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I did not mention the rifle I am thinking of, but it is a Savage model 12 LRPV, single shot, right bolt/left port, so based on prior experience with a similar rifle in .204 Ruger, and a Model 12 F Class in 6BR, I would have confidence in the chamber and bbl. I just did not know if too light a...

My two .223 rifles have twist of 1:12, so I have been treating 60 grain bullets as my heaviest. I am thinking of acquiring a .223 with a 1:9 twist. I realize this will let me shoot longer distances using heavier bullets, but what effect will it have on my 100 yard BR shooting with 50-53 grain...

This tip was given to me by an old timer who shoots black powder, with reference to my 1885 HighWall in 45-70, so yes, soft lead. The advice was Winchester brass in that context. It is probably not a factor with the .223, I am finding the brass comes out quite clean, my hand lubing around the...

brass question I have one pound each of H335, Benchmark, CFE223, and VV 130 and 133 on the way from Midway, plus a 500 count box of Sierra Matchking 53gr HP, so some good fun lies ahead. My Sako A1 does in fact outshoot my 527FS, but I have not given up on the CZ. The fact that it is a...

Thanks, I try them out.

I appreciate the advice, but I am not looking to get into serious benchrest competition. I have been to Lincoln County, and enjoy the folks there, shot some 10 meter air gun a few winters ago. Have never been to Capitol City, seems like a trip too far. Our rimfire competition from Falmouth...

I am not aware of any registered competition around here. We have had some informal inter-club 22 benchrest, which seems to be dwindling, one club has F class and high power with 600 yard max, but no formal benchrest that I know of. Heavy on trap and IDPA, neither of which interests me. So it...

I am easing into 100 yard benchrest, centerfire, with two rifles, an older Sako A1 heavy barrel, and a newer CZ 527FS, both .223 Rem. These are both slower twists, so i am looking at 50 gr., 52-53, 55, and 60 gr. bullets. I don't expect the CZ to shoot as well as the Sako. Of these bullet...

I have had a Dillon Precision balance beam scale for some time, but recently I have been noticing some apparent irregularities. I use a dipper and finger tap those last few granules of powder to get it to zero. sometimes if I have overcharged the pan, and scoop some out with the dipper, the...

Our club has a mix of high power shooters and F class. I am an older (73) newbie, shooting in F class, but we don't have all that many home matches. (Travel would be a domestic problem for me) So I am thinking of taking up high power in addition to F class, probably not service rifle but...

As an older newbie, a relatively new F class shooter, I have greatly enjoyed my Savage Model 12 F class rifle in 6mmBR, with a Weaver T36 mounted. We shoot at 300, 500 and 600 yards. I will admit that most of the top shooters in my club have custom rifles, but one of the most consistent top...

I see that Creedmore is clearing out "The Rifleman's Guide to Rimfire Ammunition", by Steve Boelter. Newbie Question, is there any point to picking this book up, at $24 + shipping? I am a bit skeptical, having tested out some on-line comparison test results in my own rifles and pistols, and...

thanks to all, some good target forms furnished. Ed

sorry for duplication Apologies, I just saw dubya's similar thread, and have the answer to some (but not all) of my questions. thanks, Ed

I have a dumb question on targets, why do many targets have a square situated above the bullseye, is this what a benchrest shooter uses as point of aim, with point of impact being in the bullseye? So that your group doesn't mess up your aiming point? I am a new F class shooter, so this is...

Savage... For out of the box accuracy, hard to beat those Savages. I have two MOdel 12's, a left port LRPV in .204 Ruger, and an F Class in 6BRNorma, can't say enough good things about both. On lack of info on .243, I think it is not used all that much in competition, and my understanding is...

shipping I would insure it as well, I have seen at least one instance where the USPS insurance paid off, no hassle, and i have heard horror stories about FedEx and UPS on that score. I also include a printed shipping list, my name and contact info as Seller, name and address of ffl, name and...

stringing What does horizontal stringing tell you? I encounter that with some ammo in some rifles. And vertical stringing, assuming the bore is not over-heating? And sometimes when shooting five shots, I will get a nice tight three shot group, and another tight two shot group off to the side...

I am quite impressed with Eley Black Box , as well as Fiocchi 320 (with some rifles). Eley Club (orange box) also does better than its price point would predict. I am not convinced that Lapua Midas + is worth the extra cost over Lapua Center X, which is right up there with the Eley Black Box...

ammo a/b'ing I am not a competition benchrest shooter (unless you count F class in 6BR), but I have a lot of fun A/B'ing different ammo in my different rifles, and I will use a rest to remove as much variable as possible. One of my clubs is a 22 only indoor 50 foot range, and this time of year...