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Recent content by Simon55

  1. Simon55

    Daniel Defense Delta 5/Pro

    Hello Ratton, I also own one in 6.5CM I've only put around 300 rounds through her , no issues with the accuracy so far , not difficult to keep barrel clean. Bolt slop is present , you do need to ensure that you drive the bolt forward with your hand centrally aligned with the action as much as...
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    PRS Talk Any comps in New Zealand?

    Just go to face book , Alpinelongrangeshooting , I'm a hidemember , been shooting these matches in NZ for 5 _ 6 years now , have two matches a year, plus several other organisers run center fire and .22 PRS style matches. If you need some more info or contacts just holler . Loads of fun , and...
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    223 Bolt Gun (current climate)

    Have you ,considered the 6.5 Grendel, I'm not sure if ammo costs are a lot higher in the States as I live in New Zealand , a Howa barreled action in 6.5 Grendal gives good barrel life , a performance lift from 223 , and plenty of stock options are avaible . Regards .
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    Precision Rifles.....show em!!

    Great wee rifles , love my SRS with four caliber now Recon Gen 2 scope
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    Precision Rifles.....show em!!

    Hi just read your post ,I have the same model , just installing the same pistol grip with a 3 port MDT muzzle brake ,Leupold MK4 4.5 x 14.5 x 50 TMR , very similar setup , using it for PRS style shoots in New Zealand . I'm finding I'm getting vertical stringing for higher count shot strings...
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    Suppressors Oceania Defense

    High there guys I own a OCD can with 3 rachet type brakes , I run my can on 308 DTA 6.5 DTA and my 6.5 Begara BMP , can and brake is around 230 grams 215 mm in length. Suppression is impressive for its diminutive girth and length, field testing was undertaken over here against around 20 odd...
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    PRS Talk Pictures of your PRS Rifles

    I'm in the same situation but have decided on these components for a budget build just for suits & giggles. Howa 26" barrelled 6.5 Creedmoor , MDT XRS chassis with built in Arca forend upgrade, MDT 20 MOA rail ,Terminator T3 muzzle break , 10 rnd + 5rnd mags,.I'm based in New Zealand and we...
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    GRS bipods?

    Sorry mate I missed my chance , I have bipod on order and will have photos of it fitted to my DTA and comments up asap
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    GRS bipods?

    I have a mate , just about to shoot a long range comp with his DTA 6.5 x55 this weekend , as I am also competing I can get some photos and an opinion if you wish . Regards
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    which budget accurate 6.5

    I have several friends successfully using the Begara HMRs in 6.5 Creedmoor and 300WM , the Tikka is a great platform undisputedly , the Begara is however based on the Remington 700 style platform so lots of choices for after market gear ,both rifles suffer from the magazine length...
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    Official (DTA) SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

    Dogtown , just a suggestion have you tried the Dyer HBC 155 target projectiles ,I've been running them for years in my short barrel 308's with success ,they are also reasonably cheap and obtainable in NZ .
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    Range Report Applied Ballistics Kestrel; Pro staff support thread

    Q: for the Kestrel staff ,is it possible to upgrade an existing Kestrel unit ( no ballistic program)and install the applied Ballistics program.When the unit was purchased in New Zealand the units with ballistics programs only had ATRAG available ,my unit is the 4500NV with no ballistics at all...
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    Official (DTA) SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

    Happy New Year to all you DTA shooters , From New Zealand . Heading off to the back country with a few mates with DTAs hoping to shoot out to 3000m with HTI 375 cheytac ,also 2000m with 338LMs / 300WM , a few to many wallabies , rabbits and possibly pigs ( hogs for you folk.) that need...
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    Official (DTA) SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

    Hi Orkan , am I able to purchase one of these through you and have you ship to New Zealand , the NZ DTA agent will be quite some time before they receive their next shipment from the States . Happy new year.
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    Official (DTA) SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

    300win Mag loads Hi I also , shoot 300WM in New Zealand ,try 208 amax 76.5 gr ADI 2217 2885 fps ( H 1000) coal 2.840" , Hornady 225gr BTHP 73.2gr ADI 2217 ( H1000) 2.891" from ogive 2810 fps both these loads shoot 0.75 - 0.5 moa in my DTA at around 20.0 degrees celsius 100...