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  1. tikka6.5
    tikka6.5 liked post by Plinky On thread : 300WSM large or large magnum primers?
    I’ve always used lrm but a mate did a lot of testing in his 7saum with different primers and found lr was best. I’m happy with mine so won’t muck around with it but if I was starting to work up a...
    Liked On: 24-04-2025, 05:44 PM
  2. 300Shortmag
    300Shortmag liked post by Plinky On thread : Magnum or large rifle primers in 7saum
    Mate wore out a barrel experimenting with different projectiles and primers. He found standard lr primers gave better sd than magnums
    Liked On: 16-04-2025, 07:20 PM
  3. dogmatix
    dogmatix liked post by Plinky On thread : Replacing obsolete springs
    That’s the point of this thread
    Liked On: 16-04-2025, 12:21 PM
  4. dogmatix
    dogmatix liked post by Plinky On thread : Replacing obsolete springs
    I’m pretty sure they have been recommended on here before but thought I’d take the time to plug Simply Springs in Hastings. I bought a nice Anschutz 223 only to find the firing pin spring was...
    Liked On: 16-04-2025, 12:21 PM
  5. rupert
    rupert liked post by Plinky On thread : Replacing obsolete springs
    I’m pretty sure they have been recommended on here before but thought I’d take the time to plug Simply Springs in Hastings. I bought a nice Anschutz 223 only to find the firing pin spring was...
    Liked On: 15-04-2025, 12:31 AM
  6. Grey Kiwi
    Grey Kiwi liked post by Plinky On thread : Rimfire .17 cal. What's good, what's not?
    Had an hm2 briefly and have had 3 WSMs which are my preference. Finally found an M77 version which is the best bolt option but heavy. Savage B17 is the common bolt version, pencil barrel synthetic...
    Liked On: 04-03-2025, 08:10 AM
  7. Mnementh
    Mnementh liked post by Plinky On thread : Tanfoglio/CZ Optics Slide Conversion
    If you’re in the old blind man camp like me then yes, yes you do! :thumbsup:
    Liked On: 27-12-2024, 10:30 AM
  8. Stump
    Stump liked post by Plinky On thread : Dillon Parts & Setup
    Try delta Mike for parts or workshop innovation. Otherwise just buy from Dillon direct in the us, they are great to deal with.
    Liked On: 15-09-2024, 08:26 PM
  9. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Plinky On thread : My 7mm PRC is driving me nuts…
    My mate had virtually the same issue as you describe. He pretty much shot out his first barrel chasing his tail, initially shot .2-.3 reliably then started getting groups like you. The chassis had...
    Liked On: 14-09-2024, 03:42 PM
  10. keengunNic
    keengunNic liked post by Plinky On thread : My 7mm PRC is driving me nuts…
    My mate had virtually the same issue as you describe. He pretty much shot out his first barrel chasing his tail, initially shot .2-.3 reliably then started getting groups like you. The chassis had...
    Liked On: 14-09-2024, 03:14 PM
  11. Tentman
    Tentman liked post by Plinky On thread : My 7mm PRC is driving me nuts…
    My mate had virtually the same issue as you describe. He pretty much shot out his first barrel chasing his tail, initially shot .2-.3 reliably then started getting groups like you. The chassis had...
    Liked On: 14-09-2024, 03:08 PM
  12. Pengy
    Pengy liked post by Plinky On thread : Thermal cooking pot
    Have used the quarter acre pot mentioned. Works really well and hard to beat getting back to camp cold and buggered to have a nice meal ready and waiting.
    Liked On: 09-09-2024, 09:24 PM
  13. Hugh Shields
    Hugh Shields liked post by Plinky On thread : Tight chamber and marks on projectile
    1) my 6.5 develops a carbon ring after around 150 rounds.despite normal cleaning. You might be able to feel it running a dry loose patch slowly down from the muzzle and feel it snagging slightly down...
    Liked On: 10-07-2024, 12:05 AM
  14. chainsaw
    chainsaw liked post by Plinky On thread : DPT braked suppressor
    I was in there last week. Was told that they will be available for the MK1 in due course.
    Liked On: 11-06-2024, 09:02 AM
  15. BSA270
    BSA270 liked post by Plinky On thread : 270 preferred projectile weight
    Really grateful for those taking the time to provide the benefit of their experience. Have some good info as a starting point to try some different loads now, cheers.
    Liked On: 30-05-2024, 10:09 PM
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