I don't know what data you are looking at and it did not sound right. I checked and it is rubbish. Loads for the Creedmoor are 3 to 4 grains higher than the Cacarno for the same projectiles and...
Liked On: 14-10-2022, 10:02 PM
Well here I go again Just finally got my Marlin Ballard Perfection no.4 38-55 rifle Circa 1880 It's been a long search for a very rare rifle in NZ But to me this is the pick of the Marlin...
Liked On: 12-10-2022, 03:45 PM
So first thing to do is drop out the breech block That's what Ballards are all about This one is very tidy outside and a joy to see the twin matching numbers on the back of it 207935 Quite...
Liked On: 12-10-2022, 03:45 PM
Should look something like this inside the breech block 207937
Liked On: 12-10-2022, 03:45 PM
Then on to the much more enjoyable task of seeing that lovely piece of walnut hiding under nearly 150 years of dirt and oil 207938 It's pretty exciting to see walnut like that on a no.4...
Liked On: 12-10-2022, 03:45 PM
Winchester white box 240 gr worked on 60+ of these . 207784
Liked On: 10-10-2022, 09:10 PM
Checkering complete. A real marathon, but I’m happy with how it came out! 207407 207408
Liked On: 05-10-2022, 03:57 PM
Not a gunsmith / engineering perspective but I would much sooner have a round chambered with the safety on then do that. Or better yet, use a half cock with the safety applied aswell (if said rifle...
Liked On: 02-10-2022, 01:31 PM
Hey Guys Our Fiordland mission is finally here, with the FWF ballot opening again this month here is the release of last years mission into Wild Natives block, hope it gets you all frothing for...
Liked On: 01-10-2022, 09:25 PM
Sideshow made some time in the 1950's according to the serial number, likely a hunter or viscount. 206457
Liked On: 22-09-2022, 02:18 PM
Agree with the above. I see you're in Taranaki, start with goats if you haven't already. I like to know where I am all the time, so regularly get my map out out. Electronic GPS charts (or phone app)...
Liked On: 22-09-2022, 12:11 AM
So as a quick background, I recently inherited this rifle from my wife’s side of the family. It originally was her grandads and it has been looked after by her uncle until recently, when he gave it...
Liked On: 21-09-2022, 07:33 PM
Yearling red deer?
Liked On: 21-09-2022, 07:27 PM
Awsome you can’t beat a gameking for an honest bullet a long time favourite of mine
Liked On: 04-09-2022, 08:09 PM
Thanks for the info guys much appreciated, looking forward to trying the hand primer.
Liked On: 31-08-2022, 01:40 PM