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    Hi: I've tried most of the 'common' brands over the years, CCI subs are in my experience 'average' at best, their HV are much better. My favoured brand subs are Winchester followed by RWS, then Eley. As for HV Velocitor are easily the best I've ever used, and for plinking Geco 42gr Solids are brilliant, easily the most consistant of all and better than any of the others above by a big margin. But they're solids and no good for hunting, and they richochet very badly, so if you get some to try be careful. AndyF
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    Hi: 22 semi's? I've had a few, the best I've owned was an Anschutz 525, which I bought new in 1983, but also had a CZ and 10-22, as long as you shoot HV and clean the action 'often' they are OK, and don't deserve the flak about misfires etc. However for hunting a bolt action is always going to ace the semi, as you don't need the 'machine gun' facility, and a bolt will fire and cycle anything you can buy. But that said I only found that out by trying them all, why shouldn't you do the same? AndyF
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    Hi: See if you can find a Berretta A303, I have one I bought about 10 years ago, I don't use a semi for syndicate work but use my S/S & O/U for game shooting 'in company' as the Semi would be 'unwelcome'. But I have to admit its a peach to use, and has never once misfired in 1,000's of shots, and it's my first choice when 'nobody's watching'. Got mine from 'Godiva Guns' in Coventry for £375.00 in 2002 AndyF
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    Hi: NO! But you will only be able to buy bullet heads (per purchase) at the same quantity as loaded ammo, whatever your condition is on your FAC. However I believe you can keep any amount of 'unloaded' bullet heads, it's only the total amount of loaded cartridges in your possession you need to observe the max on. Also I believe 'they' like you to keep the components (bullets, brass, primers & powder) 'secure'. Cheers AndyF
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    Hi: Just a minor 'negative' unless you choose what is always readily available from your local gunshops you will be forced to buy whatever he has at the moment now and again. At least with a .223 lots of people have them so its fairly easy to source, (unlike 22 Hornet, .222 or 220Swift) You know what I'm going to say next RELOAD, then you really can brew up whatever you fancy. Also buying a larger quantity is also either restricted by your FAC or just as likely your pocket. AndyF
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    Yes: I've got a WTC, had it from years ago (20 at least). Bought it in a Florida Walmart for $75 (£45 i'sh). It started off on a CZ .223 and has 'surfaced' on numerous rifles of varying power/calibre etc in the intervening years. Today its on my HW100 airgun, still good clear and in focus at <20 yards, 'perfect'. Fine piece of kit. NOT FOR SALE. AndyF
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    I had a 17hmr for couple of years when they first came out, so at the time cleaning kit was a bit behind the game. One thing though, I used to buy bronze brushes sourced from Midway UK (not brass - it looks like brass, so if you really want to call it 'brass' that's fine). Any way as the bristles were so short because of the tiny bore they only lasted 3 or 4 sessions before folding over and 'dying' on me, by then you could push it down the bore with your little finger. As for bore cleaner 'juice' I've tried/got most of the usual brands, and to be honest I can't tell the difference in re
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    In short 'expensive' scopes are not 'worth' the money. (Any of them S&B Leupold, Nightforce, Ziess etc etc) However; Are they any good, YES THEY ARE Are they better than a 'cheap' scope YES THEY ARE So you pay yours money!! An old keeper friend of mine used to say 'Spend your money on the scope and the change on the rifle'. AndyF
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    Hi: If your set on a Semi-auto, then a 'used' Berretta A303 is hard to beat, in the 1980's when they were 'new' they were the best by a country mile. I have one, amongst 4 other shotguns, it's my only 'Semi' and I have owned it for over 15 years, it has never misfired or 'mis-behaved' at all get one! Mine has a 26" barrel, most are 28" all with multi choke, you should not need to pay more than £450. AndyF
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    I often see posts here and elsewhere regarding stuck (seized) threads on Moderators and similarly Choke tubes. Now I'm not going to 'go on' about how you got in that fix in the first place, because you know why, lack of care and attention to maintenance, but this is the answer to your problem. Lyman Super Moly Bore Cream. It was sold to me as a 'wonder' substance for coating the bore of my Rifles to make them (and I quote) 'extends bore life' 'reduces bore fouling' increases accuracy' yeh right! It's just moly grease in a fancy little box, and I wasn't about to put it anywhere near my gun
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    Well for what it's worth, my choice for a single calibre (I have 4 so what do I know), would be the 7x57, the problem (for you) is finding a rifle in that calibre (Heym oh yes). AndyF
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    Hi Dicehorn: I use RCBS dies, and a Lee cast press for mostly everything, I like to think my reloads are pretty consistent and OK. Clearly you apply a bit more 'science' than I do, and I've taken a hint or two from your posts, but my ammo is used 'in the field' the range etc is random, day-night as is the wind and uphill>downhill faction. Do you think the extra 'fuss' is worthwhile? AndyF
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    Again, not mine, but: About 10 years ago, My buddy and me walking back to the truck through thick grass in daylight, both with our 22's carried pointing 'south', talking, suddenly a Rabbit gets up at our feet and bolts at 'warp' speed off to my mates side of the field. He had a big game bag in one hand, but just lifted the rifle holding the wrist of the stock, fired from the hip, and thwapp! the Rabbit does about three full somersaults and stops stone dead about 40 yards out, the bullet caught it in the back of the head between the ears. Cor Blimey AndyF
