We use the jackets you use - J4 and Hines etc We import them from USA.
Lead we can get here and everything else consumables is here - Lanolin etc
Cheers
Michael
I use to use around 0.002” total but now I use 0.003” total and have noticed groups have improved a little, especially at 200yds.
0.267 loaded round in a 0.270 neck
Barrels
Ian,
Potentially it maybe brought up, but not why I was asking initially.
It would provide a clear difference between light and heavy.
My opinion is they shoot more consistent (not smaller) but it would appear more people seem to do better with one. Now what is that due to is the...
We are having a debate in Australia about the use of parallel barrels within the Benchrest Group Heavy Class, primarily should they be allowed for use for qualification for World Championships. The parallel barrels have slowly appeared here over the last 7 yrs or so, as we do not have a rule...
Clearance
As Butch said the Flat Base has a pressure ring.
Just measure your Bullets you want to use and see what they are and make sure you have the clearance you require. Most are larger than 0.243 in 6mm. My FB are 0.2435 at pressure ring and my BT is 0.2433 just in front of the boat tail...
Neck Clearance
I run 0.003 total which allows me to swap from BT and FB Bullets and still have roughly 0.0025” clearance depending on the bullet specs - pressure ring etc
I used to run 0.002” and the extra clearance I run now is not hurting at all.
I actually don’t know anyone who is running...
JB Weld - I actually paint a thin coat in with a small art paint brush. (You can get it at Bunnings or Mitre 10)
It is black in colour, so might not suit some of your nice timber stocks, unless you are hiding the glue line.
As long as you clean the action properly it won’t be coming out unless...
Rings
Butch,
This guy in the USA makes rings for what you are after
Scope Rings - 11mm and 3/8" Dovetail fit Anschutz , CZ 452 455 457, 1" & 30mm
Various heights and CNC machined
$60.50 USD
DO a search on EBay for store tinkerer1962
Cheers
Michael
Which action and which pin diameter?
BAT have a stronger spring for new 0.280 diameter pin
For old 1/4” pins put the Dwight Tungsten Weight and spring combo in or talk to BAT and upgrade to .280 pin, spring and shroud.
Bat springs
Chet,
The BAT has two springs available for the new .280 pin.
A light and a heavy
The info I have is (I measured from what I received)
Bat Heavy Spring #25lb
Free Length = 5.425”
Outside Diameter = 0.416
Inner Diameter = 0.294
Wire Diameter = 0.061
No. Of Active Coils = 41
No...