49 minutes ago, Private Marker said:

Is this the same incident?

 

Yes, it would seem so.

I use an RCBS Chargemaster Lite and I have not had any problems.

Not seen this posted on the forum, so thought that I would post.

Shocking incident.

https://nra.org.uk/fac-holder-robbed-of-firearm-police-advice/

For those that don't follow links, text:

Following a recent very nasty robbery, the Metropolitan Police have asked all the major National Governing Bodies of shooting to circulate advice.  The NRA earnestly requests its members to accept and follow the advice, and to pass it on to other firearm owners.

On Saturday 5^th September 2020 a firearm certificate holder advertised a gun for sale on Gunstar, one of the well-known sites for sales of lawfully owned guns. The advert was answered by two men and the holder arranged for a meeting at his home address. He invited the potential “buyers” into his home where he showed the gun and his certificate. Sadly what happened next would have been a shock to any person. The “buyers” were in fact criminals who proceeded to hold the certificate holder at knife point, tie him and his wife up and then instruct him to load the gun for them. They then left the household, leaving the holder bound.

The police ask us to remind firearms owners that there are criminals who are also reviewing sites like Gunstar. It is easy to assume, incorrectly, that purported buyers have the same enthusiasm for the sport as they do. This is not always the case.

To reduce risk of another such crime, the police offer the following, and ask for our assistance to make crimes of this type more difficult to perpetrate and with joint effort, avoid a repetition.  They emphasise this is advice; it is not guidance or regulation, and is provided to suggest options:

• Try to check certificates prior to any meeting. A genuine buyer should not object to, for instance, sending an electronic image of their certificate.  That includes a photograph of the holder which can be compared with the person at the door, before any entry is allowed into the home.
• Try to complete a sale away from your home. At home, a criminal has access to the entire contents of your safe; a better location may be at your local shooting club as more people will be present. This may be the deterrent needed to prevent the criminal brazen behaviour.  
• Advertise locally within your club environment rather than online.
• Ideally use an RFD as a conduit for sale. This is by far the safest option, and while the cost is understood, the risk to holder is entirely negated.

I owned a switch barrel Sako Quad in .22LR and .22WMR a couple of years ago and never had any unreliability issue with .22WMR ammunition. My biggest issue was the cost, if it's for a purpose i.e. hunting/pest control then it may be OK, but for general plinking / target shooting I found it too expensive for what is was (at the time I am sure it was around £12:50 for 50 rounds).  

Overkill, yes. But a great looking rifle, if only funds allowed!

That's three of us interested, I believe I was first. However, with so few post (only in this thread), I doubt that the OP can receive PM messages. 

I am interested as noted above, could meet at Diggle range. Would like to see it first.

3 hours ago, The Gun Pimp said:

Marco - I'm a bit tempted - do you every get up to Diggle?  I'd prefer to have a look at it.  PM me on targetshooteronline@icloud.com 

My message was first! You have enough scopes, save some for the rest of us

Fantastic looking rifle! I do like the MPA chassis (I have a couple of MDT chassis, but I could be tempted by an MPA [just need the funds]).

How old is the scope? Also, are there any marks on the glass?

I am not too far from Diggle range.

In my .223 Remington, with a 20" barrel and 1:9 twist I use 69 grain Sierra Match King, Lapua brass and 25grs of Vit140 with good results speed is 2811ft/s (this works in my rifle, don't know about others). For results see my post here:

https://ukvarminting.com/topic/50919-223-rem-longer-range-load/?tab=comments#comment-382249

I have just shot today 600yards using my .223 Remington with 69 grain Sierra Match King, Lapua brass and 25grs of Vit140 with good results in high wind (Diggle). Best was a 5 shot group of 133mm (2nd best of my groups was 153mm). The average speed of the group at 600yards was 1421ft/s and the starting speed is 2811ft/s (this works in my rifle, don't know about others). I was using a bipod and rear bag.

For content images from Shotmarker

I was using Berger 185 Juggernauts, however, I have been unable to buy any from my local RFD, so I am now using Lapua  Scenar 185s.

Hello and welcome.

Vortex Viper PST gen 1 2.5-10x32 FFP ERR-1 (MRAD) illuminated rifle scope. It is the gen 1 version of this:

https://www.opticswarehouse.co.uk/vortex-viper-pst-gen-ii-2-10x32-ffp-illuminated-30mm-riflescope-mrad

Asking £450+PP (OVNO)

 I have a Magnetospeed Sporter Barrel Mounted Ballistic Chronograph and would recommend it, although it does cause vertical stringing. Therefore, usually shoot three rounds for speed (take the average) with  the Chronograph fitted, then take it off when shooting to test grouping.

I think in time (if not already) he will realise that he has made a huge mistake in getting married to Meghan - he had lots of choice!

On 4/27/2020 at 6:40 PM, Gandy said:

In reality it probably makes little difference but I trim to the shortest length so they are all the same. 

Me too.

10 hours ago, Popsbengo said:

I reload for accuracy first and last.  Economy is questionable when I factor in all the tools, dies, press, scales etc etc etc.

Thankfully I quite enjoy reloading and the added pleasure of good results with your own ammo is great

Agreed, same reasons for me.

I would be looking at a second hand Sightron 8-32x56, something like this (but 2nd hand), which should leave enough for a decent bipod:

https://www.opticswarehouse.co.uk/sightron-siii-8-32x56-long-range-target-riflescope-lrmoa-long-range-moa-1-4-moa-tactical-turrets

I have two rifles in MDT chassis (Ruger American [.22LR]) and Remington 700 [.223]) and they are excellent quality and I would have no hesitation in purchasing another (just wish that they would make a chassis for the 10/22).

I am using Vihtavuori N140 (25grs [works fine in my rifle, don't know about yours]), Lapua brass and Sierra bullets 69gr in a Remington 700 in an MDT chassis and the image is of a 3 shoot group at 100 yards (the rifle has shot 26 rounds so far, so may improve).

My choice would be Sightron SIII 8-32x56 LRMOA - Long Range MOA (1/4 MOA Tactical Turrets) Target Riflescope (£993.95) + you would need scope rings.

https://www.opticswarehouse.co.uk/sightron-siii-8-32x56-long-range-target-riflescope-lrmoa-long-range-moa-1-4-moa-tactical-turrets

My son has been using one of these on a 6.5CM Ruger PR out to 1000 yards.

Even better if you can find a good second hand one of these.

6 hours ago, ds1 said:

On a positive note be thankful that it’s not an Ebola virus with 80% fatality and be thankful Corbyn is not the PM.

I couldn't agree more, especially the second point!

I am using Vihtavuori N140 (25grs)  in my Remington 700 (.223) with Lapua bullets (69gr), this equates to 2811 ft/s. It seems a very accurate load. Load works fine in my rifle, unsure about others.

https://www.vihtavuori.com/reloading-data/rifle-reloading/?cartridge=7