Vihtavuori Reloading Data For Rifle, Handgun and Cowboy Action Shooting Loads

Reloading data tool for rifle, handgun and cowboy action shooting - Vihtavuori

Hello and welcome.

I use a Magnetospeed V2 Sporter which works fine. I have  chronographed .223, 6BR, 6.5Creedmoor, and .308. Also, if you have the appropriate phone the results can be downloaded if you download the app.

Many clubs have a chronograph which can be loaded.

Wife's old Rolex dress watch (which she doesn't wear [cannot see the dial]).

My son's. The Speedmaster Moonwatch was his 18th Birthday present and he saved and bought the Bremont Arrow himself (I have a  Bremont Martin Baker on order).

A few of mine.

Also have a 1970s Hamilton but that is in need of repair.

Thread resurrection! 

Very nice collection. 

Maybe we could use this thread for members to post pictures of their collection?

From a personal perspective, I don't 'do' social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc), just don't see the point, don't need lots of imaginary friends, or seek the approval of others with 'likes'.

However, discussing shooting related matters in my opinion is the purpose of forums (and long may they continue). 

On 3/12/2023 at 10:15 AM, T65 said:

I use one of these as a range bag. Lots of space and water proof. Plus really cheap for what it is.

https://ngtonline.co.uk/shop/luggage/carp-coarse-fishing-tackle-bag-insulated-holdall-quality-ngt/

Plenty to choose from.

https://www.ngtdirect.co.uk/ngt-luggage?page=4

I eventually purchased NGT Green Insulated Fishing Bag - NGT Online from Amazon, seems ideal for the money. 

Thanks for the recommendation.

Thank you all for the advise, much appreciated. 

7 hours ago, Catch-22 said:

I too bought the same bag for lumping various bits of stuff (rear bags, ammo, torx wrench, kestrel etc etc). I use it in addition to the AIM bags I use…which are very helpful (especially using backpack straps).

The above fishing bag I bought off Amazon I think. 
its been really good, especially when it rains as the central compartment stays dry inside. 
But I’ve found the zip recently went. I think I just overloaded it. 
my next purchase will be a 4x wheel folding trolly/buggy. Easier on the shoulders of carrying two rifles plus mat plus range bag etc etc. 

I have purchased the fishing bag from Amazon, if it's OK I will buy another for my son.

4 hours ago, T65 said:

I use one of these as a range bag. Lots of space and water proof. Plus really cheap for what it is.

https://ngtonline.co.uk/shop/luggage/carp-coarse-fishing-tackle-bag-insulated-holdall-quality-ngt/

Plenty to choose from.

https://www.ngtdirect.co.uk/ngt-luggage?page=4

Thanks. Tried to purchase https://ngtonline.co.uk/shop/luggage/carp-coarse-fishing-tackle-bag-insulated-holdall-quality-ngt/, however had problems with the website (both PayPal and credit card). Maybe my security software was stopping payment?

3 hours ago, Lewiscooke said:

I have one of these too but I find I still need to take a second bag as I can't fit everything in, but it's still a very good bag. 

Agreed, I take an AIM bag and a rucksack and looking to replace the rucksack.

56 minutes ago, SeaMonkey said:

I have three AIM drag bags which are great but I've moved on to an Eberlestock G3 Phantom.

It gets all those things you itemised into it and more and also a rifle.

It's a bit of a lump once loaded but it keeps everything in place so no chance that I'll leave anything behind.

Regards

Monkey of the Sea

I too use an AIM bag in addition to the rucksack.

1 minute ago, Ballistol said:

A quick search for “range bags” will throw up a myriad of bags and manufacturers covering a wide range of prices, capacities and features such as 5.11, Orca, Rangemaxx etc. 

My personal favourites remains “Maxpedition” I have three, but admittedly they are not the cheapest.

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 did use the search option but didn’t find any other threads. Therefore, what range bag are you using? I am currently using a rucksack, just it isn’t that easy to find anything, therefore looking for a range bag – what would you recommend?

 Need to carry the usual: first aid kit, headphones, ammunition, waterproofs, small soft rear bag, flask, snacks, FAC wallet, notepad, pens, stapler, A4 waterproof folder, etc.

Thank you.

Personally, I would buy an AI AT before they stop manufacture.The AT-X will replace the AT I have heard somewhere.

2 hours ago, Soggy biscuit said:

Also to owners of the AT how do you find the quick change barrel, is it something you do often or do you find it’s such a faff re zeroing you stick to one caliber ?

I have an AI AT with three barrels, .308 (fitted when purchased), 6.5 Creedmoor [custom] and 6.5 Creedmoor factory). It is a very quick, simple and easy process to change the barrels which I do dependant on the competition, but I do have a torque wrench (one setting for the correct torque for an AT barrel).  However, you need to have the scope set for one barrel/calibre then log the difference. My rifle is zeroed for the 6.5 Creedmoor custom barrel (26" with muzzle brake), but the 6.5 Creedmoor factory barrel (26" no muzzle brake and is a much thinner barrel) shoots about 10MOA low and 5MOA left at 100 yards. If taking off one barrel and putting the same one back again there is no noticeable change in zero (or minimal at the most).

5 hours ago, outlanda said:

Sucks having this conservative government too 

I am sure that it would be far worse under any Labour (communist) government! However bad you think it would be, it would be far worse.

4 hours ago, stottycake said:

 it will never happen here will it,!!!!seeing as the next government will probably be liebor, 

Agreed, the thought of a Labour (i.e., communist [they are infected with Corbyn fans and Momentum]) government is absolutely terrifying (I am old enough to remember the winter of discontent and the last time that the Labour clowns were in government they nearly bankrupted the country [remember the letter they left "I'm afraid there is no money"])! 

4 minutes ago, JCalleja91 said:

Shane they didn't do an ATMC.. that'd have been the dream! 

Maybe that's their long term plan?

1 hour ago, JCalleja91 said:

I love my AT.. but seeing all these AT-Xs makes me want one 😍

I too love my AT and initially wanted an AT-X as well, however reading a few threads from USA forums and speaking to someone who owns and AT-X at one of my clubs I am not so sure now. The problems seemed to be magazine and feeding issues and there was a photograph of broken bolt handle on the USA thread. Maybe these were early models?

Also, unless you are competing in precision rifle competitions which involves lots of quick moving (I am too old and move too slow) and lots of different shooting positions (ever other shooter would have fired the detail whilst I was moving ), what would an AT-X offer that an AT doesn't/cannot do? 

Fantastic watch and hope your son enjoys his present. 

I too wear my old (circa 20+ years) Rolex (Sea Dweller) every day.

One of my clubs is going to arrange first aid training for a number of members, which I have volunteered for, that was one of the reasons for improving my basic first aid kit.

The club is also going to purchase a number of first aid kits for the trained members to have available at the firing point/butts.

I bought this and added a few more items i.e, tourniquet, note pad, pen,,etc.

Elite First Aid Tactical Trauma Kit 1 (OD) (edcgear.co.uk)