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  1. 308
    308 liked post by Wingman On thread : Attempting a new .224 wildcat
    Thanks to NZ_noddy for the loan of the 6mmBR die as I have now got the brass sorted for this chamber. I sized a handful of 6.5x47lap brass down to 6mm then to .22. I tested a few in the chamber...
    Liked On: 24-06-2023, 11:19 PM
  2. Roarless20
    Roarless20 liked post by Wingman On thread : Attempting a new .224 wildcat
    When I purchased my used Desert Tech rifle it came with a few barrels, one of which was a 24" Trueflite .22-243 with a 1-8" twist built by Robbie Tiffen. It had clearly seen some use as the throat...
    Liked On: 24-06-2023, 11:01 PM
  3. 25/08 IMP
    25/08 IMP liked post by Wingman On thread : Wildcat appreciation thread
    Yeah that's the plan
    Liked On: 24-06-2023, 09:26 PM
  4. Husky1600#2
    Husky1600#2 liked post by Wingman On thread : Wildcat appreciation thread
    Here's the. 250 Sika I'm working on. 6.5-284 Lapua brass necked to .25cal and blown forward to a 40deg Ackley shoulder. I have reamer sorted, dies nearly made and a few cases mocked up. Going to...
    Liked On: 24-06-2023, 09:16 PM
  5. chainsaw
    chainsaw liked post by Wingman On thread : Wildcat appreciation thread
    Here's the. 250 Sika I'm working on. 6.5-284 Lapua brass necked to .25cal and blown forward to a 40deg Ackley shoulder. I have reamer sorted, dies nearly made and a few cases mocked up. Going to...
    Liked On: 24-06-2023, 08:12 PM
  6. makka
    makka liked post by Wingman On thread : Wildcat appreciation thread
    Here's the. 250 Sika I'm working on. 6.5-284 Lapua brass necked to .25cal and blown forward to a 40deg Ackley shoulder. I have reamer sorted, dies nearly made and a few cases mocked up. Going to...
    Liked On: 24-06-2023, 07:49 PM
  7. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Wingman On thread : Attempting a new .224 wildcat
    wsm junkie no, not from the chamber, that is where the old 30 degree shoulder used to be on the 6.5x47 Lapua.. I short size the case neck to create a false shoulder for the cartridge to headspace...
    Liked On: 24-06-2023, 11:16 AM
  8. yerimaginaryM8
    yerimaginaryM8 liked post by Wingman On thread : Wildcat appreciation thread
    Here's a .224 I messed around with a few years ago: https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/f10/attempting-new-224-wildcat-48771/ Just started a new high performance. 25cal wildcat that I'll take a...
    Liked On: 24-06-2023, 11:16 AM
  9. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Wingman On thread : Attempting a new .224 wildcat
    Just had a quick play with some Hornady Z-Max 40gr and BM 8208.. crazy fast varmint round! 108951 108950 108949
    Liked On: 24-06-2023, 11:16 AM
  10. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Wingman On thread : Attempting a new .224 wildcat
    Thanks to NZ_noddy for the loan of the 6mmBR die as I have now got the brass sorted for this chamber. I sized a handful of 6.5x47lap brass down to 6mm then to .22. I tested a few in the chamber...
    Liked On: 24-06-2023, 11:12 AM
  11. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Wingman On thread : Attempting a new .224 wildcat
    Yes the round count on the .22x47 is reported about 1500 with hot varminting loads. The data I found on .22x47 suggests they get 3750fps with 65gr game kings using 39.4gr of 2209 with a 24" barrel....
    Liked On: 24-06-2023, 11:11 AM
  12. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Wingman On thread : Attempting a new .224 wildcat
    When I purchased my used Desert Tech rifle it came with a few barrels, one of which was a 24" Trueflite .22-243 with a 1-8" twist built by Robbie Tiffen. It had clearly seen some use as the throat...
    Liked On: 24-06-2023, 11:10 AM
  13. tetawa
    tetawa liked post by Wingman On thread : Kiwi made Howa mini ultralight chassis a reality?
    Sheesh man.. that just sound creepy when you say it.. :wtfsmilie:
    Liked On: 23-06-2023, 09:13 PM
  14. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Wingman On thread : Kiwi made Howa mini ultralight chassis a reality?
    Good on ya mate, I'm sure you will love it. Disadvantages? No. I handload 120gr ELMs and 120gr Targex pills (which I highly recomend in the Grendel) so claw back most of the lost velocity with...
    Liked On: 23-06-2023, 09:07 PM
  15. Joe_90
    Joe_90 liked post by Wingman On thread : Kiwi made Howa mini ultralight chassis a reality?
    Sheesh man.. that just sound creepy when you say it.. :wtfsmilie:
    Liked On: 23-06-2023, 05:28 PM

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