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We didn't have any spall at all from 25m, if you look at the screen that the camera is behind you will notice that there is very little spall that hits it when the impacts are below the threshold that is causing damage to the plate, as soon as damage starts to occur to the target this also...

Hi Guys Sorry about the corny music, bit of a fail there :( The steel we use is Bisplate 500 which is the Australian equivalent of AR500. It's typical hardness is 500BHN and its yield is about 1400 MPa. The 300gr SMK in the 338 Lap doesn't do any damage as the velocity is too low and the SMK...

Hi Guys We have just done a whole bunch of testing on 12mm Bisplate 500 / AR500, looking for different thresholds that damage targets. I've put together a video that shows some of the impacts up close and also a bit of an explanation at the end about how different projectiles react. It...

Re: Looking for a book Thats the one i'm looking for except that copy is sold.

I am looking for the book Modern Highpower Rifle by Randolph Constantine, Is there any dealers still stocking them? Has anyone Got a copy that they wish to sell? Is there other books that would be recommended that are easier to get a hold of? Cheers Lachlan

Re: Rem 700 Triggers??? I am surprised that there are not more recommendations for a two stage style of trigger like the CG Jackson or Huber. I thought the beauty of a two stage is you can have a heavy first stage so the rifle is quite safe with a nice light second stage for precision? I...

Re: G'day from downunder Another Aussie welcome to the Hide. Cheers Lachlan

Re: rail for my rem 700 338Lapmag Plus one for the badger I have a 30MOA on mine and it's the Dux nuts

Re: Primers are noisey! I'll never forget the time when I was about 13 and thought it would be interesting to try and take apart a 12g shell. Started off good I cut the shell open, removed powder wad and the shot. I then tried to knock out the primer, I don't know what I was thinking but I...

Re: Jump for 300gr. SMK I'm running my .300smk at 3.6" OAL which is about a .40thou jump. Load as been great holding 1/2moa out to 500m, using redding type s dies. Load details .300g smk at 3.6"OAL 92gr AR2225 (I think this is the same as Retumbo) Remington 9.5M primer

Re: Importing Manners Stock & DBM Into Australia? Is that going through a customs broker or is that the Department of state DDTC fees?. You can register to export with the department of state then export yourself?

Re: Importing Manners Stock & DBM Into Australia? I understand that companies have to pay gst and import duty on any items imported but often their price is far above that cost. For instance an AICS stock can be imported for $900AUD (retail price) yet to buy it in Australia will cost you...

Re: Importing Manners Stock & DBM Into Australia? This is so true, I feel sorry for the retailers as most of them only make a small profit on their sales while the importers make a killing. I just hope that more people start realizing this and bring in their own gear maybe that will give the...

Re: 338LM zero ? 100m 30MOA Base

Re: Meindl boots any good? Check out this link it is from an older topic should give you some idea's. http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...416#Post1529416 Cheers Lachlan

Re: useing a cnc to trim and champher brass Once you had your program and some jaws machined it would be quicker than doing it by hand. It would probably give you a more consistent length too. I say do it! Cheers Lachlan P.S Don't forget to turn ya Jaw pressure down

Re: What Chrono Hey Guys Thanks for the replies I'll have a look at the CED Cheers Lachlan

Hey Guys I'm looking for a chrono, is it really worth spending the extra money for a good one? it seems that even the good ones still have problems, is there a chrono that is pretty good quality for around the $300 dollar mark. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Cheers Lachlan

Re: 6mm remington reload data I have a 6mm rem it's my favorite hunting rifle but i don't shoot that heavy bullets, I used to run 100gr rem core lokts but I've switched to 68gr Bergers and they are great. running 46.3gr AR2209 COAL 2.825 rem 9.5 primer I think AR2209 is very similar to...

Re: Tried my first schmidt today They are definitely addictive now I have one I just want to put them on all my rifles But lets not tell the wife that Cheers Lachlan