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  1. 5 hours ago, 1066 said:

    To drill the size of the cavity that the Paco tools produce would significantly reduce the weight of the bullet - would that be a + or - point?

    I’d like to keep the ballistics as close as possible to a normal target round, so prefer the idea of redistributing the lead rather than removing it. This will presumably affect the bullets B.C. but I suspect not to a great extent, however the ability to determine the shape/size of the cavity will provide another avenue to try and tune it.

  2. 1 hour ago, 1066 said:

    Got you - I thought the Paco tool didn't use a shell holder - with the head of the cartridge just resting on a flat surface, then pushed out after forming the bullet, a bit like a Wilson hand die.

    Yes, but I’d prefer it to operate from a shellholder a bit like the Waltz style die. 
    There was an article on here a while ago which caught my eye, and I’ve never got round to pursuing it. If it was commercially available, I’d probably just buy one, but it disappeared without trace, so after being unable to secure decent quantities of hollowpoints I decided to have a crack at making one. 
     

     

  3. 1 hour ago, 1066 said:

    Ahhh - Am I barking up the wrong tree? Did you mean a .22lr shellholder to fit a press for reloading .22lr?

    Yes, I’m in the process of trying to make a tool similar the Paco Acu’rzr for making hollowpoints from standard target ammunition and need the shellholder for the press ram.

  4. Anyone? 
     
    I did find a supplier in Czechoslovakia but they won’t send as we are no longer part of the EU 🤷‍♂️

    I was quoted £28 delivery for a £12 shellholder from the US plus whatever charges the U.K. imposes when it lands. 
     

    If all else fails, I’ll have to try and make something, but it’s far from my preferred option.
     

  5. Hi, 

    Dont know why, but for the last few days, when I log in as normal and select unread messages, I get the error shown below. 
    Any help would be appreciated, I can see a similar type issue in the posts from years ago, but that was on the old forum software, and I can’t see equivalent options. 
     

     

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  6. 4 hours ago, Richiew said:

    There was plenty of cheap magtech primers for what was the usual price from years back. 

    Where were they? 
    I did find one stall advertising Magtech primers at £70 a 1000, but he had no rifle primers left, granted it was 10am on the first day. 
     
     

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  7. To coin a phrase, “It’s grim up North”.

    Rifle primers of any description are like hens teeth, last I saw were some CCI BR for almost £200 a thousand. I’ve shared almost all of my stash with pals and it’s not looking good for the future. 

    A small consolation is that pistol primers are available though.

  8. https://www.opticswarehouse.co.uk/meopta-meopro-optika-6-5-30x56-ffp-mrad-rd-rifle-scope?mc_cid=bc0eb0c318&mc_eid=fe47906676   
     

    I also like the look of this one, and had a look through one a couple of weeks ago, but a few things make me hesitate. 

    1) There are no rotational indicator marks. 
    2) It states it will parallax down to 25y, but I occasionally shoot 20m and I also assume it would be even worse at the highest magnification. 
    3) A 10 year warranty.

  9. “Always helpful to get a users opinion, sometimes just buying a name isn't the best option.However, I am a fan of Maxpedition kit. If you have three, all the same or different, also which ones do you use? “


    I use two Maxpedition MPB, one green and one FDE both with different load outs for both indoor and outdoor ranges where I need different kit. I find it easier to just grab the right bag according to where I’m going rather than load and unload a single bag every time I go. 
    Similarly, I use a Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack when hunting again pre loaded with the specific equipment I’m likely to need. 

  10. 16 hours ago, ruger7717 said:

    Western Australia are banning the calibres listed in the picture, without any type of consultation!

    Sucks having a Labour government in charge of your freedoms!

    How on earth is that democratic?

    Sorry to hear of this, I suspect this will be the thin edge of the wedge.

    Would like to understand how they intend to implement this, amnesty? seizures? are they paying compensation etc. etc.

     

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