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That’s a cool old school rig there, @MSL.
I do like that right down to the period correct scope.
Yip floats my boat too..
It is interesting how that rifle with period scope puts similar aged rifles with modern optics and suppressors in the shade.
They just don’t look right when they wear modern add-ons.
Not a classic old school rig but seems to get the job done. Have swapped out P7.2 for a Cree C8 - throws a way better beam and batteries last heaps longer
Unfortunately the neighbour has put the horses back next door so might need to lay of the bunnies for the next little while :(
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Ok, maybe just one more to try the new torch out!
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nice setup @MSL . . . some info would be good on the rifle/scope/load etcQuote:
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Its a beautiful 1949 Brno ZKW 465 .22 hornet...
I have one of mine for sale if anyone else wants to be one of the cool kids..
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this morning i accomplished my goal for this year of getting a hit at +600 yards with a hit at 640 yards . . . those in the Arrowtown/CrownRange area might have heard the yell " YES " coming from the hill
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Tikka .243 Varmint
87grn. VMax @ 3075fps
8-32X56 NightForce NXS
There ya go. Inspiration for @Tentman!
Thinking about it its a bloody miracle that you can even see the bunny at that range. That Nightforce must be something pretty special.
Oh dear,bunny with gps strapped to co -ordinate the shooting position.:D Nah taking the piss bloody good shot @rossi.45
Went for a rabbit shoot on the Otago Peninsula this evening.
Rem 700 in .243 shooting 87g v max.
Quick zero in the paddock at 100m after having rifle fitted with a Waitaki supressor and fitting a new timney trigger.
Shot the black rabbit at 254 yards
and plenty of others.
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Thinking about it its a bloody miracle that you can even see the bunny at that range. That Nightforce must be something pretty special.[/QUOTE]
bit of a ramble here @Flyblown
the NightForce is a nice scope, really nice build etc, the extra power is handy when i was shooting at targets to practice & fine tune my balistic apps inputs to get passed 600
but its not a must have before you can have a go at pushing the range.
i wouldn't want someone who was thinking about giving varminting a go to get caught up with if ya havent got the best gear its not worth trying.
there are a few guys on Utube using the cheaper dial up models of the 4-16 Vortex scopes out to similar ranges with success so while its nice to have the more powerfull scopes with better glass,
having the entry level gear wont stop you from getting out there and having a go and succeeding . . ramble over
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cheers @DundeeQuote:
Originally Posted by Dundee
i did you use the GPS mate . . . i took my time seeting up the shot & out of curiosity i checked Coriolis effect then the Spin Drift values . . as Bryan Litz says ya have to check the variables you have control of, or something like that
bit of a ramble here @FlyblownQuote:
Originally Posted by rossi.45
the NightForce is a nice scope, really nice build etc, the extra power is handy when i was shooting at targets to practice & fine tune my balistic apps inputs to get passed 600
but its not a must have before you can have a go at pushing the range.
i wouldn't want someone who was thinking about giving varminting a go to get caught up with if ya havent got the best gear its not worth trying.
there are a few guys on Utube using the cheaper dial up models of the 4-16 Vortex scopes out to similar ranges with success so while its nice to have the more powerfull scopes with better glass,
having the entry level gear wont stop you from getting out there and having a go and succeeding . . ramble over
R.[/QUOTE]Right on the money there mate. I'm using a factory barrel remington 700 with a Leupold Mark AR 6-18 suppressed and with a decent trigger.
A cheap aliexpress rangefinder and Strelok app.
You don't need the best of the best to get out and have a go.
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The terriers doing what they do best... this one tried to make a run for it. Big mistake!
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Very sensible views @rossi.45. I guess my point was more oriented towards the actual physical ability to spot such a small target at 600m+ in the first place. I shoot hares out to 400m or so with reasonable success but with my x10 binos I’d be hard pressed (I imagine) to spot a bunny at 640yds? I dunno, need to try it I suppose, I think terrain has a lot to do with it because the hilliness and longer grass here makes it difficult. Do you use a spotting scope?
But yeah, definitely here you about the entry level vs the top of the line. I’d say I’m in the mid range, glass wise, have never gotten close to being able to justify something as dear as a large Nightforce.
Was talking to the wife last night about practice, as she and I are struggling a bit now that the sub-divisions have screwed up some of the better longer range shooting on our doorstep. I’d love to get some gongs going at 600m+ for the .243 after @Tentman and you have been talking about long range varminting. Perfect time of year now the westerly has calmed down and the easterly flow gives us lighter but variable and therefore challenging winds. Small matter of needing to rejoin my breastbone as well but won’t let that get in the way of a good plan.
