Category: Norman Nelson’s Column

“Shooter” – Ballistic Program for Android Mobiles

“Shooter” – Ballistic Program for Android Mobiles

| January 1, 2011 | 0 Comments

  Sean Kennedy, has come up with a remarkable ballistic program that turns your Android mobile phone into a powerful tool to aid the long range shooter. This App, cost only US$9.99 to download from the Android market place direct to your mobile phone.  So no longer do you need a separate PDA and related software [...]

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Handload developement – The ladder test.

Handload developement – The ladder test.

| December 17, 2010 | 0 Comments

When handloading ammunition. Getting the most powerful, accurate and safe handloaded ammo can be a time consuming, expensive and frustration experience. When searching for an accurate load, the ladder test might help you speed up the search process and save you some cash at the same time. Below is a “How to” guide on ladder testing [...]

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The Ultimate Sambar Rifle – .338RUM

The Ultimate Sambar Rifle – .338RUM

| December 12, 2010 | 6 Comments

What started out as the 2010 Hunt & Shoot project rifle in 7mm Rem Mag is now a custom .338RUM. While the 7mm Rem mag was a serviceable hunting calibre, the desire to build the ultimate Sambar rifle, meant that the old barrel had to go.

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Nightforce 5.5-22×56 NXS Rifle Scope Review

Nightforce 5.5-22×56 NXS Rifle Scope Review

| December 9, 2010 | 0 Comments

I have been using this scope for over six months now and am very happy with it. The optical quality of this scope is more than adequate for all field shooting situations out to extreme ranges.

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7mm Remington Ultra Magnum

7mm Remington Ultra Magnum

| December 6, 2010 | 3 Comments

I recently had the pleasure to work on a Remington Sendero SF II in 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum. My advice would be, if you don’t reload your own ammo, then don’t buy a rifle in this calibre.

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Remington Pump .308 Synthetic

Remington Pump .308 Synthetic

| December 6, 2010 | 2 Comments

I had the opportunity today to test a new Pump action rifle Model 7600 Synthetic in .308 calibre. This rifle came equipet with a Millet aim point type sighting device.

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