That will do for now. 2217 with 162amax. 2.184" coal doing 2953fps. 594yrd target. Middle group is 2.7in tall by 1.8 wide. 162056
Liked On: 07-03-2021, 07:14 AM
I had the choice between 6.5PRC & 7mmSAUM. Went with saum, stoked I did. Specifically as an all-rounder for NZ 162gr eldx at 2960
Liked On: 06-03-2021, 06:08 PM
I came down from 7RM to 6.5-284. RM was great though more gun than I needed. 6.5 gives me option to more easily shoot it bare (moderate recoil) making it quite handy. PRC bit handier as goes better...
Liked On: 06-03-2021, 06:08 PM
Just buy a 7mm remmag standard 24" barrell cut 6" off throw an over barrel supressor on it and you will have a bushpig capable of shooting 7-800 yds if required. Better BC's in 7mm as others have said
Liked On: 06-03-2021, 06:08 PM
grandpamac has inspired me to jot down a bit about what he has said about his Kaweka revival and what its like for us "mature" old farts. Nathan F is correct - it really is a mind thing. ...
Liked On: 13-02-2021, 02:03 PM
My powder stock is getting a bit depleted so Im using stuff up that I have on hand but haven't tried. I was out of CFE223 that I use in my 18" 7-08 so had a fiddle with R17 today. First I tried...
Liked On: 02-02-2021, 05:14 PM
I’d try a fresh battery before anything else.
Liked On: 01-02-2021, 09:21 PM
Gotta love getting projectiles :thumbsup: https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/af161/Kiwi-Greg/IMG_E6261.JPG (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Kiwi-Greg/p/11fe862c-e2ef-4fd6-a119-a76595445504) ...
Liked On: 25-01-2021, 05:48 PM
One of the biggest mistakes of my life was selling my ss walnut 75 .223. Man I want that rifle back. Sent from my SM-A515F using Tapatalk
Liked On: 25-01-2021, 05:45 PM
Hi All, What a great forum and excellent resource for shooters and hunters from around the country. Glad to be a part of it. Regards Jim
Liked On: 23-01-2021, 10:43 AM
If you really want a 6.8, just put a little less powder in ya 270 WSM :D its 'ideal' for those who dont reload and want a long range '277'..... it looks pretty neat but is more of an...
Liked On: 17-01-2021, 02:29 PM
Some interesting and relevant comments here. https://www.longrangeonly.com/forum/threads/6-8-western.8376/
Liked On: 17-01-2021, 09:47 AM
Is there any interest in a hunt for a week or so for experienced older bushmen over 70 age group? A few days in easy semi open terrain with no big rivers or steep mountains like Golden Hills may...
Liked On: 16-01-2021, 12:20 PM
I'm not sure most will realise the significance of the rego or of the other one done at the same time. Sent from my SM-G986B using Tapatalk
Liked On: 15-01-2021, 09:56 PM
Yeh I'd agree as I had a Kimber and had the 150 AB at 3150 and the 162 up to 2960-2990. No pressure but plenty of boot and some of the powders I was using were too temperate sensitive and on one day...
Liked On: 14-01-2021, 12:01 PM