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Messages - Mike Darlow

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Plans are in the works for holding a match in Lethbridge for May 2011. We will be building backers this winter. May is usually very windy so it should be fun.

We need some dimensions for target sizes. The size of the mirage lines. and the minimum and maximum space between targets.

Mike.

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It would be great if you get a setup like this.

Couple of questions.

- How does the cable attach to each section.
-What kind of motor, what is the gearing? Does it go like 4 min one way then 4 the next?
-looks like the targets arehooked upto the top of the fencepost are they just tied to the bootom with bunjee or?
Mike

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We are trying to get a backer system built in lethbridge.

Mike D

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BRSC - Benchrest Shooters Canada / BRSC Canadian Benchrest Records
« on: August 10, 2010, 05:45:18 PM »
Hey Rick, would it be possible to get a sticky post with all the Canadian Benchrest Records On it.

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BRSC - Benchrest Shooters Canada / Re: BRSC Exeutive
« on: August 07, 2010, 10:52:25 PM »
I would like to see some folks from Eastern Canada involved in the executive.

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Sorry Dude, I sold it last Wednesday.

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Centerfire Discussions / Group measuring caliper.
« on: August 05, 2010, 07:03:15 AM »
Who makes a group measuring caliper? I like the one that has the magnifying glass with the with the little pin that holds the caliper in place. Does anyone make one like this anymore. I looked in Sinclair but is there a better one.

Mike "2 rod"

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BRSC - Benchrest Shooters Canada / Re: 2010 Nationals
« on: August 04, 2010, 10:35:58 PM »
No, can't make it to Selkirk. Harvest is on the way so work is to busy.

Calvin" the wasp", you can mark that excuse off your list now. I'm sure my time will come.

Mike 2 rod

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BRSC - Benchrest Shooters Canada / Re: 2010 Nationals
« on: August 03, 2010, 06:06:12 PM »
Thanks John. Competition was tight till the last relay.

Hey James G, Good shooting by the way.

Mike "2 rod" Darlow

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BRSC - Benchrest Shooters Canada / Re: 2010 Nationals
« on: August 02, 2010, 07:21:36 PM »
Thanks Joe, I appreciate it.

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Photo And Video Gallery / Re: New Rifle pics to share
« on: July 21, 2010, 07:18:32 AM »
Having know more about BR when I built my rifle, I would have picked the same action port configuration.

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Photo And Video Gallery / Re: New Rifle pics to share
« on: July 20, 2010, 10:30:58 PM »
Uh sweet. Is it your first RBLP action?

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Centerfire Discussions / Re: New Norma 6PPC Brass some info
« on: July 20, 2010, 05:49:35 PM »
The 220 russian is a 22 caliber so I expand the neck first to 6mm. I don't use an expander ball in my full length die.
After expanding, I trim the necks for my 263 chamber. Then, I resize it with my normal full length die to get the proper neck tension so my bullet holds correctly, but I leave plenty of headspace.
I lube the case with resizing lube and make sure my case fits tightly ( when closing the bolt) in the chamber ( from shoulder to base) because I want the brass to expand laterally and not in length. The purpose for this is so you don't create a weak spot in the brass and a possibility for future case separation. I fire form all my brass and then measure the overall length of all the fired brass. It should not vary more than 3 thousands. I don't know what the max variation for other guys but thats what I use. For example, if a case has grown way more than all the others then you know it did not fire form properly and throw it away. So now, all my brass is fire formed and will now trim them to the exact length I want.
I have talked to other guys and they have found that when a case is not properly fire formed, it will continue to grow in length throughout many firing.

I have read the method in accurate shooter and trimming the necks twice for a crush fit is too much of a hassle for me. Also, the point of using a fire forming barrels is a good one. I would recommend though, that you own your own reamer. This means that your old barrels chamber is identical to your new barrels chamber.

Hope this helps. Fire forming seems complicated but once you get the hang of it its no problem.

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Centerfire Discussions / Re: New Norma 6PPC Brass some info
« on: July 19, 2010, 05:51:08 PM »
Fire forming is pretty easy. All you need is to get an 6mm expander, resize your brass with your normal die after. Then shoot your normal load through it making sure your brass is lubed so it resizes properly. Thats what I do anyways. Calvin mentioned the 220 Russian because its readily available in Canada and lapua brass is the best on the market. If you have a no turn neck then don't bother neck turning. You can even fireform while shooting Gophers or something, so your not burning your barrel uselessly.

I only know one guy that uses sako brass. He got it years ago and it came with the used rifle he bought. I wouldn't even know where to get some.

MIke

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BRSC - Benchrest Shooters Canada / Re: Alberta Provincials
« on: July 18, 2010, 05:32:46 PM »
Unless someone to want to be in my rotation. I have Graham flat top flags 4 100's and 3 200's. But only 4 spikes so would need 3 more stands. I also need to return the Prairie Provincial cup.

Mike. It's all good

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BRSC - Benchrest Shooters Canada / Re: Alberta Provincials
« on: July 03, 2010, 08:38:20 AM »
I thought that the first weekend was HV and LV?

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BRSC - Benchrest Shooters Canada / Alberta Provincials
« on: June 30, 2010, 11:21:16 PM »
2 guys from Lethbridge  are probably (might be) going to come to the july 10 and 11 provincials with me. One only wants to observe (can he bring his 308 i'm working on getting him to shoot the match) and the other one will bring his br rig.

-Not to be an idiot but how many rounds a day do we usually shoot at the most? I'm guessing 120.
-Where is the closest hotel?
-How much are match fees for the 2 days? 40 $
-Registration at 7 am shooting starts at 9am
-Is Maxine going to be there regarding membership purchases.
-Can we show up Friday and camp?
I just want to be organised.

Mike


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Centerfire Discussions / Need some official group targets.
« on: June 30, 2010, 10:45:57 PM »
Hey guys, I will hold one evening of group shooting in Lethbridge during early august for our regular score shooting league guys. I would like to get some official group targets at the Alberta Provincials next week can you spare some? Probably 72 targets would be great. 24 shooters 3 targets each. Let me now how much $. Or, please direct me to where I can buy some in Canada . Would also need somebody to show me how to measure groups with the vernier Caliper tool.

Mike

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Off Topic / My 15 minutes on accurate shooter.
« on: June 18, 2010, 07:23:53 AM »
I wrote this a long time ago on the 6mmbr website. No big deal but that year marks the start of my addiction to rifle precision.

Check out the Dec 21, 2007 post winter shooting story.

http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2007/12/neither-snow-nor-sleet/

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About 5 years old and haven't used for 4 years. Been in the box since.

 250$

Mike

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