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  1. robhughes-games
    robhughes-games liked post by Stocky On thread : The lightening project
    Having an Engineering Degree (not mechanical) I'd be hesitant of putting little to any salt in a "qualification" most learning occurs after the "qualification" and many people I've dealt with that i...
    Liked On: 10-05-2024, 08:33 PM
  2. Steelisreal
    Steelisreal liked post by Stocky On thread : Hey Gimp is this you hiding out
    After listening to the hornady podcast awhile ago I came to the same conclusion recently and now just load a ladder around the powder bullet combo I want looking for pressure/the velocity i want...
    Liked On: 10-05-2024, 07:02 PM
  3. mikee
    mikee liked post by Stocky On thread : The lightening project
    What determines a competent person? The people responsible for many more important things can become "competent" by barely skimming by or being around for a long time never furthering there learning....
    Liked On: 10-05-2024, 02:50 PM
  4. dannyb
    dannyb liked post by Stocky On thread : ATEC Optima vs Maniatis Braked Suppressors
    Compairnf like to like I had more luck with the Maniatis than the Hardy. Maniatis are a small, light, short muzzle forward can and i think people expect to much. When i run my Atec with one baffle...
    Liked On: 10-05-2024, 02:30 PM
  5. dannyb
    dannyb liked post by Stocky On thread : ATEC Optima vs Maniatis Braked Suppressors
    Which DPT is 75mms forward? EDIT: I see the new ones are longer now. DPT are 100X less painfull to deal with for what its worth
    Liked On: 10-05-2024, 02:29 PM
  6. gimp
    gimp liked post by Stocky On thread : Hey Gimp is this you hiding out
    After listening to the hornady podcast awhile ago I came to the same conclusion recently and now just load a ladder around the powder bullet combo I want looking for pressure/the velocity i want...
    Liked On: 09-05-2024, 10:25 PM
  7. FRST
    FRST liked post by Stocky On thread : The lightening project
    I wouldn't. Doing an analysis on hoop stress shows most rifles have a factor of safety well into 5x. A contender barrel is only 20.5mm and has 2 tig welds and 2 scope mount holes right over the...
    Liked On: 09-05-2024, 09:03 AM
  8. dannyb
    dannyb liked post by Stocky On thread : The lightening project
    249381 249382 Similarly slabbed a Howa Mini and skeletonised, also gave the bolt shroud a serious trim and slooted bolt handle. Have modeled a Tikka and a few other actions for the CNC but...
    Liked On: 05-05-2024, 05:24 PM
  9. robhughes-games
    robhughes-games liked post by Stocky On thread : The lightening project
    249381 249382 Similarly slabbed a Howa Mini and skeletonised, also gave the bolt shroud a serious trim and slooted bolt handle. Have modeled a Tikka and a few other actions for the CNC but...
    Liked On: 03-05-2024, 09:09 PM
  10. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Stocky On thread : The lightening project
    249381 249382 Similarly slabbed a Howa Mini and skeletonised, also gave the bolt shroud a serious trim and slooted bolt handle. Have modeled a Tikka and a few other actions for the CNC but...
    Liked On: 03-05-2024, 08:53 PM
  11. Steelisreal
    Steelisreal liked post by Stocky On thread : "Trueing" BC/Velocity
    Watch/listen to hornady 4dof app pretty much explains why trueing is a shot yarn if you ahbe a reliable chrono and will at something lead to significant erro at some range. See it's a question...
    Liked On: 05-04-2024, 09:36 PM
  12. gimp
    gimp liked post by Stocky On thread : "Trueing" BC/Velocity
    Watch/listen to hornady 4dof app pretty much explains why trueing is a shot yarn if you ahbe a reliable chrono and will at something lead to significant erro at some range. See it's a question...
    Liked On: 05-04-2024, 08:29 PM
  13. Rock river arms hunter
    Rock river arms hunter liked post by Stocky On thread : Selection of caliber for new shooter(s)
    I'll go against the 243 as I think it's honestly a bit light on Reds. Will it kill them sure but not as well as something larger. For a beginners gun low recoil is a good idea but making things...
    Liked On: 26-03-2024, 11:25 AM
  14. veitnamcam
    veitnamcam liked post by Stocky On thread : Realistic range of 16" 708?
    1000 Ftlbs is a nice guide. But to be honest knowing at which impact speeds your bullet of choice works is more important. Ie most solid copper bullets require 2000+ fps at impact, whereas something...
    Liked On: 26-03-2024, 11:15 AM
  15. Steelisreal
    Steelisreal liked post by Stocky On thread : Realistic range of 16" 708?
    1000 Ftlbs is a nice guide. But to be honest knowing at which impact speeds your bullet of choice works is more important. Ie most solid copper bullets require 2000+ fps at impact, whereas something...
    Liked On: 25-03-2024, 02:29 PM

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