Recent content by MacDonald

Thanks for that, as soon as I have a starting velocity, I should be able to work things out. I shall indeed try my other bullets which are 130 grn Sierras, marvelous bullets! :)

Thanks a million! Tomorrow I shall fire rounds over the chrony, just to determine where i am at regarding speed.The twist is 1 in 12 , as soon as I have some figures, I shall contact you again. Thanks

Hi to all out there, I am in the process of breaking in a new barrel, have fired the first 20 roungun)ds cleaning after each shot. Am now at the point of shooting 3 shot groups before cleaning.My first group showed a weird thing, at 50 m and at 100 m the bullets are key holing. I have not...

Hi there LRH newbie, I cannot fault you on the choice of rifle nor calibre, mu other rifle is a 308 RSA Bisley , it has shot umpteen rounds, more than 5000 and is still giving 12mm groups at 100m. If you indicate what application, I am willing to share my load data.I am a great follower of the...

good day Newby, I have been a 270 addict since 1983 and have shot all my game, up to an eland with this rifle. I also compete in competititions and place middle plus. mostly due to lack of training, not the weapon. I have fired 4500 rounds, using only the 150 grain and am only now seeing...

Hi Sendero, We use 10 mm armour plate and make up a disc of 8 inches, 200mm. What works well for us is we suspend the plate using a strap of conveyor belting, you could use chain as well,This gives a very visible and rewarding result when hit, it protects the steel no end and major plus, it...

Hi to all! I hail from Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. I have been shooting (all),most my whole life, but have only discovered accurate and long range shooting at my relatively advanced age, about 7 years ago, I am now 55) .I think I was happier when I was ignorant. I have learned so much...