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  1. Name that bird......

    in Sporting Pictures

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    Yes, pics taken yesterday in S.W. U.K.

    Not a Gyr, although I have seen one at Berry Head Quarry nr Brixham some years ago.

    Seeing these fledged chicks gets me quite excited,  they are making a comeback in s.w. despite what some people say. Took a few snaps then crept away to leave them to it. 

    I have been accidentally 'buzzed' a few times whilst stalking woodland making me duck! Im sure they would not ever make contact as they are supreme fliers.

    Should be some clues there....😁

  3. Polymer coated bullets

    in Bullets, Cartridges and Reloading

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    Hi vince, a couple of the guys at our range use their own p.c.bullets. I asked the same question. Seems the only advantage being they shoot cleaner than traditional lubed bullets. Unless I see good evidence I wont powder coat mine without a trial.

     

    Do you make your own lube? Thinking about a carnauba type diy mix?

    Thanks again for lino you gave me, been using some to make .308 subs. Trying them out today hopefully👍

     

     

  6. Lube for cast .308

    in Bullets, Cartridges and Reloading

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    Thanks for replies.

    Dodyrog, re casting temp, very possibly too cool. Was struggling a bit with flippin useless halogen hob,(amateur) just not hot enough. Had better luck with gas camp stove. Do you use a hardness gauge or other to measure? Bought a pencil set to give an idea of hardness. 2600 fps and no leading... impressed. What sort of accuracy have you achieved?  I take it L.L.Allox is not up to those speeds then.my ideal would be to develop a deer legal (above 2050fps) accurate load that performs on target (good expansion)

    What proportion linotype to range lead would give 15 brinell hrdnss approx?

    I also have some pure pb if that is relevant....thanks.

  8. Lube for cast .308

    in Bullets, Cartridges and Reloading

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    Looking for some advice, can I use Lee Liquid allox on these or do I need to use a wax lube to fill the grooves? I cast these shiny beauties for a .308 project. Came out quite well I think. Managed to fit my R.c.b.s.mold handles to my Lyman .30 cal mold to produce 100 of these. Quite few went back in the pot to start with. Cast with a linotype/lead mix (thankyou Vince Green) 

     

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  9. .30 cal gas checks

    in Wanted

    Posted · Edited by moor man

    Hi, just cast these shiny beauties...

    Now looking for some gas checks to finish em off, just a trial run really. Dont really want to buy 1000 box.

    50-100 should do it, w.h.y?

    Thanks.

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  16. Tx200 or HW97kT which is best

    in Airgunners

    Posted

    20 hours ago, clakk said:

    Nah ,just tune your HW97 sweet as a nut .Lazy Germans q/c isnt what it was so a strip down ,polish and which ever tune kit u prefer .I put a welsh willy kit in and get 11.6 all day with diabalo, field pellets .

    As Edd says its a personal pref thing but love my HW atb

    This.....if you like tinkering

    Both......If you have the money

    Tx200....If you just want to go out+  shoot 😎

    Both are quality guns, I have a tweaked hw97k and love it. Would love a tx200 too. Have fun.

  17. Reloaded ammo testing

    in Bullets, Cartridges and Reloading

    Posted · Edited by moor man

    Make first couple of rounds fouling shots, just need a couple extra of your first powder weight, if that makes sense? What method are you using?, OCW, ladder test, grouping with 3/5shots? Barrel heating may have an effect so maybe round robin method.

    What is your goal, 100m deer, 1000m target? 1"groups at 100yds is more than enough for deer, save your money, time and wear on your gun. 

    Reloading can become a self serving master if you're not careful😁

  25. Retainers

    in Off Topic

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    Shift work can play havoc with your health, relationships. Only do it if it's really worthwhile. Sounds like there's no guarantees either. Only worth doing a second job if you are sure you won't get caught. All depends on circumstances really....

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