Ds J
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Last seen: Jul 22, 2026
Topics: 61 / Replies: 298
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Re: subsonic 308 loads

I developed a load for my 308 with 173gr LRN bullets with MP200. It is the only Somchem powder which can safely be used for this application, accordin...

1 year ago
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Re: Loads for .410 - 2 inch shells?

Feedback: the load works. I took a  dove and a pigeon, but the range is very limited. Anything past 20 yards is shaky at best. A pigeon at 12 yar...

1 year ago
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Re: Loads for .410 - 2 inch shells?

Feedback:11gr of IMR4227 and 150gr #7 gives +- 900 fps.Tomorrow we try 12gr with the same load.

1 year ago
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Re: Its that time again, that time where nothing happens.

Said like this, it makes more sense. As one grows older, one gets wisdom and the realisation that some things are not that necessary.But it comes with...

1 year ago
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Re: Its that time again, that time where nothing happens.

Question/s and suggestion/s born from working with people: - Why are you really tired?The Treeman tired of life? I don't buy it. Maybe not as fas...

1 year ago
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Re: Something odd in the powder safe.

From a jewellery background I would guess that the white/silvery substance could be due to acidity, or a chemical reaction of some kind. The dark haze...

1 year ago
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Re: Specs / Dimensions of Pattern14 (P14) 303

it is an candidate for sanding down and hydro dipping or spraying.Please for the love of all that's holy don't do that. Why not? If it has n...

1 year ago
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Re: Specs / Dimensions of Pattern14 (P14) 303

it is an candidate for sanding down and hydro dipping or spraying.Please for the love of all that's holy don't do that. Why not? If it has n...

1 year ago
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Re: 130grain Barnes TTSX in 308 win

I used Impala 130gr LWHV in my 308 for a while, and they did well if shot placement was good. Accuracy was good enough that I took head shots out to s...

1 year ago
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Re: Kyk nou so vir Vettie

Springbok & blesbok - apparently they have much hemoglobine, that is why their meat is dark and rubbery.

1 year ago
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Re: The 7x57 Mauser, your thoughts.

The pitted barrel should be able to shoot lead bullets. Maybe look into ultra heavy (200gr?) lead bullets and a very short barrel for piggies at night...

1 year ago
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Re: The 7x57 Mauser, your thoughts.

Suggestion: test the action and build another 7-08 on it.

1 year ago
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