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  1. MB
    MB liked post by Dicko On thread : Scope recommendation
    I think Tracy do a 4-14x dedicated rimfire scope with hash marks for .22 HV ammo. On my high grade .22LR outfits for targets it’s 6.5-20 or 6-18 x leupolds or similiar. Hunting 3-9x vx3 efr. ...
    Liked On: 01-06-2024, 09:18 AM
  2. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Dicko On thread : Reloading 22 Hornet (The Original) – Optimal Canada Goose Load
    Those 45 gn pills might actually be Winchester 46 gn pills that are sold specifically for the hornet. In my hornet they pattern like a shotgun. In my above post I should have said 40 gn Nosler...
    Liked On: 31-05-2024, 08:01 PM
  3. Hugh Shields
    Hugh Shields liked post by Dicko On thread : Reloading 22 Hornet (The Original) – Optimal Canada Goose Load
    Those 45 gn pills might actually be Winchester 46 gn pills that are sold specifically for the hornet. In my hornet they pattern like a shotgun. In my above post I should have said 40 gn Nosler...
    Liked On: 31-05-2024, 01:21 PM
  4. Dama dama
    Dama dama liked post by Dicko On thread : 270 preferred projectile weight
    Failsafes were a very average pill. Poor expansion, more like a fmj. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Liked On: 28-05-2024, 05:23 PM
  5. Plinky
    Plinky liked post by Dicko On thread : 270 preferred projectile weight
    A std REM 700 barrel will shoot everything from 130 - 150 grains well. Not much need for anything outside of this range. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Liked On: 26-05-2024, 01:01 AM
  6. tetawa
    tetawa liked post by Dicko On thread : 257R Experiences
    I use a starting load with a 87 gn pill to fire form cases. They are quite accurate for game or paper. After fire forming I reckon you should anneal them as they tend to get brittle necks a bit...
    Liked On: 25-05-2024, 06:58 AM
  7. Happy Jack
    Happy Jack liked post by Dicko On thread : Winter sleeping gear
    Good point HJ, If you pack a down jacket and light down pants, a good 3 season bag is almost too hot for most winter camping. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Liked On: 22-05-2024, 10:28 PM
  8. Oldbloke
    Oldbloke liked post by Dicko On thread : Husqvarna .30-06
    59 gns of 09 with a 165 is a hot load. Start at 56/57 gns Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Liked On: 21-05-2024, 09:41 PM
  9. tetawa
    tetawa liked post by Dicko On thread : 257R Experiences
    Yes Tetawa, I have data from my rifle. It has a 25 inch tube on a 98 action. In .257 cal pills 87 and less are varmit construction. So 100 and above is the go. In Win +P brass 2209 - 51.5...
    Liked On: 20-05-2024, 08:58 PM
  10. Dama dama
    Dama dama liked post by Dicko On thread : Farmers Markets, Organic Meat and Produce
    Avoiding minuscule pesticide residues in meat , fruit and vegetables will not change your health status but will slim your wallet. Your doc should have focused you on whole foods and avoiding...
    Liked On: 19-05-2024, 03:05 PM
  11. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Dicko On thread : Where to from here with my 7WSM?
    Try a 160 gn ballistic tip. If that works you can then try the std 160 gn AB and know it will shoot. Their BC is good enuff.
    Liked On: 18-05-2024, 02:51 PM
  12. Brian
    Brian liked post by Dicko On thread : Farmers Markets, Organic Meat and Produce
    Avoiding minuscule pesticide residues in meat , fruit and vegetables will not change your health status but will slim your wallet. Your doc should have focused you on whole foods and avoiding...
    Liked On: 18-05-2024, 10:35 AM
  13. Localman
    Localman liked post by Dicko On thread : Farmers Markets, Organic Meat and Produce
    Avoiding minuscule pesticide residues in meat , fruit and vegetables will not change your health status but will slim your wallet. Your doc should have focused you on whole foods and avoiding...
    Liked On: 18-05-2024, 09:50 AM
  14. mopheadrob
    mopheadrob liked post by Dicko On thread : Where to from here with my 7WSM?
    Try a 160 gn ballistic tip. If that works you can then try the std 160 gn AB and know it will shoot. Their BC is good enuff.
    Liked On: 17-05-2024, 11:12 PM
  15. Dama dama
    Dama dama liked post by Dicko On thread : Sako lovers
    Mostly a Remington man but found a few Sako’s hiding in the back of the safe. M78 .22lr https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240509/f7f8abd331f48d46fc232e6f907f09f9.jpg 75 in 7RM. Sent from my...
    Liked On: 16-05-2024, 09:23 PM
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