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I had a 17HMR mis-fire recently, the round sounded normal, but there was no reaction from the intended quarry. However, the next round would not fully chamber. On inspection the previous bullet was lodged just after the chamber. The case from the mis-fire was full of powder that had clumped...

The biggest improvement to my groups came after I researched the subject of Marksmanship. No criticsm intended on the marksmanship of others.

I have a SYSS Varmint Special Ruger 10/22 with a carbon shrouded 12.5" VQ barrel which consistently shoots sub moa. So, I wouldn't expect any accuracy loss with a 11" barrel.

The linked galvanic series places steel as the corroding anode when compared to copper in a sea water environment. However the list is complicated as the composition of the electrolyte may change the relative positions. Interestingly different types of stainless steel come above and below...

Interesting as one of the main attractions for a Ruger .204 is the high MV and BC. So, may I ask what sort of MV are we talking about for a .223 to reach out to these ranges ?

For calm, windless, days it will dispatch rabbits out to 220 yards and foxes out to 130 yards with V-max ammo'. But, in windy conditions I back off to half these ranges. V-Max is very destructive to small animals at ranges out to about 130 yards, after that I've found it pencils though with...

Nope, I'm culling vermin. Not for the pot.

At present I shoot rabbits and the occasional fox with 22LR and 17HMR. However, I would like a centrefire (the rabbit shooting is not for the pot) for longer shots. No further than 300 yards as most of my shooting is done kneeling off shooting sticks, not prone or off a bipod. From what I...

Hi, first post on THR. :) I live in West Wales, UK and my hobby is shooting. Mainly rabbits and the occasional fox with 17HMR and 22LR. Sometime this year I plan to move on to centrefire for longer range. :scrutiny: