Forum: Project Guns
10-14-2022, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 8
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Rem 700 20cal Project
I have the opportunity to buy a 204 Ruger Rem700 Stainless with 22 inch barrel. I already have a 20BR and am keen to own a "223 bolt face" 20 cal. My initial thoughts was to not keep this as a 204...
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Forum: Project Guns
05-17-2020, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 10,760
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Forum: Project Guns
04-27-2020, 01:20 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,980
Hi Alycidon, The stock is made by Hi Tech...
Hi Alycidon, The stock is made by Hi Tech Composite Stocks.
https://www.facebook.com/hitecltd/
This is very light, indeed the butt stock sounds relatively hollow; but balance is great. At 4.4kg...
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Forum: Project Guns
04-27-2020, 01:08 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,980
Thanks Aaron. With bolt but without bipod and...
Thanks Aaron. With bolt but without bipod and suppressor it weighs 4.4kg (9.7lb). Have only just weighed it; very surprised how light it is. Great carry gun which is what this is intended for. My...
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Forum: Project Guns
04-18-2020, 04:59 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,980
A few more pics:
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A few more pics:
http://www.saubier.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=414&pictureid=1658
http://www.saubier.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=414&pictureid=1661
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Forum: Project Guns
04-18-2020, 04:56 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,980
Kiwi 20BR in Carbon!
It's lockdown in New Zealand at present but with luck we will be hunting soon. Thought I would put up some pics of my new-ish 20BR. This is my second 20BR, this one is a lot lighter having a...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
12-22-2019, 07:42 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,966
Merry Xmas from New Zealand
Merry Christmas al!!
Though they have take our AR's, AK's, M14's, and many many other classic and sporting semi-auto rifles :mad: ... we will have our Varmint bolt guns. Very nice to receive this...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
09-12-2019, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 125
Views: 31,780
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Forum: Project Guns
01-26-2019, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,865
Hi Al,
Has been about 8 years since I last...
Hi Al,
Has been about 8 years since I last posted here. Am in the process of ‘re-building’ my 20BR - will post the finished rifle when complete in a few weeks. Lots of bunnies around at the moment -...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
10-22-2010, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,195
A great write-up SF. We don't have PD's here in...
A great write-up SF. We don't have PD's here in New Zealand. Onthe sort of terrain you photographed the closest we would have is rabbits, and the occasional hare. Rabbits are a massive problem here...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
10-22-2010, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,753
Importing to nz
A great summary Double D. Two years ago imported a barreled action from the US to NZ. I used one of the US exporters listed on your site. It worked really well; but i understand the US Dept of State...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
10-03-2010, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,380
Nylon / Bronze
In my 'accurate rifles' (F-Class & Varmin) I only push bronze brushes one way (i.e. unscrew after they exit the muzzle). Usually 10 passes is sufficient. But I only use bronze occasionally when I'm...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
10-03-2010, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,090
Ced
Another one from downunder in New Zealand. I have done something similar. The 2nd to last time I used my CED I managed put two very nice bullet marks in one of the screen holders. The unit is still...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
09-14-2010, 04:21 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 8,077
Opinions: Redding Comp Seating Die
Hi Danny,
I have been using Redding Comp Seating Die's for over 8 years on a number of cartridges (308Win, 6.5-284, 6x47 Lapua, 260AckImp, 20BR). I have also owned Forsters equiv die in .223 Rem....
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
02-12-2010, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,706
6BR to 20BR
Hi Larry,
This is how I prepared my case (200 so far). See my 2nd post on this.
http://www.saubier.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8035
No doubt some steps could be simpifed; but it worked for me...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
02-09-2010, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,166
N.Z.
As a New Zealander I'm interested :)
Who else?
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Forum: Project Guns
01-28-2010, 03:43 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 9,613
Rem 700 Ti
Hi again A
I’m currently having a 17 inch barrel put on my Rem700 Ti. But unfortunately not a small caliber this time; it will be in 260AckImp for; a. NZ bush hunting (goats/deer), b.fire-forming...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
12-26-2009, 01:50 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,160
My other two 200 yard shots required a little...
My other two 200 yard shots required a little adjustment; thus they are not on this 1 inch circle.
I can't comment on the 204 Ruger; I built a 20BR as I had an action in .308 bolt face. With my...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
12-15-2009, 06:51 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,160
Re: Powder
Hi Al, Am using 28.6 grains VV N133. No pressure signs on the primer with this load.
Geoff, Pheasants soulds like real fun. I done a shoot in South Dakota last year, fantastic fun!! Am sure you...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
12-14-2009, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,160
No-Wind Zero - 20BR
Hi all!
Early on Sunday morning I took my 20BR out to the rifle range to get some no-wind zero's. I hope to do a bit of varmint shooting over the New Zealand summer and I want to be certain of my...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
11-20-2009, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 8,827
Suppressor
A more common solution down here (New Zealand) is to use a supressor. As most designs now include an internal muzzle brake as part of their design you get two benefits .... sort of like a no noise...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
09-22-2009, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,842
Johno's information is correct. I imported a...
Johno's information is correct. I imported a rifle to NZ from the US using Leroy's Big Valley Gun Works 2 years ago. Leroy was excellent to deal with. Just one parting comment I heard that Leroy may...
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Forum: Project Guns
09-18-2009, 03:19 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 13,069
I used 26grains as part of my barrel break-in...
I used 26grains as part of my barrel break-in procedure – agree would not want to go lower!
I have not weighed it; but 16lbs is probably not too far off. Lugging it around the hills will be good for...
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Forum: Project Guns
09-14-2009, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 13,069
Gidday Geoff,
Great to hear from ya.
My...
Gidday Geoff,
Great to hear from ya.
My 'hottest' load so far has been 29.0 grains of N133; that gave 3930fps. But it also had the primers starting to flatten so I backing it off to 28.6gr which...
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Forum: Project Guns
09-11-2009, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 13,069
Nightforce
I own 4 NF scopes, I purchased the first 6 years ago - I like them because neither one of them has ever let me down (never!). I shoot a lot of F-Class competition and in this game you need a very...
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