Re-Pete

Get them here: https://www.hunting-sport.com/Lapua-264-136gr-Scenar-L-1000-St_2 Their prices were the best I could find, and as you're in the EU, you can still take advantage of this. Pete

Thanks for that, Robin, I stand corrected........I didn't realise the Kongsbergs used a similar technology to the Intarsos. That would explain our ability to get good groups at 600yds by aiming at the bull and applying a couple of MOA windage or elevation to bring the POI off-centre, ie on a fresh bit of unperforated rubber. Pete

Sold to the man with high expectations......... PM inbound Pete

69 off as above.........£17.50 posted Pete

I use an old Mettler laboratory balance for weighing powder, which weighs in grams to 3 decimal places. (0.001grams or 0.015 grains). I was an analytical chemist, back in the day............... The 136 Scenar "L"s are very consistent in weight and length. Pete

As far as I can ascertain, the Intarso system relies on the bullet passing through two rubber membranes. The vibrations are picked up by three sensors along the base of each frame, and this enables the software to plot the position of the hit by triangulation. The Shotmarker and Kongsberg systems detect sonic "boom" as the bullet passes through what is effectively an open cube with a sensor at each corner. The only downside is that the round must be supersonic as it passes through the target face. If you happen to get to use the Intarso's immediately after the membranes (which are consumables) have been replaced, you will get very accurate feedback. However, if the centre has been shot out over a busy weekend......... With the other types, there doesn't appear to be any maintenance other than replacing the target face, or a sensor if one gets shot. Pete

We've had similar experiences using the Intarso electronics at 900 and 600 yds, but we've always recorded much better results using the Shotmarker & Kongsberg systems at 300yds. Obviously the shorter distance helps, but when you've had 3 or 4 V's at 600 yds, and then the rest of the ten are spread all over the place, you can't help thinking is it me or is something wrong with the target system. What we did find with the Intarso system was that we got much better groups by aiming off centre. Pete

I have a very good load for my 6.5x47 using 136 grain Scenar "L"'s : 2.63 grms RS60, KVB-223M primer, Lapua case, COL 70.0mm. The 123 grain Scenar also gives very good results using 2.5 grms of RS50 powder. Barrel is 760mm length, 1:8 twist. Usual caveats apply....... Pete

Here you go..... https://www.earshotcommunications.co.uk/shop/product/3m-peltor-level-dependent-earplug-lep-200-eu-orange/ Pete

One of these......a no-brainer for rapid priming. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lee-Precision-Auto-Bench-Prime/dp/B000KKCZ80 Pete

Me too, and I'm thinking WTF when I read this: As the number of component parts used in the illegal manufacture of ammunition is estimated to be negligible compared to the number of legally held components, it has been assumed that the restrictions will not impact the size of the legal market. Well it may well affect the legal market if I can no longer buy bullets in bulk................What planet are these people from, and how much have they paid to "consultants" to come up with this? Pete

This the salient point, "These" referring to bullets & cases............ " The proposed change would be to make it an offence to possess these without a licence if it can be shown there is intent to use them to make ammunition. " What isn't clear is "licence".......do they mean an existing FAC, a condition added to an FAC, or a new thing altogether? Understanding why anyone would want to possess them for any reason other than making ammunition is above my pay scale, but then, what do I know? Pete

The EU dealer where I get bullets and cases has always required a scan of my UK FAC to be attached to the order, showing the front page and the entitlement page, and will only ship to the address shown on it. I don't see a problem if that's implemented here. Pete

This was prone off a home made bipod on a flat-calm day............. Pete

The Lothar barrel on my 6BR has been round the galaxy.............it was well used when I got it 7 years ago, and I've put a couple of thousand through it since. According to the Shotmarker system, it managed a .49 MOA 5 shot group at 300yds at Bisley in July. Pete

I'm getting 2950fps with a 30" barrel, 31.5 grains of RS52, and Scenar 105 grainers, uncoated. Pete

Actually, I have used a professionally installed pair of moulded anatomicals for a few years, and they were OK...........but once I tried the Peltors, I had to have them. The seal is good, the electronics are excellent, and above all, they're comfortable. The only downside is the cost........... Pete

Blimey, a bargain.......I paid £500 for a Bartlein blank 7 years ago...........+ £250 to chamber and fit. Pete

It seems an odd way to do it, but you could weigh straight into the case with something like this: https://www.dillonprecision.com/uimages/Lyman_Precision_Funnel_Set.jpg I use one of these to load in the conventional way, and it's excellent. Around £30 from Brian Fox. You'd have to tare each case with the appropriate funnel/adapter attached for each weighing. Some means of support to prevent the whole lot from falling over would also be good. Unlike most funnels, this one is cast aluminium so there's little chance of static causing the grains to jump about........then again, it might be too heavy for your balance. Pete

I went through this loop because I couldn't get a cheekweld with the standard types. I tried a DIY silicone and then a professional one ................finally ended up with : https://www.best4systems.co.uk/peltor-e-a-r-lep-200-eu-level-dependent-earplug-kit.html?msclkid=308ff156b95014efbdf9aef308356844&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PLA%20Shopping&utm_term=4574930448815345&utm_content=Main%20Group Wouldn't use anything else now............ Pete

At 11,000 miles, my Kia blew the clutch master cylinder seal....................at 6.30am on a frosty morning, 100yds from the house, full of rifles etc. en route to Bisley for a mornings shooting. Could have been worse.....could have waited until I was passing Basingstoke..........nevertheless, I was not a happy bunny. Pete

He doesn't like Kias...........I had one, Euro 5 diesel estate. Pete

Now why doesn't that surprise me............. Pete

And I'm starting to really resent being punished again for the inconsiderate actions of others...... Pete

What surprises me is the behaviour of large chunks of Joe Public: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/illegal-rave-london-coronavirus-lockdown-barking-b1370972.html Why anyone with half a brain would want to get smashed, and spend hours face to face with others while jumping up and down to deafening "music (?)" and flashing lights, beats me......... And it's not just here in the UK. I'm pretty sure that if everyone just followed the basics of keeping a distance, masks, and hygiene, the figures that the gov are basing their responses on would be very different. Pete