The Gun Pimp

Tracey Tools - Google 'em. That's where mine came from.

Saddler - I do have a genuine one - £80 plus a tenner for postage. PM me on targetshooteronline@icloud.com

If anyone else wants a set of the same but in silver I'll do them for the same price as Chris - not trying to upstage you Chris but just reminded me I have a set for sale. PM me on targetshooteronline@icloud.com

That's the point - it doesn't obscure the target - but, as you say - 'each to their own'.

I swap the Fortmeir between three rifles so it's simpler just to leave a spigots on each of the rifles. One bi-pod - three spigots.

Yeh, I did move the locking lever to the top - so it's easy to adjust when you set up and I never remove the fixing, so the Allen screw is fine on the side.

No it won't - other shooters don't believe it - until they have a look through the scope.

Are talking about building a custom rifle for say F Class around a standard Remington action rather than using a custom action of similar proportions? If you were building say a lightweight tactical rifle, then the std. Remmy action will likely serve you well. However, if you want to hang a heavy 30 inch barrel off the relatively flimsy Remmy (massive ejection-pot & mag feed cut-out) for F Class then maybe not - especially if you are looking for sub half MOA accuracy. Not a good idea to build your custom rifle around something which may not then live up to expectations. One option used to involve stiffening the action with a glued on aluminium sleeve but add that to the cost of a bit of accurising and you're in the realms of a custom action price-wise. (See attached pic). Yes - you will hear all the "my mate had a Remmy that'd put 'em all down one hole bla bla bla." But why take the chance? Keep your eye on the 'sales' section - there are some absolute bargains to be had on custom rifles ordered on a whim and "only fired 200 rounds...". I know of at least two benchrest rifles built on custom actions by top 'smiths going for £1500 c/w Jewel trigger - just need a new barrel to suit your chosen discipline. Check out Brian Fox's stock - you're not too far from Diggle.

The shoot in the south of France is well established. As far as the UK is concerned - we won't know anything definite until the FCSA let us know about Eskdalemuir. Or Marc Gardner's new facility.

Each to his own but, in reality, it's less than half that for 338 / 33XC reloads. These days, travel and accommodation is often the biggest expense.

For me - it's got to be about competition - ideally to established KO2M rules - not plinking at Warcop. But yes - I agree, a new UK2MSA might be a good idea.

Dave and others - whilst we are in this lockdown period, I'm trying to generate some UK interest in ELR via articles on targetshooter.co.uk. I'm currently building a rig - is anyone else? I know JMH has a 33XC ready to go and I know of a couple of other ELR guns that are up and running. The future of KO2M / ELR in the UK is dependent to some extent on the future development of Eskdalemuir (and that other range close by). Does anyone have any further information? Clearly, once UK ranges are in a position to host proper competitions it should stimulate the interest in building suitable rifles - now is the perfect time to get that build under way. If anyone is building something or has any info on ranges you can email me on targetshooteronline@icloud.com and we'll put it out there.

Dave, It has to be shot from a normal bi-pod - new rules state that the bi-pod must be foldable within 10 seconds and be no wider than 8 inches when folded. The Light class has an all up weight of 25lbs - with scope and bi-pod - not much heavier than a 338 AI? Back bag is your choice.

Tell us more please!

No, I didn't blow any up but barrel -life was about 400 rounds in F Class. Great round though.

How much does the 139gn Scenar drift when launched at 3400fps (6.5WSM)?

Well, I agree with about 800 rounds from a 7mmWSM for F Class shooting but for benchrest you can drop that to about 450. 308? I couldn't believe my first FTR barrel was goosed after 1100 rounds - I'll not be using Vit N540 again.......

When I started shooting in 1984 I bought a secondhand Rockchucker for £30. I eventually added a Hornady progressive for pistol rounds. I was happy with the Rockchucker until a few months ago when a guy joined Diggle and mentioned that he was waiting for his MEC Marksman press to arrive from America. MEC? - never heard of it but a quick Google and a few You Tube videos later I decided it was time for a new press. I presumed i would have to order from the States but no - Hull Clay and Game are the UK importers! It's a fine press, I really like it - and I got £75 for the Rockchucker

Well thanks for clearing it up - I thought there would be a story behind it. Fortunately, electronic targets have done away with the need for paper for 1000 yd BR in the UK - we just use a simple aiming mark but we still have the IBS target face on our iPads.

Terry - your target intrigues me. If I'm not mistaken it's an IBS 1000 yard benchrest target. I have one myself which I brought back from Hawks Ridge 1000 yd BR Range in North Carolina in 2004 - intending to get some printed for the UKBRA - where did you get yours - if you don't mind me asking?

If you're shooting that at Diggle tomorrow I'd love to see it.

Alex - please PM me on targetshooteronline@icloud.com

Lee - pm me on targetshooteronline@icloud.com

Wow - no idea of any of this - an amazing read!

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