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    Need Advice on Parker Hale M84, M85 action and bolt...

    Hi Guys , As far as I know , the Parker Hale M85 rifle , is the ONLY PH action that has a long tunion( thread lenght ) to better support the heavy barrels commonly used on sniper rifles . As too wether a Mauser M98 bolt will work , I donot know , the PH is broadly described as using a M98...
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    AW Mags in an AX chassis with a M2008 - Feeding issue

    Its my understanding that , for example , if you run a M2008 , thats been dropped into a correctly inleted AICS stock , then you cannot run AICS & AW mags together , you have to choose which ONE you want the magazine catch set for , as their is a slight difference , in the lenght of the mag...
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    Suppressors New 3D printed cans for USA , from ODL

    Hi Guys , A Kiwi , ( New Zealand ) , company thats been making 3D printed TI cans , ( ie SLS , selective laser sintering ) , is looking to partener up with a US company to make their cans in the USA , company is called Oceania Defence Ltd , and if you do a search you will find their website...
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    Steyr SSG 69... Provenance? Information? Advice?

    When the NZ Army trialled the SSG PII , back in 1991 , they noted 2 things , one they seemed to have had trouble with a shifting POI between , the rifle being dry or wet , anyone who knows what Waiouru is like weather wise , its 4 seasons in one day , and other than summer , its bloody Wet . So...
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    What aftermarket Option would you Prefer on your AI AW/AE/AT?

    A lower scope rail on the AT , as the present one is very high , and most will not be using any NV gear in front of day scope anyway .
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns Why you DON'T like Glock.

    You Guys , Do realise , that a few special units in Germany use the Glock 17 , like GSG-9 & some swat type units . 1 ) Due to current German Police specs/requirements , Police pistols , need to a) have a safety & b ) strip down with out pulling the trigger . 2 ) Due to the Police specs above...
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    juggernaut cases ?

    Hi guys , Any one using juggernaut cases for smart phones , Galaxy etc , and running ballistc programs , with phone side ON , & not vertical , as the Juggernaut case , hinges off Molle webbing side on ? cheers Chris
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    My Old school Parker Hale

    As to the accuracy , I am happy with mine , during the brit Army trials , the Parker Hale M85 , was slightly more accurate at all ranges tested against the Accuracy international PM rifles , so YES the M85s shoot real good . In short IF you are happy with a AI rifle in terms of accuracy , you...
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    New Steyr KL-12 straight pull rifle

    Steyr have a new rimfire , straight pull , toggle operated rifle , in 22lr & 17hmr , looks nice , EXCEPT the receiver seems to be aluminium , IF so , I am not really interested m if it was steel I would be . I feel the action would flex or be to weak , to give a high level of accuracy . The...
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    Rifle Scopes Another LRHS version from Bushnell 4.5x-18x, MOA too!

    Looks nice , I would have liked them to make the turret housing a bit like the USO MST-100/ Zeiss , if they want to stick to the 30mm main tube , as I would like to see either a indicated 2nd turn , or more up in the single turn design . Also a little bigger objective lens , or less top end...
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    Surgeon Is Taking Action Orders

    Hi Wade , Do Accuracy International now sell their actions ? , I have a few of their rifles , but not their seperate actions . Cheers Chris
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    Surgeon Is Taking Action Orders

    Yeap , Bighorn are not accepting orders due to back log , and Defiance are 6 mth lead time , so how are you guys buying Bighorn & Defiance actions ?
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    Rifle Scopes New Optic From Bushnell, The LRHS

    Here's mine , its on a CZ 22 Hornet at the moment , and its great for slotting magpies at long range , and yes , its a 1k scope , NOT a 1.2 , 1.5k scope . I would like the next one the 4-16x50 to use a 34mm tube & double turn E knob , would also like a little 1.5-6x42mm , 30mm tube jobbie for...
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    Official Accuracy International AT First Look

    Any news on the lower height action rail , for people who will never mount forward night vision attachments ? Cheers Chris
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    American Rifle's M5 Bolt Action, The Mausingfield

    If you donot like the AW mag , then maybe look at the M14 mag , thats what the old Parker Hale M85 uses , and it feeds well ( its basically a square topped reinforced Mauser 98 ) .
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    My Old school Parker Hale

    Here's a couple of pics of a stripped M85 action , & a pic of the excellent 2 stage M85 trigger
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    Rifle Scopes Kahles K4i

    Any one used one yet ?
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    My Old school Parker Hale

    NO , The C3 is basically a Parker Hale TX1200 target rifle with a repeater floor plate ( ie a M82 ) , and uses a wood stock , basically a Mauser M98 with out the thumb cut out on the LH side , & uses a Kahles ZF69 6x sniper scope , barrel tunion std Mauser . The C3A1 is basically a Parker...
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    My Old school Parker Hale

    Hi Guys , Here's a few pics of my Parker Hale M85 , and its getting a make over , ie a thread for suppressor done at the moment , should have it back soon , and also will drop a 30mm scope on to her for the 1st time , hopefully using Sportsmatch PH rings , looking forward to getting her...
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    James Yeager on Mosin Nagant PU (Language Warning!)

    He is so cool , and has to be RIGHT , as he's got the Tactical Beard going on ,
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