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New Member from Herts

Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2020 10:49 pm
by FB66
FB66 (Fat Biker) here. Thanks for the add and thought I would introduce myself.

I am returning to shooting after kids and work took priority. I got my latest FAC in Jan. Sold the motorbike and three weeks before the lockdown took possession of a new Dolphin FTR and also a Ruger Precision 22LR.

Having 300 WSM being built which is stuck at the proof house.

I have dug out of the loft my old RCBS stuff got my self some RS52 and shedload of 185 Berger jugs. Currently creating a load ladder for the FTR. Was looking forward to being last at one of the comps
Have some 215 Berger for the Wizum but hoping to find the right powder.

Member of the LMRA and part of their newly formed and small up and coming F Class group
Thanks
Mike

Re: New Member from Herts

Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2020 6:29 am
by Les
Hello Mike .... welcome to FBUK! :good:

Re: New Member from Herts

Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:12 am
by Mattnall
Hello and welcome :wave:

Looks like you got your FAC back just in time for the lockdown. It seems most, if not all, grants are on hold now so you just beat the shut-off. That was a bit of luck. :good:

However, not sure how long you've been away from shooting but they're called bullets now, not pills, heads or jugs. ;)

Re: New Member from Herts

Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:26 am
by Ovenpaa
Welcome. Last is always a good place to start as you can only get better... Ask anyone shooting F/TR if they remember a mad Saffie called Tim, he came last at the Euros first time out and won it the following year.

Re: New Member from Herts

Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2020 11:14 am
by Christel
FB66, welcome and well done for returning to one of the most rewarding sports in the world.

Re: New Member from Herts

Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2020 4:47 pm
by Cornish-Viking
HI F866..

How you liking the Dolphin?

Re: New Member from Herts

Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2020 10:01 am
by FB66
Thanks, everyone for the kind welcome. The dolphin - managed to break it in using Federal 175gn ammunition before the shutdown. The round count now 120. Next 80 on load development then happy days

It shoots way beyond me and is a keeper. Really accurate from day one. Currently trying to remember how to get my RCBS balance scale to work. I was given a Hornady Lock and Load electronic balance by a mate from my club. I understand now why it was free as it is very sensitive. Some searching of the forum and Youtube is now in order.
Stay safe
Mike

Re: New Member from Herts

Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2020 11:45 am
by 20series
Hi Mike welcome to the forum

I have a Lyman dispenser which I have on a separate shelf to stop any vibrations..

Alan

Re: New Member from Herts

Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2020 6:45 pm
by FB66
Thanks for the tips and some DIY in order.
Regards
Mike

Re: New Member from Herts

Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2020 9:09 pm
by Christel
Please refrain from using the for sale section until you have 15 meaningful posts to your name.