Tikka 595 barrel 16 inch 9.5 twist (suppressed) loading 130 speer hot cor to max 300yards 1/2- 3/4 inch @ 100yds I get 2800fps with 45.0 CFE223 powder (1/2grain below max.)
Liked On: 13-12-2019, 09:33 PM
The 150gr SGK's will work great mate, if a rifle won't shoot them well, it wont shoot anything! And their terminal performance is great too. I've used them as a mag fir load over the years in my 7mm...
Liked On: 13-12-2019, 09:10 PM
If looking for your first animal Sika are not the best option in my opinion,they are a lot warier than reds ,head into pureora and get to know one area well(as long as no green rain recently)leave...
Liked On: 24-10-2019, 05:06 PM
I love how the laws of physics tend to go out the window with these discussions, particularly regarding recoil.... :thumbsup:
Liked On: 21-10-2019, 08:04 PM
Magnum schnagmum
Liked On: 21-10-2019, 07:22 PM
That’s up there with 7mm Rem Mag speeds
Liked On: 09-10-2019, 08:14 AM
Last night I started my development with 168gr LRAB and Reloader 26. Found a fantastic node between 62.0 - 62.2 - 62.4 - 62.6 with only a 6fps variation at 3033fps to 3039fps. So tonight I will head...
Liked On: 09-10-2019, 08:14 AM
Cheers all Picked up 2lb of Rl26, will post results once I get there.
Liked On: 05-10-2019, 10:03 AM
I like and use #1 especially for the magnums.
Liked On: 22-09-2019, 05:41 PM
The best 130 grain for the 308 is the 165 Nosler BT :)
Liked On: 22-09-2019, 11:54 AM
I stand corrected, recovered my first one yesterday. 200m 120493
Liked On: 22-09-2019, 11:49 AM
Talk to DOC at Taupo or Turangi, they should be able to tell you who has landing permits for there. I don't know any charter companies with a permit, only private pilots.
Liked On: 07-09-2019, 10:19 AM
Walk in over Poronui, easy walk in, bit harder coming out though if you have a pack full of meat. I do it a few times a year and I am in my 60s.
Liked On: 07-09-2019, 10:18 AM
Went for a wander in the Kaimanawas in the weekend having a snoop into some new country , great weather , although I think my sleeping mat was not up to the damp cold ground (friggin freezing)...
Liked On: 02-09-2019, 04:10 PM
you want light recoil and minimal damage.....barnes and dont be scared to go even lighter. or slow your load down with what you have got. it sounds to me like they are doing what they are supposed to...
Liked On: 26-08-2019, 08:14 AM