a look. A bottom end of 3x is ok in the tight stuff. The 2.5-8 and 2-7x leupold’s also. Not quite as bright though to me. In 30 mm the...
    Liked On: 15-02-2021, 12:05 PM
  6. 57jl
    57jl liked post by Dicko On thread : Blaser K95
    Gkp, I know you asked about Blasers but if you see a Merkel K3 or 4 they are also well worth looking at. Very similar in design, quality and...
    Liked On: 14-02-2021, 08:52 PM
  7. veitnamcam
    veitnamcam liked post by Dicko On thread : Why does pulling case out of FL resizing die require so much force?
    You need to lube inside the case neck! Otherwise friction of the expander ball will stretch your case. Lots of ways to do this from graphite powder to lube on a swab, patch and tweezers or a ear...
    Liked On: 14-02-2021, 04:46 PM
  8. Pushover
    Pushover liked post by Dicko On thread : Why does pulling case out of FL resizing die require so much force?
    You need to lube inside the case neck! Otherwise friction of the expander ball will stretch your case. Lots of ways to do this from graphite powder to lube on a swab, patch and tweezers or a ear...
    Liked On: 14-02-2021, 02:50 PM
  9. mikee
    mikee liked post by Dicko On thread : Why does pulling case out of FL resizing die require so much force?
    You need to lube inside the case neck! Otherwise friction of the expander ball will stretch your case. Lots of ways to do this from graphite powder to lube on a swab, patch and tweezers or a ear...
    Liked On: 14-02-2021, 01:51 PM
  10. Gkp
    Gkp liked post by Dicko On thread : Blaser K95
    Gkp i got mine (Merkel) second hand. Not sure of new price.
    Liked On: 14-02-2021, 07:29 AM
  11. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by Dicko On thread : Blaser K95
    Gkp, I know you asked about Blasers but if you see a Merkel K3 or 4 they are also well worth looking at. Very similar in design, quality and...
    Liked On: 13-02-2021, 07:51 PM
  12. Gkp
    Gkp liked post by Dicko On thread : Blaser K95
    Gkp, I know you asked about Blasers but if you see a Merkel K3 or 4 they are also well worth looking at. Very similar in design, quality and...
    Liked On: 13-02-2021, 05:49 PM
  13. outdoorlad
    outdoorlad liked post by Dicko On thread : Blaser K95
    Gkp, I know you asked about Blasers but if you see a Merkel K3 or 4 they are also well worth looking at. Very similar in design, quality and...
    Liked On: 13-02-2021, 04:15 PM
  14. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Dicko On thread : 7mm08 Short barrel
    I use both those projectiles in my 7mm-08 and 7x57R. Both work well on fallow, goats and pigs. I don’t have any experience on reds but suggest they will be just fine at the ranges and speeds you will...
    Liked On: 11-02-2021, 09:00 PM
  15. madjon_
    madjon_ liked post by Dicko On thread : 7mm08 Short barrel
    I use both those projectiles in my 7mm-08 and 7x57R. Both work well on fallow, goats and pigs. I don’t have any experience on reds but suggest they will be just fine at the ranges and speeds you will...
    Liked On: 11-02-2021, 06:23 PM
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