For many years - since reading about the Steel Safari back in about 2008 - I have been keen to shoot field-style or PRS matches and haven't prioritised doing so. After shooting the Sparrowhawk hunter...
Liked On: 04-12-2024, 12:39 PM
Man poor bugga asked about a gun and caliber and got pages of push/control feed and the use of empty shell vs snap caps, try keep on topic it is more useful and helpful
Liked On: 03-12-2024, 07:11 AM
That's what I have done. Bought enough smallbore ammunition for 4+ years and I reload my fullbore ammunition. I have enough primers for at least 2 years, powder for 2, projectiles for 3+ years. ...
Liked On: 01-12-2024, 08:15 PM
Just worked up a load for my .222 Remington barrel for my K95. It has a 1:12” twist. Used 22.8gr Benchmark 2, Lapua brass, Federal small rifle primer. COL of 2.158”. Average velocity of 2990 fps....
Liked On: 01-12-2024, 08:08 AM
Your right though, I would make the lighter bullet go faster I wouldnt be able to help myself. Then I'd still be whinging.
Liked On: 28-11-2024, 01:20 PM
Pull it through backwards then - problem solved! Look for solutions, not problems. Might be sarcasm, might not....
Liked On: 27-11-2024, 12:59 PM
You're overthinking it mate, the wee Howa .308 will be fine. We shouldn't get hung up on ft/lbs it should be what the low end in velocity for the projectile we are using is going to not be as...
Liked On: 26-11-2024, 07:23 AM
A little trick I've found when putting a new scope on a rifle is that when doing a bore sight with the "eyeometer", I do it at as longer range as possible, i.e. a tree on a ridge 4-5 km away, you'll...
Liked On: 22-11-2024, 05:43 PM
I found a knife hidden away in a box of tools I inherited recently from a clean out my grandfather had. Upon further inspection (it was quite rusty, forgot to get proper before photos, oops) it...
Liked On: 18-11-2024, 09:40 PM
And some still dont get why some are hesitant to do the rego thing. They are just a bunch of idiots in their eyes and are causing all the gunshops to close....wtf
Liked On: 18-11-2024, 07:18 PM
After gaining some local Intel I took the Ute up into the Kopuwai. Parking up after a long off-road drive I had a bit of a glass and then made a plan. I was going to drop into the valley cross the...
Liked On: 18-11-2024, 10:33 AM
No kidding? I didn't need a university study to tell me that.
Liked On: 17-11-2024, 04:29 PM
well said Tim-one cant help but endorse your sentiments.as for Gundoc -a walking encyclopaedia of firearms and all its assorted issues .In fact has appeared as an expert witness on this very...
Liked On: 17-11-2024, 04:16 PM
3rd that When it comes to actual empirical knowledge about firearms and related subjects, there would be very few here if any that could be comparable.
Liked On: 17-11-2024, 04:15 PM
2nd that If Gun Doc says something it is worth listening to
Liked On: 17-11-2024, 04:15 PM