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   Hugh Shields liked post by Bagheera On thread : Hunting Rifle

   When you’re looking at a variety of rifles, pay attention to the Magazine . Detachable box mag or hinged floorplate ? For box mags: plastic or steel ? Can you dismantle it for cleaning with bare...

   Liked On: 22-01-2024, 10:00 AM

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   Hugh Shields liked post by Bushline On thread : Hunting Rifle

   Nothing wrong with a lever action! Often that means you can’t lose the magazine or the bolt haha!

   Liked On: 21-01-2024, 09:57 PM

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   Hugh Shields liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Hunting Rifle

   okay we have not been given a budget but a Winchester mod -70 all weather with pre 64 action - way better made than a tikka - Mauser synthetic really nice - Steyr Mannlicher getting a bit...

   Liked On: 21-01-2024, 09:54 PM

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   Hugh Shields liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Hunting Rifle

   bull shit I said a mauser action thats not necessarily a controlled feed - what I meant was not a lever action - keep it simple - at least I did not say a tikka plastic in 6.5 crudmore - I left...

   Liked On: 21-01-2024, 09:52 PM

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   Hugh Shields liked post by SmokeyJason On thread : Hunting Rifle

   Just been sighting in two 70 yr old 465 hornets, with the latest batch of vmax both doing thumbnail or better, who would of thought. Old but goodies. Now to get my old Winchesters going.

   Liked On: 21-01-2024, 09:51 PM

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   Hugh Shields liked post by chainsaw On thread : Hunting Rifle

   What ever you get make sure it’s got a GOOD suppressor. You only get one set of ears !! In terms of starting point 708 or 308 would both work for what you want, as will some others, but keep it...

   Liked On: 21-01-2024, 09:49 PM

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   Hugh Shields liked post by Rock river arms hunter On thread : Hunting Rifle

   Best thing to do. Is go join ya local nzda and or rifle range. Then go and pick up a few different rifles and if you can shoot a few in various calibres. Just remember anything from 6.5Creed...

   Liked On: 21-01-2024, 09:46 PM

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   Hugh Shields liked post by STC On thread : Hunting Rifle

   Agreed. - Tikka (pretty much every single one shoot well out of the box with factory ammo - Sako ammo are usually a good starting point) - 308 - large versatile calibre that can kill everything...

   Liked On: 21-01-2024, 09:44 PM

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   Hugh Shields liked post by country cuts On thread : Hunting Rifle

   Being new to hunting don't go with a light caliber ie 223 they work but you have to be confident and place your shot well, look at something that will shoot 140grn plus projectiles. Look at...

   Liked On: 21-01-2024, 09:41 PM

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    Hugh Shields liked post by SmokeyJason On thread : Hunting Rifle

    I have a choice win mod 70 in 243 cal would suit you to a tee but at present I'm in Oz so no deal but something like that is the ducks nuts, pretty to look at and does the job. Tikkas do the job too...

    Liked On: 21-01-2024, 09:39 PM

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    Hugh Shields liked post by Trout On thread : Hunting Rifle

    Watching the boys down south on tv with the new Benelli lupo 300wm,nice rifle.Trying to get my wife to buy me one.

    Liked On: 21-01-2024, 09:33 PM

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    Hugh Shields liked post by Eat Meater On thread : Hunting Rifle

    Once the rifle is sorted, then hunt some goats. Good practice, and easier than deer. Get some runs on the board, practice your butchery so when you get a deer you're confident. +1 for getting a...

    Liked On: 21-01-2024, 09:32 PM

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    Hugh Shields liked post by sportco62 On thread : Hunting Rifle

    I posted this as the second post on the thread - and here we are , two pages later - sharing our personal preferances and prejudices and getting shitty with each other . I feel sorry for the...

    Liked On: 21-01-2024, 09:32 PM

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    Hugh Shields liked post by Missalot On thread : Hunting Rifle

    He’s missed out I’m afraid Hugh.. but the Mauser would have been a cracker of a first rifle! Fortunately I’m also about to chuck my tikka 270 bushpig and the buy and sell too.. be a cracking first...

    Liked On: 21-01-2024, 02:31 PM

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    Hugh Shields liked post by Tahr On thread : 223 on deer

    Couple of grass thieves last evening. 77TMK 237 yds. After dusk and shooting light but fine with the Arken NV in daytime mode. 242055 242056

    Liked On: 21-01-2024, 02:26 PM

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