Greetings all, 50 years ago Ken Waters covered the 45-70 in his Pet Loads Series. He listed the rifles then available in three grades of Weaker Actions, Moderately Strong Actions and Very Strong...
Liked On: 18-02-2024, 09:05 PM
Your only starting to get going velocity wise, this is from the adi manual they gave 3 levels of load ole actions, 1895 lever and single shot. Or manageable, very stout and ring the chiropractor. I...
Liked On: 18-02-2024, 09:05 PM
I just loaded three rounds of 450 no1 Express So I have 8 rounds to take with me to the West Coast this week Large pistol primer 85 grains 1 1/2 FG Holy Smoke Card, grease cookie, card 360...
Liked On: 18-02-2024, 08:24 PM
Because they want to remind you just because you enjoy the finer things in life you shouldn't turn into a pussy. Embrace the thump!
Liked On: 18-02-2024, 08:50 AM
Philipo I'm just wondering about what brings on a rant Pissed off at cancelled trip ? Alcohol ? Sexual frustration ? Collar bone pain ? All or most of the above ? In my happy place ( pre...
Liked On: 18-02-2024, 01:46 AM
I’m using Winchester 748 ball Some get fancy Magnum primers, others I’ve just pulled out of the Greek surplus 303, the 98k does not care what it is fed. A Mix of sako game head 286g, cast...
Liked On: 15-02-2024, 07:34 AM
In this case it is probably more of an individual rifle thing - I have tested this load in two 9.3x62's; same bullet, same tin of AR2207 powder, both rifles Husqvarna 1600's with the same length...
Liked On: 15-02-2024, 07:33 AM
Found it! It was from an article by Ken Kempa, a gun writer who did an article on a Sauer 101 in 9.3x62 in 2015, and also supplied a comprehensive load data sheet. He recorded loads with 286...
Liked On: 14-02-2024, 07:23 AM
As an example, I arrowed this muley a bit far back near last light and left until morning. Was about 7PM when i sent the arrow, recovered at 645AM the next morning and this is what it looked like....
Liked On: 12-02-2024, 02:02 PM
The gear the guy in the photo that started all this, taught us how to precisely hold over for those long shots and to hold up a wet finger for wind direction, I’ve never used a scope you can dial.
Liked On: 12-02-2024, 01:49 AM
Walking out from duck shooting one day and guy asks if we caught any ducks. My son said "No - I couldn't throw the dog high enough". Absolutely cracked me up. Maybe we need a smaller dog.
Liked On: 11-02-2024, 09:12 PM
Go to your local Gun Shops and have a look at the secondhand stock. I know in Invercargill there would probably be 50+ suitable rifles. Benefit of this is that you get to shoulder the rifle, you may...
Liked On: 11-02-2024, 02:08 PM
The upshot is yes, you can carry your unloaded rifle in any way you like on a public track. And no you dont have to be shy about it. You dont have to carry it in a gun bag or a slip. You are a New...
Liked On: 10-02-2024, 03:11 PM
I saw this pic on the FB NZ deer cullers page; and for some reason just love it.... Using the great 7.7 Rimmed Creedmoor of course! ;) 243386
Liked On: 10-02-2024, 10:37 AM
I started deerstalking with a fully wooded .303 that was my 16th birthday (1963) present from my father, which cost him just under 10 Pounds from Turner & LeBrun for a new FTR'd BSA No.1 Mk.III*....
Liked On: 10-02-2024, 10:37 AM