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  1. dicehorn
    To the original poster, can I suggest that you remove your scope mounts and swop them around (if its possible to do). I had the same problem as you once - running out of windage and by swopping the mounts around, it cured the problem - at least its not going to cost you anything.
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    Try loading a .17 cf ! A small amount of powder make a huge differnce did u watch the youtube link above ? Yup I did if it was Introduction to Reloading with Hornady - nice advert for Hornady, Ziess and Blaser - observations of the rest from a serious reloader perspective: It may not be neccesary to trim every time No serious reloader using a Kenetic hammer would remove bullets (especially soft nose bullets) without foam in the hammer so as to prevent damage to the bullet. Rather than a simple funnel to dispense powder into the case, far better to use a powder dropper to ge
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    Ah but were your bullets Blitzkings??
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    Yes LD full length resizing every time will reduce the life span of your brass. For me and my 6.5 it is a trade off as it shoots better groups if full lengthed - that is why I anneal to delay the inevitable.
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    Dont know anything about PPU - only a few things I have read. Regarding case life, assuming you are reloading mid range powder weight and do not anneal and only perhaps full length say every 5 firings, there is no reason why you cannot expect at least 12 - 15 reloadings per case. Obvious signs that they are coming to the end of their usefulness is loose primers and a ring starting to develop on the outside of the case about 1 cm up from the head stamp - case separation. Also a split neck is the end of that case. As a matter of interest, some of my 20 Tac are on their 14th reload (Lapua
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    If you just want a very simple calculator without such things as atmosphere, LOS and taking into account the curvature of the earth use this and print it off - on my rifles they are pretty much there up to 400 yds http://www.biggameinfo.com/index.aspx?page=%2fbalcalc.ascx If you want something in App form (at a small cost) then Ballistic FTE is pretty comprehensive Other apps to consider are Bullet Drop, Ballistics or iStrelok
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    For that price you wish to spend, you wont go far wrong with one of the MTC Optics range. You get very good glass for your money. See: http://www.mtcoptics.co.uk/
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    If he can do that with his 'top reloading kit' then its definitely out of my price range
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    Paul - I think you are just going to have to accept Avon & Som only need 4 photos. A friend has also recently had both his certificates back and only sent 4 photos. When you think about - why do the Police actually need 8 photos ?
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    its a country standard mate not variable force to force, 4 with SGC and 4 with FAC application, conterminus means both at the same time Sorry Paul you are wrong with that statement - Avon and Somerset are just 4 photos for a coterminous application. Yes I know what a coterminous application is - I even know how to spell it says 4 for each on their website http://www.avonandso...rtificates.aspxhttp://www.avonandso...rtificates.aspx Hm... their web site is hardly ever up dated. This was sent out to firearm/shotgun owners just last month:- http://i438.photobuc...g/Scan20001.jp
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    its a country standard mate not variable force to force, 4 with SGC and 4 with FAC application, conterminus means both at the same time Sorry Paul you are wrong with that statement - Avon and Somerset are just 4 photos for a coterminous application. Yes I know what a coterminous application is - I even know how to spell it says 4 for each on their website http://www.avonandso...rtificates.aspxhttp://www.avonandso...rtificates.aspx Hm... their web site is hardly ever up dated. This was sent out to firearm/shotgun owners just last month:- http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq
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    its a country standard mate not variable force to force, 4 with SGC and 4 with FAC application, conterminus means both at the same time Sorry Paul you are wrong with that statement - Avon and Somerset are just 4 photos for a coterminous application. Yes I know what a coterminous application is - I even know how to spell it
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    You do not need 8 photos if you are in the Avon & Somerset area - but just 4. May be worth checking that Cambridge Police or not the same.
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    Thanks chaps - thats certainly something for me to consider on the list of what to try Peter
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    Just bought my son a Daystate Huntsman (expensive but looks good) Question for you guys - what pellets for them that use this model (non FAC) would you recommend using - it is basically for rabbits/rats at no more than about 25 - 30 yards. It is in .22 Thanks - Peter
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    I think you have to bear in mind that the type of optics on the scope is not always compatable with add-on night vision rigs - it has something to do with the lens coatings. I know (from personal experience) that the MTC range is very good and compatable - it just comes down to what calibre you are shooting - technically you dont need the top of the range of the MTC range like the 6-24 if it for use sub 50 yds. The MTC range is recommended for add on n/v by Starlight for their Archer range.
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    It is a common fact that chronographs can vary from one make to another. Also bear in mind we are talking muzzle velocity and not 12 - 15 feet away where the chronograph is sighted
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    Sako Sako ..................get a grip lol
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    Glad they were able to help - it seems customer service and being able to deliver is still alive and well in the UK
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    Try these people http://shootingshed.co.uk/oscom/index.php?cPath=25&osCsid=5e8fddca44365bf47fc0d5e0dd7eff52 If they have not got what you want, email them, I am sure they have the expertize to make you one. They are members on another forum.
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    OK I understand that, but you will have to bear in mind that if you are having the shotgun sent to your local RFD (TNT cost of collection around £25) will the seller agree to pay that sum? If the seller is an RFD and he sends it to your RFD the TNT cost will be around £16 - either way you will need to establish who is paying. Worst case scenerio - you dont like the gun and it will be sent back at another £16. If you add RFD transfer fee (£25-£30) collection/send by TNT (£16 or £25) and potential return (£16) leaves me with one question for you - what does your car do to the gallon??!!
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    The seller cannot send it direct to you - it has to go to an RFD, However there is nothing to stop you doing the transaction face to face. Both of you will have to do a Form 548B ( Transfer of Firearm/Shotgun) and the seller then has to complete the appropriate table on your shotgun certificate.
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    Afraid you have lost me there - figure eight??
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    Could not see the the hole but saw your number - what makes you think that one hole in a target (even in the bull) ascertains the right ammunition? do it with 5 shots of the same make, then I will agree with you.
  25. dicehorn
    Have you given the rifle a PROPER clean and by proper I dont mean a snake. There may well be a build up of carbon in the throat so bad that no matter what weight/make of bullet you put through, it is not going to perform. Also is the barrel still free floating? You should be able to run the thickness of 3 pieces of A4 from forend to muzzle easily. Of course it can be the reason the previous owner got rid of it - it is the down side of buying secondhand unless you know its history.
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