Im kinda old school, and Weaver bases with Weaver rings are reliable and dependable old school. And Winchester and Weaver have a very long history together. If it shoots as is, I'd just leave it - if...
Liked On: 26-12-2022, 10:15 AM
First you have to see if your rifle shoots, and if you can shoot. Do that either prone or off a bench cos thats the most stable position. Then once you have your rifle sighted, and ammo sorted, and...
Liked On: 19-12-2022, 09:12 AM
I'd be using something a bit better than Ados, it doesnt seem to last too long, especially in a high use situation. Not sure what all the fancy products are nowadays, but I have used...
Liked On: 18-12-2022, 09:53 AM
Yup, got me some from Bryn a few weeks ago so thought I had better see what they are capable of today. No load development, no nothing, just copied my 143 loads. Took the rifle down to the range at...
Liked On: 17-12-2022, 12:07 AM
I've never been in favour of higher magnification scopes on hunting rifles, seen too many stuff ups over 35 years of guiding. You dont need high magnification to shoot a long ways out, but you do...
Liked On: 16-12-2022, 05:42 PM
Shooting off a bench is easy so long as you have a bipod or a decent bag for the forend. If its a hunting set up, then use a bag. A sleeping bag stuffed in to its stuff sack works good, or a daypack...
Liked On: 15-12-2022, 05:45 PM
First you have to see if your rifle shoots, and if you can shoot. Do that either prone or off a bench cos thats the most stable position. Then once you have your rifle sighted, and ammo sorted, and...
Liked On: 15-12-2022, 04:02 PM
Shooting off a bench is easy so long as you have a bipod or a decent bag for the forend. If its a hunting set up, then use a bag. A sleeping bag stuffed in to its stuff sack works good, or a daypack...
Liked On: 15-12-2022, 12:26 PM
I've never been in favour of higher magnification scopes on hunting rifles, seen too many stuff ups over 35 years of guiding. You dont need high magnification to shoot a long ways out, but you do...
Liked On: 15-12-2022, 08:39 AM
Yup, got me some from Bryn a few weeks ago so thought I had better see what they are capable of today. No load development, no nothing, just copied my 143 loads. Took the rifle down to the range at...
Liked On: 14-12-2022, 07:31 PM
Good choice, and nice to you've put good glass on it. Look forward to further updates and pic's of the animals you've shot.
Liked On: 09-12-2022, 09:15 PM
I would be looking to buying a calibre that is "old school", "run of the mill". A 300PRC may be an excellent calibre, but its gonna hurt your body until you know how to shoot, and its gonna hurt your...
Liked On: 09-12-2022, 09:13 PM
Good choice, and nice to you've put good glass on it. Look forward to further updates and pic's of the animals you've shot.
Liked On: 08-12-2022, 08:33 PM
I would be looking to buying a calibre that is "old school", "run of the mill". A 300PRC may be an excellent calibre, but its gonna hurt your body until you know how to shoot, and its gonna hurt your...
Liked On: 08-12-2022, 08:30 PM
........and another recommendation for Prout's, excellent pilot, real good bastard, and knows hunting. Malcolm Prouting at Station Air is who you are after, 03 6963738 from memory.
Liked On: 08-12-2022, 05:59 PM