My answer to that question was along the lines. You want us to do your work and then pay for the privilege.
Liked On: 01-02-2025, 08:15 AM
I modified my original response to avoid any suggestion of politics, but this needs to be killed. The author of the idea needs to be held up to public ridicule, and the ground it sprung from should...
Liked On: 01-02-2025, 08:15 AM
I would verify the twist with a cleaning rod. Some 9 twist were a little short. My Ruger Hawkeye is a genuine 9 twist. My Savage 9 twist are 8 5/8. I can shoot the long 75gr Amax from the Savages...
Liked On: 20-01-2025, 10:00 PM
My 1:9 stabilises 74 gr Targex and Ive read that they will do the 73eldm. That would be the limit though.
Liked On: 20-01-2025, 10:00 PM
After shooting with the 223 for a couple of years now using a 3-9x scope I'd be looking at something that has 2 or 3x bottom end and up to 18x top end. The 9x is only just ok out to 300m for...
Liked On: 20-01-2025, 09:41 AM
Leupold VX5 3-15 x44 practise is essential with the heavies before harvesting deer past 300 yards with a 223
Liked On: 19-01-2025, 08:19 AM
I run a 1-8 on one of mine and a 4-16 on the other. The 1-8 honestly gets the most use and is fine on small animals (goat/wallabies) out to 300 or so. A BDC reticle or mildot is really useful. Extra...
Liked On: 19-01-2025, 08:19 AM
Im keen on an umbrella [emoji6] Welcome Tasman. That is the most replys to an introduction I have seen on here for quite some time. Demonstrates the high regard you are held in, keep up the...
Liked On: 18-01-2025, 08:14 AM
One of the big things in this will be how any changes are "framed" for the public and media. There was an excellent example right in the first few posts to the linked Facebook thread. Instead...
Liked On: 10-01-2025, 11:34 AM
Here’s a starting point. District Councils, Unitary Authorities may have additional regulations. Section 48 of the NZ Firearms Act. 48 Discharging firearm, airgun, pistol, or restricted weapon...
Liked On: 06-01-2025, 03:45 PM
Some of the most hilarious moments in my life has been with mates trying to eradicate rats in huts with all manner of brooms We have had a few scratches, bumps and bruises and sometimes we even...
Liked On: 05-01-2025, 10:18 AM
N560 magnumtises the swede. 2750 plus. Mine is 2840 with 21.5" barrel (140 grn Amax or Gold Dot). Modern strong action, Norma cases. Don't try this at home without a very cautious work up.
Liked On: 05-01-2025, 10:16 AM
Good morning Guys, and thanks for all your advise and help. The brass I'm using is Lapua for the 140's, it is some once fired brass that is FL sized and primed, but not by me, next time around I'll...
Liked On: 03-01-2025, 08:40 AM
I too set out for 2700 FPS in my 6.5x55. 22”barrel, 140 ELD X, RL22. Pressure signs appeared. All good at 2650 with 10 shot group going under 1 MOA. Going to 2700fps The gains AT FIVE HUNDRED...
Liked On: 03-01-2025, 08:38 AM
DOC regard them as taboo. Have heard sometimes they send teams in to dismantle a few that have sprung up but I don't think their budgets cover more frequent missions so they might not be winning the...
Liked On: 30-12-2024, 07:50 AM