I've been using a brno 223 over the last 12 years and shot all my deer (probably up around 30 deer now) and not one has gone further than 30 yards downhill. I've just recently upgraded to a 243 brno...
Liked On: 11-01-2020, 04:49 PM
Ill add a good percentage of us are far far better shots than the(most) old deer cullers and are using far more accurate gear with detailed knowledge of trajectory's and wind drifts with a vast array...
Liked On: 11-01-2020, 04:49 PM
Total nonsense. A 243 will deal with anything in Nz at a reasonable range, esp bush ranges and thats using 80-100 gr . Anywhere in the boiler room or shoulder will deal to big stags and theres plenty...
Liked On: 11-01-2020, 04:49 PM
I sold the rifle to deer243 I can say the suppressor is long (looks very much like a gun works copy to.me) but pretty light. Lighter than my hardy gen IV. The weight is in the rifle it self. Has...
Liked On: 11-01-2020, 04:48 PM
Most people know im a 243 man, thats my go to rifle all day long, esp bush stalking. Quite awhile ago i added a 308 for longer range areas and as a back up rifle for a change now and again etc. Just...
Liked On: 11-01-2020, 04:47 PM
Commercial crack testing does work OK but it cannot reveal inherent hardening problems with steel itself, only existing cracks. In this regard the Eddystone actions have always been a precarious...
Liked On: 24-12-2019, 04:13 PM
it was a eye opener for sure, im healing fast, i even did a burn test with remaining case powder to compare with powder from the containers to confirm it was the correct powder. ive gone over...
Liked On: 24-12-2019, 04:11 PM
A full inspection of all the bits is needed to come to any conclusion, however I wouldn't mind betting it was an Eddystone action. They are notorious for being as hard as the hobs of hell and a bit...
Liked On: 24-12-2019, 04:10 PM
His Mum is taken back by your thoughts and generosity. If it would work she says a H+F voucher - he loves going into the Pukekohe store - some gear was cut off at Resus but his good hunting belt and...
Liked On: 23-12-2019, 09:13 PM
126584126585 Latest knife finished for my lovely wife in time for a Christmas present, general kitchen blade, dyed and stabilized French Oak. Very light and balanced.
Liked On: 23-12-2019, 09:12 PM
Go buy a lotto ticket, and if you want to get rid of the whole bloody thing I'd be happy to take the barrel. Im very happy we aint reading a post with you laid up in hospital or worse.
Liked On: 23-12-2019, 09:09 PM
Don't know if this is maybe already a thing but thought I'd share as its working really well for me. I have hung my steel gongs inside large tires. Gives an easy way to stand them up and if you place...
Liked On: 23-12-2019, 09:08 PM
I think your just a touch early, head down the Waitaki mouth and grab a couple of Kawhawi for the hot smoker, you'll be pleased you did.
Liked On: 23-12-2019, 09:07 PM
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Liked On: 23-12-2019, 08:57 PM
A nice piece of history from one of the Boer Wars or WW 1 you have in your hand "Ein Freund." Take care of it and look out for a "Long Tom" to stick it on.
Liked On: 23-12-2019, 07:57 PM