If the lathe could only cook supper..... (I hope she doesn't read this)
Looks pretty sexy. The forearm must be enormous on Fred's rifle. Makes my Midwayusa rest look like a beater.
Have you ever messed with Duracoat?
If the lathe could only cook supper..... (I hope she doesn't read this)
Looks pretty sexy. The forearm must be enormous on Fred's rifle. Makes my Midwayusa rest look like a beater.
Have you ever messed with Duracoat?
Bob Pastor
New member
Ben
Fred has an 8" wide forend on his heavy gun.
I'll have to look into Dura Coat. Do you have a link to it?
You'll know if your wife reads this thread if when you get home all your clothes are on the front lawn.
Fred has an 8" wide forend on his heavy gun.
I'll have to look into Dura Coat. Do you have a link to it?
You'll know if your wife reads this thread if when you get home all your clothes are on the front lawn.
A co worker suggested a test to see how much your wife loves you. You lock her in the trunk with your dog, come back in one hour, and see which one is glad to see you.
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=206276&t=11082005
T
Terry Perkins
Guest
I think your best bet is to buy a couple of reloading manuals, and read thru them. Plus what is available to read on the internet. This will answer a lot of questions about the equipment needed. The reason I say this is because I'm too damn lazy to make a basic list.
The "best" is open to opinion.
I bought what I think was the best value, years ago, and I'm still using it. You can upgrade scales and stuff later.
But, the RCBS rock chucker kit has been good to me. I have the aluminum primer tubes, and electronic scales/measure now.
I think the Redding stuff is a little better, but the press isn't much better. the redding dies are a lot better though.
I think attention to detail and taking no shortcuts in reloading makes the difference more than the brand stuff you use.
But, make sure your having fun no matter what.
Ben
I bought what I think was the best value, years ago, and I'm still using it. You can upgrade scales and stuff later.
But, the RCBS rock chucker kit has been good to me. I have the aluminum primer tubes, and electronic scales/measure now.
I think the Redding stuff is a little better, but the press isn't much better. the redding dies are a lot better though.
I think attention to detail and taking no shortcuts in reloading makes the difference more than the brand stuff you use.
But, make sure your having fun no matter what.
Ben
H
Herbit
Guest
Eddybro. In your post about 6-6.5 x 47 lapua you said its easy to reform case from 6.5 x 47 lapua. I would appreciate a detailed description of how this is done ? I am thinking of going to 6 x 47 Lapua for F class. I have a 6 BR on a barnard action now but the barrel has a 1:14 twist which limits its effective range. The 6 Br 14 twist will probably go onto a Savage precision target action for 4P shooting up to 200 Metres
H
Herbit
Guest
Reforming 6.5 x 47 Lapua Cases
Eddybro. In your post about 6-6.5 x 47 lapua you said its easy to reform case from 6.5 x 47 lapua. I would appreciate a detailed description of how this is done ? I am thinking of going to 6 x 47 Lapua for F class. I have a 6 BR on a barnard action now but the barrel has a 1:14 twist which limits its effective range. The 6 Br 14 twist will probably go onto a Savage precision target action for 4P shooting up to 200 Metres
Eddybro. In your post about 6-6.5 x 47 lapua you said its easy to reform case from 6.5 x 47 lapua. I would appreciate a detailed description of how this is done ? I am thinking of going to 6 x 47 Lapua for F class. I have a 6 BR on a barnard action now but the barrel has a 1:14 twist which limits its effective range. The 6 Br 14 twist will probably go onto a Savage precision target action for 4P shooting up to 200 Metres
D
davemacd
Guest
Good calibers for F-Class Open
I've been using 6mm Competition Match for about two years now. It's basicly a .243 Winchester with the shoulder extended about 1/10" and modified to a blunter angle. With 115 gr DTAC bullets and 49.0 gr. of H-1000, I'm getting performance similar to the 6.5x284 without burning out my barrel in 700-1000 rounds. That was an important feature for me because I'm cheap.
--Dave MacDonald
--Pittsgrove, NJ
I've been using 6mm Competition Match for about two years now. It's basicly a .243 Winchester with the shoulder extended about 1/10" and modified to a blunter angle. With 115 gr DTAC bullets and 49.0 gr. of H-1000, I'm getting performance similar to the 6.5x284 without burning out my barrel in 700-1000 rounds. That was an important feature for me because I'm cheap.
--Dave MacDonald
--Pittsgrove, NJ
Last edited by a moderator:
R
roninflag
Guest
good calibers for f-class
it HAS to shoot less than .5 moa. a lot of calibers will work. my second choice would be 6.5-06; 3 -6mm br; 4- 22-250 . if you shoot where it is windy then a 7mmshort. the 6.5-284 is best. roninflag
it HAS to shoot less than .5 moa. a lot of calibers will work. my second choice would be 6.5-06; 3 -6mm br; 4- 22-250 . if you shoot where it is windy then a 7mmshort. the 6.5-284 is best. roninflag
A
Apoplectic
Guest
I think Mr. Leeper is right in that the nut behind the butt makes the most difference, however I have become a fan of the 6-6.5X47 Lapua in F-Class. It easily drives high BC 6mm bullets such as the Berger 105's and the 115's beyond 3000 fps. and its inherent accuracy is excellent.
It's overbore index is better than the 243 and it can be shot all day comfortably
It's overbore index is better than the 243 and it can be shot all day comfortably
D
davemacd
Guest
6mm Competition Match
I've been very happy with 6mm Competition Match (modified .243 Winchester) using Lapua Brass, CCI BR-2 primers, 115 gr. DTAC bullets, and 49.0 gr. H-1000. It has similar performance characteristics to 6.5x284 but doesn't burn up the barrel in 700-1000 rounds.
I'm too cheap to buy that many new barrels
See the posts by Joe Hendricks, on this site, for further review. He's the 6mm CM guru.
--Dave
I've been very happy with 6mm Competition Match (modified .243 Winchester) using Lapua Brass, CCI BR-2 primers, 115 gr. DTAC bullets, and 49.0 gr. H-1000. It has similar performance characteristics to 6.5x284 but doesn't burn up the barrel in 700-1000 rounds.
I'm too cheap to buy that many new barrels
See the posts by Joe Hendricks, on this site, for further review. He's the 6mm CM guru.
--Dave
U
UPSguy
Guest
If one was comparing the .308 and the 6mmBR which one would give a longer barrel life at comparable accuracy?
A
AlanF
Guest
From my observations 6mmBR will be more accurate than .308Win till about 2000 rounds. Of course rechambering the BR (earlier than 2000 rounds) will prolong its accuracy life. I have never owned a BR but several friends use them.
Alan
Alan
P