222 vs 223 continued....:) Ruger Mini 14's in 223 caliber came into NZ about 1975? I brought one and used it quite a bit all over the country, just like anyone else. Yes Mr Policeman, this rifle...
Liked On: 08-08-2023, 03:10 PM
There is a post on here titled '223 on deer' that has gained a bit of traction, well done. Perhaps someone should start a post on 222 on deer? However parts of it have wandered off onto 222...
Liked On: 08-08-2023, 03:09 PM
Hi there, just noticed this & thought I should chip in that my prices will all be going up approx 10 percent due to jacket prices from the States, our dollar & everything else that is going up. Have...
Liked On: 08-08-2023, 08:59 AM
I’m running 150 SST with 2206H, very accurate, 3 shots off a good rest generally keyhole. Haven’t shot beyond 400M, closest 15M. All drop instantly like a sack of shit. I also carry a spare mag...
Liked On: 07-08-2023, 07:50 AM
Or just run somthing that works for both :thumbsup: each to their own I guess, if purely sticking to inside 250y the cheap and cheerful soft points, interlocks etc will be more than sufficient, I...
Liked On: 06-08-2023, 10:57 PM
2206H is the can't-go-wrong powder.
Liked On: 06-08-2023, 07:13 PM
Withholding tax must have come in 1974 as there is no tax on this docket. 230174
Liked On: 02-08-2023, 08:40 AM
Here's some of the last good days. Loved it @ $8.10/kg for headshots 45-64kg range. More deer about in places they shouldn't have got to now this market has been removed. Now we see more...
Liked On: 01-08-2023, 06:52 PM
Yep, can remember getting fuckall per week as an apprentice mechanic, could earn about a months wages for a Saturday or weekend hunting.
Liked On: 01-08-2023, 06:51 PM
Don’t sweat it. It’s part of our history and any old photos you post will be very welcome just for the historical content. Posting photos of our confiscated precious ones is a bit on the nose though:D
Liked On: 01-08-2023, 01:31 PM
Introduction... Perhaps this is a controversial subject for some hunters in NZ, in the past with hunting ethics. Hunting ethics?.... A posting for geriatric old time meat hunters to comment on,...
Liked On: 01-08-2023, 01:31 PM
I wouldn't trust something that was zeroed at 50m. If you validate at longer distance, then OK, but I wouldn't zero at 50 then go try to shoot stuff at longer distances and just expect it to work...
Liked On: 31-07-2023, 07:03 PM
your solving a problem that doesnt exist.......if the .22 magnum or the 17 isnt enough gun for it......you probably ARENT supposed to be using it in that area..... if the above 2 arent enough....the...
Liked On: 31-07-2023, 11:07 AM
Cig packet group at 200yds good enough for any average hunt.The moa group that gun factorys advertise are shot in perfect conditions not hunting conditions.
Liked On: 29-07-2023, 04:21 PM
My personal standard is for a one shot "group", as that's the one that counts. On game, after that first shot the rifles accuracy is far less important than the shooters ability to follow up...
Liked On: 29-07-2023, 12:24 PM