Prepped all the bottom metal rings and screws yesterday, sprayed them Matt black this morn, need to strip the floor plate and re do, has some drips on it, I'll leave it all a few weeks before...
Liked On: 16-05-2022, 02:27 AM
I know some old hunters who routinely got 22 to 25 reloads per round out of their triple deuces in a time when a penny was worth a lot of money. They did not have full power loads but were quick to...
Liked On: 16-05-2022, 02:26 AM
Yeah kinda, not really. In all honesty, pretty confused by the whole thing really. Surely I can get 5 or 6 reloads out of a peice of brass with out annealing -especially if I need a $1000...
Liked On: 16-05-2022, 02:26 AM
As mentined earlier in the thread the bino harness has gone through some changes. The first bino harness i became aware of in NZ was about 2005 which was a basic support harness that Leupold put out...
Liked On: 15-05-2022, 10:00 PM
My 1-8 Twist .308 one(now sold) did not really like 150gn Sako Gamehead 1-2 inches was best it could manage. (Same ammo in the Tikka that replaced it does 1/2 inch repeatable) However 168gn ELD-M...
Liked On: 15-05-2022, 08:17 PM
Hey all, I know that there hasn't been much done with this over the past few months ( have been busy with other things like poxy work etc ) I also realise plenty on here won't know the history or...
Liked On: 15-05-2022, 09:29 AM
80,000 is a big step up from 60,000-65,000 psi should be a hot little round, basically equal speed wise to a 270wsm from what Iv gathered Its cool that they are going away from 223, and using a...
Liked On: 14-05-2022, 05:30 AM
About a month ago a mate of mine invited me to hunt the kaimanawas for sika with him and a couple of mate. I've only recently moved up from Canterbury and have been hoping to go for my first elusive...
Liked On: 13-05-2022, 07:58 AM
For the past few years Remington rifles have suffered several quality control issues, some of which beggar belief. The problems began when the solvency of the company was at risk and many skilled...
Liked On: 13-05-2022, 07:43 AM
I make a standing row of 50 .303 cases, walk gas torch from neck to neck. Point at which to move on to the next is when the moisture on the brass disappears. As for rotating the brass, if you...
Liked On: 13-05-2022, 04:59 AM
Drill and socket were invented and used and continue to be used before all the fancy machines. Sorta like you cant kill deer with a 303 because you need a gun with a carbon fibre stock etc. It is not...
Liked On: 13-05-2022, 04:51 AM
Good read. Henry Ford also said his design was the best thing. Don't believe all that the seller says. Flame annealing has its place and always will. It's been used for centuries for heat...
Liked On: 13-05-2022, 04:50 AM
Flame annealing still has its place. Not everyone can afford an AMP.
Liked On: 13-05-2022, 04:50 AM
That’s literally just a run of the mill howa every one I’ve seen had the hollowed bolt knob etc. alpine models have a cerakote barrelled action and lighter profile barrel but most the weight savings...
Liked On: 12-05-2022, 01:20 PM
I could do you a deal on a Browning Xbolt in .270 - Talleys and Weaver Grandslam 3-10x40. $1600 and no pissing about with Arms office and couriers. Confirmed shooter. 196713
Liked On: 12-05-2022, 12:41 PM