I have both, not quite sure how it happened, ( in the same calibre :wtfsmilie: ) but anyway….. I can’t tell the difference between the 2 Just keep using the 308.
Liked On: 28-08-2023, 10:11 AM
I assume you weren't getting any pressure signs even at 42.5gns? I would usually work up until things started looking hot and then look back from there.
Liked On: 23-08-2023, 10:20 AM
Slighty off topic.......if anyone local to here,or going past needs knives sharpened...flick me a PM and I will sort them for you...that includes the long neglected knives from the kitchen too,good...
Liked On: 22-08-2023, 03:05 PM
228732 Jager six months old ,a right handful.
Liked On: 22-08-2023, 09:23 AM
If you're careful, try lapping the bolt to the raceways so its as smooth as it can get. Also "smoothing" or putting a gentle radius on the lower rear of the bolt to help it ride over the hammer...
Liked On: 22-08-2023, 08:50 AM
Get a little tiny sharp screwdriver and tap one side of the stubb to turn it out. Put a drop of penetrating oil or acetone ( nail polish remover) on it and leave it a few minutes before trying.
Liked On: 22-08-2023, 08:47 AM
There are a lot of knife sharpening systems out there. Here is a compilation of most of them that have been mentioned on here over the past eight years - to help make them easier to identify by name...
Liked On: 21-08-2023, 02:43 PM
Have a look at the pics here in this thread from 2020 for some of the different styles of sharpener. https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/f22/identify-knife-sharpener-57848/
Liked On: 21-08-2023, 02:33 PM
I just run the Mercator down the Sako barrel a couple of times and carry on Easy :) 231506
Liked On: 21-08-2023, 02:32 PM
I have fucked around with a lot of systems and by far the best is the aussie invented and made easy-sharp. I got onto them when working in a muelsing gang for a couple of seasons in WA. The flip...
Liked On: 21-08-2023, 02:31 PM
My experience with the following. Lansky is ok on smaller knives, not so good on larger knives Scary sharp is good on larger knives, straighter the better. Gets fiddly with smaller blades. Tormek...
Liked On: 21-08-2023, 02:30 PM
depends if the old fella is any good with an oil stone or not.... one of the diamond/oval steels is a good idea,you can spend serious money on a scarey sharp of warthog system...or smaller amount on...
Liked On: 21-08-2023, 02:27 PM
Your over thinking the fuck out if it Measure the O/D with callipers Squash slightly until 2 mm smaller at the open end Refit and carry on hunting
Liked On: 21-08-2023, 09:27 AM
Well, at least it had the decency to snap with around 1mm to spare. :D Any loctite holding it in? You might be able to get away with cutting slot in the top with a dremel for a flat head screw...
Liked On: 21-08-2023, 09:25 AM
sounds like good EXCUSE to go and visit Amanda to me....
Liked On: 21-08-2023, 09:24 AM