LA102 in 6.5 CM

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Re: LA102 in 6.5 CM

Post by Flyer » 16 Jun 2018, 8:29 pm

How much is the LA102 if you don't mind my asking? I just picked up my 6.5CM A7 Roughtech Pro, which was $1900, and I really like it. The trigger is one of the best I've used (I did replace the spring in it with a lighter version) and the fluted barrel doesn't seem to heat up quickly compared to my sporter 243. I've only put a few shots through it at the indoor range to sight in the scope, but will have a blast with it at the 200m range tomorrow.

I've got a couple of boxes of Federal 140gr Powershok (also known at "Non Typical" in the US). I guess it's cheap for a reason - one of the rounds wouldn't chamber and when I got it home to measure, the head spacing was wrong, with the shoulder protruding a bit more forward than it should. The other nine rounds shot OK.

I pulled down the one that wouldn't chamber and it's not a bad looking bullet - it's a game point design (hollow nose filled in with lead, but flattened off, even though they call it a "soft point") with a boat tail and .439 BC. Not sure what powder was in it - it wasn't 2209 (H4350) - but there were 41.5gr of it. Whatever it was! I'm going to resize it and put it back together and have another go at firing it!
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Re: LA102 in 6.5 CM

Post by JimTom » 17 Jun 2018, 6:26 am

Flyer wrote:How much is the LA102 if you don't mind my asking? I just picked up my 6.5CM A7 Roughtech Pro, which was $1900, and I really like it. The trigger is one of the best I've used (I did replace the spring in it with a lighter version) and the fluted barrel doesn't seem to heat up quickly compared to my sporter 243. I've only put a few shots through it at the indoor range to sight in the scope, but will have a blast with it at the 200m range tomorrow.

I've got a couple of boxes of Federal 140gr Powershok (also known at "Non Typical" in the US). I guess it's cheap for a reason - one of the rounds wouldn't chamber and when I got it home to measure, the head spacing was wrong, with the shoulder protruding a bit more forward than it should. The other nine rounds shot OK.

I pulled down the one that wouldn't chamber and it's not a bad looking bullet - it's a game point design (hollow nose filled in with lead, but flattened off, even though they call it a "soft point") with a boat tail and .439 BC. Not sure what powder was in it - it wasn't 2209 (H4350) - but there were 41.5gr of it. Whatever it was! I'm going to resize it and put it back together and have another go at firing it!



G’day Mate

Around $1300 for the LA102 in synthetic titanium. The laminate stock is a little dearer as you would expect.
I also had a look at those powershock 6.5 CM factory rounds in the shop but haven’t purchased any. I was considering buying a couple of hindered if they shot ok however I have the brass etc and will just start from scratch.
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Re: LA102 in 6.5 CM

Post by MontyShooter » 17 Jun 2018, 10:15 am

I've tried those powershok in 6.5.
Not bad as a plinking round for $22-30 a box.
They are no eld-m but half the price for plinking steel.
My tikka tac a1 still keeps them sub moa for plinking at clays at 500m.
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Re: LA102 in 6.5 CM

Post by JimTom » 17 Jun 2018, 10:17 am

MontyShooter wrote:I've tried those powershok in 6.5.
Not bad as a plinking round for $22-30 a box.
They are no eld-m but half the price for plinking steel.
My tikka tac a1 still keeps them sub moa for plinking at clays at 500m.


Nothing wrong with that mate.
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Re: LA102 in 6.5 CM

Post by Flyer » 17 Jun 2018, 8:22 pm

JimTom wrote:G’day Mate

Around $1300 for the LA102 in synthetic titanium. The laminate stock is a little dearer as you would expect.
I also had a look at those powershock 6.5 CM factory rounds in the shop but haven’t purchased any. I was considering buying a couple of hindered if they shot ok however I have the brass etc and will just start from scratch.

Good price. There was a guy next to me shooting an LA102 today and doing very nicely with it. It was a 223 laminate.

I gave the 6.5 Sako a bit of a workout today and it grouped well . . . for the most part, anyway. The Powershok ammo is exactly as it's name suggests: shocking! Most chambered OK, but a few would barely chamber at all. Everything was sub-MOA until I'd put a hard-to-chamber round in and it would blow out the group.

I resized the round that wouldn't chamber on Thursday, and sure enough it pushed the shoulder back and I was able to chamber it today. That shot hit the bull(!), which shows there's probably nothing wrong with the load, but that Federal's case quality leaves something to be desired.

From all I've read, most 6.5 Creedmoors have tight (match) chambers, so they are not very tolerant of dodgy ammo. All my Lappy cases are good, though, and I'll start reloading next week to see how she runs.

Here's hoping your Lithgow comes through soon. There was another guy shooting off the bench today who had a left-hand Tikka Sporter (223), and that thing shot lights out - it was putting factory ADI 55gr soft points through the same hole. Nice gun!
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Re: LA102 in 6.5 CM

Post by JimTom » 17 Jun 2018, 8:29 pm

That Aussie outback 55gn .223 is good stuff. I put a few through my Tikka and it surprised the hell out of me.
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Re: LA102 in 6.5 CM

Post by axio » 24 Jun 2018, 7:24 pm

Spoke to Lithgow today, they're about 2 months out from release due to the LA105. Though that was assuming I was talking about new orders not existing?