[QUOTE I guess my point was more oriented towards the actual physical ability to spot such a small target at 600m+ in the first place. I shoot hares out to 400m or so with reasonable success but with my x10 binos I’d be hard pressed (I imagine) to spot a bunny at 640yds? I dunno, need to try it I suppose, I think terrain has a lot to do with it because the hilliness and longer grass here makes it difficult. Do you use a spotting scope?
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i did get your original point . . . i strayed a little off track with the comments about new varmint shooters thinking you need the best gear to get out to LR, thats probably good for a thread of its own.
i can usually see Rabbits well past 600 with my Khales 10X binos, the light at the time of day when i am about is probably a factor, clear mountain air maybe as well . . . as you say @Flyblown a lot has to do with the terrain, lots of open ground here with short grass cropped short by zillions of Rabbits, so target rich as well which gives you movement & the human eye is very good at picking that up . . . with good glass you can pickup that detail, shadows, body shape, difference in colour etc especially at LR
600 seems like it should be really harder to see stuff . . . but its not really if you can see 400 now i dont think youll have a problem, hitting the little fcks is the trick.
Brother in Laws birthday today, lives on the other side of the ditch (nobodies perfect). But his is an ok sort of a guy so took him off for one of our famous north of Napier Goat Hunts. As we slugged up the hill heading for our normal spot he stops and announces that there is a goat in the pine trees. I have a look and blow me down, standing no more than thirty feet away is a big old Billy. Handed BiL my boys Howa mini action .223, much to the annoyance of the boy and the billy just kept looking at us. Thought someone might be taking the mick but no, one shot and the bugger dropped like a stone. (I know, at that range should have poked it in the eye or something, but we are not as awesome as some of you boys and girls). Wasn't the end of the fun, considering the slim pickings, we picked off four in total, most over 350 yards including a little chap with his head stuck in the fence. After a epic walk to recover, up, down, up, up again then down, then repeat in reverse order, my boy stops dead in his tracks and says "Dad, Rabbit!" I look well forward of him but he is pointing at almost his feet, no more than 2m in front. Well, blow me over, but here sitting in the grass shaking like a leaf is a brown bunny. Boy tried to load a round and end it's suffering but bunny gained some courage and finally gapped it. Probably for the best, he looked kinda cute. Oh well all stories must end so here is the very proud Aussie (ex Kiwi) with his monster Billy. Back straps for tea tonight, and a bloody good shower as I now stink like that Billy.
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i tried today to see how far i could identify a rabbit at longer range with my binos, then range them & look thru my 20X Leupold to check. . . first off i could clearly see a dozen young rabbits playing at 630yrds, the movement was a big help to pick them up.Quote:
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next was a cat cruising thru at 850yrds, then 1 rabbit standing still at 900yrds . . . . 1 more further out but i couldnt get a range, at least another 100-150 yards.
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Reminds me of my two red healer cattle dogs, they loved to play stretch the cat when one came into our yard. :thumbsup:Quote:
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Bit of a recce trip last weekend.....
1026 bunnies, 5 wallabies and 1 cat was the total tally for the 4 of us.
Only shot sat afternoon as we drove around to suss the place out, last couple of hrs of daylight, and Sunday AM till we ran out of ammo
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Did the easter bunny hunt at alex years ago about 6 times. Lot of work and we only ever got one decent block.Quote:
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You beat our best score by 400 lol.
I'd much rather do what you did.
Not me but it sounds like that francesko dude was a bit of a pest and got sorted lol
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Morning hunt that went a bit pear shaped as the rotary mag in my near new Savage A22 shit itself. Plastic tang broke off and all tension lost.
Covered under warranty but no chance of getting it replaced 2 days out from Christmas.:angry:
Back to the trusty Unique, nice to take it out and as lethal as ever.
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Another rude awakening at 3am this morning.. full moon though so he was easy to find..
Edgun matador .25cal Pcp
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bring your .243 @Flyblown & plenty of ammo . . . RQuote:
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An unlucky starling at about 90 yards with the .22 TCM, 40gr Z-max @3100fps
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Oh no you have opened the door for dundee.
I can just see it.
"Hare at 200 yards with the Stirling 14P,Remington Golden Bullet .22 LR 525,36gr@1280fps"
That's good going. Should taste primo.
professional spooker
@kidmac42, sticking your rifle through a hole in the fence and whacking your neighbour’s pet bunny is not a nice thing to do.
Haha yeanah. A full abino too.
Lil Jonny the 222 sorted him out quick smart
CCI Subs . . longest hit 194yrds
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