Done a few deer skins with the leder kits. Finished product has been good but definite blue ting to hide. I use a waterblaster on the green hide to strip all the membrane and flesh off. Works a...
Liked On: 14-09-2021, 08:35 PM
I posted some time back regarding a Voere 222 that I’d bought for Varmint, that didn’t work out due to a rifle fault and NZShoota offered me his lovely little CZ I’ve spent a fair bit of time doing...
Liked On: 13-09-2021, 02:45 PM
178126 Just arrived :) The Winchester brass is a bit hairy. One piece was beyond salvage. The Targex pills look great. Weighed a handful just for curiosity and they were all within 0.2gr Won’t be...
Liked On: 13-09-2021, 02:45 PM
Alright, post up photos of your first deer, with a bit of a story. Here’s mine. Back in July 1987 I went on a Waikato NZDA organised hunt. We headed in to Waihaha in Pureora. I tagged along with...
Liked On: 12-09-2021, 10:15 PM
178396178397 OK Micky Duck, My 12 year olds 2" group. She has shot at 100y about a dozen times since she was 7, had one go at 300 y last year and this was her 2nd attempt at 500y, first group was a...
Liked On: 12-09-2021, 05:45 PM
Pretty sure bunji called for a new thread on the BSA sporting rifles of yesteryear. I have owned a few Viscount 7x57's and a near new Hunter in 222. I was once a member of an NZ BSA interest group...
Liked On: 10-09-2021, 02:34 PM
I have my fathers old Lithgow Model 12 I learned to shoot with as a kid and likewise used to bring many a hare and rabbit home, and the occasional quail, tut tut. Went home from Uni one summer and...
Liked On: 08-09-2021, 11:33 PM
Husky1600 That's the plan mate[emoji106] Sent from my SM-G525F using Tapatalk
Liked On: 07-09-2021, 06:16 PM
Thanks again for the input guys. I pulled the gun apart ready to get fixed up.The hanger closest to the action was a little lose so gently peened that a bit[emoji375]. garyp ,it's a good fit...
Liked On: 07-09-2021, 05:36 PM
I was given 25 odd of these a while ago, possibly from Husky1600 . I'm assuming these were once a projectile you could buy? Threw a load together today and they shot mint, hoping someone else has...
Liked On: 05-09-2021, 09:56 PM
A quick up-date on our progress with these 700 footprint rimfires: Just over 4,000 rounds through them now and I'm happy to report that we have not had one single malfunction from either. The...
Liked On: 01-09-2021, 08:00 PM
Suppressed semi-auto .17 HMRs need more frequent cleaning to ensure reliable functioning as the back pressure from the suppressor causes more chamber fouling. .17 HMRs are notorious for chamber...
Liked On: 30-08-2021, 07:31 PM
The way i interpret it is that the LFAO must not be using a rifle at the same time, as could they have two rifles between them. The LFAO rifle could be slung over his back while supervising the non...
Liked On: 30-08-2021, 07:25 PM
I have finally finished this "quick side project" more or less. I just need make a thread protector and to get a load that shoots ok. Bit hard at the moment being stuck in the middle of the suburbs....
Liked On: 27-08-2021, 07:09 PM
And here is the rifle all back together. Parkerizing isn't perfect but it looks better than is did in rusty blue finish. 176532
Liked On: 27-08-2021, 05:40 PM