Got the letter confirming my FAL application has been approved and my license will be posted out to me within the next 4 weeks, so from submitting my application on-line (this is for a new license...
Liked On: 07-07-2023, 10:23 PM
Fixed it. Sorry, pet peave of mine! 308 Winchester for me. Can load from 125 to 180 grains, rifles tend to not be fussy and plentiful ammo and components. If I can only have one load Id go 165gr....
Liked On: 07-07-2023, 10:15 PM
6.5x55 in a modern action and handloads
Liked On: 07-07-2023, 10:14 PM
Having a bit of a run of it lately....last three trips out after deer Ive been within 50 yards ofthem in thick bush and had them move off...first time I had dogs with me..deer were through a big...
Liked On: 07-07-2023, 09:37 PM
there is famous quote from a equally famous American hunter of old...the name Bear comes to mind???? our grandfathers hunted in red plad shirts,the best camouflage is to sit still and shut up..... or...
Liked On: 06-07-2023, 10:27 PM
I've deprimed heaps of cases over the years but someone once told me, "every time you do it, expect it to go bang", and I do. Luckily haven't shat my pants yet.......but theres still time
Liked On: 05-07-2023, 07:13 PM
Not silly. I've wet primers in cases and they've happily gone bang next morning although the odd one was a tad muted. Same as this nonsense about handling them kills them. Primers are hardy little...
Liked On: 05-07-2023, 07:12 PM
this was of course many many years ago when such firearms were still legal..and YES it definately contributed to making the old bugger deaf as a post
Liked On: 04-07-2023, 12:09 PM
Hey team I have finally completed my first attempt at a walnut stock. I was given a slab from a farmer mate and wanted to try my hand. It’s far from perfect, and a long way off some stocks on...
Liked On: 02-07-2023, 07:36 PM
Great work by those that put in a submission to protect our freshwater fishery. Below a summary - approx 3500 emails sent - outnumbered any previous firearms submissions when it comes to input....
Liked On: 29-06-2023, 07:27 PM
Having seen the quality of my mates dog using the deer dog blueprint method of training I thought I'd have a go myself. It's not easy with a family to do what he says and I'm not very good at...
Liked On: 29-06-2023, 12:41 PM
I've had a chat to one of the bosses here who has dealt with the FSA a bit. Our advice is to call them if the gun isn't on the list and ask to give them feedback about it. Unfortunately it seems...
Liked On: 29-06-2023, 12:38 PM
yep they even sport the same "low" comb of the old originals for use with open sights, even though most new rifles come without them!! So we fit comb raisers of all sorts or replace the new rifle...
Liked On: 28-06-2023, 10:26 PM
That's quite coincidental the Nelson Branche's 75th birthday is celebrated tonight after our AGM ...
Liked On: 27-06-2023, 01:47 PM
^Probably better than a bunch on here - they might be just smart enough to read what they have to do . . .
Liked On: 27-06-2023, 10:05 AM