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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 05-15-2022, 01:23 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,773
Posted By Tilleyman
Good to hear KenBro is on the mend... huge relief...

Good to hear KenBro is on the mend... huge relief all round!
Forum: Small Caliber Load Data 05-11-2022, 12:43 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 345,216
Posted By Tilleyman
Just a reminder about trim lengths...

Case trim length to 1.355" MAXIMUM is vitally important for initial fireforming so the danger of excessive length and subsequent pressure spikes are reduced.

SAAMI 17 Hornet nominal chamber length...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 05-11-2022, 12:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,393
Posted By Tilleyman
What Bill K said :) My fireforming loads were...

What Bill K said :)
My fireforming loads were plenty accurate enough for hunting, and at least with PRVI brass you won't be on your hands and knees looking for that lost RWS case!

Case trim...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 05-10-2022, 05:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,828
Posted By Tilleyman
Those cases look OK to me too, its important to...

Those cases look OK to me too, its important to use a very hot needle point flame and rotate the case in an old socket so the neck and start of the shoulder of the heat up quickly and evenly.
You...
Forum: Small Caliber Load Data 05-09-2018, 05:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,598
Posted By Tilleyman
SAAMI and CIP...

Here you go... hours of fun :D

http://www.saami.org/specifications_and_information/index.cfm

Euro CIP
http://www.cip-bobp.org/homologation/en/tdcc_public
Forum: Small Caliber Load Data 08-17-2017, 09:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,297
Posted By Tilleyman
I would stick with Trail Boss for downloading the...

I would stick with Trail Boss for downloading the 17 Hornet...

I've never found the powder to be difficult to handle, those tiny lightweight 'donuts' aren't anywhere near as sticky as Lil Gun in...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 08-05-2017, 02:28 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,732
Posted By Tilleyman
I checked again today and the site loads! ...

I checked again today and the site loads!
Strange... but all good now ;)
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 08-03-2017, 02:05 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,732
Posted By Tilleyman
Hmm... no luck for me too using Chrome :confused:...

Hmm... no luck for me too using Chrome :confused:

This Page Cannot Be Displayed
The host name resolution (DNS lookup) for this host name ( www.jamescalhoon.com ) has failed. The Internet address...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 07-26-2017, 07:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,275
Posted By Tilleyman
RWS Hornet cases are very high quality but...

RWS Hornet cases are very high quality but T-O-U-G-H, you will need to neck anneal them after reforming before fireforming or you will split those expensive cases at the shoulder :eek:
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 06-18-2017, 08:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,763
Posted By Tilleyman
Available at Brownells... I always include a...

Available at Brownells... I always include a packet with each order, when oiled you can really scrub away at light rust confident it won't cut through intact blueing nearby or destroy the patina....
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-26-2017, 03:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,761
Posted By Tilleyman
Cool Here you go... For my CZ527 American 17 HH,...

Here you go...

For my CZ527 American 17 HH, using a Possum Hollow machined Delrin bore guide:

I started by swabbing out loose powder residue with a Q-Tip soaked with Hoppes No 9, then scrubbing...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-23-2017, 06:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,761
Posted By Tilleyman
I just use cotton ear buds with the plastic stalk...

I just use cotton ear buds with the plastic stalk cut down to about half an inch... they fit exactly inside the threaded brass rod tip... premium quality brands are a little larger in diameter and...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-11-2017, 01:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,116
Posted By Tilleyman
A L461 Sako Vixen .222 in excellent original...

A L461 Sako Vixen .222 in excellent original condition with period correct fixed Leupold scope would be worth around $1200 here in Australia but prices are climbing as true mint condition originals...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-11-2017, 12:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,988
Posted By Tilleyman
To keep with the 1950's feel of the rifle, I'd go...

To keep with the 1950's feel of the rifle, I'd go with a set of vintage early Sako windage style mounts... they come up on eBay and other sites quite regularly.

They were available in low, medium...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-06-2017, 09:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,209
Posted By Tilleyman
Some lovely fiddleback on that 20R Vartag :cool: ...

Some lovely fiddleback on that 20R Vartag :cool:
Thanks for posting!
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-05-2017, 11:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,209
Posted By Tilleyman
Photobucket is your friend :D ...

Photobucket is your friend :D
https://secure.photobucket.com/login

Set up an account, upload the pics then copy the links to your next post... love to see some pics of your Martinis!
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-05-2017, 10:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,148
Posted By Tilleyman
I've used Boretech products but have now switched...

I've used Boretech products but have now switched over to the KG-1 and KG-12 combo after being put onto it by a benchrester friend...

Much more effective esp on the smaller .17 cals IMO
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-05-2017, 10:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,209
Posted By Tilleyman
To resurrect this older thread... is anyone...

To resurrect this older thread... is anyone familiar with the Martin Hagn falling block actions from Canada?

Available in 4 frame sizes to perfectly fit a given cartridge family (I've always...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 03-28-2017, 11:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,925
Posted By Tilleyman
Make sure you neck anneal them before fireforming...

Make sure you neck anneal them before fireforming and you should get a 100% success rate :cool:
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 03-28-2017, 10:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,925
Posted By Tilleyman
+1 on the quality of PRVI brass... I've used lots...

+1 on the quality of PRVI brass... I've used lots of it in 22 Hornet reformed to 17 HH as well as other calibres like .270 Win, .308 Win, 9.3 x62mm.

Typically good consistent primer pocket size,...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 03-27-2017, 09:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,312
Posted By Tilleyman
The general rule of thumb seems to be ~25 fps per...

The general rule of thumb seems to be ~25 fps per inch of barrel removed:

http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2015/03/surprising-results-in-223-rem-barrel-cut-down-velocity-test/
...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 03-26-2017, 09:19 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 308,033
Posted By Tilleyman
Subsonic .22RF HP plus a moderator (UK...

Subsonic .22RF HP plus a moderator (UK restrictions recently relaxed I believe) would be very quiet indeed...
...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 03-20-2017, 09:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,658
Posted By Tilleyman
Hi Wally I'm with Daryl... jacketed bullets...

Hi Wally

I'm with Daryl... jacketed bullets at subsonic speeds can be very erratic as fouling builds up and you don't want to risk a stuck projectile in the barrel :eek:

NOE now offer a range...
Forum: Small Caliber Load Data 02-15-2017, 08:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,163
Posted By Tilleyman
On my CZ 527 17 HH the throat is cut so deep I...

On my CZ 527 17 HH the throat is cut so deep I cannot seat the projectiles out far enough and still get sufficient neck tension to retain them reliably...

It is a hunting rifle, so smooth feeding...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 12-28-2016, 09:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,316
Posted By Tilleyman
All images still visible for me... strange!

All images still visible for me... strange!
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