I have been running 73g 2225 with 162 ELD-M loaded to tikka mag length going a touch over 2900 out of my 22” barrel with dpt. Been very consistent at gongs at 755. Shot a tahr at 350 and dropped it...
Liked On: 31-03-2024, 11:38 AM
I’ve only used the 338 300 grain atips (shot two stags with them last weekend) they look cool and seem to work. It’s funny how we (me) divert to match bullets for hunting… the 162 sst was probably...
Liked On: 31-03-2024, 09:11 AM
Don't get too excited. You wont need anything if I forget to bring the gun down :)
Liked On: 31-03-2024, 08:02 AM
246975 13 points, splayed tops. Seen this genetic before in the same area. One of the biggest body stags I've shot
Liked On: 30-03-2024, 07:13 PM
162 ELDX, 175 ELDX options too. I’ve seen and used the 162 ELD X and M, 180 ELDM, 175 ELDX, 168 VLDH and they all worked great. Ran the 162 ELDX in my rem mag for ages and it hammered. Load 180 ELDMs...
Liked On: 30-03-2024, 06:46 PM
175 eldx seems like a good option. I have some you can try if you like
Liked On: 30-03-2024, 06:45 PM
Love the 168 VLDs - hunted truck loads of game with them. Humted most plains game in South Africa with then. Spingbuck (Fallow sized) to Eland(Size of a moose). Never let me down. Shot the VLDs...
Liked On: 30-03-2024, 06:06 PM
As Gunsmith one tends to see some pretty odd things happen to good people. 300BLK fired in a 223, 308 fired in a 270(odly enough without much damage!), Customer destroyed new rifle, by shooting...
Liked On: 30-03-2024, 05:52 PM
140x 6mm creedmoor, 2209, 450s, lapua brass and 108s 50x 308, 2206h, 210m, lapua brass and 168s Using handloaders facilites is worth the annual fee well and truly, 2x amp annealers, 2x charge...
Liked On: 30-03-2024, 05:15 PM
Yes action fits fine. Mine was inletted for the hardy bottom metal and detachable magazine. All worked well
Liked On: 30-03-2024, 05:13 PM
https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/f10/guns-blown-persons-damaged-powder-misadventures-examples-103339/
Liked On: 30-03-2024, 08:51 AM
As he said, the contents are completely unknown. There is risk associated with firing them off- an overload with a fast pistol powder wouldn't be great..
Liked On: 30-03-2024, 07:50 AM
Run the cases through your die and push them out. Wear safety gear, just in case. I've done hundreds without a single mishap. Most I keep asisde for reuse in fouling loads and evcery one has ignited.
Liked On: 30-03-2024, 05:09 AM
This one was as close as it get https://youtu.be/1449kJKxlMQ?si=gc5_juUJja8NsOhJ
Liked On: 29-03-2024, 06:47 PM
I can see its a long project, good stuff Danny
Liked On: 29-03-2024, 05:52 PM