A mate has a338-06ai built on a tikka long action. Usually for that type of cartridge you don’t shoot heavier than 250 gr, actually more your 180 to 230 grain max. So you don’t necessarily need...
Liked On: 16-07-2023, 11:25 AM
I'd almost keep that as is and build on my rem 270 instead!
Liked On: 16-07-2023, 11:16 AM
I have an old 338 lapua barrel with enough length to cut and rechamber, so I'm half way there
Liked On: 15-07-2023, 10:17 PM
Greetings, The 8x57 was introduced in 1888 and was not a Mauser cartridge originally. The 7x57 was introduced in 1892 following the 7.65 x 53 in 1889. Regards Grandpamac.
Liked On: 06-07-2023, 02:00 PM
Rebarrel a second hand rifle with a fast twist instead my 22x47lap shoots lights out with the 88eldm that greg built up
Liked On: 28-06-2023, 12:37 PM
Clean it then just shoot it
Liked On: 27-06-2023, 10:31 PM
ELDM, and send them a round that's a mm or so shorter than mag length, imo.
Liked On: 27-06-2023, 07:17 PM
If you must use the action the 300 saums alot better option for the short barrel
Liked On: 27-06-2023, 04:04 PM
take it to reloaders the guy they use is extremely good I get a shit ton of work done by him prices are pretty reasonable aswell
Liked On: 25-06-2023, 02:43 PM
I always use lacquer based sanding sealer then sand it off with fine wet & dry. That fills the pores before you apply an oil finish. I always use artist's linseed oil for that, available at any art...
Liked On: 20-06-2023, 02:40 PM
Two things to consider are your barrel twist, and the action. The one I had was a very slow twist (1:12 or 1:14 - I don't recall) in a Lee Enfield action so rear locking. If it was a 1:10 twist in...
Liked On: 08-06-2023, 10:43 PM
Rl26 makes a big difference. Doesnt get anywhere near 2900 with anything else.
Liked On: 07-06-2023, 04:52 PM
Or shoot them at 25 yards and claim them as 100 yards.
Liked On: 07-06-2023, 04:02 PM
just a good point about winter and deer - if the Pureoras are anything like Te Urewera which I know well then the deer go high in winter - why you ask - well days are shorter and what sun there will...
Liked On: 01-06-2023, 10:12 AM
It's not cold at the moment so I don't think that will be a factor.
Liked On: 29-05-2023, 07:53 PM