RL 26 works well with the 140-143gr bullets. Faster than R16 and AR2209 for similar pressure signs
Liked On: 22-03-2020, 06:38 AM
Fox River Cur-Wear https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200316/51e738fd8d33117dc61266eb4bebef03.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200316/59ff04eb574b870247a52c3a7af4d9ae.jpg Sent from my iPad...
Liked On: 20-03-2020, 09:24 AM
First thing is get it salted! not only does the salt stop hairslip and keep all the bugs away, it starts the tanning process. Use plain salt, not iodised, about 2-4kg for the first salting, rub it in...
Liked On: 19-03-2020, 01:55 PM
Have owned both. Now use Tikkas. The X-Bolt is an awesome rifle but the Tikka trigger is much nicer. You can buy a lighter spring I believe for the X-Bolt though. Tikka half bolt can be made very...
Liked On: 16-03-2020, 02:24 PM
First stag for the the new weapon, Good to get her blooded. Wasn't roaring but not far away from it. Cheers to Cam @ Alpine precision for sorting everything out for me shes a beauty little gun....
Liked On: 16-03-2020, 06:23 AM
Tikka creedmoor, having good results with mine and good factory ammo makes it a good choice Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk
Liked On: 15-03-2020, 10:50 AM
Enjoying this thread that much has prompted me to join NZ Hunting and shooting forum! Why has 2506 not achieved fame in NZ?? Because it is inefficient and when / if you get into researching...
Liked On: 14-03-2020, 12:37 PM
We got to the other side of the Valley as the sun was really starting to heat up, we dropped down the face and pushed into the scub about where we thought we should be on top of my stag but we over...
Liked On: 13-03-2020, 04:25 PM
Z8 is the best hunting scope for NZ conditions I believe. If you can afford one, just buy it they are incredible. The NX8 is my next purchase (2-20) but they have their limitations.
Liked On: 11-03-2020, 07:37 PM
yeah im thinking of re barreling my worn 243 to 260, talked to true flite barrels he reckon go 260?
Liked On: 11-03-2020, 07:51 AM
87 gn hornady SPs for fallow and or 100 pro hunters and corelokts for heavier stuff.
Liked On: 11-03-2020, 06:24 AM
I found all this very intersting....im not sure if re loaders are a different breed or some of the people making comments are very mis informed. Yes, i dont reload but i hunt with a 243 and have...
Liked On: 11-03-2020, 06:24 AM
Tried the 153 A-Tip in the weekend, turns out its quite happy with them too :cool: https://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af161/Kiwi-Greg/IMG_5249_zpsfrkyzmow.jpg...
Liked On: 10-03-2020, 02:22 PM
Have used Meindls for 20 years. Great boots if you look after them. Mine are wet a lot too but looked after. Have had a pair of Lowas recently. Just as good. Lowas seem to have slightly softer rubber...
Liked On: 10-03-2020, 02:21 PM
I went the 6.5 route more by accident nearly 20 years ago. Was just shooting the breeze over a brew with Robbie Tiffen and he mentioned the .264 win mag. He built one for me shortly after. It went...
Liked On: 10-03-2020, 10:57 AM