Mattnall

Don't worry about SD too much just get what you want on paper and go with it. It doesn't matter what the figures say there's only one place where it counts - at the target. It is very difficult to get an accurate SD with only 2 shots and my chrono will not even try to calculate it until I have a minimum of 3 shots.

The club you mention that has a 'visitor's fee' most likely aren't offering it for hunters to go zeroing and would require you to have membership of a target shooting club somewhere in the country. If it is the cost you are worried about then there are many clubs out there with minimal facilities offering membership at favourable rates. My most expensive club is £100pa the cheapest two are both £20pa.

To be a target shooter (and not just a zero session on a range) you will need to be a member of a club. You can visit other clubs subject to their rules and enter competitions etc. Also your target rifle(s) could also be your hunting rifle(s). Being a club member should give you liability insurance but it is always good to have your own to cover your equipment as well.

Membership of a club will help with the good reasons and is necessary for target shooting condition. When it comes to wanting extra parts or uppers state your reasons for wanting them, not someone else's. Only you know why you want it and if it's your reason(s) you'll not look stupid when asked a specific question about your reason and you have a real answer to hand. You can have several rifles in the same calibre if you have the justifications, so don't limit yourself to only one .22LR if you feel you have the need for another. I have more than a few .22LR and .223/5.56 rifles, all have their place and uses in the grand scheme of things.

Take a look at the fishing websites. Those guys carry their whole house down to the river bank, they must have something suitable.

My old Desert Eagle had polygonal rifling. not a rifle but it didn't seem to be an issue at all.

Dave, I size and trim and then wet tumble, comes up a treat. If the brass is particularly dirty I'll vibro clean first just to get the worst off before I resize/decap. The 1:20 ratio was recommended by a shooter I know overseas that swears by it, I guess it's a larger range of ratios than I thought that still works, not had one stick yet. I lay the cases in a Gratnell tray (other trays are available) before spraying and then blow with an airline to remove the alcohol, or leave to evaporate if I have time. I guess if you leave the oil on it might thicken up again (when cold the lanolin is very viscus, I keep the bottle in my pocket for a while before I start measuring out as it'll not pour otherwise). Maybe if you warm it up first it'll come off easier. I'll not see pressure signs from the oil as I've cleaned the brass before loading it up, it's already dry.

Lanolin mixed in alcohol is no more messy than any of the other commercial case lubes out there that I've tried, it is clean and easy to mix as it comes in a great dispenser bottle (if you buy from the link above). But sheep and alcohol - that's a different pastime and I'll not say another word.

Ah, I wondered if you got a bit over excited.😁

Did you sneeze on that target? 😉 Nice group at 500. Whatever that load is keep using it.

The SA80 sling is a great design, it also allows for carry over both shoulders (as in a backpack) or slung up or down and across the chest and changing from carry to shooting quickly mostly without removing the sling from the body too much, it can also be adjusted very easily and quickly with one hand. It will depend upon the rifle to some degree, if it is very long it might be an issue transitioning to different positions with the SA80 sling. But these are cheap and you can buy and try without spending a fortune.

Reloading 300 or so per year you won't need to get a powered trimmer. Either of the above should suit you fine, after the first, possibly big, trim each subsequent loading thereafter should only have a smaller amount of brass to remove so not a big problem to do manually.

Yes, if the recipient is an RFD (or an RFD returning it to you after repair). Otherwise, possibly (technically?) the lower if it's stripped but I'd not want to.

If neck sizing was so consistent why does it start to get stiff and need a full length?

If you cannot shoot for toffee, then 10 yards might be pushing it. If you can hold a good position then much further. Only you will know and it will be based upon your confidence gained from grouping at various distances with your chosen ammo and from your usual hunting position.Your rifle/ammo combination should be up to a good group at 50yds and way beyond, then it is down to you and a good sight. Zero distance will depend upon what distances are you going to be shooting at most?

Have you thought about something other than 308? It would be a shame to scare her off by hurting her with a big rifle. Do you have a 223 or similar to start her on? Of course if it's for deer or you need the energy for something else that's a different story but to start her off making her flinch wouldn't be a good start.

Shameless bump and price drop. Needs to be gone.

I had a few back when Guy first bought the barrel place in Tn, about a dozen or more, never had any complaints from the rifles I made with them. All the ones I bought were CM and not SS, if I remember correctly. I never fitted one to any of my rifles though so cannot say how good they were from personal experience.

What do I win?🤗

Sabre Defence barrel. Possibly made at the Ramo factory in Nashville, Tn

I have decided to lighten the load and unfortunately I don't get the chance to shoot this lovely rifle. Not long after getting it I seem to have lost the time to regularly go stalking, on the odd occasion I do go out I have other rifles that I take instead. It is a shame to leave this in the cabinet doing nothing. It's had less than 200 rounds through it and most of those zeroing and load development shots, and has a Bausch & Lomb Elite 3000 3-9x50 scope mounted on top. Scope has polarised flip-up covers fitted. This scope is the same as the Bushnell 3200 but with a single coating to the lens so apparently has a brighter image than the 3200. Available as a package or separately. Rifle + Scope - £599 Rifle only - £450 Scope with rings (incl. box and instructions) - £199 Open to offers. More pictures available on request. Thanks for looking.

Mark, The Now Foods lanolin is the stuff I use, just warm it up first (I put it in my pocket for a bit to get to body temp) and it'll pour OK, if it's cold it'll be a bit thick. 5Lt of alcohol - (use the above links or stick this number into the eBay search box; 221251615194) Mix the above with 2 of these; 192610610407 and you'll have the correct proportions at about 21:1. Pour/mix in one of these (173353480609) and you're good to lube. Or make it in small batches and keep the alcohol bottle sealed as it might evaporate over time.

I haven't bought any commercial lube for a long while now, I make it 100% lanolin : propan-2-ol (99.9%) in the ratio between 1:20 and 1:25. Let the alcohol evaporate and you're good to go, smells nice too (don't sniff it, it'll make your eyes water!) If you want to make it, one 5lt can of alcohol and two small (118ml?) bottles of 100% lanolin will give a near lifetime's supply at approx 1:21 ratio. Just need a small spray bottle to apply. Do try to get the liquid lanolin rather than the wax as it's easier to mix (especially if you keep the bottle in your pocket for a bit before trying to pour it out).

And all that fiery stuff coming out the front is Mark getting a head start on the run-down. So long, buddy.

If you are telling the exporter to lie on a federal form then you are committing the federal offence. No real problem for you I would think until the next family trip to Disneyland FL, the Fed's computers have a long memory.