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I used vinegar and dishwashing detergent but the instructions on using acetic acid were to rinse, then run a cycle in bicarb to neutralise the acid. The cream of tartar gives me the same results without having to do the bicarb rinse Im with trevort, after trying many different recipes i'm now just ...

Hi Guys, Not sure if this stuff has been mentioned before- didn't read all the posts- but has anyone used 'Simple Green' (citrus degreaser I think)? At work we use it diluted in hot water and it takes heavy carbon build-up off in a matter of minutes. Cheers, Jason. Have seen Simple Green for sale a...

Very nice, is your T3 the varmint model.

Howa stainless varmint in .204 ruger is a good choice, stay away from axiom stock as they flex, trying to get a steady rest on one with a bipod is impossible.

Cheers
Justin

Hi matt20, all rifles like a different recipe, my 700BDL shoots tight groups with 22.5grns of AR2206, CCI primer and Hornady HP in Remington case.

Justin

Thanks for the heads up, for $25 and a 1 year warranty I couldnt resist. Gave it a try today with 100 17 rem cases (in lots of 25) and found it to work very well, first cleaning was with vinegar and then 2 cleaning rinses with water, will try other liquids as well to find the best, maybe even try Co...

Very nice rifle, have just put a deposit on one the same, should be a step up from my .17rem.
Have you shot any groups yet.

Im using the same rifle but minus the stainless barrel, serial number has the A prefix also (early model), shoots very well with 25 grn Hornady HP, 22.5grns AR2206H , CCI primer and I have a old RCBS trimmer which does the job but there are far better on the market these days.

Cheers
Justin

I've got a XL7 in 30/06 and just love it, bought it for deer hunting and wanted a rifle that was light, cheap and shot well out of the box. For under $700 you cant go wrong, just dont expect the quality of the finish to be as good as a T3.

http://www.dealextreme.com
Looks like a good site with plenty on offer, have you had any problems with dealing through them, looks like its based in China.
Cheers Justin.

I've been using 25grn Hornady HP, just bought 200 hornady 25grn Vmax and about to start loading, the Vmax have a better BC over the hollow point. What .17 are you loading for ?

Ive owned a harris bipod for almost 13 years you just cant fault them. Thanks for the report on the cheaper knockoff.

Been looking at cass creek callers also, good to get a report on them, how are they on battery usage?

Goodluck with the reloading plowboy, im using the lee press with RCBS dies, also got me RCBS powder thrower, RCBS case trimmer and Ohause scales, its a good feeling shooting ammo that youve rolled youre own.
Cheers Justin