stay with the 270 wsm, easier to find components for, kills same as the 7mms, it basically is a 7mm by another name..... will kill everything in NZ out to 600 at the least :)
Liked On: 11-06-2023, 08:50 PM
I went down this path with a bush rifle where I bought a tikka .223 and replaced the stock with a carbon fibre stock, shortened the barrel, put on a suppressor but on reflection with the cost of the...
Liked On: 11-06-2023, 04:30 PM
RIP Graeme. True battler and stubborn as all get-out. Another of the "Old School" gone sadly.
Liked On: 07-06-2023, 11:32 AM
good luck mate may the weather be nice on your days off. I had a 308 like the 1 at the bottem in the photo and put the hammer extenion on the left side being lefthanded so user friendly and i would...
Liked On: 07-06-2023, 11:27 AM
Well the weather gods smiled upon me today with a crisp calm day off, finally got back to the range with the BLR and my second ladder. Got some good results and have settled on a load pending...
Liked On: 07-06-2023, 11:27 AM
Have put this one on here before 225969 in this configuration But i have just picked up from a mate who borrowed it for a month or so and done some work on the stock (with my permission) Now...
Liked On: 07-06-2023, 06:55 AM
Get a set of Sportsmatch rings for the Tikka. About the strongest set of rings you can find, and are well priced. Think $80 vs $300+ for the optiloks. I have a set of the Sportsmatch on each of my...
Liked On: 06-06-2023, 04:05 PM
270 has been my choice for 3yrs now . I rate it . Can shoot Up to 300 mts with no hold over . Nice Clean kills so far . The 270 seems to get bad press , I've yet to find a weakness at the ranges I...
Liked On: 05-06-2023, 08:16 AM
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Liked On: 04-06-2023, 06:21 PM
Product Review: Tekoa 3-12x50 Riflescope from Tract Optics Note: this review is lengthy so there is a summary at the end. Online offers the possibility of presenting an appraisal of a...
Liked On: 04-06-2023, 01:42 PM
Why light weight for a bush shooter? I would of thought balance, quickness to shoulder and a solid half cock would be the priority
Liked On: 03-06-2023, 09:13 PM
I have this Pedersoli if your interested, 50cal not sure on the twist. No flashy brass bits 225615
Liked On: 03-06-2023, 09:10 PM
You probably already found out. But try to keep your shot strings low. Barrels get warm quick and then groups open up. Think I had warne mounts on mine and they came in nice and low with the scope I...
Liked On: 03-06-2023, 03:48 PM
just a good point about winter and deer - if the Pureoras are anything like Te Urewera which I know well then the deer go high in winter - why you ask - well days are shorter and what sun there will...
Liked On: 03-06-2023, 02:15 PM
Ha. You reckon a couple of inches would make a difference? More deer have been shot with full length SMLE barrels than anything else :) You just gotta be careful where you wave the thing. Just like...
Liked On: 02-06-2023, 06:35 PM