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    257weatherby liked post by Trout On thread : long range newbie starting out. gear wanted
    When you can shot MOA HUNREDS of times out to 400yds then pick on animals out to 400yds. Standard hunters budget will get you to 300yds.10 times the budget to shoot ACCURATLY to 800yds.
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    257weatherby liked post by winaa On thread : Calculating pressures in hand loads
    Pressures in reloading manual are not calculated they are measured using specialist equipment, and they are really only relevant in the barrel/chamber they were fired in. There are programs that can...
    Liked On: 24-09-2020, 11:19 PM
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    257weatherby liked post by Tahr On thread : Insight / Discussion RE magnum calibres for mountain rifle
    149783
    Liked On: 21-09-2020, 10:58 PM
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    257weatherby liked post by stagstalker On thread : Insight / Discussion RE magnum calibres for mountain rifle
    What's a 30 06 ?? :D
    Liked On: 21-09-2020, 10:57 PM
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    257weatherby liked post by hotsoup On thread : Insight / Discussion RE magnum calibres for mountain rifle
    A well respected guide i know was using a standard 243 for all of his wilderness tahr hunts. He's (his clients) shot in excess of 50 mature bull tahr with that 243, longest shot was 370 from memory....
    Liked On: 21-09-2020, 10:57 PM
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    257weatherby liked post by Moa Hunter On thread : Insight / Discussion RE magnum calibres for mountain rifle
    But on light deer those slow heavys just punch a hole and the deer run. Shot three Reh (roe) with a 3006 and they all ran on good chest hits with 180's. Had it been 110grs and they would have...
    Liked On: 21-09-2020, 10:57 PM
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    257weatherby liked post by Spitfire On thread : Insight / Discussion RE magnum calibres for mountain rifle
    Seems the only inaccurate thing about Creedmoor is its spelling. Still waiting to see a Creedmore with a Leopold :thumbsup: Just stirring the pot, fellas, like .257 Wby with his caliber/cartridge...
    Liked On: 20-09-2020, 10:27 PM
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    257weatherby liked post by Tentman On thread : LINZ Aerial Photography
    Hello Guys - seems there is "new" hi-resolution aerial photography available from LINZ - here https://basemaps.linz.govt.nz/#@-43.58248584,170.60211371,z16.7333 This is pretty good compared with...
    Liked On: 19-09-2020, 11:25 AM
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    257weatherby liked post by Flyblown On thread : 223 on deer
    Well you've got winter coming and those short dark wet cold days, so good chance to read up on the different killing mechanisms. Huge amount written on the various terms thrown around on forums -...
    Liked On: 18-09-2020, 10:57 AM
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    257weatherby liked post by Chur Bay On thread : Tells its own story
    I dont roll like that. Dont know any farmers. Cant afford a quad Too tight to pay for a chopper. Doc land only for me. :cool: Never hunted the ruahines. Let me know where it is and I'll go...
    Liked On: 18-09-2020, 10:47 AM
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    257weatherby liked post by superdiver On thread : Insight / Discussion RE magnum calibres for mountain rifle
    SP Gameking any day over that. If you are only shooting to 400 the HPBT gameking could be better again and shooting further why not the TMK.
    Liked On: 17-09-2020, 08:25 PM
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    257weatherby liked post by Moutere On thread : 17HMR or 22WMR
    Depends entirely on application, please add context.
    Liked On: 17-09-2020, 08:22 PM
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    257weatherby liked post by stagstalker On thread : Insight / Discussion RE magnum calibres for mountain rifle
    hotsoup if you do sell the RM I know someone who may be interested.
    Liked On: 17-09-2020, 05:09 PM
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    257weatherby liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Insight / Discussion RE magnum calibres for mountain rifle
    you said longest shot has been 410 yards.......the humble .308 or mighty poohseventy would do that all day long with one hand tied behind back....sometimes I reckon we overthink shit.
    Liked On: 17-09-2020, 03:35 PM
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    257weatherby liked post by 40mm On thread : Indoor range
    Sounds like fun. If you shoot from a container etc, with a small opening that the bullet exits from and onto the distant target... Remember your field of vision will be extremely small and there...
    Liked On: 16-09-2020, 05:06 PM

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