For a true bush rifle, I don't think you can go past the Bergara single shot rifles for quality and value. You get a very short if surprisingly heavy package. I don't think the single shot factor has...
Liked On: 17-09-2024, 07:46 AM
Tikka T3 308win, 16" bbl, Hardy suppressor. Steiner 1-4x illuminated. Zeroed 106 yards. 259260 All you will ever need in the bush.
Liked On: 17-09-2024, 07:45 AM
We run our version of HC rules on our NZDA shoots. Rifle weight and scope max power is the easiest way. We used to use a max barrel dia but with carbon wrapped barrels it's buggered that. We don't...
Liked On: 17-09-2024, 07:43 AM
22creedmore would be a great fit
Liked On: 12-09-2024, 11:16 PM
A 358 Win. I did that to a 243 Winchester Mod 70 youth rifle. Great bush rifle that is awesome on big reds out to 250 meters.
Liked On: 12-09-2024, 11:16 PM
So a few years back there was a thread here about small axes, and the idea was someone was looking for a smaller axe, like a boys axe, with a head that was bearded so you could choke up on it and use...
Liked On: 12-09-2024, 07:42 AM
First shot at live game 35m from elbows Very fine sights in dull light and old eyes 258914
Liked On: 10-09-2024, 10:26 PM
Hi Ben, Have a couple here you are welcome to borrow for a few weeks to see how you go. CO2 is a great power source for its size, but expensive if you shoot a lot. CO2 is self regulating but...
Liked On: 10-09-2024, 10:08 PM
Dads old side be side. The intention was to get it sorted for our sons 30th. The stock was cracked through the grip and the barrels needed sweating together. No one was interested. Mid-Canterbury...
Liked On: 09-09-2024, 10:41 PM
I’ve contemplated one better than that. I’ve thought about tutoring anyone that wanted to learn, it would just need to right people, right place and enough time. It’s a very slow process, and not...
Liked On: 09-09-2024, 01:22 PM
Latest job has shaped up nicely. This is a .404 Jeffrey built on a 1908 Mauser, metalwork all done by Allen Carr. It’s now ready for him to put the cross-bolt in, then finish sanding time. 224444...
Liked On: 09-09-2024, 01:21 PM
Last stock that I’ll be doing for a while, I’ve got a heap of hunting (and living life outside the workshop) to be done! This one is for myself, a .358 Winchester. Metalwork by Allen Carr,...
Liked On: 09-09-2024, 01:18 PM
Checkering complete. A real marathon, but I’m happy with how it came out! 207407 207408
Liked On: 09-09-2024, 01:17 PM
Been a long time between updates, so here’s a quick picture of the latest stock nearing completion. This is the forend panel completed, and it represents 22 hours of hand checkering. Would be a lot...
Liked On: 09-09-2024, 01:16 PM
Received the bottom metal back from Allen, so this project is now finished. It’s up for grabs, PM me if you’re interested.201205 201206 201207 201208 201209
Liked On: 09-09-2024, 01:15 PM