Some bush sneaking

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15-12-2020, 06:58 AM
stagstalker

Some bush sneaking

Two weekends ago I got out for a hunt in the bush with my Sako 243 but unfortunately luck wasn’t on my side. I think it was because I didn’t follow my pie and coffee tradition on the way to our hunting spot. Fool. Anyways this weekend just been I snuck out again but this time armed with my new Tikka 260 after having just finished a load for it on the Friday. The video should tell the rest.

Cheers

https://youtu.be/m9zZnGAUjpM
15-12-2020, 07:26 AM
Tentman

Great story. Thanks for making the video.
15-12-2020, 07:27 AM
Trout

In that thick bush,what do you have yr rifle zeroed at 50yds.Enjoy yr veni.
15-12-2020, 08:31 AM
stagstalker

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Originally Posted by Trout

In that thick bush,what do you have yr rifle zeroed at 50yds.Enjoy yr veni.

Not sure what you mean sorry, I don’t zero any rifles at 50yds (less my 22lr haha)
15-12-2020, 01:36 PM
Tahr

Nice vid. Happy dog.
15-12-2020, 06:32 PM
Mooseman

Cool hunt, that 260 looks to be a nice rifle, what barrel length are you running ? You earn your venison in that country.
15-12-2020, 07:37 PM
Kelton

Wicked vid I must say though I get nervous when I here I spotted white and aimed where I though its neck would be but I'm sure youd properly identified it�� one in the Bush is worth 100 at 500mtrs great job good dog
15-12-2020, 08:49 PM
Micky Duck

great stuff...lovely open bush,sure looks quieter than the crappy wasp riddled crownfern Im used to lol.
15-12-2020, 09:31 PM
stagstalker

@Mooseman thanks mate, barrel is 19”
@Kelton yea mate got a good look at it when it moved through the bush and also had a good view as it was walking away, just not a good shot opportunity!
16-12-2020, 06:42 AM
Moa Hunter

I like the size of that hardy can. Is it enough to just stop ear damage, which is all that I want for a 270 ?
16-12-2020, 07:01 AM
craigc

Great video mate. The new rifle looks nice, mine might ‘need’ a fluting job now! The good old (and new) 6.5 certainly bridges the gap between a 100 grain .243 projectiles and the 150 + grain projectiles of the 7mm and .308 calibers. I used one 30 years ago and it’s cool to see them back in fashion again.
I’m sure you’ll get another .284 again, in the mean time I’ve got a spare one here if you start to miss it too much! 👍
16-12-2020, 09:22 AM
stagstalker

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Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

I like the size of that hardy can. Is it enough to just stop ear damage, which is all that I want for a 270 ?

Hey mate, it is definitely a nice size and weight with minimum length forward of the muzzle being the compact model. I am not 100 percent sold on it yet though to be honest in terms of noise reduction as my initial thoughts feel like its a bit harder on my ears then what I am used to with my DPTs. I am going to run it for a wee bit longer to be a better judge of what I think before fully deciding though. If I am not happy I will be switching back to a DPT Mk2 of the same size/weight.
16-12-2020, 05:04 PM
Moa Hunter

Quote:

Originally Posted by stagstalker

Hey mate, it is definitely a nice size and weight with minimum length forward of the muzzle being the compact model. I am not 100 percent sold on it yet though to be honest in terms of noise reduction as my initial thoughts feel like its a bit harder on my ears then what I am used to with my DPTs. I am going to run it for a wee bit longer to be a better judge of what I think before fully deciding though. If I am not happy I will be switching back to a DPT Mk2 of the same size/weight.

I am just looking for something to stop the blast / pressure wave. Normally not a problem with standing shots but I did notice a whack in the ear on Sunday with the barrel poked over a bush, that seemed to direct the blast back