If theres one thing I would say to guys out there, If you ever get the chance to do a swap hunt or such, then do it! You learn so much and the experience, regardless of success, is cool. I would...
Liked On: 08-11-2024, 10:44 PM
The last factory ammo I bought was Norma 200 grain ppc .308, at $19 per packet. At the time, I was an apprentice, making $94.26 per week....
Liked On: 08-11-2024, 10:39 PM
Just for the OP's interest. My 243 bolt action I only neck size stopping just short of the shoulder My 358 win Lever I bump the shoulder every time, I only have basic relading kit so with the...
Liked On: 08-11-2024, 10:39 PM
This will make MD happy, I'm shooting 150g Gold Dots with 44g 2208, don't care about speed, at 100m it's easily inside an inch. The deer don't care either.
Liked On: 08-11-2024, 10:38 PM
Need to look at my diary. Everything is documented. 56 deer this year. 50-ish .223 and rest with 257R. Couple lost. And the odd cock up requiring a second shot to quell matters - surprisingly mostly...
Liked On: 08-11-2024, 10:37 PM
2024 red deer kills by me as far as I can remember 170 m .223 yearling hind asleep, shoulder shot, didn't move 200 m .223 stag, neck shot, bang flop 420m .223 hind, shoulder, dropped 400m .223...
Liked On: 08-11-2024, 10:37 PM
Flew a 2hp and blow up boat into Sutherland sound....mate who shall reman nameless insisted on flying in I think from memory 2x 20l containers of fuel for it after I had talked him out of the third...
Liked On: 08-11-2024, 10:36 PM
Forget about your primers. Some are soft. Some are hard. The chronograph is telling you what is going on; very low pressure. Put 47 grains in and go and shoot it. I am sure you will be pleased. ...
Liked On: 08-11-2024, 04:13 PM
Back your die out 2 full turns then size a case and see if it chambers in the rifle. Screw the die in 1/8th of a turn and repeat the process until the brass chambers with a little resistance on the...
Liked On: 08-11-2024, 04:13 PM
Greetings @Stephanhope, Primer appearance is practically worthless for guessing pressure. gimp is onto it asking about your shoulder bump as too much headspace will show flat primers at low...
Liked On: 08-11-2024, 04:13 PM
It is most likely the combination of the components used is able to generate higher velocity with less peak pressure. I'm lead to believe that ammo manufacturers can often have access to powders...
Liked On: 08-11-2024, 04:12 PM
I could have added a lot to this thread when it comes to the data of shooting and killing animals, but sadly am I TERRIBLE at remembering or even caring about taking pictures of the animals, and it...
Liked On: 08-11-2024, 03:27 PM
Just one. The fieldcraft is .270 win. the 300 mag is a tikka and the 7x57r is a Lee Enfeild.
Liked On: 08-11-2024, 03:26 PM
Earlier I used to watch a lot of hunting videos and subscribed to many YouTube hunting channels as well, but I find myself watching them less and less. Specially American ones where they often have...
Liked On: 08-11-2024, 03:26 PM
I have a 150 Suzuki and get a but under 2 km/l. But I usually cart way to much crap so could probably improve things.
Liked On: 08-11-2024, 03:25 PM