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    Hi: Just bought a VX-R 3x9x42 (not HOG), but close enough anyway. Yes a good buy, got mine in USA (Basspro Nevada). I have 3 other top range Leupold scopes (VX3's) and although this one is a little bit down the price scale, I picked it after seeing one at the CLA earlier this year, it is up to the usual standard, 30mm tube and after a short sunshade and some 'Alumina' flip-ups came in under $800 (£480.0). I've got mine on a 7x57 Heym, excellent to say the least, the illuminated Ret is really top hole! You can set the brightness via the push button on the saddle, and it switches itself o
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    Hi: You are having a laugh, aren't you? .204 for Rabbits, I'd like to see your 'Good Reason' for that one? Look if you want a .204 that's OK, but just say it's for FOXES. Keep the 22rf you'll regret not having one if you don't. AndyF
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    Hi: I have used 'all sorts' down the years, sometimes what I've bought has been dictated by what the shop has, (familiar or what?). Anyway my choice is Winchester Sub's best all round, easy to find, reasonable price, and accurate (4 different Rifles worth). The most accurate though is none of the usual 'suspects' NO, its GECO 42gr Target, they are just 'the DOGS' keyhole groups not quite supersonic so quiet, only problem is they are solids, and pass through a rabbit like it's not there, then richochet all over the county, Oh Dear. AndyF
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    Hi: A reply at last!! I have taken to using the Hornady 'One Shot' aerosol spray stuff, you can get it here but I buy mine in USA. I give the cases a cursory spray in the loading block 180 degree sweep, nothing too 'fanatical' on the outer bottle neck. Then with the red tube 'thingy' I give the inside of the die a good healthy squirt, until it's dripping off of the primer pin. The first couple of cases are a bit tight, but then the lube is dispersed ok, and a 'set' of 20>40 follow, also I turn my brass 90 degrees and give it a second trip through the die to even up the tooling procedu
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    Hello: I don't think you'll get a bore guide that will deal with Rimfire and Centrefire barrels, because they are not compatible, as the rimfire are calibre sized at the breach, and the centrefires aren't. You can get a 'universal' centrefire bore guide I've got a 'Stoney Point' one and use it in 22.250, .270 & 7x57 rifles no problem, as they key into the chamber shoulder at the front and hold on an adjustable threaded bar fixed where the bolt handle usually is. Most Rimfire bore guides are made for a specific model of rifle, if you have a CZ (who doesn't) they are easy to source and
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    My 'OK' load (after lots of try's), is 36.5 grains of R15, Magnum primer with a 55gr Sierra GameKing HPBT seated fully to SAMMI spec. I've tried all the so called 'best' bullets i.e. Nosler Varmint and Hornady V-Max both 55gr and lighter but no good! Not in my Ruger No1 anyway, accuracy also improved after fitting a Hardy ported moderator, no idea why I didn't fit it for that reason. All my brass is trimmed after neck sizing, and I use a 22 degree tapered prep tool to chamfer the inside of the case neck, and crimp after seating. AndyF
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    I have tried mostly everything, and after many (30) years, 22 Winchester Sub's are the standard against all the rest, easy to buy, and everyone has them. In my current rifle (Sako Finnfire Varmint). The most accurate are Geco 'target' and I choose them for everything except most live quarry. I've tried Eley and RWS both are as good as Winchester but I cannot get them locally. My worst have been CCI standard, the Velocitor HV however are brilliant. Magtech were surprisingly good (i.e. cheap) but only could get them briefly in a shop in Coventry (Godiva Guns), then no more? (Working Away
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    The buy 500 hold 600 seems to be a common thread across the various Police forces, mine is the same (Devon & Cornwall), my mate used to have hold 1,000 buy 500, but at his last renewal it 'defaulted' to the same as me even though he put in for 1,000 on the application, the above are all vermin live quarry shooters. The only people I know who have more are Target shooters, a work collegue of mine has 2,000 / 2,500 which he says all his clubmates have as well they because want a big stock from the same batch for consistency. So maybe that's the key? Anyway a 500 brick at a time suits me
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    Nobody would reload for random 'customers' as the paperwork and the simple problem of getting them to you and on your FAC would kill off any profit for the reloader, indeed I expect quality reloads made for you with your own fired brass (the only way), would easily have to cost double that of factory 'gash' to make any sort of sense for the bloke making them. Sorry but the only way to get the advantage of reloads is to do them yourself. Also the idea that the major advantage of reloading is that it's 'cheaper' than factory is also bunk, Far better, using select and quality components YES, bu
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    It won't harm the gun, but it'll loosen your fillings. Like most things 'powerful' with guns or rifles, that bigger bang comes at a price, usually one that's not worth the bother. Big cartridges like the 3" 50's cost too much and achieve little or nothing. If you really need a bit more 'zip' go up a few shot sizes in standard 2 3/4" But if you MUST you may! AndyF
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    Hi I reload for my 22.250 and have done so for 10 years (2 different rifles), my current rifle is a Ruger #1, after trying all manner of bullets and loadings this rifle shoots best on 36.5 gr of R15, Magnum primer and Sierra 55gr GameKing hollow points. I would not have thought this load would be that good, the obvious ones i.e. Nosler Varmint and V Max in the 40 to 50gr were the main contenders but I couldn't get anything even close with either. Also I seat the bullets right back at SAMMI length nowhere near the rifling lands. So that blows my theories from reloading articles and books,
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    My 17HMR used to do about 2 boxes before it went 'off', but a good clean put it right again. My only gripe was that the bronze brushes 'gave up' after two or three uses, as the bristles are so short they bend over and just 'fall' through the bore. Anyway the 17 is long gone, I didn't get on with it, use a 22.250 Ruger #1 instead. AndyF
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