Thinking might just go the 308
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Re: LA102 in 6.5 CM

Post by Sergeant Hartman » 24 Jun 2018, 7:30 pm

Hey buddy. Did they say if the was a delay eighth 105... thinking about getting one and my lgs said very long wait could be 12months, as they didn't know how many were on back order
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Re: LA102 in 6.5 CM

Post by JimTom » 24 Jun 2018, 7:30 pm

Dont be to surprised mate. I am definitely not holding my breath waiting for it.
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Re: LA102 in 6.5 CM

Post by axio » 24 Jun 2018, 7:39 pm

From what I was told, the LA105 is due in about 2 months. 6.5cr LA102 should follow shortly after.
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Re: LA102 in 6.5 CM

Post by Sergeant Hartman » 24 Jun 2018, 7:46 pm

Lol wern't they supposed to come out q2 2018...rotfl.

This news has caused me issue...I want a 6.5cm gun next, and 105 was the top of the list, don't want a ruger as got one in 308... so that leaves the tikka tac a1 and howa hcr... I am learning towards the 26" howa... it's cheaper to boot. Anyone give me an suggestions
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Re: LA102 in 6.5 CM

Post by axio » 24 Jun 2018, 9:13 pm

Lol yeh is a tough one. Anyway I handled the LA105 today at shot show and the KRG chassis it uses is a real nice package, of course this is no expert review since I only held it for 2mins, but it's worth keeping on the list. The vertical style pistol grip felt good too.
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Re: LA102 in 6.5 CM

Post by albat » 25 Jun 2018, 9:09 pm

these rifles have a big ? mark after them now they are recalling the .223 for cracked barrels buyer beware!
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Re: LA102 in 6.5 CM

Post by JimTom » 25 Jun 2018, 9:48 pm

albat wrote:these rifles have a big ? mark after them now they are recalling the .223 for cracked barrels buyer beware!



Haven’t heard about that yet mate. Where is that promulgated?
10 year warranty on the rifle so worst case I guess you hand it back and get another one.
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Re: LA102 in 6.5 CM

Post by JimTom » 25 Jun 2018, 9:49 pm

Disregard. Just found it.
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Re: LA102 in 6.5 CM

Post by Sergeant Hartman » 26 Jun 2018, 6:14 am

Lol seriously did all the fanboys stop driving hillis when Toyota had recalls a couple years ago. Did apple stop selling iPhones after the aerial/reception issues or Samsung after the note 7 burning up.... be reasonable
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Re: LA102 in 6.5 CM

Post by sungazer » 26 Jun 2018, 12:55 pm

If anything it will probably make them try a lot harder and quality control will be on top of their game.
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Re: LA102 in 6.5 CM

Post by Gwion » 26 Jun 2018, 2:45 pm

sungazer wrote:If anything it will probably make them try a lot harder and quality control will be on top of their game.


Yep... I reckon you are onto it, there. :thumbsup:
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Re: LA102 in 6.5 CM

Post by MontyShooter » 28 Jun 2018, 7:09 am

223 recall will probably delay the 6.5 release though.
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Re: LA102 in 6.5 CM

Post by No1Mk3 » 28 Jun 2018, 7:17 am

I gotta lay off this military collecting, I saw the post header and thought "6.5 Centimeter? Bloody Hell, that's bigger than a Bofors!"
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Re: LA102 in 6.5 CM

Post by axio » 01 Jul 2018, 10:55 pm

Ah-ha well the 223 recall explains why things are held up now.

BTW SSAA interviewed them if anyones interested about LA105 prices and wait times
https://www.facebook.com/SSAAShotExpo/v ... DI4MTUxMA/
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Re: LA102 in 6.5 CM

Post by JimTom » 03 Jul 2018, 2:20 pm

Anyone heard anymore about the anticipated delivery date of the 6.5CM.
Spoke to my local today and they were none the wiser.
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Re: LA102 in 6.5 CM

Post by JimTom » 31 Jul 2018, 8:10 am

Still waiting......
Local shop still has a delivery date of late May, wondering if that’s 2018, 19, or 20.
Sent an email to Lithgow however no reply, not that I was expecting one.
Anyone have any updates?
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Re: LA102 in 6.5 CM

Post by Sergeant Hartman » 31 Jul 2018, 3:10 pm

I was thinking about the 105.... and my local hooked it might be late next year... ended up getting a different 6.5cm fingers crossed I can get to a range this week or next
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Re: LA102 in 6.5 CM

Post by JimTom » 31 Jul 2018, 6:11 pm

Maybe it’s time consider an alternative.
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Re: LA102 in 6.5 CM

Post by Sergeant Hartman » 31 Jul 2018, 9:00 pm

Howa in apc and a 26" heavy barrel just came up on inche of the gun sale sites for 14xx. Rotfl

Or a ruger precision rifle in 6.5cm
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Re: LA102 in 6.5 CM

Post by axio » 07 Aug 2018, 8:41 pm

Was going to just grab some Tikka or Howa then.. tried the LA102 action again today, man it is smooth.

...can we extend a PTA in NSW ??
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Re: LA102 in 6.5 CM

Post by JimTom » 09 Aug 2018, 10:07 am

Would be good if we had some sort of an idea when they were going to be delivered.
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Re: LA102 in 6.5 CM

Post by Sergeant Hartman » 09 Aug 2018, 9:45 pm

In the ssaa mag they have a picture of a bunch of barrels and recievers stacked... so hopefully close 4 you
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Re: LA102 in 6.5 CM

Post by Gwion » 12 Aug 2018, 9:18 pm

Lithgow's biggest dowfall is hyping up new releases far too in advance of when they are ready to even give a reliable release date!
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