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About davetapson
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    davetapson liked post by Dazzh On thread : Zeroing - Help! (Real accuracy and precision)
    Throw away targets 2,4 and 5
    Liked On: 13-05-2024, 10:55 AM
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    davetapson liked post by Jaco Goosen On thread : NZDA worth joining.
    Very well said Greg. Ive joined the South African version of Deerstalkers, The SA Hunters in 2000, served as Branch manager and Regional Coordinator for many years and Im still a member even though I...
    Liked On: 03-05-2024, 11:38 AM
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    davetapson liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Pork Fat for Sausages
    We have gone full circle,from making our own sausages before.we now take meat to local butcher and pay him to do it. Yip it costs but plurry good product and way less time n stress.plus we have...
    Liked On: 03-05-2024, 10:59 AM
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    davetapson liked post by Bagheera On thread : The dinner plate challenge
    So, this is one for bush hunting. One shot at 30 rough paces, which is as far as I could see through the trees, standing, start with rifle slung over one shoulder loaded and safety catch on, 5...
    Liked On: 30-04-2024, 01:37 PM
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    davetapson liked post by Trout On thread : How consistent is clean bore shot?
    Same yr ammo and go shoot some deer.Clean or dirty cold bore barrels will all shoot inside 4 inchs at a 100yds.Unless something is seriosly wrong.
    Liked On: 29-04-2024, 08:46 PM
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    davetapson liked post by hunter Al.7mm08 On thread : Rangefinders...
    Depends how far you want to shoot really. Keep in mind, often the advertised range is based on "reflective" targets. Their ability to range deer etc is often a lot less. I have the leupold 1600 with...
    Liked On: 29-04-2024, 08:46 PM
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    davetapson liked post by grandpamac On thread : What Have You Loaded Today
    Greetings All, GPM finally got out to the shed today to do some preliminary loads for load development for a friends .308. A few rounds were assembled with 150 grain Interlocks and the last of my...
    Liked On: 29-04-2024, 04:51 PM
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    davetapson liked post by buzzmann On thread : What’s it worth
    Shit suppressor but seems to work ok scope is a leupold vx1 4-12 , yip dads pretty happy with daughters new gun[emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Liked On: 29-04-2024, 04:24 PM
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    davetapson liked post by Roarless20 On thread : 223 on deer
    75 gr eldm @10m top of neck shot. Grumpy bugger charged in to 5m after hearing a fence wire ping. Couldn't get a shot through the sticks that close so stopped him quick after he went to leave....
    Liked On: 29-04-2024, 04:20 PM
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    davetapson liked post by 7mmsaum On thread : Kicked Out To Garage.
    Set it up in a corner of your bedroom
    Liked On: 29-04-2024, 03:39 PM
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    davetapson liked post by timattalon On thread : The dinner plate challenge
    I do something like this but the 'dot' is halfway between the centre of the plate and the top. That is my aim point when the shots are out past the 'scope is full of animal '" rage . If it is within...
    Liked On: 29-04-2024, 11:07 AM
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    davetapson liked post by charliehorse On thread : The dinner plate challenge
    I shot my plate 2post but I couldn't find all the pieces so will have to try a plastic one tomorrow when/if I'm allowed back in the house
    Liked On: 29-04-2024, 11:04 AM
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    davetapson liked post by 2post On thread : The dinner plate challenge
    Great discussion so far, the last deer I shot, I sat cross legged with my left elbow on my knee. I will have to check that position next time I’m at the range. This is meant to test real world...
    Liked On: 29-04-2024, 11:03 AM
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    davetapson liked post by Moa Hunter On thread : The dinner plate challenge
    I disagree with bipods being a common field shot, if we look at PRS type matches they use improvised field positions to test a shooters ability to adapt. Adapt to situations that arise in the field....
    Liked On: 29-04-2024, 11:02 AM
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    davetapson liked post by 2post On thread : The dinner plate challenge
    I’ve been thinking, there are questions about how far is it ethical to shoot at animals, what caliber should I use for…@gimp set up a shooting challenge that proves your rifle, this it a hunting...
    Liked On: 29-04-2024, 10:59 AM

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