Well, after reading this entire thread a couple of times and picking the bones out of it, I thought, "avoiding it ain't doing any good", so I pulled the .270wsm out of the safe. As many here can...
Liked On: 06-09-2021, 12:32 PM
Just finished my second ferret, apparently this one killed a few kiwis that were being monitored before he was caught in a cage trap, which is why they wanted the mouth open. It's going to be used...
Liked On: 05-09-2021, 08:14 PM
Bit of gentle lathe turning and tapped into the hole nicely . Nice clean look too . 177692
Liked On: 05-09-2021, 02:09 PM
the difference there how much resistance there is to the projectile. If the bullet can deliver all the energy then it would move the box a lot. Ultimately though if you fire the gun and cant knock...
Liked On: 05-09-2021, 08:12 AM
FFS this was done to death...50-60-70 years ago....think it was Matt Grant who set up a wooded box on stand with pencil attached to scribe on paper when box moved...shot box..pencil moved...put but...
Liked On: 05-09-2021, 08:11 AM
Matt black etching paint (or semi / or gloss) give a reasonable finish. Especially if you dont want heirloom finish. A decent coat of paint does wonders for rust prevention too...just can be a bit...
Liked On: 05-09-2021, 08:09 AM
Duracoat for firearms,can buy it off trade me.works well
Liked On: 05-09-2021, 08:08 AM
How much money do you at to spend? If you are looking at under $300 my advice would be: -Buy 2nd hand -Buy a well regarded brand -Spend as much money as possible -Get the most basic scope...
Liked On: 04-09-2021, 10:13 PM
I have one, I set it up pointing at my fuel tanks
Liked On: 04-09-2021, 09:46 PM
well if it isnt a heirloom........some good etching primer first off and finished with suitable top coat....actually talk to 257weatherby he has something that looks awesome....have contemplated...
Liked On: 04-09-2021, 09:21 PM
There’s Waikato Draught and a mug? I would have thought a good looking old bugger like me would have been in the first lot of deliveries. I think I’ll complain to the secretary. Ha ha ha ha. ...
Liked On: 03-09-2021, 01:37 PM
Finished, ready to rezero.
Liked On: 01-09-2021, 01:08 PM
Left hand locks were uncommon on single shot rifles But they were made for double barrel rifles and shotguns So not unheard of The left hand back action lock on my .72 musket is likely to have...
Liked On: 31-08-2021, 02:22 PM
I think she's been in the paper before. Good to see hunting portrayed in a positive light....
Liked On: 31-08-2021, 10:18 AM
I keep those boots so I can pretend that I am still capable of work. I think the guys can see through me, but so far they are polite about it. The rifle is a .54, with a 1:66' twist for roundballs...
Liked On: 31-08-2021, 10:00 AM