Both capable, 308 for short barrel, 06 longer barrel. If i could only have one of either it would be the 30 06 , i think it's a bit more versatile especially when the heavy bullets are needed. I...
Liked On: 13-01-2022, 07:12 PM
2225, 2217, RL 25 etc are good in the big bangers, I use 2225 in my Rum but as stated hard to get.
Liked On: 12-01-2022, 10:15 PM
Good stuff , at least you know the rifle is a freezer filler.
Liked On: 11-01-2022, 08:48 PM
Good stuff , at least you know the rifle is a freezer filler.
Liked On: 11-01-2022, 08:44 PM
The Ruahines north of the Tararuas is holding a lot of deer, lots of slips , river beds and open tops. Big country so go prepared.
Liked On: 09-01-2022, 04:03 PM
The 180 - 200 gr class of bullet would be about ideal for the 300 Win, you will get more energy further out with the heavier bullets. I am running the 190 gr Noslar LRAB at the moment and the 200 gr...
Liked On: 08-01-2022, 09:45 PM
I use both the 129 sst and 143 gr ELDX in my 6.5 x55. I am lucky they both shot the same point of impact at 200 yards. I have shot several sambar with the eldx one being my largest stag to date , he...
Liked On: 08-01-2022, 07:56 AM
Wow they were easy ones, nice eating animals, will be good on the BBQ
Liked On: 06-01-2022, 12:54 AM
Over the last 50 +years I have used the the 270 Win in several different rifles. In the early days I loaded the Noslar 130 gr Partition and solid base and shot quite a few animals with them. The 270...
Liked On: 02-01-2022, 11:30 AM
Back in the early days when I started out I had a Salavia 177 which was a pretty good gun to start with then the need for more power came along and I got a 177 BSA Meteor then later on a BSA Meteor...
Liked On: 30-12-2021, 11:15 PM
The Ruahines north of the Tararuas is holding a lot of deer, lots of slips , river beds and open tops. Big country so go prepared.
Liked On: 30-12-2021, 02:42 PM
That makes life a lot easier, good conditioned deer alright.
Liked On: 29-12-2021, 07:30 PM
Cool hunt and pics, nice seeing those youngsters around.
Liked On: 29-12-2021, 06:58 PM
I use both the 129 sst and 143 gr ELDX in my 6.5 x55. I am lucky they both shot the same point of impact at 200 yards. I have shot several sambar with the eldx one being my largest stag to date , he...
Liked On: 23-12-2021, 08:49 AM
Looks to be effective rabbits unaware of impending dome.
Liked On: 22-12-2021, 04:26 PM