Recent content by skip300

I have a .25-06 AI that is a PITA to clean. Takes forever to clean. Im using 85gn Nosler BT's in a factory Sako 1:10" twist barrel. Is this to short a bullet for this twist rate causing shredding in the barrel? They seem to to shoot really well! Cheers

I have found a wipe out distributor and am awaiting a reply to place an order. Will let you know how I go. Cheers, skip

Yeah its a Sako factory barrel that has been rechambered. Has not done alot of work. Is an older model though. Pre Sako 75. Seems to shoot tight considering possible barrel issues. Dont know if we can get wipe out here in Australia but Ill have a look. Cheers, skip

Hey all, I have a .25-06 AI that wont patch clean! Im using sweets 7.62 letting it sit for 10mins then patch dry. No matter how long I continue this even with scrubbing with a bronze brush it always comes out blue. Why would there be so much copper in the barrel? pitted? Cheers, skip

Im sure this has been covered not only here but in many forums over the years but I thought I would report my findings. Today I was firing 32gn .204 projectiles at roughly 3900fps during light rain. First shot hit the target like a shot gun. Bullet exploded. After that bullets consistently...

Thanks for the reply, makes sense! With the QRW mounts, is the tightening lever pre set for tension or do you adjust it yourself? Whats the best way to work out tension without a torque wrench? Cheers, Shane

What is the correct method for aligning rings on a Picatinny rail? Im using Leupold QRW rings with a Picatinny rail. Cheers, Shane

Chasing some 30mm scope mounts for my new Clearidge 5.5-22.5x50mm XP5. I want to use tactical mounts that are proven and available? As I do not know which height is required, I want it mounted as close to the barrel on my Tikka T3 Super varmint with Picatinny rail as possible. Any...

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$600 Buyer pays postage. Located in Australia In as new condition, suit new scope buyer. Uploaded with ImageShack.us Cheers, Shane

Found putting a fair bit of weight on the press seated them to the correct depth. Odd how much pressure is needed to seat this particular primer.

Just started using Remington 9 1/2 primers in my .300 WSM and I cant seat them flush or below. They protrude out just enough that it makes it difficult to close the bolt. Upon ejection of an unfired primed case there is a clear scuff on the primer from where the bolt has rubbed during...

whats the advantage of going a lighter weight bullet over this distance? more velocity and less ft/lbs on impact? cheers, skip300

All I want is a round to smack large deer and pigs out to 300m max. Is a slightly lighter bullet the way to go? Hits just as hard out to this distance as a 180gn bullet? cheers, skip300

I did say use the .325 WSM instead of a wild cat but I did not realise you already had a .338 barrel to work with. But I did also say that the .325 WSM would be a better option for necking a WSM cases to .338. Sorry for any confusion. Problem with the WSMs I have found is the weight of the...