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Cheers guys. Unsure how long I'll be there so doing the full move. Doing a quick visit in Jan so will make the needed inquiries. Will check out the Brizzy recommendation when I'm there. Looks like I...

Bit of a generic query but shifting over to Aus for a while and would like to do some hunting there. From what I've read it's a 1 day course and some money to get a FL. My confusion lies around what...

Wouldn't want to sell any 260ai dies would ya?

Shy of starting a new thread, have procured a Sako in 260 with 1:8 twist. Now the real question, to AI or not to AI...

Cheers guys.

Does anyone have any insight on enlarging the holes in DPT baffles on a MKII from 6mm to 6.5mm? I've got access to a machine shop and reckon 0.5mm is not much to open up unless there is a significant...

Cigar would you think that most any practical hunting round would fit the 260AI standard mag length in an 85? Mine measured at 2.97". I don't know if it makes much difference but planning to run a...

Cheers for the advice fellas. I do reload so no worries about that. Prefer to stay with standard bolt face and avoid the mags. After reading seems that the 260 or 6.5 creedmore are where I'll end up....

I'm really pushing to build a "do all" type rifle and love my Sako 85. Initial thought was to push the 6mm heavier bullets however it seems public opinion reckons it's a bit light. So, natural...

Thanks again guys. Looking at the 6.5 shift. Just to be difficult seriously considering a 260ai.

Cheers guys, thanks for the advice. Primary purpose would be around the Kaimanawas for sika. Hmmm, now the mind wonders if I should go 6.5. Still prefer to mod my SA if possible Vs buying another...

Have been pondering this for a while but looking at options for a 6mm build that would allow me to take advantage of the high BC 100gr+ bullets but still utilise a factory short action Sako...

Cheers guys. Ordered the medium and high leupold ring mounts so that I can try them both. Will post up results once I have time to install and check.

Hey Rasta, there are a lot of farmers that allow fallow hunting on their blocks out that way. May pay to do a bit of door knocking or even some facebook stalking to see who you can find. Most are...

Because they're made for off the shelf ammo which is generally a lighter projectile that a custom application and reloading can provide.

That being said I run the 162gr ELD-X in my T3 and it's a...

I've tried searching and googling but keep getting a mix of advice and hoping that I can locate someone with a similar set up to advise on ring height for a Sako 85 Finnlight. Have a new to me 85...

Cheers. Have replaced my GPS with phone so any advances are great. Have been using topo but will give iHike a shot.

Adding to the Tikka and 7mm fire, I bought a second hand Tikka 7mm rem mag that came with a T2 brake for $1k, added a VX5-HD and a Stug stock. I do handload but shooting sub MOA pretty easily. With...

So finally got to have a bit of a play with this and spend a few hours at the range.

Took suppressor apart and no sign of baffle strike or anything like that so back together she went

Pulled...

Cheers guys. What's the downside of the ELDX? Too hard and not enough expansion at range?

I have been running the 162ELDX in my 7 rem mag with pretty good results. Sitting just on 3000fps. Has been an accurate load but only shot one animal to date and it was a hind at about 15m I spooked...

Got rid of a few "lightweight" packs that I had in the past and bought a second hand Macpac Cascade 65L from a forum member. Love it, think I paid $200. Put a cactus rifle holder on it for long walks...

There is a VXII (of mine) for sale on here if interested.

I went through that whole thing when I got in to hunting. Bought all the flash camo hunting gear. Now I don't even think I own any camo. Reckon the best way to go is to buy high quality tramping gear...

Yeah I think you're recognising what I'm talking about. My 308 had a spread but about 150mm or so and that could be dealt with. First time I shot this rifle without the suppressor was last week. Have...