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  1. Deker
    "1" shot at each distance as in video is irrelevant. It really tells us virtually nothing. I have never seen my HMR as a Loooooooong distance rifle, it will deliver comfortably for me out to 100-120, but I have taken shots to 150-170 in the right situation. I've actually tried it a 600 yards at Bisley, I eventually got it on the target but this was simply an exercise of course. If I know I am looking at distance shooting the HMR is not one I would take out, but I still find it very useful and its definitely staying for me!
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    Thanks for that, I never knew Edgar Bros were the importers, but to be honest I am not impressed with the latest formulation of the stuff at all, so more than happy to seek an alternative!
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    Back then it worked well, the formulation was changed some years back now, it even smells different, and is nowhere near as good as the old stuff. I don't know why they changed it, probably Health and safety issues, who knows, but I am disappointed with the new formulation. I don't know if anyone has any other recommendations, that Eliminator I got above does seem to work well, and quickly! Does anyone also know for sure if the Hoppes#9 bore cleaner is no longer made, a RFD told me they had stopped production, but they are likely to tell you anything!!!!!
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    I hate bore snakes and use rods (Dewey on the HMR) brush, mop and Hoppes #9. Never could get on with the Bore foam. My latest Hoppes (Industrial size) is almost done, and was never as good as early stuff anyway, and I'm told it's no longer made??????? I got some of this stuff on recommendation, rapid compared to the Hoppes!
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    One thing of course, sub sonic (Quiet) HMR doesn't exist as far as I'm aware, sort of defeats the point anyway, so a straight trade of a .22LR for a HMR will leave you with noisy all the time!
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    I have .22LR, HMR and WMR, and several CF etc! For me they ALL have a place, there is no doubt there are areas of overlap, sometimes big overlap, but each comes into its own at times. Personally I'm easy with the HMR out to 150 yards, maybe a tiny bit more but this will generally be the exception for me, more like 100-120 yards which I'm very comfortable with. Out to about 100 yards the 17g V-Max HMR flies flatter but very similar to a 30g WMR V-Max, the WMR then drops off a bit faster. The HMR has a bad reputation in the wind, but despite this it is BETTER than .22LR, and th
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    Agreed, the Copper deposits are there but certainly not as bad as they are in Centrefire, not as fast/hot as I said. I've actually been really busy with work, then taking the opportunity to do some decorating and loads of gardening. I am apparently a Key worker (Pest Control and H.A.D. Team for the Police) and lots of work, the fox cubs are all showing up in peoples back gardens now so lots of calls about them, etc, etc! ATB!
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    As I rather think both myself and Sausagedog implied cleaning is unlikely to cause any problem. Cleaning improperly/badly/over zealous rodding/etc may well cause damage. I totally accept the tiny HMR bore is difficult and must be treated with great respect when cleaning or damage may well occur.
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    Dirty or not, the vast majority of HMR and WMR are Copper coated, and whilst not as fast (hot), on the whole as most centrefires, they will leave deposits inside the barrel. I cut my teeth in a Competitive target environment and almost certainly clean my guns more than most. Despite comments to the contrary, destroying a barrel by cleaning to much is almost impossible, cleaning badly/improperly, may well cause issues! I have cleaned barrels for my entire life, ALL my rifles shoot true and straight and do so immediately after a clean as well. There are varying views on cleaning,
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    I didn't ask, see what more I can find out if/when I'm there next. I notice you list as Oxfordshire, the property is in the country near Oxford, are Bee Gone based in the area?
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    How about this one, a domestic/small country estate I am very familiar with and have done all sorts of work for has Honey bees in the chimney, they have been there donkeys years and the chimney has been thoroughly blocked for many years as well. The owners asked me to deal with it more years ago than I can remember but I declined and put them in touch the British Beekeepers Association. Nothing happened until now. I returned to the property for other work yesterday and found scaffolding all over the roof and chimney and upon enquiring if it was for the Bees I was told yes. Looks
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    Anyone know how to save the profile picture of a contact on Whats App to phone galley please. This used to be simple but seems software updates have changed everything. I have checked online but I'm struggling. Many thanks.
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    7.62 x 51 NATO L2A2 I have 400 rounds in usual green plastic trays of 50 each, still sealed (full plastic covered) in Ammo box (to be included), I actually have a few more but its the 400 box I'm interested in. This is the last full box my club has after a purchase of 6400 a while back, they are surprisingly good as anyone who knows these will testify. I understand RG no longer offer 7.62 and I can't find any sort of price for them. Can anyone suggest a sensible price I should offer these for please? Reason for sale is simple, our Club 7.62 has been replaced with a .223
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    She certainly had issues but I didn't see that coming!
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    Quite so, I don't even see it as a replacement, it is just another calibre to do a different job! 140g at 3000 ft sec isn't a replacement for 55g at 3300 ft sec, its another animal altogether!
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    Must be worth a look, these are new to me, but be careful of Marketing Language Spot animals out to 500yards with clear useable beam identification out to 400yards. Just the same, those figures MAY mean you can shoot out to 200!
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    Some people will hail the HMR with much further distance, I actually agree on 130 yards and I'm easy up to that sort of distance with the HMR or WMR. If I know I'll be shooting further I take something bigger! Wind is an issue with every calibre, some more than others, but the HMR has a wind drift issue that I personally think is a bit overdone! Just the same, if you are in a particularly windy location and looking at medium,/long shots regularly, then perhaps a step up from HMR is a good idea!
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    The HMR has somehow developed a reputation for wind issues, the .22lr is WORSE, so I don't get it! Check out the Federal site you can compare the ammo!
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    I'm coming to this late and admit I've read none of the replies, but why a 22-250 if you already have a .243? Plenty of light loads for the .243, in particular the 55/58g V-max which are a pussycat tp shoot and brilliant for fox etc!
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    Check the usual places, guntrader etc, but be careful if it really is cheap, there will usually be a reason!
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    I thought this would be easy but I can't find an answer. Best I have is Midnight Central European time which I am told is 23.00 UK. Can someone please confirm the UK time we actually leave. I'm planning a party and fireworks and it would be more than embarrassing if I got the time wrong! MANY THANKS!
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    Its about bullet weight and powder load, generally you will find 22-250 will recoil more than others in the group, but as SD said not a lot. You are not chucking a 150g++++ bullet downrange with a 22-250.
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    Chrome plating

    Deker replied to Deker's topic in General Talk

    ???? Its got to be chrome/silver, not the gold type colour!
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    Seems the mild weather is making them wake up, I've seen both wasp and bee already, and just seen the referee stung at the Masters Snooker. Funny old world, if we get a cold spell now which kills them all off it could be quiet season!
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