GT3_richy

This is a semi-auto gas gun, right?

A couple of well-reputed gunsmiths suggested the Norma Dasher brass wasn't all that to me, and that forming Lapua BR was still the preferred option. No idea what the truth of it is/how much of a trade off Norma brass is..if it is.

Drop Ash a line from http://www.customriflescopes.com, he should have the latest eta if anyone does.

What thermal are you using? the mounts for that will be the weak link in all likeliness, unless its a Thermion or other unit that uses normal picatinny rings/mono.

How sacrificial are barrels if running RS60 at modest loads I wonder, i.e. to obtain like for like velocity v say RS62?

Bit weird that its not on bookface still, sure previous ones were fairly immediate with all the pics and stuff

North Wales Field Sports brought in some of the 419 autotrickler stuff.

What are you after? they ship quite a bit of their stuff direct from the US, my bits arrived very quickly.

3 hours ago, johnnyb0_1 said:

Evening chaps.  Been looking at the V3 version and have decided to get one.  Advice as to where to purchase please?  I would like a one stop shop where I can do one transaction if possible.  I'm resigned to the excise men stealing some of my hard earned cash.

Thanks.  JP. 

Direct from Adam @ Autotrickler. He's fulfilling pre-orders at the mo, think new orders are looking at shipping circa mid-August currently.

21 minutes ago, DaveT said:

I found the Lee powder measure to be a huge weak link in an otherwise great setup.

I hope my V3 upgrade will sort things.

Same, the plastic Lee measure always felt a bit two bob compared to the rest of the setup, its been crying out for a billet or similar replacement.

Waiting for mine to arrive, have the 419 stuff but will see which bits work together best. Really looking forward to the bluetooth functionality.

27 minutes ago, walkabout said:

Can somebody tell me what the *C or *T is at the end of some powders?

Cheers

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If you have 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5,3.6, 3.8, 3.9 CD versions, you can purchase a new data update that will update data and add new powders, cartridges and bullets to your existing version.

Contains:

+VV N565 + RS76
IMR Enduron propellants
*C = decoppering additive
*T = LTC propellant

New Reload Swiss powders

New Degol bullets and 20 Vartag cartridges plus much more.

 

Yes to both.

Ill take the sterk handle and bna trigger please.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/wild-birds-licence-to-kill-or-take-for-conservation-purposes-gl34 - flora and fauna

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/wild-birds-licence-to-kill-or-take-for-public-health-or-safety-gl35 - public h&s

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/wild-birds-licence-to-kill-or-take-to-prevent-serious-damage-gl36 - serious damage

Who built yours, Bob?

What software do you use for designing?

Cheers Bradders 👍

Anyone know if London is still a nightmare, or if they have caught up at all?

21 minutes ago, Scotch_egg said:

What length barrel? 

I find people always leave this out when posting load data and velocity. 

I believe Mr Varm has a Tik Tac, so its 24" (well 600mm, so just under).

Don't imagine there are too many in the UK as its still pretty fresh in the US.

Performance is not dissimilar to the 6.5 SAUM (the SAUM pushes an extra 100fps or so with 140s) but with the bonus of easier/more reliable feeding.

There's a bookface group called "6.5 SAUM, GAP 4S, 6.5 PRC Forum" which is administrated by  George Gardner of GAP - youll find some decent info there if you can be bothered to trawl. There are a couple of videos and pinned bits that might be of interest.

I took this threads suggestions on board

I loaded some 165 Gamekings last week. From recollection QL suggested 45gr of RS52 would be 2520fps @ 44K, changing the burn rate to 0.5500 gave 2645 @ 53K - at the range 45gr gave 2657.

Well the good news is I'm still in one piece after firing the first 24 rounds I've ever made, yay...

I loaded 43gr to 47gr. I shot a dozen factory rounds first then my loads. At 46 and 46.5gr the cases looked mint, no marks on the heads and the bolt lift was light and silky still and extraction was effortless. I thought about this thread and decided to leave the 47gr in the box as I didn't want to ruin a good day!

Unfortunately I was late leaving home and in the rush managed to leave behind the Magnetospeed and cans (fortunately had ear plugs in the car). I'll load some more of the same and chrono them next week, groups were fairly consistent tbh, very little vertical spread, most were 2 touching and the 3rd a little off. I called about half of them due to moderator mirage or crap trigger work, it was also quite gusty toward the end of the afternoon. I've gotten used to firing my 204 and 223 the last 6 months so the 308's recoil is still a bit of a novelty so I'm sure there's plenty of room for improvement in my non-existent technique.

I've emailed RS to see what data they might be able to provide, they seem very pro-QL so I'm intrigued so see what they suggest.

Thanks again for the input in this thread, gents all of you.

.accuracy is sanity,velocity is vanity ! Enjoy. :-)

Hah, I've not heard that before. I will try and remember this ;p

George - thank you - I was mainly looking for 155 A-max data as that's what I'm loading first, my cbto length above was from the 155gr - not touched a 168 as yet

I did note that the 150gr Sierra was a BTHP, just wasn't sure how much difference the extra 5gr/any difference in length compared to the Amax might make. My mag length is way in excess of where the lands are with the 155gr, so went with 20-25 thou off (using OAL gauge/comparator) as a starting point. I will add the Litz article to my reading list!

Laurie - the main reason I asked on here was to find assurance or otherwise regarding QLs RS52 modelling. I will most certainly heed your advice and start at 43gr and see where I am at around 46gr.

Thank you both for taking the time to reply, much appreciated. As fun and interesting as reloading is, its quite daunting at the outset! I am most grateful for your input.

The closest they have data for is the Sierra 150gr. Being new to reloading I hoped someone would have real world data I could consider alongside QLs suggestions.

Anyone loading this combo able to suggest a reasonable starting charge weight please? barrel is 20" 1:12, using new Lapua brass, 155gr and 168gr Amax, CCI BR2s. CBTO 2.222 which is a nats over 20 thou off lands.

Cheers,

Rich