I have just got off the phone with Andrew who is now in his 80's and is still doing the odd scope repair. He sounds in good health and still talks about his motorbike trips to the Bay of Plenty. ...
Liked On: 17-02-2021, 10:31 AM
Time to get your trusty vernier caliper out ( every reloaders owns one, right?) Measure the neck OD of a fired case. Measure the neck OD of a sized case. Compare the two, any difference? ...
Liked On: 15-02-2021, 09:37 AM
I've just got a Sightron S-TAC 2-10x32 which is a good fit for my Sako A1. They're quite reasonably priced over here and lightweight. 160466
Liked On: 15-02-2021, 08:29 AM
Not my own project stock unfortunately - still a fair way to go before that one gets to the checkering stage. Younger brother has just about finished a stock for his .270. It's not exhibition-grade...
Liked On: 15-02-2021, 02:56 AM
Greetings All, The latest copy of NZ Outdoor appeared on my chair the other day. In it was an article by Dave Baldwin on his latest Bushman's Bible Journey. He and others visited huts in the North...
Liked On: 12-02-2021, 10:23 PM
The NXS and the VX5 2-10 would be my pick. I have a 2-10 NXS and is also illuminated which is a tick for me these days, dialable and zero stop and obviously can be used for fencing if you leave your...
Liked On: 12-02-2021, 04:41 AM
When I was 16 I brought a 12 gauge hammer gun. One of dads mates said put the butt against your thigh and fire it first to see if it's safe. I let rip with both barrels and have never forgotten it.
Liked On: 11-02-2021, 06:46 AM
its one thing subsonic rounds and a suppressor are AWESOME for...recoil shy people....no noise = no scaredycat flinch...couple of subs then mild few supers then full noise job.....
Liked On: 11-02-2021, 06:46 AM
I once had a 7.62 cook off in my face as i was changing belts on a mag58. Total pants shitting moment that was. I was 18 and thinking "ok thats it im now blind". As luck would have it i just got...
Liked On: 11-02-2021, 06:46 AM
My personal opinion is that Howa rifles are underated. I've owned several and still have some.(Planning to buy more too ) Accurate as can be, good value for money, one of the best production...
Liked On: 10-02-2021, 12:23 PM
Nightforce Compact.
Liked On: 10-02-2021, 06:43 AM
caberslash Maybe my experience has given you false hopes. It was around 8 years and even though it was not too long after the Twin Tower event there didn't seem to be the same issues sending and...
Liked On: 08-02-2021, 10:59 AM
The 71.80 might turn out to have been the better option :P ha ha When I sent an older Leupold to their custom shop a few years ago for Mk4 turret fitting it cost me 50 bucks, which I thought was...
Liked On: 07-02-2021, 01:30 PM
bore sighter SHOULD tell you...show you if its doing some funky thing...it wont be tracking right...or will move with a thump. if you havent got one,chances are the local sports shop will.....I feel...
Liked On: 07-02-2021, 01:27 PM
Bought one for the grandchildren to start out on. Great little set up, fun, accurate and effective. Nuisance goats, first time hunter. Two nice reds, for me.158564
Liked On: 07-02-2021, 05:42 AM