A few years back i was at a wedding in a winery in queenstown, they had two doves in a cage, that were released right on the "you may now kiss your bride". Both got smoked by falcons about 3 seconds...
Liked On: 14-08-2023, 10:30 AM
Okay another thought occurred to me. You mentioned you bought another set of dies (same brand), did it also come with another shell holder? If so, and if you have been switching from one holder to...
Liked On: 14-08-2023, 10:20 AM
Having owned both 222 and 223, and used 55gr projectiles in them. Thats really where their all round ability lies. I know heavier projectiles will allow more specialised use in todays world. But many...
Liked On: 14-08-2023, 09:51 AM
Greetings again BenTheBuilder, Although frustrating at the time the difficulties you are having will teach you much. So to summarise: 1, Factory ammo chambers. 2, Some of your once fired brass...
Liked On: 14-08-2023, 09:48 AM
The big hollow base actually produces a degree of stability due to aerodynamic drag. Air in the base is at a lower pressure than that flowing over the slug which tends to hold it straight, or at...
Liked On: 14-08-2023, 09:46 AM
I have a 222 with a 9 twist 20 inch barrel. It shoots the same 69gr mk as my 8 twist 23inch 223. Just 200fps slower. Both could be pushed a bit harder but accuracy is were it is. If I chopped the 223...
Liked On: 13-08-2023, 11:17 PM
Better performance than a Creedmore, more capacity. Under rated, in a modern rifle with modern barrel they are bloody good (but not trendy)
Liked On: 13-08-2023, 10:47 PM
Same performance as a Creedmoor.
Liked On: 13-08-2023, 10:46 PM
I haven't read all posts since my last one but I have another question for you. Do you have any cases that were fired in YOUR rifle / chamber and have not yet been resized ( FL or any other sort of...
Liked On: 13-08-2023, 10:31 PM
223 on deer, why would you use anything else. 231117 With no recoil you can have the confidence to shoot on the run and get perfect bullet placement
Liked On: 13-08-2023, 10:23 PM
I agree, a very versatlie riffle which can be used on all sorts of game big or small. I was using the 62gr SP's, very accurate and cheap. With the help of some helpful forum folk I had the load...
Liked On: 13-08-2023, 10:23 PM
My bush set up has a Z3 3-9 with 4a reticle on it. Wide FOV and seem to like it. Had vx3 2.5-8 on my 223, I never had these both at the same time unfortunately as would now like a side by side...
Liked On: 13-08-2023, 09:22 PM
Nope.......... Micky Duck, you are incorrect my "dog" was not a Hardy built gun. And its issue was reliable extraction or lack of it. Mine was from certain Local "no worries bro" Custom Gun...
Liked On: 13-08-2023, 09:17 PM
Rem 700 bolt handle upgrade, bit different than the usual. Cut the handle nearer to the bolt & machined a bit of round down with help of a work mate. Tig welded together, grind handle + stock to...
Liked On: 13-08-2023, 09:05 PM
The MSSM.. Marlin Super Short (.22) Magnum... The .223 was too big so we took Marlin 925 .22 WMR and smallerized it to fit the shooter. 200335 200336 200337
Liked On: 13-08-2023, 09:04 PM