AusVarmint

Bit of a curly set questions there Doc. I'll make a few general comments that might help. 1. The 9.3X62 is slightly wider in diameter than '06 based cartridges. It tends to run about .005-0.007" wider. This may or may not be an issue depending on your dies and chamber. 2. The 9.3 case is 62mm l...

Lewis and others - many thanks for the feedback. Very helpful.

Thanks for the feedback. Its very useful. It looks like a break action 22 cal is what I should look for. I know that some air rifles have limited performance on purpose to conform to UK's 12 ft lb limit before a FAC is required. Given that we need a licence here regardless of energy output, what are...

Thanks for your feedback. Are Weihrauch also represented in Oz ? I did use one of their air pistols years ago and it was well engineered and finished. What are the pro & cons of break action vs fixed barrel ? What are the relative costs of .20 & .22 cal pellets and are there many options ava...

Thanks gents. Lewis - what are your views on the Diana model 52 and how does it compare to other air rifles ? In terms of use I'd be interested in the most (subsonic) power available in a 22 calibre. Mostly it would get used around camp shooting cans and such during the middle of the day when not ou...

Been thinking about getting one of these for a while but always seem to spend my money on cartridge guns instead.....

Anyone familiar with these air rifles that can provide a view on stock and modified rifles ? Views and feedback appreciated.

Joe

Flash - a bit OT but both the 358 Win and 35 Whelan are supposed to be very good candidates for cast. Been thinking of setting up a 35 cal with cast in mind and appreciate you sharing your views and experiences with the Whelan. Back to the cactus.... Unlike conventional rifled barrels, microgroove b...

444 eh ? Thats a heck of a varmint round ! In my Marlin microgroove 45/70 I use an alloy that is approx 50% WW and 50% lino and I also quench them as they fall out of the mould. The alloy is probably too hard but it works well. I think I can cut it to 75/25 and still be OK. Used it on buffalo and it...

I dont know about casting shot but there are kits around in the US to do this. The problem will be roundness of the balls from the home shot making kits. In practice shot used to be produced in tall shot towers to achieve the required roundness. If the shot isnt round then it wont pattern very well....

Jethro, I dont load cast for a 303 but have for several other calibres. I'm not familiar with these bullets however as a general rule if they arent of a gas check design (little copper cup fitted to the base) then you will generally be limited to 1400-1600 fps. If you drive them any faster and they ...

I'm no expert on this but I'll provide my understand and welcome others to comment. Freebore and leade are not the same. To my understanding both form the throat of a rifle chamber. Generally, where freeboring is applied, it is the cylindrical shape section immediately ahead of the chamber and is ge...

You'll need to check but I think that the BSA is likely to be a long action that has been modified to handle shorter cases. In which case it should be possible to open it up to handle longer '06 length cartridges. If this is the case this would open up the calibre options considerably. I know this m...