Ballistol

11 hours ago, stephentri said:

What speed are you getting with 108g eld-m 

Nothing spectacular, but still shoots well at 2750 fps.

Also using N140 with 108 ELD-M, very pleased with the results.

12 hours ago, BlueBoy69 said:

For me the rifle produces one slightly larger than one bullet hole 10 shot groups at 25 yards in an enclosed (underground) range. At 100 yards between 1.0-2.0 inches depending on the weather and ammo available.

Both of the above figures are roughly the same as my two previous .22LR sporting bolt actions. The accuracy is more than enough for me, as it's only really used for small game up to 100 yards. If I want to take longer shots I'll use my 22 or 6 mm PPC rifles, which are both bug hole shooters!

I don't really know why you are so adamant that 22 semi-autos can't be both accurate and precise; mine is both? They aren't all cheaply built AR-15 or similar military look-a-likes by the way, though you seem to think they are for some reason only known unto yourself? Good quality semi-autos do not have to cost a bomb either, though mine was second hand and cost about £450 (see image).

That’s a good looking looking rifle 👍🏻

1 hour ago, Farmer rick said:

Here are some targets from the other day zeroing at 100yrds. I measured the best groups obviously! 😉 and I’m going to blame wind, and scope twiddling on the rest 🤣 need to try harder to get consistent!

 

Absolutely superb, well shot sir. 

Shot 10 groups, 4 were under an inch, worst one was 1.5”.         
Was devastated, when one shot missed the mark in this group 🤣🤣🤣

28 minutes ago, Twodogs said:

Excellent shooting, be interested in the set up, ammo etc. 

It’s a Anschutz 1710 D HB, in an MDT chassis, with a Bushnell ET6245FG.
Was shot outdoors from the bench, off a Harris bipod and a rear bag, using Lapua Centre-X. 
 

Shot this one at 100y last week, Anschutz 1710. 

Arrived today, exactly as described.

Thanks again Steve. 

I’ll take it, please PM payment details.

Anneal first, and then size 👍

KRG Bravo.

MDT make a few I think.

Manners PRS1

Done and shared.

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1406140/Buddhist-monks-shooting-ranges-Scotland-Eskdalemuir

4 hours ago, brown dog said:

Well, in these days of sh1te, thought I'd share something that is unexpectedly brilliant  - I recently rebought a .22 I'd sold years ago.  Whilst 'away' the new owner had a mini-badger bolt handle fitted (by Baldie, I think). A posh bolt handle on a .22 is something I would never have thought of doing.   Yet, the effect is bloody brilliant... it transforms the feel,  handling and look far beyond anything I would have imagined.  

That is all 😊

It was indeed done by Baldie.
I wasn’t sure it could be done at all, but as always Dave made short work of the job 👍🏻

Nice concept., would like to see it make it to the U.K.
https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2020/10/03/9mm-bolt-action-curtis-tactical/

Earlier this year, I asked about a weathermeter, and was directed on here towards this company, where I purchased one https://geoballistics.com

Anyway, I’ve just recieved an email from them saying that there is currently 25% off weathermeters if you use the code at checkout WFBF2020

I think an important aspect of the Vortex warranty is being missed, and I think it has started to affect how other companies have deployed their own warranty policies.

It covers damage however it has happened, some other scope manufacturers are now copying this, but there’s still a lot only cover manufacturing defects. I have certainly broken a scope while hunting and it was not covered by warranty.

It doesn’t matter wether you are the original or the tenth owner, you will be covered. I’ve certainly been asked for registration information and even a receipt of purchase from other manufacturers when seeking warranty work. 

It is a true lifetime warranty (as long as the company keeps going) other companies have different terms of cover.

Products that utilise electronics i.e. rangefinders etc. are also covered just the same, other companies offer a very short warranty on their electronics, and a longer conventional warranty covering just the optics.

Perhaps somebody suitably motivated could draw up a table showing all of the relevant aspects of warranty coverage and reference this by manufacturer, I’m sure it would be most interesting reading.

I’ve got three Vortex scopes now and one spotting scope. 

My first one was bought cheap from Fleabay. I had tracking problems with it, contacted Vortex who told me to send it to CSW. I duly did this and just over two weeks later, I recieved a new scope (upgraded generation) no questions asked.

I also lost the end caps from the spotting scope, again I contacted Vortex, a week later spare caps arrived FOC.

The price point of Vortex is extremely attractive as far as I’m concerned, and I think they have got it about right in terms of price versus performance. Some people will always want the very best optical performance, and will be happy to pay the extra for that privilege, and there’s nothing wrong with that.

There is no doubt that all of my Vortex scopes are not at the very top end of performance as far as glass is concerned. I have owned, and still do own, scopes from most of the major players, but I do value the “No quibble” warranty that Vortex offer based on personal experience.

Warranty is a bit like insurance, you only know how good it is when you need it. With Vortex, I know that if it breaks, or even if I break it, it will be repaired or replaced FOC and for that, I am prepared to sacrifice some optical quality.

Arrived today, absolutely as described.

thanks again Daniel.

Yes please, can you PM payment details.

Can I ask please, colour and fastenings?

10 hours ago, 17 squirrel said:

Hi Ballistol. I am a gas fitter / plumber so I get mine through my local merchant when  they order lead flashing etc. Have used Calder lead, Heaps Arnold’s Heaps and Royston lead. They will all supply soft lead wire but often have a minimum order weight usually 20/25 kg and their carriage changes are usually quite expensive. 
 

Thanks for sharing the information, much appreciated.

3 hours ago, 17 squirrel said:

1066 is right, use the wrong material and you will crack the die. That’s an expensive lesson to learn, don’t ask me how I know that. You can use old lead pipe etc but tell Corbin when you order the die and they will make it to suit. With mine it had one large bleed hole instead of three small ones. That can then cause problems if you use soft lead as the weight may vary slightly. I have found that brought lead wire gives the best most consistent results. I sometimes use leaded plumbers solder to make air rifle slugs/pellets as it is readily available and reasonably consistent/soft. For “match slugs” I Swage a core 2-3 grains overweight in a .190 core die that I use for .243 jacket bullets. That tightened the groups no end. Hope you keep us updated how it goes. 

Can I ask where you get your supplies of lead wire from?

A lockdown project I took on was to get this Corbin Hydraulic swager up and running that was a legacy from a friend. After a lot of work, it is now operational, and I even got a trolley stand made so I can move it around the garage. Having got it all sorted, I don’t know what I’m going to do with it though! 🤣

I’ve now swaged bullets from all of the die sets, including a nifty set that allow you to make .224 bullets using a jacket swaged from a fired .22LR case. Here is a picture of some .454 bullets swaged in round nose and semi wadcutter, one with a hollow base.

If you contact Dave Corbin directly, he will tell you exactly what is/isn’t possible in terms of swaging, and the best way to go about it. He really is a nice bloke and I wouldn’t have been able to get the swager running without his help.

Can’t help you with the RF binocular decision, but I can vouch for the Vortex warranty. Sent one of my scopes here https://csw-online.co.uk/vortex-optics-45-c.asp and received a new scope about 3 weeks later.
Not the best glass I’ve got, but the warranty is excellent.