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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-20-2020, 05:31 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 41,516
Posted By NZVarminter
Shultz and Larsen Legacy

for those of you who like the little sako L46, here is a "modern" version...3 lug bolt 60 degree bolt throw....and they do a left hand version

http://schultzlarsen.com/product/legacy-2/
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 01-21-2019, 03:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,075
Posted By NZVarminter
You need a prism so the camera is at 90 degrees...

You need a prism so the camera is at 90 degrees and you can still look through the scope. All the others rely on aiming and viewing through hte camera LDC which is a PITA.

Only two worth looking...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 09-19-2018, 06:08 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,771
Posted By NZVarminter
Looking for a BRX reamer to buy

I'm too impatient to wait 3+ months for PTG or Mansons to make a reamer so am hoping someone has a BRX reamer they would like to sell.

Yeah I know some will say it wont take that long, but I'm in...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 06-05-2018, 05:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,111
Posted By NZVarminter
I had one. Used the 223 mag and opened out the...

I had one. Used the 223 mag and opened out the feed lips. Feeding not reliable with short projects (70g TNT) as the case sometimes flicks up and tip jams in top cnr of receiver/barrel face

The T3...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 05-24-2018, 10:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,969
Posted By NZVarminter
yes I have an blue steel a-bolt 223 and recently...

yes I have an blue steel a-bolt 223 and recently bought a lyman borecam...scary looking down that barrel, but it still shoots great.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-24-2018, 11:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,094
Posted By NZVarminter
in the 20 cal the 50g berger are not very...

in the 20 cal the 50g berger are not very efficient..similar BC as the 39/40g and you loose 200fps! Now the 55g is another story as it has same BC as the 6mm 87VM but going 600fps faster (in 20BR).
...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-24-2018, 11:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,816
Posted By NZVarminter
use "shooter as my ballstics app, and record all...

use "shooter as my ballstics app, and record all my reload notes in Onenote which is synced between my PC and mob.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-24-2018, 11:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,718
Posted By NZVarminter
wow...I just assumed the v224 actually has a...

wow...I just assumed the v224 actually has a significantly larger case capacity, but it looks like it hasnt got much extra vol over the 223 at all. Its just that in an AR limited to 2.26 OAL you dont...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-19-2018, 02:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,718
Posted By NZVarminter
so why didnt you measure 224V case capacity in...

so why didnt you measure 224V case capacity in H2O?

Thats what everyone wants to know

....actually info needed is actual case capacity comparison to bottom of neck for 223 and 224V with most...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-01-2018, 10:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,759
Posted By NZVarminter
all depends on the reticle thickness. I have an...

all depends on the reticle thickness. I have an Athlon Ares 4.5-27 FFP. The reticle middle crosshair is 0.16" @ 100m, which is 0.79" @ 500m

For comparison:

-Vortec PST Gen 2 5-25 (FFP) reticle...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 03-25-2018, 07:34 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 45,696
Posted By NZVarminter
interesting how often guys say the 6br/6 x47...

interesting how often guys say the 6br/6 x47 lapua is ballisticly better than the 22 variants of the same case.

Sure if you compare a 6mm 105 vld against a 0.224 75g vld the 6mm will win in the...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 03-25-2018, 07:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,733
Posted By NZVarminter
you say its a Sako L461 so case length isnt a...

you say its a Sako L461 so case length isnt a problem??? thats the vixen action so length is a problem! I though mag length will be 2.26 for standard 223 length cases?
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 03-25-2018, 07:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,733
Posted By NZVarminter
I'd be looking at a 22 Nosler, short fat case so...

I'd be looking at a 22 Nosler, short fat case so 80g projectiles will fit in the 2.26 mag length. 204 etc are all too long to seat 70-80g projectiles to fit hte mag without seating deeply below the...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 03-25-2018, 07:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,589
Posted By NZVarminter
I use a vld cutter for the inside, which is a...

I use a vld cutter for the inside, which is a machinist burr with multiple cutting flutes, and I want something similar for outside deburing but have never found one. All the outside tools are either...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 01-28-2018, 02:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,742
Posted By NZVarminter
not much point going larger than the BR case a...

not much point going larger than the BR case a that will push the 55 at 3600, and any faster and they start to come apart!
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 11-28-2017, 12:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,468
Posted By NZVarminter
Hmm I too have quite strong astigmatisms and all...

Hmm I too have quite strong astigmatisms and all my scopes eye pieces are screwed right out too. Whats interesting is the apparent FOV is significantly larger when screwed out and maybe that's...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 11-27-2017, 02:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,468
Posted By NZVarminter
just to clarify the glass used in the Athlons: ...

just to clarify the glass used in the Athlons:

Cronus is Jap class..supposed to be very good and possibly out of same factory as Nighforce

Ares (FFP) and Midas (SFP) are Chines "HD" glass
...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 09-08-2017, 08:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,898
Posted By NZVarminter
had a cooper with 26" 39 SBK would do 4000 no...

had a cooper with 26" 39 SBK would do 4000 no problem with AR2206 (H4895)

cut it back to 21 and lost 300 fps. Went to BM2 (benchmark) and got it back up to 3800
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 08-30-2017, 07:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,091
Posted By NZVarminter
thanks for the feedback. I get the impression...

thanks for the feedback. I get the impression that Athelon is a lot like Vortex was when they started. They are listening to customers and continually improving their scopes. Sounds like hte turret...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 08-25-2017, 05:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,091
Posted By NZVarminter
Athelon Scopes

Anyone been game to try one yet?

https://athlonoptics.com/product-category/riflescopes/


These are a new brand of "Chinese made" mid to high end scopes.

The Chronus is getting quite good...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 05-19-2017, 04:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,868
Posted By NZVarminter
the load is 28.0g of ADI AR2206H (Hogdon H4895...

the load is 28.0g of ADI AR2206H (Hogdon H4895 extreme) with 39g sierra BKs and WW brass doing 3700 fps.

Chrony is CED M2 with IR screens in my 100m covered range.

I've had quite a few E1...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 05-16-2017, 06:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,868
Posted By NZVarminter
204 Ruger velocity spread seems high

This is the second 204 I've developed a good load that shoots in the 0.3's regularly but has 60-90 fps velocity spread.

I've played with neck tension 1-4 tho, no diff, tried 4 different primers,...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 02-06-2017, 06:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,573
Posted By NZVarminter
I've got the base model Harrel and am very happy...

I've got the base model Harrel and am very happy with it, but you need to realise there isnt measure out there that is "accurate" with all powders.

From what I have read, the Harrel is up there...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 02-02-2017, 11:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,322
Posted By NZVarminter
I shot them in 20Br at 3650 and good on rabbits...

I shot them in 20Br at 3650 and good on rabbits out to 475m
Forum: Small Caliber Load Data 02-02-2017, 04:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,827
Posted By NZVarminter
the other point to consider with small game is...

the other point to consider with small game is terminal performance. In the 6mm the only effective long range projectiles are the plastic tipped Amax and Matchkings. Everything else just drills...
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