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Centerfire Discussions / Re: Beginner questions.
« on: November 28, 2011, 05:07:56 PM »
Thanks guys. Hey Calvin you said the next time you shoot is a long time away, don't you guys shoot in winter?

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Centerfire Discussions / Re: Beginner questions.
« on: November 27, 2011, 07:32:16 PM »
Thanks for the reply. I am trying to shoot at 6 o'clock on the moth ball for aim and think if I can find a 1/8th dot used scope I will buy one.

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Centerfire Discussions / Re: Beginner questions.
« on: November 27, 2011, 06:21:49 AM »
Okay one more question. I realize maybe its personal preference, but what are most guys/gals using, fine cross hair or target dot? And I can't try them out as I buy most things on-line.

Thanks, Chad.

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Centerfire Discussions / Re: Beginner questions.
« on: November 16, 2011, 07:20:06 PM »
Hey, it did have one in there! Guess I should have looked, thanks again. Are Hart rests of good enough quality for a beginner? Looking at a used on from Mike Cluchey.

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Centerfire Discussions / Re: Beginner questions.
« on: November 16, 2011, 11:21:14 AM »
Thanks, that's what I wanted to do but thought I'd better ask first. They are Redding dies.

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Centerfire Discussions / Re: Beginner questions.
« on: November 16, 2011, 10:41:50 AM »
So, I was having trouble achieving enough neck tension (3thou target) so I used a .266 bushing instead of a .268. But I think my expander ball is to large. Do you guys use them or remove them or order a smaller one? I don't really want to neck turn inside or out if possible.

Thanks, Chad.

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Centerfire Discussions / Re: Beginner questions.
« on: October 28, 2011, 12:26:48 PM »
Good. I'd sooner save and buy once than buy twice, no to the Caldwell. So, my last 2 questions for a while, where in Canada do I buy a good front rest, like Sinclair or whatever brand? And second I read the rules and watch a bunch of videos on you tube that were posted here about tuning and noticed that the gentleman mentioned lots of guys just use powder chuckers and don't weigh every charge. What powder chuckers are that accurate and where do I purchase?

Thanks again to all for your input,
Chad

Oh ya, where do you guys purchase your actions when I decide to upgrade.

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Centerfire Discussions / Re: Beginner questions.
« on: October 24, 2011, 06:51:32 PM »
Gringo,
Been using Dan Opel's 64.5 gr. in my 6BR with either H322 or N135. Lapua brass and chambered with JGS no turn reamer (No. 1262).

Got some Opel bullets, where should I start loading for length as far as jump or jam is concerned. Also these are the powders I have on hand RL-10x, IMR8208XBR, Varget and H4895.

Thanks.

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Centerfire Discussions / Re: Beginner questions.
« on: October 11, 2011, 08:04:52 PM »
Thanks for the replies. Calvin I believe it's a 1in14 as measured by me and a cleaning rod. I ordered a jewel 1-3oz br with no safety, hope thats the one you spoke of. As for flags i will put up some home made ones for now and I plan on shooting at home till I wear out the barrel, then I will either upgated the whole gun or rebarrel to 6ppc. I tried some 68gr Berger bullets with no luck, I will give the Opels a try. 64.5 or 66gr?

Here is my gun.


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Centerfire Discussions / Re: Beginner questions.
« on: October 10, 2011, 05:16:03 PM »
I will try different bullets and put up some flags. Practice for a while and then upgrade, but I am going to buy a new jewel and a font rest. Oh and I put up pictures of our range in the photo section.

-Chad

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Photo And Video Gallery / Meadow Lake Range
« on: October 10, 2011, 05:13:34 PM »
Pictures of our range in Meadow Lake, SK. It has 25, 50, 75, 100, 150 and 200 meter back stops.






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Centerfire Discussions / Re: Beginner questions.
« on: October 10, 2011, 12:57:58 AM »
I've got lots of stainless pipe so I'll put up flag poles every 25 yards. I assume you want them the height of the path of the bullet? Next time out to the range I'll take some pictures and post them in the Photo section.

Thanks again guys!

Chad Grigo

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Centerfire Discussions / Re: Beginner questions.
« on: October 09, 2011, 03:31:05 PM »
Hi, thanks for the replies. I'm in Meadow Lake so not near Ted. Is there a recomended bullet to try? About free recoil, I have seen some you tube videos of shooters as there is no one else here, do you guys keep your palm entirely off the gun and do you apply any pressure with your shoulder against the butt plate? My understanding is that the biggest thing seperating winners is reading mirrage and wind. First order for me is too make sure I maximize the rifle I have on windless days, then as you guys said put up some flags and learn to shoot wind. I take it as with most things you get what you pay for, is the Caldwell rock BR front rest substandard? The reason i ask is I have access to one of these, but can order somthing better if recommended. Oh just in case you wanted more back ground I am 36 and have 3 boys, 12, 9 and 7. And my wife likes it when I shoot and doesn't care if I buy more "gun crap". ;D Our range is in the bush and has a six solid benches under a shelter on concrete floor. And when i say i shoot alone I mean in my last 30 trips I think there was one hunter there sighting in his rifle. What about powders should I try to find Vihtavuori like 133 or?

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Centerfire Discussions / Beginner questions.
« on: October 09, 2011, 05:44:47 AM »
Hello, I guess I'll start by giving some background before I ask questions. My name is Chad and I live in northern Saskatchewan. I have been reloading for some years now and drive my hunting rifles to what some say is just picky accuracy, and after trying a little silhouette shooting found my passion lies with the bench. I spend allot of time on gunnutz and have struck out in the first step of benchrest shooting. I purchased a used stock, I believe it is either a Lee six or Kelbley club which I believe are the same company now. I bedded a new Remington action in it with a Lilja LV barrel. The barrel had around 100 rounds down it when I purchased, I believe it was intended to be a 6ppc barrel but is chambered as 6br with a slow twist. It has a polished factory trigger at just over 1lb. (This is soon to be replaced with a Jewel.) For optics it wears a Bausch and Lomb 4000 6-24 with standard weaver bases and rings. I have tried Berger and V-max bullets. I found my best groups with 75gr v-max and 8208xbr. I can consistently achieve .3-.4 inch 5 shot groups at 100 meters but want .1-.2 inch groups. Oh I have Lapua brass and it is chambered for Lapua no turn neck. I also have a Redding bushing 3 die set. And I shoot from sand bags. Our range is a 200 meter range in the bush and I am almost always the only one there, so cease fire only comes when a bear is wandering buy!

So here comes the questions. Obviously I don't have a Bat, Stoll or Panda action but would like to squeeze this gun for all its worth while I learn to shoot BR. I would like to know that the gun is more accurate than I am, and if not then what to upgrade.
1. Big question is how to improve? First I assume is to change the trigger, then...scope? Barrel(6ppc)? Action? Front rest?
2. What's with the square on the target above the bull?
3. Where can I get the heat deflector plastic thing for my barrel and is it legal for BR?

Ultimately my goal is to perhaps someday shoot with you guys and gals and try out for team level events.

Thanks in advance.

Chad

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