Less than 200gn ,2217. For 200+ 2225. Either will do but one slightly better for the heavys and one slightly better for the lighter weights. Depends how fast you wish to push them, mag length as you...
Liked On: 09-11-2023, 10:57 AM
I finally got around to doing some loads for the 222R Hornady 55 SP BM2 22.0 grains Bertram 222R brass I just picked a mid range load because I don't want to squander components And it's a...
Liked On: 09-11-2023, 10:51 AM
It seems the JW15 barrel makers have perfected the off centre bore. They do it so well and consistently.
Liked On: 09-11-2023, 10:19 AM
It happens, my shilen barrel on my tikka that came profiled from the shilen factory is slightly off centre, only by a little bit though 1mm or less
Liked On: 09-11-2023, 10:19 AM
Surely fake news, everyone knows that the Belgium guns were much better than the made in Japan ones. :ORLY:
Liked On: 09-11-2023, 10:18 AM
When I got asked if I wanted 200 by my local shop I thought oh brother but then he asked would I rather take a thousand, hell yeah.
Liked On: 09-11-2023, 10:17 AM
What ever you can get your hands on at the moment 2225 would probably be your best Primers will be a problem if you don't already have them, there are plenty of other powders will do the job if you...
Liked On: 09-11-2023, 10:10 AM
Yep get a load of trailboss if you can find any and you can't go wrong. Are they jacketed pistol bullets or lead. Lead you may want to look at a copper base or just keep the velocity down. I run...
Liked On: 09-11-2023, 10:05 AM
Yep pretty much. I borrowed a mates router to cut the mag well and trigger, bu the action and barrel I inletted with chisels
Liked On: 09-11-2023, 10:02 AM
Another good tip for you Delphus is to inlet the bottom metal before you shape the outline of the stock. If it’s one piece bottom metal, that should be the very first thing that gets inletted, then...
Liked On: 09-11-2023, 10:02 AM
I intend to use it for light recoil plinking, while being as economical as possible, thanks for the input mate, will start low and see how it goes, cheers.
Liked On: 08-11-2023, 09:24 PM
I'm glad for their sake many outfitters here survived the extended shutdowns and Covid after effects which would be very painful for any business to bear. Even now in this post Covid period some...
Liked On: 08-11-2023, 08:48 PM
I've found running pretty hard on the knees, so try to avoid it. I've started commuting to work on the pushbike 30min/10km each way. I've found that just doing that 2-3 a week makes a massive...
Liked On: 08-11-2023, 08:46 PM
The off centre bores are easily crowned true to the bore but tend to look a bit shit as it leaves an uneven ring between the crown and barrel. If you thread it the muzzle will look good and the...
Liked On: 08-11-2023, 08:46 PM
Ah, the non recessed, non 11 degrees target crown, finished with a bastard file?
Liked On: 08-11-2023, 08:44 PM