This tread got me thinking. Just had my worn out 243 Majestic rebarreled in 257 Ackley
Liked On: 24-05-2024, 07:14 PM
Just wait someone will come up with a 257 creedmore.....
Liked On: 24-05-2024, 07:11 PM
Knowing that you have had that rifle in your care for the last 40 odd years tells a lot about how you care for your rifles. That’s a rifle that won’t leave your possession ever I imagine! I also...
Liked On: 24-05-2024, 06:55 PM
Was a favorite of mine a few years ago, had a couple of improved also. The late Tony Hawkins rebarreled a Browning BAR for me in standard 257R, sold it prior to the "buy back" so didn't have to hand...
Liked On: 24-05-2024, 06:13 PM
Yep, back about 1995 I built one on a medium action BSA Hunter, though it was an Ackley Improved version. Would send 100gr Hornady or Nosler BT out at just over 3300fps with 2213. I tried 115gr BTs...
Liked On: 24-05-2024, 05:14 PM
Update, I bought for $750 incl bayonet, both parties happy. Pity the seller will spend on chrome plated "whatever" HD people like instead of getting a real bike
Liked On: 29-04-2024, 08:52 PM
41 Magnum 200 grain cast lead wadcutters or semi wad cutters perhaps? The cylinder shape might help at least starting them straight
Liked On: 29-04-2024, 06:52 PM
I had interesting one a few weeks back. Stag at 220m, 150 nbt perfect broad side shot in the crease. He dropped on the spot which looking back was a bit weird. After the shot I sat down for 15 mins...
Liked On: 29-04-2024, 06:12 PM
That's the lanolin from the wool on the comb, wash that and put it back on that nail in week it'll be buggered. Sent from my SM-S916B using Tapatalk
Liked On: 29-04-2024, 05:11 PM
or to put it another way...you place resizing die in press as per normal but instead of winding in the extra 1/3---1/2 a turn you back it out 3 turns..... put fired case in shell holder and move...
Liked On: 29-04-2024, 05:07 PM
I keep this handy for when adjusting dies in my note book.
Liked On: 29-04-2024, 05:07 PM
Greetings to all and thanks Micky Duck, My old Nosler no 1 Manual (1976) details the options of neck sizing, partial sizing and full length sizing in some detail so I won't repeat it. Neck sizing...
Liked On: 29-04-2024, 05:03 PM
So can I clarify please? It is a plate diameter based on one's assessment of the kill-zone of the target species (6" say for deer), and the first cold bore shot only, and from a rifle assumed to...
Liked On: 18-04-2024, 05:59 PM
I got 100 privi 7x57R from h&f in palmy, I had been watching it for quite some time and got it for half the marked price after some arm twisting, "who else is going to buy it". I use a set of...
Liked On: 18-04-2024, 05:34 PM
My son shoots a 25mm. He is sensible though... has it stocked in a LAV. And we all pay for his ammo.
Liked On: 18-04-2024, 05:30 PM