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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 03-09-2021, 04:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,132
Posted By jawry
I have two Tikka M55's. An original in 222 that...

I have two Tikka M55's. An original in 222 that shoots just better than I can hold and a .17 Remington that I have re-barreled in 6mmTCU. Lovely little light game rifle for pigs and goats.

I'd...
Forum: Small Caliber Load Data 11-08-2020, 02:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,747
Posted By jawry
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...
Forum: Project Guns 11-07-2020, 07:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,459
Posted By jawry
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.
Forum: Small Caliber Load Data 11-07-2020, 07:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,747
Posted By jawry
Thanks all for your suggestions. I’ll see what’s...

Thanks all for your suggestions. I’ll see what’s available over here in Australia and do some experiments.

On the photo front, I have managed to load some on the spot on here - but my old brain...
Forum: Small Caliber Load Data 11-05-2020, 08:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,747
Posted By jawry
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...
Forum: Classifieds 05-27-2020, 08:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,212
Posted By jawry
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?
Forum: Classifieds 05-26-2020, 07:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,212
Posted By jawry
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...
Forum: Small Caliber Load Data 05-21-2020, 01:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,924
Posted By jawry
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...
Forum: Small Caliber Load Data 05-20-2020, 12:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,924
Posted By jawry
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...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 05-05-2020, 09:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,802
Posted By jawry
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 -...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 05-04-2020, 05:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,802
Posted By jawry
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...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 05-03-2020, 10:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,802
Posted By jawry
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...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-22-2020, 11:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,749
Posted By jawry
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...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-02-2020, 12:26 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 41,524
Posted By jawry
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,...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-01-2020, 07:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,182
Posted By jawry
Gday Muz, Thanks for the reply mate. ...

Gday Muz,

Thanks for the reply mate.

Yep, got in contact with gun city. Will not ship to Australia (not sure why?)

I’ll keep looking.

Single shot anyone?
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-01-2020, 06:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,182
Posted By jawry
Thanks John, Winchester Australia was most...

Thanks John,

Winchester Australia was most unhelpful - ‘obsolete’ was there only response.

I’ll keep searching.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-01-2020, 03:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,182
Posted By jawry
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...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 08-08-2015, 09:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,561
Posted By jawry
Thanks DAA. Beautiful pictures.

Thanks DAA. Beautiful pictures.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 07-22-2015, 10:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,788
Posted By jawry
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...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 07-12-2015, 11:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,465
Posted By jawry
Thanks for the advice. I'll check with the...

Thanks for the advice.

I'll check with the smith to ensure dies and chamber match.

cheers
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 07-09-2015, 11:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,465
Posted By jawry
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...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 07-09-2015, 02:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,764
Posted By jawry
Have patience sd22. Just because you don't...

Have patience sd22.

Just because you don't get an immediate reply is no reason to start throwing your toys outta the cot.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 07-07-2015, 02:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,465
Posted By jawry
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...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 06-26-2015, 09:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,011
Posted By jawry
Hi Johno, There probably sitting in the post...

Hi Johno,

There probably sitting in the post for me to pick up. I work away from home in construction. Thanks for that. Iain
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 06-24-2015, 09:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,011
Posted By jawry
Have decided (almost) to go down the k track. ...

Have decided (almost) to go down the k track.

No definitive answer on garin conversion, so not worth the risk.

TSE in Brisbane (Australia) is close by and has a good reputation. Will look to...
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