39.5gr of AR2209 behind any 100gr SP or BTSP
Liked On: 24-09-2024, 11:53 PM
Been playing with an old TikkaT3 in 243, originally only used with factory ammo, but thought I’d try some reloading based on RL17 & 2209. 103gn ELDX with 43.8gn 2209 giving 3070fps and around...
Liked On: 24-09-2024, 11:53 PM
Hornady 87gr HPBT 37 gr 2208 Nothing fancy, it just works :thumbsup:
Liked On: 24-09-2024, 11:52 PM
First few shots threw and sighted in to 100m rough enough, on a cold -15 and very windy day, all bullets tried were inch or better, federal blue box 80gr. and 95 bt much better, due to cold and...
Liked On: 24-09-2024, 11:52 PM
Good thread really...9 balls launched from the shotty have been used on many different occasions from Wallabies through to Thar. From up above the ground roos had no chance at all having those 9...
Liked On: 24-09-2024, 11:50 PM
Thanks Thar, I had similar thoughts. 243 - 308. As you all know, there are so many variables to getting in a position to take a shot at an animal, and then making a clean kill. I think a little...
Liked On: 24-09-2024, 11:46 PM
Really sorry to hear that Ryan :( Don't forget to give Bo a heap of pats and treats. He will be down for a bit too It never gets any easier no matter how much you tell yourself that their suffering...
Liked On: 24-09-2024, 04:59 PM
well I dont zero on DOC land but I have taken out some bloody idjits than when we get there and they miss deer or admit they have not zeroed then a cardboard box and a check zero safe away from hut...
Liked On: 24-09-2024, 04:52 PM
It was always my understanding that it’s fine to drop a few to get on the mark, but I goes without saying in doing so you need to really think about who what when where. And make sure all appropriate...
Liked On: 24-09-2024, 04:51 PM
Personally i carry a day pack most of the time, slim and slung low so it doesn't get caught on things... hated the waist straps on it so cut them off. I also avoid zips on day bags as i have...
Liked On: 24-09-2024, 04:49 PM
This is excellent advice, and mirrors my own experiences. Absolutely essential to pattern test your gun, choke and buckshot load at the kind of distances you intend to use it. I also prefer the...
Liked On: 24-09-2024, 04:48 PM
Bit of a sad one but our wee girl came home yesterday. Man she managed to get under my skin big time the wee ratbag, sucks when they go young and instead of a lifetime of memories you're left with a...
Liked On: 24-09-2024, 02:44 PM
Another one I used to wn but sold... No 1 in 375 Holland and Holland Magnum...... I bought it as I had access to a private block with 'wild' cattle...(Feral and never mustered would be a better...
Liked On: 24-09-2024, 02:43 PM
259785 Here's my m77 243 , i know i had it before 1980 so 45 yrs old . Shes a bit like the owner ie: seen better days ! but still a good reliable gun, i mostly use it for 100yd range shoots but take...
Liked On: 24-09-2024, 02:43 PM
I had a ruger 96 in 22LR.... (also had a 10/22 take down but preferred something else...) Always regretted selling the 96 but them is the breaks.... 259764
Liked On: 24-09-2024, 02:42 PM