Shot this @ 600yds off pikau with 6.5*55 S&L hunting rifle and VX5 2-10*42 recently. IMO 10x is plenty for most shooting. (The high shot was my fault 159140
Liked On: 29-01-2021, 12:41 PM
Just be careful with a FFP for a hunting scope if you any type of bush hunting, if it's not illuminated you will be searching for the reticle/cross hair in low light. Try before you buy. I lost 3...
Liked On: 29-01-2021, 11:24 AM
put earplugs in all your ammo containers and you could probably stash a couple of sets in the raised cheek piece and not know they there unless needed. muzzle brakes make my ears ring just looking...
Liked On: 23-01-2021, 08:23 PM
Yeah, TR found the recoil of the suppressed 223 a bit much to start with. Found her a 7mmRM as a varmint rifle (still looking for a 223) and put a brake on it. She loves the thing. She barely tips...
Liked On: 23-01-2021, 08:23 PM
Guess the worst thing to say is ...more fishing !
Liked On: 12-01-2021, 09:32 PM
Quick update Lambing over so out for an evening hunt; good result 152930 152929
Liked On: 03-11-2020, 01:34 PM
After the lockdown earlier in the year, mate and I took on the task of restoring an old hut on a property we hunt a bit. Heres an old Pic 150714 And heres a new pic 150713 So we've got 12V...
Liked On: 05-10-2020, 12:11 PM
My past experiences with 3 iterations of 6.5-06 have been uniformly underwhelming. Although all three were Mauser 98 based to be fair - getting a 98 to shoot is never a sure thing unless your name...
Liked On: 26-09-2020, 08:23 AM
Sometimes it's hard to get that perfect weekend where everything is lined up with weather, work, sports, family commitments so the other weekend we finally had an opportunity so we took it although...
Liked On: 24-09-2020, 07:13 AM
Graham Henry wrote great article years back spouting the virtues of a basic fixed power scope of low magnification......less to go wrong..smaller...lighter yip still agree 100% with that.
Liked On: 12-09-2020, 06:20 PM
G’Day Fellas, As the title suggests, I have moved from the Motueka Valley to Brisbane to work with the RAAF for a few years. Many thanks to those in NZ who have guided, encouraged, informed and...
Liked On: 05-09-2020, 08:59 PM
Tentman Another potential cause of fliers, is poor ignition. Over time the main springs do weaken. How old is your rifle? Replacement springs are available for Match 54 bolts, don't know how...
Liked On: 11-08-2020, 10:15 AM
Bedding is unlikely to give you what you are after , you're results are not shabby . The most problematic part of 22 shooting is the ammunition and consistency is the key , sorting the ammunition...
Liked On: 10-08-2020, 09:55 PM
Yep I was a bit hesitant to get one but finally bit the bullet nice rifle very accurate mrs has one as well best of all they increase in value when you buy one :)
Liked On: 03-08-2020, 06:15 AM
First I would remove scope and rings and sight along the groove in the rail to the end of the barrel to see if the end of the barrel is tending off to one side. I have a rifle that has this issue and...
Liked On: 20-07-2020, 03:04 PM