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I think you're spot on - and it's little more than brain-in-neutral-crowd following internet fashion; chasing imagined advantages that, empirically, are unrealisable. I don't think any of the 6.5s offer anything empirically different, to a field shooter, to 6.5x55. My personal mind game includes buying the best brass - and, to me, that's Lapua. Repeat after me: "We are all individuals" 😂

Mark, was this the thread? Just had an amused 5 minutes re-reading it!😂😊 I'm a bit of a reload-nuance non-believer, so probably not the best person to take reloading advice from, I just expect sensible (consistently produced) stuff to work and I generally find it does. (I'd say absolute consistency of production (and shooting technique) is more important at he target than a few fractions of a grain deliberate load changes - I think there's a bunch of interesting pschology affecting how people operate and interpret what they're seeing/doing in this area) You'll see my results with 37.5gr, and the comments of others with far greater reloading knowledge. Don't really have much to add to the findings in that - N140 is an excellent choice for 6.5x47 - especially when also taken in the 'holistic' sense - ease of supply, lot to lot consistency, temperature sensitivity. [Edit: If I struggled to find n140, I'd look for a powder marketed as an equivalent, and with similar chemistry - without checking my memory, I think one of the reload swiss powders was in that category - but I wouldn't compare/contrast, just pick a sensible powder (and n140 definitely is one) produce totally consistent ammo, and expect it to work...and it will]

You thinking of the personal dosimeters on g10 straps?

Not sure they were that good - IWC, Rolex and Omega excepted- I think it's more about being hard-to-get coupled with the same mindset that thinks anything issued is special (as opposed to the reality of it being the product of the lowest bidder! 😂)

I think that's what bank robbers say in films 😂 Squaddies? Only rarely, if in a job that needed one, but generally no.... and some eejits would pride themselves on not wearing any watch in order to have a sort-of excuse for being late - wouldn't last long.

Would depend on job, and whether 'needing to know the time' was part of that job, so, generally, Cpl and above if in a command position eg sect comd, gun no1, tank comd, or, maybe LCpl as 2IC. Watches were G1098, issued to sub unit as MODACS for individual issue by the sub-unit Q: SQMS/CQMS/BQMS

I think one of the probs is that actually, most can't sniff them out, and even when sniffed out for them by those who can, many are too apathetic to care... there was one fairly well known 'smith 'outed' as a walt on here; many stated they couldn't care a less as long as he made a good rifle. Welcome to honour and values in modern Britain. 😕 Anyway, great watch vid! 😊

Really good. Thanks!

This poster caught my eye just now:

MV: Has the minimum mv requirement been removed for Scotland? If not, I'd wonder whether 30/30 out of a 14" barrel is deer legal. ME: Similarly, has anyone done the maths on 30/30 out of a 12 or 14" barrel? I'd also wonder whether it would be sufficient in either Scot or Eng/Wales (?)

Ergo grip on mine: https://www.blackrifle.co.uk/Ergo-Flat-Top-Tactical-Deluxe-Grip-p/ergo-td-ft.htm

Thanks Mick - didn't realise you were having another rebuild - hope you have a speedy recovery! I've been using skplus (which is subsonic) - it's ridiculously accurate, but greasy like Eley stuff and always eventually clogs the thing. Just had a play with minimag, and it ran like an enthusiatic -and clean, but loud- sewing machine! Grease aside, does the force/contact give a noticeably bigger kick to the bolt than other subs?

Are you still using it Mick? How's the grease build up and reliability in the BAR22? (I'm googling for a gilded subsonic with a heavy bullet, designed to operate semi autos, but not having much luck!)

Thanks Pete! 😊

Anyone got a pointer towards an ammo wallsafe of brattonsound-type quality, that would also accommodate a laptop?

Well, that was a while ago😊 Would still be interested. Will PM an offer 😊

Very interesting - I see they also tried a Lancaster oval bore version; I suspect that the Lancaster version would, arguably, qualify as smoothbore in UK law (?)

Tooth and Nail conversion for me by Bradders. Magpul MOE stock. Magpul recoil pad. Mil spec Buffer tube, castle nut etc. Large bolt handle installed. Large mag release fitted. 4 x 10rd mags 2 x5rd mags (All mags fettled for previous owner by shooting shed). Box and all original ancillaries. Obviously, FAC, not SGC. £480 plus transfer fees at cost.

NomadUK Stealth Tweed Game Shooter Coat. NomadUK stealth kit tends to be the choice of Highland stalkers. Super comfy, super tough, silent, light, superwaterproof and weatherproof, awesome breathability. (The nomad website is awful, but here's their full info: https://uk-nomad.myshopify.com/collections/stealth-tweed/products/gameshooter-coat ) Size Large Cupboard clearout: Virtually as new. Argyll colour (same as in the pic below with the two labs) SOLD posted (current new price £430) I'll put some pictures of the actual coat up. Meanwhile:

Eye opening stuff! - I know nothing about these capabilities.

Yup. Have to say though, I've tried/heard some shockers that don't even give the (false) impression of being ear safe.... one particular Brit brand leaps to mind. As regards diminishing returns on firearms launching supersonic projectiles, I'm not sure I understand where the similarly logarithmic increased cash spend chasing the Nth degree of suppression sits against the realities of supersonic crack?

Years back, heard an after dinner talk by one of that crowd. Most understated chap I ever met.

Some of you will have known one of this pair: Winners DW 1961 and 1962. 1961 20hrs 59min; 1962 20hrs 33min. G Howe/C Tandy Royal Marines

Great photo!