One thing I can is there is if using subs for hunting you really need to reload to get best performance and accuracy. Here in NZ we are limited to a couple of decent subsonic projectiles that work...
Liked On: 20-05-2017, 02:26 PM
what kind of rifle I'm running a mae on 223 ar it makes a lot of difference to noise as its short barreled I just get a lot of gas coming out the ejection port which is not ideal being a lefty
Liked On: 20-05-2017, 11:52 AM
I used to hunt fallow in similar forest conditions and 300aac was AOK for the job. Though I doubt you need a round that big for goats at short distance. I guess you are thinking more about the noise...
Liked On: 20-05-2017, 11:52 AM
perfect for the job. it's about the only round you can easily get factory subs for anyway.
Liked On: 20-05-2017, 11:51 AM
Search for some of Tikka's hunting reports. He is slaying animals with his 300blackout, subsonic and supersonic.
Liked On: 20-05-2017, 09:38 AM
All sorted! Getting the scope sussed on monday and going to the range next saturday. Thanks Bevan! this forum is a gold mine for new hunters, i must say. cheers guys
Liked On: 19-05-2017, 12:29 PM
The difference between 7mm08 and 308 is pretty negligible overall. Similar bullet weights for common hunting rounds in the 140-160gr weights, similar velocities and similar dimensions, recoil,...
Liked On: 18-05-2017, 05:54 PM
I was in the EXACT same position. My head said 308, but my heart said 7mm08. I usually go with my heart, but I usually screw up these type of decisions so I went with my head this time :thumbsup: ...
Liked On: 18-05-2017, 05:53 PM
managed to score some jewellery tonight, 1st banded duck for me straight to the pool room 68915
Liked On: 18-05-2017, 12:34 PM
The problem with goats is that everyone goes and shoots 30 of the things at a time, so the areas that had good numbers don't anymore. There's an odd attitude to them as a game animal. Fair enough...
Liked On: 17-05-2017, 10:22 PM
Got home at 1715, quick grab of gear and 3 decoys, on the river 1725, a couple of calls, single flies over, landing gear down,bang, duck in the hand,home again 1740. Beer o'clock.
Liked On: 16-05-2017, 09:07 PM
Get the one on the left NOT the one on the right.....:) 63712
Liked On: 16-05-2017, 09:01 PM
Thinking about a smoker mainly and also a mincer/sausage maker. Any recommendations on what to buy for a beginner? I dont really have the patience/for-thought to muck around for to long trying...
Liked On: 14-05-2017, 11:28 PM
Got my first pook for the season,then managed to cross the bridge to the big pond and froze my arse off.Heard a few shots,had two ducks approach on my arrival but they scarpered before I made it to...
Liked On: 14-05-2017, 11:14 PM
Not yet, but soon. Crickets seen to have disappeared, so these fellas might start being tasty again. Worth a crack.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170509/1c2048c3c3dd9996a2e5e7fe9511a085.jpg
Liked On: 13-05-2017, 08:44 PM