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    The top custom actions used in PRS

    The CZ SA also had this same issue for a number of models....time & cycling seems to sort it out though. Dunno if it was a casting issue or bolt race design perhaps?
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    .223 long range

    dbl post..grr
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    .223 long range

    Just thought i'd direct this to the OP... http://www.longrangehunting.com/arti...223-mile-1.php It was this article which prompted me in my latest project. You can also google ..".223 long range rifle" another is.."LR budget build"...not on .223, but gives an idea of budget gear being used to...
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    STOLEN RIFLE - 1/19/2014 (Oregon City, Oregon)

    OP~~ hope you got your load developed in time and had a successful competition.(excellent work by the LEO's finding the "sticky fingers") Just wondering if you managed to get your rifle back yet (from LEO) and do you have the pics you mentioned posting yet? Regards Gypsy
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    Please read. The winner is....

    Tagging this as its been a while....hope SB/& wife are making still more progress in the recovery. Love to be in the raffle but getting stuff out here to Oz would be prohibitive. Not being a religious man, I do still send my thoughts of support and hope of a short and healthy recovery...
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    Gday from oz

    g'day again speerchucker, yeah im in central vic myself, not many pig or deer around here, but at least theres fox's aplenty to plink at. Cheers
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    Gday from oz

    G,day back at ya speerchucker...bit early in the day to be online ( or are you on the swingshift?). Im new here as well but certainly enjoying the wealth of info. What do you shoot and where are ya located buddy? Cheers Gypsy
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    Another AUSSIE query......

    Hi & thanks for the hint, i have done a look prior to posting, i wasn't looking for ideas per se, but for smiths to actually do the work i want done (already know the design i'd like). ^^^^ Not meant to offend, ...just inform/clarify my request. Cheers
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    Another AUSSIE query......

    G'day again & once more thanks for the info. Im actually near Geoff Grenfell (had heard on the vine he is slowing down/minimising the services he offers???) so may try him again to see if he can help, or at the least refer me to one who can. Re: Hex/Round barrel.... leaning more towards the...
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    Another AUSSIE query......

    Thanks also for that, i will have a look there also if i get stuck, Id post a CAD of what im thinking of but im a computer dummy (no CAD, not even used Excel or any of the "Office" pack except for "Word" lol...im a tragic, i know) but from the looks of things it may just be possible to have it...
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    Another AUSSIE query......

    Hehe, pics are always good (thanks). Yeah well, no... not quite like that but you have the idea. (who does those btw?...) Im not looking to have my OEM bolt fluted, thinking i'd get a custom one already done & have both then, jeweled and fluted depending on mood lol(any ideas?....). Just...
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    Used Gear in Australia???

    Just as an aside topic if i may.....can anyone also give me an idea where i might have the .300rum mag mod done? ( the one that removes the forward stamping indent) on the .338LP mag. I've also read the .300WM "can" be used for .300rum as well but not sure if I'd still need to do the mod on...
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    Another AUSSIE query......

    Sorry here... missed this one while typing.. Im in Victoria.
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    Another AUSSIE query......

    WOW!!!..you guys ARE good (& BIG thanks for the responses)...well for a bit more info to help. Id be looking for a 28" med>heavy barrel (predominately LR target work only, rarely if ever to hunt with), "threaded" to add a brake (not integral or with (magna port?) as well as an end cap when not...
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    Another AUSSIE query......

    Had some great feedback from the locals so i've got another q?..... I have a certain "look" i'm going for in building my .300RUM custom (which i'll eventually take out to a .338/300 Edge when i burn out the barrel) and want to get some blueprinting done. Sooo...., is there anyone here that...
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    Used Gear in Australia???

    Hi Kruger, thanks for letting me know about them as well. I am also interested in some Cerakoting (had previously read about it in a gun mag & contacted the Qld mob...seems a bit exxy here compared to quoted US prices tho) so will look into it. Cheers. Hi S12A, thanks also for those leads...
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    Used Gear in Australia???

    Hey dulla, thanks for letting me know about this site, I will check it out. Seems we have too small a market out here to support online sales except for the "retail" market for goods. Regards Gypsy EDIT~~ Yeah good one thanks, have some gear there, (not what im needing but im still in saving...
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    Used Gear in Australia???

    Hi all, new member here & 1st post. Just hoping some Aussie locals can help me locate a good supply source for "used" or as new LR (and general) rifle gear? Im looking for an AICS stock, ver 1.5 in .338 (Black) and 3x magazines (#2468 or perhaps a 10 shot if available??) in the near future...