Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
03-09-2021, 04:33 AM
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Forum: Small Caliber Load Data
11-08-2020, 02:00 AM
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Replies: 11
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Bear, you are a champion. Thanks mate.
For...
Bear, you are a champion. Thanks mate.
For the record - the gunsmith and barrel maker is Alan Swan from near Brisbane (Australia)
It’s 24” 1:10 twist. Scope is Leupold VX3 2.5-8x36 in Sako...
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Forum: Project Guns
11-07-2020, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 1
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Tikka M55 6TCU
http://www.saubier.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=446&pictureid=1796
Not sure if the photo has worked.
My ‘new’ Tikka M55 in 6TCU.
24” 1:10 barrel.
Leupold VX3 2.5-8x36.
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Forum: Small Caliber Load Data
11-07-2020, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 11
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Forum: Small Caliber Load Data
11-05-2020, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 11
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Tough 70-80gn projectile for 6mm TCU
Morning all,
The beaut 6mm TCU on a Tikka M55 is now built (promise to upload photos over weekend).
100 x Fire form are loaded and ready. Will head down to the property in the next few weeks...
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Forum: Classifieds
05-27-2020, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,212
Thanks Johnny,
I’m hoping (if Redding is...
Thanks Johnny,
I’m hoping (if Redding is back up and running soon) that their deluxe dies will be tapered to make expansion easier. You would think that would be an obvious inclusion?
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Forum: Classifieds
05-26-2020, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,212
WTB 6mm TCU dies
G'day all,
With all that's happening in the world - the Aussie distributor has informed that it could be 6 months before Redding will be able to produce and ship custom dies.
Anyone have a 2 or 3...
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Forum: Small Caliber Load Data
05-21-2020, 01:03 AM
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Replies: 7
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Thanks so much everyone for your sage advice.
...
Thanks so much everyone for your sage advice.
I’ll probably load the necked up 223 brass with the projectiles just touching the lands for the ‘fireform’ loads. Use a mild load to start and see how...
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Forum: Small Caliber Load Data
05-20-2020, 12:51 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,924
Case forming 6mm TCU
Morning all,
Have myself a fine little Tikka M55 at the gunsmith having a 24” 1:10 twist 6mm TCU fitted.
This is my first ever wildcat (or pussy perhaps in the case of the TCU?)
Have a 3...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
05-05-2020, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,802
Thanks all,
Given me a lot to ponder.
...
Thanks all,
Given me a lot to ponder.
Looks as though 6x45 /6tcu will over a worthwhile advantage over 223 for larger game at shorter distances.
25-45 and 257 kimber look interesting -...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
05-04-2020, 05:45 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,802
Thanks Gentlemen,
Does one cartridge provide...
Thanks Gentlemen,
Does one cartridge provide any real world advantage that would be noticeable e.g. more ft/lbs of energy, more penetration with the practicable bullet weights?
For the 223 for...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
05-03-2020, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,802
Next caliber quandary??
Gday all,
Hope this thread finds you all safe and well.
In a land down under we have faired well on the Covid front - but the economic woes may still be ahead.
Help we with a caliber...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
04-22-2020, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 10,749
G'day Wombat,
What calibre is the L461 at...
G'day Wombat,
What calibre is the L461 at the moment?
The bolt face may not be compatible if you rebarrel /chamber it for a hornet.
I ain't no expert - a competent gunsmith may well be able...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
04-02-2020, 12:26 AM
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Replies: 107
Views: 41,524
Gday All,
New arrival. A Tikka M55 in 222....
Gday All,
New arrival. A Tikka M55 in 222. In wonderful condition and shoots well under an inch for 5 shots with various factory ammo.
She sits alongside my all time favourite vermin rifle,...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
04-01-2020, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 4
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
04-01-2020, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,182
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
04-01-2020, 03:50 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,182
Browning A Bolt 22 Hornet magazine
Gday all,
Been a while since I last visited. Sorry guys.
During a recent house move somehow managed to misplace the mag for the A bolt hornet.
On a side note - thanks to all who provided...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
08-08-2015, 09:06 PM
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
07-22-2015, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 29
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We will spend 10 minutes trying to whistle in a...
We will spend 10 minutes trying to whistle in a fox we see in the spot light - then give up. Happily spend half an hour trying to get a wild cat within range. Just about every Aussie hunter I know...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
07-12-2015, 11:33 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,465
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
07-09-2015, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,465
Typing on my phone without specs - forgive any...
Typing on my phone without specs - forgive any errors.
Have been in touch with local smith. He can do the rechamber and supply ( source) dies.
All sorted - now just got to part with some Rhodes...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
07-09-2015, 02:56 AM
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Replies: 19
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
07-07-2015, 02:50 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,465
rechamber and dies 22k
G'day all,
Quick question.
About to rechamber the 22 hornet (Browning A bolt) to k.
I am concerned that most(?) rechamber tools are in fact ke (is this correct) and if I purchase dies from...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
06-26-2015, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,011
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
06-24-2015, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,011
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