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    post/frieght forwarder ?

    Hi Iam trying to buy a trigger guard from DIP inc for a marlin papoose, but they wont sell out side the US ,its not a resticted item for export , does anyone know or have used a frieght/post fowarding service I could send one to, cheers Dave
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    marlin trigger options

    hi all just picked up a marlin 70pss think it uses same trigger as 795 , needs a new trigger this one is really bad , i know DIP do trigger guard kits but they wont sell outside the US , does any one know of any other after market triggers for this gun ? all info welcome
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    is this load safe ?

    load is 110gr vmax lapua .308 win case cci br primers oal 2.750" 49 gr of vit n140 worked it up in a new factory rifle 1/2" 5 round group @100y problem is cant find find any printed load data for that weight of bullet or powder so not sure if it would be safe pressures etc in other...
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    EDM arms .308 rifle

    Any body got one ? looking for a review or comments ?
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    stainless steel cases

    Anyone used the stainless cases for the Lhati from anzio rifles , have looked for more info but came up blank , would like to try a .50 bmg , not sure how hard fl sizing would be , last I read about turned cases was that it was only suitable for straight walled cases ? Any one got more info on...
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    redding small base die info

    Hi all Being using a small base die for a .308 with a tight chamber heres some specs from the brass new lapua fired/sized with normal die sb die headspace= 1.618 1.615 1.620 shoulder dia= .450 .453 .450...
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    redding s dies = best compromise

    Currently layed up recouperating, so have some time to read ! Needing some new dies so have read pages and pages of discussion on which is best brand and type . conclusions were that neck sizing has lots of fans and does not seem to make the brass grow aol. fl sizing seems to offer better...
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    .45 acp bullet diameter ?

    Hi all I was reading an old thread somewhere on here about the lead and jacketed bullets having different diameters .451 for jacket , .452" for lead , i was looking through some bullet catalogs and found some jacket .452" ,i think hornaday specs them for 45 colt ? so had a look at the saami...
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    dillon quality ammo?

    Thinking of moving up to a Dillon 1050 , But have some questions regarding quality of ammo , How accurate is the powder charge ? Is it really a commercial grade machine Is the trimmer good ? So far been using a t7 and lab scales , but volume of ammo needed is getting bigger, Will the Dillon...
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    Gunsmithing hvlp set up ?

    Just moving workshop about and upgrading the compressor , being using the small hvlp guns for coating conected to the compressor but just read an article that says a turbine unit would give better results and less waste ? any one here using one professionally ?
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    k&m tools + excellent service

    Just wanted to say that if your looking for any reloading gear take a look at k&m precision, great quality with excellent back up service, I've got most of the stuff but recently had a small tech problem, which beening in the UK can sometimes be a real headache, but roger took care of everything...
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    53gr vmax loads ?

    hi all ive done a quick search and looks like a few of you have played with the 53gr vmax in .223 , anyone got hard data or had goos results , fps seems to be around 3200fps , how are they compared to the 40gr for expanding on small game all info on the 53gr in .223 welcome cheers
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    Rifle Scopes shotgun red dot sight suggestions

    Hi all i am looking for a sight to go on a benelli m1 practical shotgun [ it has a picitinny rail fitted], mainly used for hunting and now comps , will engage targets at 100y with slug and normal 5 or 6 shot at 20-40y thought about the eotec or aimpoints , lots of models to look at any...
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    recomendations on case prep machine?

    hi all thought one of the case prep machines from hornaday or lyman would be better than the cordless drill , which never seems charged when you need it , anyone have one , quality or rubbish? the hornaday looks nice and small the lyman looks plastic , both do what im looking for , chamfer...
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    .308 subsonic on pistol case

    just going through a couple of reloading books and see that .30 mauser and 7.62 x25 tokarev both take .308 bullets and can push 90gr at 1600fps , it would seem that these would be ideal for 150gr rifle bullets at 1000fps , and very little messing about on the reloading, would work in a small...
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    anyone using 50 gr vmax in .223 1-9"

    hi will be doing some loads next week for varmints out to 300y wanted to stick with the 50gr vmax for speed/flat shooting when using a lamp powders on hand are varget n140 n130 n120 h335 previously been using 40gr vmax in the old 1-12" with n120 which gave amazing accuracy any one have a...
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    satern powder funnel waste of money

    hi just bought a satern powder funnel , this is my first one and very disapointed , poorly made , burred , and powder sticks to inside , cant be bothered to send back as shipping would be more than a new one , if you really want one i would suggest looking very close at the brass ali juntion...
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    need orginal adj butt for sako finfire?

    hi ive bought a sako finfire range second hand , but previous owner has changed the butt pad to some diy piece of crap, does any one know what the orginal was , name maker and where to get one ? i know the orginal was adjustable with rubber pad cheers
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    need a stock for a ruger m77 magnum

    hi all need a stock for a ruger m77 magnum in .458 any ideas plastic, laminate, something thats for use not show ?
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    optimal bullet weight for .308 subs in aw rifle

    Looking for the optimal bullet weight for subsonic loads in .308 using a standard Aw rifle This is specifically for use in a AW . Any favorite loads? Was thinking Barns 150 rrlp Lapua 185 scenar Sierra 175 Barns 150 tsx This is what on the shelf Cheers