RicW
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Thanks for the info. My guess is that they would be using match spec ammo and do some very careful work zeroing to the optimum for the altitude. Given the increased range, it might well make sense to zero a sniper rifle for 1000 yds, or even 1500 yds, at those altitudes. Ric Edited to add Blackfox, that photo of the rifle? That's the AI stock I want for my .204.
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Pimp My Shooter (Mexico)
RicW replied to Urban Fox Control London's topic in Rimfire, Centrefire & Shotguns
Does having a gold plated butt improve your chance of scoring? Ric -
Agfhanistan is w-a-a-y up in the Himalayas. ric
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And that raises another point that we all ignore. We keep on about "milspec" ammo or whatever as though the military specification were set in stone. The original 5.56 x 45 US round, as adopted by the US forces during the Vietnam war, fired a 52gr FMJ bullet. During the trials in the late 70s for a new standard NATO round, the British Army's 4.85mm/.19" round, using the 5.56 case necked down, was shooting the shit out of the 5.56. Far be it from me to suggest that vested interests came in to play, but FNAG came up with a new 62gr bullet, with a higher charge and, more to the point a higher
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John - Interesting indeed. Are there any figures available concerning the effect on MV of reduced atmospheric pressure? Surely, if the charge is producing the same chamber pressure, which I think must be the case, and the "outside" pressure is lower, the result must be greater velocity for the projectile? Whatever, if some guy points a .338 Lapua at me I SURRENDER! Ric
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OK, hands up if you believe that a highly trained sniper operating at 10,000 ft rather than sea level would rely on his sea level zero. Or might it just be the case that he would reset his sights for the drop at 15psi atmospheric pressure rather than 30psi? If I were going to shoot mountain goats at 10,000 ft in the Andes I'd reset my zero to suit. Especially as the Army provide the ammo! Ric.
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J - ironically enough, SAAMI say that there is no problem firing 7.62x51 through guns marked as .308. The civilian ammo is loaded to higher pressure than milspec. Ex forces guns should be ok with .308 "with the possible exception of elderly weapons". Seems sensible enough. Ric
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Gentlemen, there is a point here which I think a lot of people have missed. There is a difference between "chance" and "risk". Jon.L's arguments are, it seems to me, about chance. It may well be the case that the chance of a mishap as a result of using Mil.Spec ammo in a civilian weapon is very low. If you use 5.56mm in a gun proofed for .223 the chance of anything going amiss is very small. On the other hand, the arguments from Deker, Mr Logic, and myself are based on risk. If that very unlikely chance were to happen, you risk getting your head blown off. I won't call the choice a n
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Try some elementary physics you mucking fockers. At 10,000 feet atmospheric pressure is half that at sea-level. MV is higher, range is longer, side wind effects far less. I see no reason to doubt the accuracy of the claim. So There! Ric
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Crap innit? You put months of thought, effort, TLC and indeed money into building your .243 then your personal demons turn out to be bullet proof! Just hang loose Snap you're a really decent guy. We love ya baby. Ric
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Why can I not get any volume?
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Leupold fixed mag 12 X 40. Over your budget but what a brilliant target 'scope. Dead simple reticle, which is what you need for fixed range shooting. Top class glass and no money wasted on variable mag which you just don't need when you can dial it in. Pm me for more details. I am planning to put one on my UKBR22. Ric
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can you eat rabbit that has been decapitated by a fox while in a snare
RicW replied to shotgunny's topic in General Talk
Must be a big snare. Surprised you could get your foot through.... -
At least they can spell.
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Then comes the tap on the shoulder, polite cough and "Excuse me Sir, but would you mind ,. . . ." Just because you're paranoid don't assume they aren't really watching! And even if they aren't somebody else is! Quis custodiet ipsos custodiens? In a paranoic world the rational men is paranoid.
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Lying hypocritical scumbags. They were ok 20 years ago, then the LACS mounted a major infiltration exercise. They are no longer an animal welfare charity, they are a political organisation with political aims. SO SUE ME! DARE YOU! NYAAH!
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.260 Rem. Ric
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Please pass on my best wishes as from one mad old Leftie to another. No kisses though! Ric
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Oh and just for information - He hates apple pie, and once said that "Harleys ain't worth jack shit. Gimme a big fat Jap any day." He is now at the top of the death list of all the back patch biker clubs in the ENTIRE USA. He also has the biggest collection of coloured wax crayons in the known universe. He uses them to draw likkle ikkle piccies of wifles. Then he draws likkle ikkle piccies of Pree-dat-whores, takes 'em out the back and blows 'em away. He's just jealous cos I have more piccies of hunting dawgs than he has. My piccies have killed more crayons than he even knew existed.
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Some of you may recall that ShotgunSniper and I had a bit of an eyeball to eyeball a coupla weeks back. Since then I have been doing some serious research on the Web, helped by some of the nerds in IT at the University. We have uncovered some remarkable information. His mother was a Black/Hispanic illegal Cuban immigrant one legged Lesbian single parent. He first came to the attention of the authorities in the USA as a draft dodger during the 'Nam War. He is a full member of the Communist Party. He is regarded as a major figure behind the Gun Control people, and has been photographed on m
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According to "www.messybeast.com./ukferal.htm" feral cats are the property of the landowner on whose land they live. If you google "feral cats" there's a lot of info. Much of it bleeding heart stuff of course. Ric
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Sorry Lurchergrrl, the law changed a few years ago. Cats are indeed property, as are dogs and livestock. Shooting or otherwise killing a pet cat is a civil offence - against property. If a dog is attacking livestock, the farmer or his representative may shoot the dog to protect his property. The dog owner could then in principle sue the farmer for destroying his property. Since this would then enable the farmer to sue the dog owner for destruction of his property . . . A-ar-gh. Let's not go there. If it's a scruffy moggie with no collar, mange, fleas and a bad attitude - blow it away and bury
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They're on General Licence. Recommended to use a CF to shoot them. Just be sure you haven't picked off some anti's favourite entire Siamese! Ric
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I'd say don't ban the burka or niqab (that's the one with the veil over the eyes). Ban anyone wearing this stuff from holding any job that entails contact with the public. There was a woman worked in my home town library wore the full works. No one could make out a word she said. In a library!? Just think about all the implications there. You go in and ask for a copy of the St.James Bible and she goes . . . .. . Ric
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Quite rightly they should have a ten second head start...have you ever tried running 100 metres in flip flops? FTB And a burka! Come to think of it, the woman swimmers will be lucky to cover a length before they drown! Ric