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    Who's got a 280AI... post them up!!!

    Well looks like I have just got myself a nice 280AI... A5, XL Surgeon, Krieger.... will have to wait for the permit before it can be picked up.... But interested in what guys are running out of them, and of course some pictures of them!! looking at runnning either 162Amax, 168SMK's or the...
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    Desert Tactical Arms SRS in Australia!

    Re: Desert Tactical Arms SRS in Australia! Get a full custom rifle built for that price.... Surgeon action, custom barrel, your stock choice, your chambering choice, even your chamber spec's.... Dont get me started on prices in Australia....
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    6.5 mm cartridge recommendations

    Re: 6.5 mm cartridge recommendations Had a good read through this thread.. 6.5's are definitely a good choice for ballistics, recoil etc.... BUT...... I am sold on the 6.5X47L 110%. The rifle I have and this chambering have far exceded my expectations. The accuracy is phenominal, brass...
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    Mcmillan A-5/Desert Camo/Coyote paint/Lets see em!

    Re: Mcmillan A-5/Desert Camo/Coyote paint/Lets see
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    Photos More!

    Re: More! Blondie is fucking sexy....
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    6.5X47L update

    Re: 6.5X47L update Mate Built by Shane Clancy. Absolutely over the moon with this rifle! CHeers
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    6.5X47L update

    Well put a few rounds down the rifle now, thought I'd share a few pict's and targets!! The rifle is as follows.. Surgeon action Lilja 3 groove at 26" Jewell with top safety Badger DBM McMillan A5 thumbwheel in desert camo Seekins rings Premier 5-25 Harris 6-9 notched legs, Podloc ACI on Badger...
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    powder densities

    Re: powder densities Mate I am running 142SMK's at 2810fps, no pressure with 41.2grains of H4350. The barrel is 26" long and the bullets are moly. I found each 0.1grains was worth about 5-6fps. My loads are compressed, can hear crunching. I just dont think you can get enough powder in the...
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    Where to get Berger 130VLDs

    Guys Chasing some Berger 130VLDs hunting in 6.5mm. Would like to support the sponsors here, but really keen on them anywhere!!! CHeers
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    6.5 Creedmoor Rem 700 Ejection Problem?

    Re: 6.5 Creedmoor Rem 700 Ejection Problem? Second that, sounds like a ejector plunger issue... but strange it worked fine with 308????
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    Annealing method discussion

    Re: Annealing method discussion I have annealed a few cases..... way to many actually..... I use nothing special other than a torch, bucket of water, and a dark room. Ok, also a shell holder to stop the fingers from burning!! Each time I do a run on cases, I practice once on a rubbish shell...
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    208g A-Max 30 cal.

    Re: 208g A-Max 30 cal. mmmm.. been trying to work out what to do with these... 1100 of them... still got a good 800 odd 200SMK's to get through before I even crack these open for the 300WSM!! I bought enough projectiles a while back to last the life of the barrel.... I hate not being able...
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    Hand Loading for Long Range 3: finding start OAL

    Re: Hand Loading for Long Range 3: finding start OAL I have been using this method for a while now. 1. Seat projectile long, chambering and then measuring with the Sinclair Comparator. 2. Setup up seating die to this length, and then by using a little trial and error, slowly reduce the...
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    The body die

    Re: The body die Use a micrometer, measure the body before being sized, and then after. If the measurement is the same, then the chamber is tighter than the body die. The body die will never work.. unless the chamber is polished modified! The the other FL die another brand of die? Could be...
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    .300wm - .300wsm

    Re: Loads for .300WM--.300WSM 300WSM- 28" Lilja 200 Sierra matchking 62.9 grains H4350 CCI BR2 primers Velocity 2905fps Cases show little sign of pressure issues. Winchester brass, primer pockets uniformed, flash holes deburred, very light neck turn to take down high spots (Winchester...
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    Loads for .260 /.243/ 6.5x47/6.5 Creedmoor

    Re: Loads for 6.5X47L 6.5X47L 26" Lilja 1:8 142 Sierra Matchkings moly 41.2 grains H4350 CCI 450 primer Velocity 2810fps. No pressure in my rifle, super accurate!!! Could push to 2850fps no problem!
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    Hunting & Fishing Hunter from Oz!!

    Re: Hunter from Oz!! <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Droopz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looks good mate. Where in oz are you? Have you thought about cutting the barrel down on one of your shooters? Even with the TAB sling it looks like it might...
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    Hunting & Fishing Hunter from Oz!!

    Thought I'd share what gear I take along for a hunt, geared towards long range hunting. I like to travel light as possible, which is not easy with a heavy rifle and the gear needed. After a few attempts a while back, I have become happy with this setup over the last 4 months odd. Bushnell...
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    Importing Manners Stock & DBM Into Australia?

    Re: Importing Manners Stock & DBM Into Australia? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: thunder1</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ackley Improved</div><div...
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    Importing Manners Stock & DBM Into Australia?

    Re: Importing Manners Stock & DBM Into Australia? Prices look good... will it last...