I had a 3* and a parker hale type bridge mount put on by the Collings in the late 70s. It alway shot about 1.5” off a rest and zero seldom wandered. After 30 years the ally PH rings stripped out...
Liked On: 17-04-2025, 03:58 PM
As recommended by Gibo Very elegant, the alpine butterfly knot puts a loop in the middle of a rope when you don't have access to the ends, without weakening the rope too much. It can be used to...
Liked On: 17-04-2025, 10:55 AM
[QUOTE=Nick-D;857079] As for useful knots. Bowline, clove hitch, half hitch. The sheet bend is a more useful knot for securing 2 different thicknesses of line together. /QUOTE] Here's the sheet...
Liked On: 17-04-2025, 10:53 AM
As recommended by Gibo Very elegant, the alpine butterfly knot puts a loop in the middle of a rope when you don't have access to the ends, without weakening the rope too much. It can be used to...
Liked On: 17-04-2025, 08:14 AM
My 85 7mm08 is 22 1/2” more or less. With the supressor on its quite long for bush bashing but just fine for the Eastern Alps. It feels soo nice to carry when I put the suppressor in my pack … But...
Liked On: 11-04-2025, 05:30 PM
Well, that was a fiddly wee exercise. 272262
Liked On: 08-04-2025, 02:06 PM
I couldnt get any readings from the 17HMR or 22LR. First: my guage wasnt able to support such a short case. Second: the bullet is so short there is naff-all bearing surface for the micrometer ball....
Liked On: 08-04-2025, 01:40 PM
A freind had a 284 that had been made on an older model Tikka action and had the whole magazine widened. It only everworked a a single shot but he sure used it. The 284 win has a wider body case...
Liked On: 04-04-2025, 04:40 PM
Another cheaper option is airsoft cases. Less hype and price gouging due to the clientele. https://www.unlimitedairsoftshop.co.nz/collections/gun-cases-bags I've got a real short one (gun case)...
Liked On: 23-03-2025, 10:41 PM
You get this dilemma that for top end gear you really want to feel it in your hand and see what its like before you decide, yet these are the ones shops hate to stock on the shelves. Occasionally...
Liked On: 12-03-2025, 08:09 AM
[QUOTE=Nick-D;857079] As for useful knots. Bowline, clove hitch, half hitch. The sheet bend is a more useful knot for securing 2 different thicknesses of line together. /QUOTE] Here's the sheet...
Liked On: 11-03-2025, 09:27 PM
You get this dilemma that for top end gear you really want to feel it in your hand and see what its like before you decide, yet these are the ones shops hate to stock on the shelves. Occasionally...
Liked On: 11-03-2025, 12:52 PM
Yep we’ve got off the topic of this thread which is how much difference 2” of barrel makes.
Liked On: 11-03-2025, 10:12 AM
Sorry its like 30m lethal range reduction.
Liked On: 09-03-2025, 11:09 PM
It depeends on getting a very accurate compass bearing. You can end up quite along way out left or right. And on taking a couple of minutes to set it up carefully before you rush off looking for...
Liked On: 01-03-2025, 08:59 AM