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PM sent regarding .222 dies & SH [Edit] Just noticed the "not PM" bit. I want the .222 dies and shellholder !

There have been times before when I've been disappointed because I did shoot something while out at night because it means carrying it with me ! Love being out, by myself, rifle on the shoulder, trying not to use the torch or fall into every hole for miles around. At home I can be asleep by 21:30, but I know if I were out on a permission I wouldn't begin to be tired until the sun was up.

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Clay trap collected, always a pleasure to catch up with Nick Thanks again.

I've only bought 20 rounds of factory centrefire ammo, and of those I've used 11. Everything else I've shot has been reloaded, and I've developed my loads for accuracy not speed. Even if neck-sizing, your brass with stretch. When you start to get resistence when chambering (i.e. the bolt is slightly harder to close) then full-length them the next time you reload. There's nothing worse than homeloads that won't chamber !

I came back from the US in April with .22LR/.17HMR mags, various reloading bits, an air rifle and an airsoft rifle in my checked luggage. Just told the check-in agent and he was happy as long as the rifles were unloaded. Think it depends on the TSA agents on the day to be frank, although strictly speaking you need an export licence for most firearms or parts.

If Gloucestershire isn't too far, I'll check with our chairman. I use my 22-250 there, and I know someone that use a .17 Fireball.

As far as I recall, minors shouldn't use firearms except on HO-approved ranges unless they have a ticket. As they can't own a firearm, and you can only let an adult use one of yours in your presence, there isn't scope to teach under-FAC-age kids to shoot except at a range. When my FEO was here he claimed that my 10-yo could use my HMR, I questioned this but he was adamant. So I checked up elsewhere to be sure.

£4 per delivery is excessive ??

See if you can get some TR140, here it's £55 a kilo and is similar to N140. I use it in my 22-250 and 7mm-08. Agree with Varget being cleaner though.

Hi, have a friend who's is very interested in the lab, can you send me the contact details please ? Thanks Tony

Shame Lee don't list a .204 length gauge & holder ! Or a die ! Are they available as a custom only ?

1x Lee 38 Special 3 die set (missing powder dipper) with 49 cases in a sliding top ammo box £15 - Yes please. PM inbound

Look closely at the label on the bottle. There's an email address on there, drop them a message and you'll get one back in a day or so with min/max loads. I have 7mm-08 data this way, "7mm08 with TR140 160grn bullet - Starting load 36grns powder velocity 2200fts. Maximum load 42grns powder velocity 2500fts For heavier bullets such as 168grn in the 7mm08 you can you TR140 but I do not have qualified data yet."

30fps ... you'll be better throwing rocks. Seriously though, it will only be as good as you are, and then only once you've put the time into finding the pellet that gives it a chance to show it's accuracy. I have an Axsor at 22fpe, 1/2" at 45 yards with AA Field in 5.52. I don't know about bigger distances, I don't try to shoot anything further than that with it.

If I was looking for a Hornet again I would go for a Krico 401 or HW66.

See http://www.6mmbr.com/annealing.html for starters. To be honest, I think you should not contemplate annealing until you've got your head around reloading first. Too many variables and you'll be forever finding a load you're happy with.

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A muzzle brake won't make your rifle any quieter like a mod will. A good centrefire mod will have a muzzle brake effect, reducing recoil and muzzle flip, effectively tightening your groups. As for it being on-ticket, I think that's a very grey area. Technically I bet a brake is a pressure bearing part, but I've never seen anyone offering a proved one. This one was made by an RFD, but is not on-ticket.

My mistake is your gain. Ordered this muzzle brake after being told my rifle was threaded M14x1 ... it's not ! 65.25mm long, 24.1mm diameter, 7.14m bore. I bought another one in the right size and it does a great job on my 22-250, although the people next to you on a range might not agree £25 posted, Paypal as "Personal Payment", Bank Transfer, Cheque all OK.

Ask your FEO what they want you to do. Get it in writing if you can. Last time I had to do it, the FEO wanted me to write on my ticket .... feels very odd ! Don't forget that you'll need to submit the appropriate paperwork to your FLD to notify them of the addition, whoever does it.

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Looks a great deal, but I would be sceptical about the capacity. 18AH ? Are you going to test it when it arrives ?