My first centrefire was 223 used in scubland/bush settings, a deadly accurate rifle within 100m, could put bullet hole through bullet hole. Ultimately it wasnt a hard hitter but it didnt need to be...
Liked On: 12-06-2023, 11:12 AM
I've had af ew .308s, they do the job for what you want but I don't currently have any......243 with the 1-8 twist however, is not going anywhere.
Liked On: 12-06-2023, 11:11 AM
yeah 308 have used for 50 years - shot from 110 grain right up to 180 grain - but now stick to 150 grain - the 110 grain was FS supplied stubby little round nosed projectile - the goat cullers did...
Liked On: 12-06-2023, 11:11 AM
The most important thing imo is not the caliber or cartridge but learning how to stalk close and shoot quickly and accurately off-hand and supported
Liked On: 12-06-2023, 11:11 AM
Greetings Rup, A .308 not shooting well with AR2206H. The rifle must be possessed by demons. AR2206H has been my go to for the last 20 years in my .308 rifles. My M700 does not shoot the 150 grain...
Liked On: 12-06-2023, 09:46 AM
Shot 4 deer with the 60 grain Hammer Hunter last evening. 3100 fps. Ranges 150 - 230 yards. All shoulder/chest shot and all pass throughs. 3 of them big lumps of red spikers. One shot each and only...
Liked On: 12-06-2023, 09:44 AM
What kind of bivvy bag do you use Micky Duck?
Liked On: 12-06-2023, 09:40 AM
243 with factory ammo would be fine for anything in the north island out to 300 mtr. If you get one with the new fast twist barrels and hand load then you are good to 500mtr. Again bullet...
Liked On: 12-06-2023, 09:38 AM
One of the things in favour of the 308 beyond commonality of calibre and therefore ammo availablity is that in a way the 308 is like a Ford Escort - if there is a problem everyone else has had the...
Liked On: 12-06-2023, 09:38 AM
Another minter of a day. Decided to go over to another adjacent property and look for deer in the late afternoon. Found them no problem, but they were a long way away, on the other side of the gorge....
Liked On: 12-06-2023, 09:36 AM
I've been through a few. Favourite was a Macpac microlight, just easy but not much room. Started with huntech bivvy. Tried swags/bivvy bags...hated them, claustrophobic. Got a Zpacks duplicate with...
Liked On: 11-06-2023, 10:34 PM
Also depends if you’re planning on getting a second rifle at some point in the not-too-distant future. In that case the .243 would sit nicely in the cabinet alongside any of the WSMs or a 7RM. I’ve...
Liked On: 11-06-2023, 10:22 PM
Despite shooting my first white tail in 5 trips to the island, this really was the highlight of the trip. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n85D31_yp7o
Liked On: 11-06-2023, 10:20 PM
This sika is my first stag for the year, so many times this year I have let other people shoot to make sure they get animals. I'll head out to that spot at some point, I wouldn't mind getting a...
Liked On: 11-06-2023, 10:12 PM
That's great. Now I 'spose you will go to that spot we talked about and strike a 40" 12 straight away :) I hope you do.
Liked On: 11-06-2023, 10:12 PM