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Yesterday, 21:25A-R replied to a thread Considering a 6mm Musgrave for Benchrest — and a Possible 6mm BR Conversion in General Firearm DiscussionA friend owns a custom target rifle in 303 Brit. It was built on a P14 action, heavily modified, with a heavy fluted barrel mounted in a laminated...7 replies | 255 view(s)
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Yesterday, 21:13janfred replied to a thread Sightron SII 36x42 AO BRD a Good Fit for 300m Paper Punishment in Optics, Mounts, and SightsWith a small exit pupil you do not need to worry about parallax. Hence why 36x scopes are so popular with the benchrest crowd.3 replies | 128 view(s)
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Yesterday, 21:01Or a potential buyer...21 replies | 740 view(s)
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Yesterday, 20:54Pirate replied to a thread Sightron SII 36x42 AO BRD a Good Fit for 300m Paper Punishment in Optics, Mounts, and SightsA larger tube dors not give more light through. It gives more adjustment range. A larger objective captures more light. I must say, a 36x power...3 replies | 128 view(s)
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Yesterday, 12:35Why would you disclose those details to a seller you don't know from a bar of soap though. Sent from my SM-A155F using Tapatalk21 replies | 740 view(s)
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15-06-2025, 20:08RAK replied to a thread Sightron SII 36x42 AO BRD a Good Fit for 300m Paper Punishment in Optics, Mounts, and SightsNot sure on 300m but use a Sightron X36 on 100 and 50m and it is a great scope. However if I had to buy a scope again, i would get a 30mm tube for...3 replies | 128 view(s)
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15-06-2025, 18:19bluefronted replied to a thread Greenland: Where You Can Buy Toilet Paper and a Rifle in the Same Aisle in Other Adventures and TripsSent from my SM-S711B using Tapatalk15 replies | 447 view(s)
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15-06-2025, 17:08A-R replied to a thread Greenland: Where You Can Buy Toilet Paper and a Rifle in the Same Aisle in Other Adventures and TripsSince Greenland (and Iceland) were founded by what we nowadays count as "Vikings" (just another of the ancient Germanic tribes), we can only hope...15 replies | 447 view(s)
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15-06-2025, 17:06I found a manual for the Model 500 and it confirms that with hotter loads the o ring can be safely removed. thanks for the info, otherwise i would...15 replies | 517 view(s)
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15-06-2025, 17:00I have a few sets of these. They have worked great for several years. I only have 2 complaints: 1. It is easy to bump the switch to ON when you...2 replies | 213 view(s)
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15-06-2025, 16:49The scammers seem to do just that: Demand your ID documentation, then use that to scam others in your name. NO!21 replies | 740 view(s)
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15-06-2025, 16:45The Franchi 500 predates the internet, so info is scarce. Numrich Gun Parts had some useful info on their website, last time I checked. For...15 replies | 517 view(s)
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15-06-2025, 12:36Hunted a Zebra this last week. 30-06 loaded with SBC 180gr @ 2650 fps. Shot from about 60-70m. Bullet entered the right shoulder (broadside /...1202 replies | 448140 view(s)
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15-06-2025, 11:13Depends. Some SAPS members suspect you of racist tendencies when you start mentioning things like CPA, FCA, ... Others will start quoting the...7 replies | 318 view(s)
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14-06-2025, 22:29ive also been searching for a manual for my model 500 but cant find anything. does removing the o ring affect the reliability negatively? i have...15 replies | 517 view(s)
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14-06-2025, 22:11thanks for all the info, i do appreciate it. ill grab a box or 2 and try them out once license is approved. burning to shoot some pigs.15 replies | 517 view(s)
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14-06-2025, 22:05PPU is very good and keep the brass. PMP and apPU seems to be te best brass to reload. S&B brass is not the best for reloading the 303. And neck...15 replies | 517 view(s)
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14-06-2025, 22:00ive been looking for cases. ive heard to stay away from S&B, pmp is extremely expensive and PPU seems cheapest.15 replies | 517 view(s)
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14-06-2025, 21:59Ive seen these and will try them when i start to reload, currently 180gr PPU is priced the best at R495 for 20 rounds. are they any good?15 replies | 517 view(s)
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14-06-2025, 21:58thank you for the info! i am looking into mounting a scope to the .303 without drilling. Thor engineering my best option at this point.15 replies | 517 view(s)
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14-06-2025, 21:56Ive tried finding info on the Franchi but have come up mostly empty handed.15 replies | 517 view(s)
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14-06-2025, 21:49The formula for getting an old ex-military Lee Enfield to group is as follows: The above bullet, with S341, Magnum Primers and fireformed brass.15 replies | 517 view(s)
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14-06-2025, 21:17skerpskutter started a thread Oceans Between Us: A Seafarer’s short Season Across the Pacific and Asia in Other Adventures and TripsIt started, as it often does, with a flight — Johannesburg to Sydney — leaving behind the familiar dust and dry heat of home to return to the rhythm...0 replies | 84 view(s)
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14-06-2025, 20:57shooty replied to a thread Firearms confiscated Eastern Cape [10x AKs] in General Firearm DiscussionGuess you now need a different competency or license for you licensed firearms ammunition.7 replies | 318 view(s)
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14-06-2025, 20:56shooty replied to a thread Firearms confiscated Eastern Cape [10x AKs] in General Firearm DiscussionLooks exactly like the Norinco Underfolder I bought early last year. Mags packaged the same even the oil bottle that came with it. If they are...7 replies | 318 view(s)
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14-06-2025, 20:06skerpskutter started a thread Sightron SII 36x42 AO BRD a Good Fit for 300m Paper Punishment in Optics, Mounts, and SightsHi all, I’m considering picking up a Sightron SII 36x42 AO BRD and was wondering if anyone here has experience with it for 300m paper...3 replies | 128 view(s)
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14-06-2025, 17:21oafpatroll replied to a thread Firearms confiscated Eastern Cape [10x AKs] in General Firearm DiscussionThe jer-nah-lizzem is kwaai though.7 replies | 318 view(s)
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14-06-2025, 15:12So she produced her licenses for the shotgun and 9mm, but couldn't produce a competency certificate or valid documentation for ammunition. The...7 replies | 318 view(s)
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14-06-2025, 13:46Ja... I'm not a betting man, but... Those look to be from the shipment that came in in November last year. They may have been intercepted when...7 replies | 318 view(s)
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14-06-2025, 11:37oafpatroll replied to a thread Firearms confiscated Eastern Cape [10x AKs] in General Firearm DiscussionThose are plenty sinister as it is and the notion that they are 'only' involved in taxi related mob activity doesn't seem likely to me.7 replies | 318 view(s)
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14-06-2025, 09:30https://www.saps.gov.za/newsroom/msspeechdetail.php?nid=61616 @PaulOxley , would you mind sharing whether you think these originated from within...7 replies | 318 view(s)