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  1. Down Under Hunter

    New TAC 416 Barrett in Australia !

    Just thought I'd put a post up to let the Aussies know that Australian distributors for Mcmillan Bros tactical rifles have just receiver the first shipments of 416 Barretts into Melbourne Vic. The rifle is the same design as the famous TAC 50 and is a dream to shoot. Here she is .. This...
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    NewTAC 50 Stock- Anyone know anything ??

    Apparently the boys at Mcmillan have a new TAC 50 stock in the wings with an over the barrel bipod system. Anyone seen or have details about it ?? Cheers DUH
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    408 speed question ?

    Shooting a 420 grn RMB al tip out of a 32" Lawton CT barrel .. Is it possible to get a accuracy load doing 3000 fps ? Some are telling me that it is possible.. and if so it narrows the difference between the 375 350 smk combo doing 3100 ? Fact or fiction ? Thanks all Have a great New Year ...
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    Gunsmithing Could this work ? Any good ?

    Idea for a light 416 barrett purchase a single shot Safety HArbour rifle, re fit with a special contour lilja barrel 32 " long heavy fluted. Would change the grip on the AR bottom too. Also what are the triggers like ? Could they have match trigger ? I had a guy this morning run this past...
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    THINKTANK- Lightweight single shot 416 barrett

    I have the opportunity to use a tac 50 action and set up a purpose built LR rifle for 600 LB deer. Just throwing around ideas for components and ideas to bring the rifle in to make a portable outfit weight wise. .416 Barrett proposed ? Lets say TAC 50 action single shot, 32 Lilja fluted barrel...
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    416 Nemesis- 416 Barrett ballistics w/ CT action

    Anyone know much about this round. Based of 585 Tyranasarus ( spelling ?? ) I think ?? Pushes a 410 VLD at 3200 out of a 32 " barrel with a CHEYTAC length action. Sounds promising. Not based off the 50 bmg Reciever. Good or bad ?? ANyone seen a gun in this ??
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    Gunsmithing Anyone seen the new HS Precision Thumbhole stock ?

    Looking for a tactical thumbhole and HS has just listed a new model. Not sure if it is available in LA ? Same as their HTR Lap stock but thumbhole design. PST 084 ?? Anybody know anything about them ? What delays can I expect to get from them ? Cheers DUH
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    Gunsmithing Anybody put a Mcree on a TAC 50 ?

    Just wondering if any of you guys have a Mcmillan TAc 50 fitted with a Mcrees system. I have a Mcmillan TAC 416 that I am looking at re fitting to the Mcrees but need some confidence with the look and feel of it ? Cheers DUH
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    50 CAL- AMAX 750grn- What BC do you run ?

    Going to do some extended range work with my TAC 50 this weekend and was wondering what BC you guys are using in your PDA's ? I think the NF exbal program lists 1.05 ? How close is this ? I read that someone here was saying closer to .95 ?? Any thoughts ? Cheers DUH
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    50 BMG loading- 750 GRN AMAX OAL ??

    Can anyone suggest good loads they use using the 750 grn Amax and 50 BMG ? What OAL are you using ? Any other hints appreciated. Cheers DUH
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    TAC 50- What other bipods work ?? Help

    Did some shooting with a 50 at the weekend. Love the rifle but the ergonomics of firing this gun are quite poor. The std bipod I feel is far to high off the dirt to shoot well prone and the gun is very top heavy and wants to rock and roll with the basic split pin holding the bipod. What...
  12. Down Under Hunter

    WTB- Looking for Swaro 15 x 56 Slc Binos old model

    Can soemone help me out here and tell me why I cant post this listing in the optics for sale section ? It says I am unauthorised ? Can someone suggest where I might pick a set of these up. I am looking for excellent cond used or new. Fair price paid. Thanks all. DUH
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    AUSSIE HUNTING VIDEO CLIPS- PART 3 FALLOW DEER

    This hunt shows 2 Fallow deer taken last year. Both nice shots. Unfortunately neither deer droped in the camera frame. The price you pay hunting by yourself ! Enjoy DUH Moderator- Feel free to move thread if incorrectly placed .
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    AUSSIE HUNTING VIDEO CLIPS- PART 2 RED STAG

    Part 2. Red Stag again with 338 EDGE using Nightforce Optics and 300 SMK. Cheers DUH Moderator- Feel free to place this thread elsewhere if not in the right section.
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    AUSSIE HUNTING VIDEO CLIPS-NEW !

    Thought you guys might enjoy this. Just a few clips I have knocked together recently. Rifle used was a 338 EDGE built by Defensive Edge Inc in Idaho. This video is the story of a Sambar stag I hunted last year in the Spring. Enjoy DUH MODERATOR- Not sure if these have been posted in the...
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    Hunting & Fishing AUSSIE HUNTING VIDEO CLIPS-NEW !

    Here are some clips that I posted at LRHF. THought you guys might enjoy ! Here are a couple of LR Fallow kills from last year. Rifle used was a 338 EDGE built by Defensive Edge in Idaho. 300 gr smk. Unfortunately both dee fell over just out of shot. The thrills of filming yourself...
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    Mcree Precision Stocks- Pics or comments anyone ?

    Can anyone tell me about the newer model tactical stocks from Mcree ? I have read the thread on here, but I believe I saw Scott talking about some new improvements in that field / I have tried but have not got Scott on the ph yet. Any clues DUH
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    416 BARRETT POWDER- What is it ? Load data ?

    Does anyone know what the powder of choice is through the 416 Barrett. Anyone have any loading data they are having success with yet ?? Cheers DUH