Recent content by vince45

No worries Kevin, its a credit to you that you are keeping abreast of relevant discussions on the forums. I spoke to Custer . the other day and they have only some random cals of brass left , the problem lies in that Lapua is very well regarded here and as soon as word got around, they had a...

From what i gather its a modern plant and Id be a little surprised if the govt didnt step in in some role if a buyer wasnt found. Finland has a modern proactive defence force and with their history ! may think its in the public interest for the plant to remain open. Im just guessing here, but...

My understanding is that Thales supply some but not all of Hodgdons powder choices. It is manufactured at ADI . Australian Defence Industries. If you google ADI Data it will show you there web page with load recomendations etc. You can also google Hodgdon ADI powder equivalents as they have...

Firstly thanks guys for your replies and assistance. I have written to NIOA today to get an update on when they can supply Lapua in 308/7.62 and 223 / 5.56. Additionally Hornady , Federal and Starline are all available here in the interim. Ive never seen ex military brass in those cals available...

No deal, Im in Australia and the new rep Nioa dont takeover till August here in Queensland , we cant import brass etc direct from the states as an individual I should have made the situation clear Geographically sorry .:)

Hi guys I just bought a Browning 308 and wondering whats the best Brass to load , our local Lapua agent is changing hands so thats off the radar for a couple of months .Cheers Markgun)

Hi guys vince45 here , have been receiving Lens newsletter for some time but havnt posted much. Im 57 married , live in a little dairy town about an hour NW of Brisbane in Queensland Australia. I have been shooting since I was 10 and have competed and hunted off and on since that...