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Forum: Other Subsonic Topics 07-17-2010, 06:54 PM
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Posted By Rikky Lee
Rifle and ammo are on page 5. The targets...

Rifle and ammo are on page 5.

The targets were too torn up to bother recording = though the taste of victory was sweet.

The 325s do a good job on a bowling pin too. Not a carved wound channel...
Forum: Other Subsonic Topics 07-11-2010, 04:15 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 14,506
Posted By Rikky Lee
Don't know whether to start a new thread or not...

Don't know whether to start a new thread or not but had the 458 out in a tactical match on a "smack the smiley" type target.

I shot poorly using the 325 grain Hornady with 40 grain of H4198 but...
Forum: Other Subsonic Topics 05-01-2010, 05:58 PM
Replies: 56
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Posted By Rikky Lee
Thanks to LouBoyd and Spook for their help and...

Thanks to LouBoyd and Spook for their help and advice on load development.

I tried the 550 grain loading with a bit more powder and a deeper projectile seating over the chrony - 1065fps. I need...
Forum: Other Subsonic Topics 04-27-2010, 06:47 PM
Replies: 56
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Posted By Rikky Lee
Thanks Alleycat for posting. The 325s work a...

Thanks Alleycat for posting.

The 325s work a dream and I have got them up to 1700fps with no issues. Recoil is nothing much to speak about in this setup but I can understand why AR-15s kick and...
Forum: Other Subsonic Topics 03-14-2010, 07:00 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 14,506
Posted By Rikky Lee
Allycat - I'll send you a picture of the rifle...

Allycat - I'll send you a picture of the rifle shortly. Many thanks for your kind offer.

First range report fills me with hope. At 50 for a zero and load development session the bullets are...
Forum: Other Subsonic Topics 03-07-2010, 04:03 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 14,506
Posted By Rikky Lee
Pics will be posted shortly - once I work out how...

Pics will be posted shortly - once I work out how to do it!

The plan is to get some loads together from either end of the spectrum to see how the thing performs. There are from 500 plus grain VLDs...
Forum: Other Subsonic Topics 03-06-2010, 03:28 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 14,506
Posted By Rikky Lee
The barrel has now been chambered and I assembled...

The barrel has now been chambered and I assembled the rifle last night.

The AICS stock makes it feel heavy - my smith didn't turn the barrel down as far as I wanted - but all cleaned up and shiny...
Forum: Other Subsonic Topics 03-02-2010, 06:09 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 14,506
Posted By Rikky Lee
Ahhhh. Well I think I will be visiting some...

Ahhhh.

Well I think I will be visiting some gunshops in the next few days.

I "need" to get my fingers on the 500 grain RNs and then some 500 plus grain VLDs in the next few weeks...
Forum: Other Subsonic Topics 03-02-2010, 02:57 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 14,506
Posted By Rikky Lee
The rifle is nearly complete and I am thinking...

The rifle is nearly complete and I am thinking about starting loads.

Is it true that only Large Pistol primers are recommended? Why not Large Rifle primers?
Forum: Other Subsonic Topics 01-30-2010, 08:18 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 14,506
Posted By Rikky Lee
The trick is to permanently bond the barrel...

The trick is to permanently bond the barrel extension with either super expensive two part glue (I had access to someone once - he told me the price per unit of this stuff) or silver soldering. ...
Forum: Other Subsonic Topics 01-30-2010, 04:30 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 14,506
Posted By Rikky Lee
Thanks Spook, I have read on Marty's board that...

Thanks Spook, I have read on Marty's board that too much pressure wastes these cases and I think that with 18 inches to start with I can then trim a few inches in a few months when I have got the...
Forum: Other Subsonic Topics 01-30-2010, 06:24 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 14,506
Posted By Rikky Lee
My barrel just arrived today - straight cylinder...

My barrel just arrived today - straight cylinder Douglas blank - enormous and my smith is going to have fun slimming it down.

What length now is the question for a bolt action. I'm thinking 18...
Forum: Other Subsonic Topics 12-06-2009, 08:16 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 14,506
Posted By Rikky Lee
May or may not produce a bit more velocity with a...

May or may not produce a bit more velocity with a 16 inch barrel but it is a great starting point - especially for 550 grains.

Thanks.
Forum: Other Subsonic Topics 12-06-2009, 07:05 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 14,506
Posted By Rikky Lee
Alleycat - good news on the heavy projectiles...

Alleycat - good news on the heavy projectiles stabilizing. What velocity are you getting with the 530s?
Forum: Other Subsonic Topics 12-06-2009, 03:31 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 14,506
Posted By Rikky Lee
I'm interested to see how high we can go. There...

I'm interested to see how high we can go. There are some 550 grainers that I would like to try but I think 330 Barnes and 400 grain lead will end up being the choice.
Forum: Other Subsonic Topics 12-04-2009, 04:28 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 14,506
Posted By Rikky Lee
dvanncvann: you can't leave us hanging like that!...

dvanncvann: you can't leave us hanging like that! Load details please:- powder/weight; results and distance and have you gone hunting with it? How did the Hornady's work?

The good news on my...
Forum: Other Subsonic Topics 11-19-2009, 04:59 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 14,506
Posted By Rikky Lee
Lee dies and a 1/14 twist barrel have been...

Lee dies and a 1/14 twist barrel have been ordered.

Everything (best case) looks like arriving in December so that is the Christmas project identified and organised.

Only thing needed now is...
Forum: Other Subsonic Topics 11-17-2009, 03:59 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 14,506
Posted By Rikky Lee
Spook - which dies would you recommend? The Lee...

Spook - which dies would you recommend? The Lee (for lead) or the Hornady (for quality)?
Forum: Other Subsonic Topics 11-16-2009, 03:38 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 14,506
Posted By Rikky Lee
ND: you took the words out of my mouth wrt the...

ND: you took the words out of my mouth wrt the 45/70.

Just about to order some reloading dies - I read some so-so comments about the Lee set but that one does have a belling die for lead...
Forum: Other Subsonic Topics 11-14-2009, 04:17 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 14,506
Posted By Rikky Lee
Far too many interesting threads on the 458...

Far too many interesting threads on the 458 recently I think!!! not to mention that I'm loving the range of 458 projectiles already - and not yet bought any!

I'm thinking to go for an 18 - 20...
Forum: Other Subsonic Topics 11-13-2009, 08:58 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 14,506
Posted By Rikky Lee
458 SOCOM: the journey begins!

Well thanks to all the discussion about the 458 SOCOM in the threads below I have had to start building one.

Have got cases, just ordered a reamer and chasing a barrel. Reloading dies and a supply...
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