Such a shame that your gov. changed the laws to prevent visitors leaving rifles in NZ. If it were still possible, I'd 'buy' your rifle and 'sell' it back to you for the cost of a one-way plane ticket...
Liked On: 27-03-2023, 09:48 AM
Mora Classic or Opinel if you want a folder. 205140
Liked On: 28-02-2023, 03:54 PM
Better results if you run it through a 7mm08 or 260 Rem die first. Shoulder to neck angle on the 243 is pretty steep compared to the 308 so I would also anneal the brass first. As mentioned,...
Liked On: 28-02-2023, 08:22 AM
Might need a small base die for the 243
Liked On: 27-02-2023, 06:10 PM
Might need a small base die for the 243
Liked On: 27-02-2023, 05:28 PM
Better results if you run it through a 7mm08 or 260 Rem die first. Shoulder to neck angle on the 243 is pretty steep compared to the 308 so I would also anneal the brass first. As mentioned,...
Liked On: 26-02-2023, 07:13 AM
Just picked up a first year 243 Rem Mod 7 to accompany my 7mm08 Custom KS 207644 More details here: https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/f15/first-year-remington-model-7-1983-a-87519/
Liked On: 16-02-2023, 11:34 AM
Timney triggers are base model compared to Triggertechs which are often the same or less money for 2-3x the trigger. My M7 7mm08 did well with some 150grain ELDX handloads today. 216785
Liked On: 14-02-2023, 01:51 PM
It was this forum that made me aware of the Remington Model 7, so I thought it apt to post my latest rifle acquisition on here! A suspiciously cheap online ad on Guntrader for a Remington Model 7...
Liked On: 14-02-2023, 10:38 AM
Just picked up a first year 243 Rem Mod 7 to accompany my 7mm08 Custom KS 207644 More details here: https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/f15/first-year-remington-model-7-1983-a-87519/
Liked On: 14-02-2023, 10:07 AM
Quick update regarding the rifle; Added an EGW 3-hole picatinny rail and epoxy bedded the rail for good measure. Did this on my other M7 and have got good results from it. Copped some flak for...
Liked On: 14-02-2023, 09:41 AM
Thanks team, hoping to do the McCervus soon (Roe, Red and Sika) with one rifle, close do doing it with my 7mm08 M7 KS, have done it with a crappy 270 Tikka but will get a load sorted with the 243...
Liked On: 14-02-2023, 09:39 AM
£150 which is approx 300 NZD?
Liked On: 14-02-2023, 09:38 AM
1983 Catalog with details can be found here: https://cartridgecollectors.org/ammunition-catalogs/Remington Note the .243 and 6mm Rem have 9 1/4 twist rates. You can see the decline of Remington...
Liked On: 14-02-2023, 09:38 AM
Some more details, note barrel stamps showing this was made in January 1983: 207638 207639 207640 207641
Liked On: 14-02-2023, 09:37 AM