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New Toy

Post by blackisler » Fri Jul 22, 2011 10:26 am

I have just ordered an Ardessa evolution B/P rifle from France ,should have it by end of next week . :D
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Re: New Toy

Post by DuncaninFrance » Fri Jul 22, 2011 3:07 pm

I just love it when a plan comes together :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
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Re: New Toy

Post by blackisler » Thu Aug 04, 2011 1:29 pm

Still waiting ,hoped to have had it delivered this week ,more than likely customs have it and will want their cut before I get it . :(
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Re: New Toy

Post by DuncaninFrance » Fri Aug 05, 2011 4:27 am

blackisler wrote:Still waiting ,hoped to have had it delivered this week ,more than likely customs have it and will want their cut before I get it . :(
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Haven't they (Beck) given you a tracking number Robert. If so, PM me and I will try and find it for you.
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Re: New Toy

Post by blackisler » Mon Aug 15, 2011 2:14 pm

Arrived this afternoon ,cant wait to try it out :D :D :D :D
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Re: New Toy

Post by DuncaninFrance » Mon Aug 15, 2011 4:16 pm

The plan worked :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
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Re: New Toy

Post by Niner » Tue Aug 16, 2011 8:45 am

Wow, that took longer to get to you than I'm sure you were expecting. At least it is there now and we are looking for a shooting report after you have had a chance to shoot it.

What happened to what you ordered from Dixie? Ever get it?
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Re: New Toy

Post by blackisler » Thu Aug 18, 2011 1:09 pm

I hope to shoot it this Sunday , will take some pics and let you know as to how it performs.
I recieved the parts from Dixie last Sat I have some minor modifications to do to get it to fit properly .
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Re: New Toy

Post by blackisler » Sun Aug 21, 2011 10:34 am

First shot ' marked ' from the evelution and after slight adjustment the next ten shots.
will adjust sights properly when I take it out to 50 meters .
The bullet weight is 370 grns and 60 grns of medium powder , will work my loads up gradually to around 80 grns .
I did not experience the problems that Duncan had requarding fouling
and the last round was as easy as the first to load,
Cleaning it was a breeze thanks to the tips from Duncan .
will let you know as to how I progress with it .
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Re: New Toy

Post by Niner » Sun Aug 21, 2011 11:17 am

Now that is a good report. And it looks like you can definately shoot with it judging from the looks of that target.
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