I have owned a large number of good firearms, many of which I have regretted selling (usually sold to overcome temporary impecunity, or to finance the purchase of another desirable gun) but the one...
Liked On: 06-10-2022, 02:58 PM
It’s a funny one, really. What makes a rifle a favourite - classic cartridge, family heirloom, beautiful walnut, ultra-modern parts, super accurate? I have 5 rilfles, and my favourite by far is a...
Liked On: 06-10-2022, 08:48 AM
I'm not big on change. The first rifle I owned was a sporterized vz33 Mauser chambered in .257 Roberts RCBS improved. It was the first rifle I'd ever shot that wasn't an air rifle (I don't own a...
Liked On: 06-10-2022, 08:47 AM
Current favourite is blued/wood stocked Rossi 44 with red dot and peep sight as a backup..can you tell I bush hunt mainly???
Liked On: 05-10-2022, 11:10 PM
I’ve got a Mohawk .222. No open sights on it unfortunately, and the plastic ‘bottom metal’ has been replaced with some homemade alloy bits. Cool little rifle with its crooked bolt. One of my...
Liked On: 05-10-2022, 07:19 PM
mudgripz As grandpamac says; the .303's other name is the 7.7 Rimmed Creedmoor ;)
Liked On: 05-10-2022, 07:05 PM
mudgripz There's a Mohawk 222 on TM at the moment. I wanted one so badly when I first got my FAL (1979). I used to read Nick Harvey's articles in the Aussie Sporting Shooter and that sparked the lust...
Liked On: 05-10-2022, 02:43 PM
one more - my old .303 no 4 target rifle - had 2 grove barrel - stamped US property - full Parkerhale sights - 17 yrs old- got third in c grade Hawkes Bay shoot - won $60 - (weeks pay was $20 ) asked...
Liked On: 05-10-2022, 02:43 PM
If he's a shoot-them-in-the-ear-Guy, (likes Precision) any decent .243 will fit the bill , if he's more of a 'Dinner-plate' guy , I would suggest the 6.5/.260rem or 7-08 as someone else suggested ....
Liked On: 28-09-2022, 03:59 PM
agree with happy jack..... howa package or let him use your zastava for a bit....he will fall in love and you will get to use the howa he will buy to replace it for you....
Liked On: 28-09-2022, 01:23 PM
I had a Howa Ranch (1500?) in 243 with a Hogue. It shot like a laser, and I shot off a bipod. I'm not sure where you get flimsy from, the stock was solid to the point I didn't like the weight. ...
Liked On: 28-09-2022, 10:49 AM
Oh but the smug feeling of a budget rifle that shoots tiny groups
Liked On: 25-09-2022, 11:11 AM
Just a fyi . Found the problem after watching slow motion footage my friend took on his phone of the gun cycling. We found that the spring for the feed ramp or what ever you'd prefer to call it...
Liked On: 24-09-2022, 11:03 PM
I not long got home from taking a young fella out for his first rabbit shoot, I supervised him closely with the 10/22. The smile on his face was priceless when he shot his first rabbit and I...
Liked On: 11-09-2022, 11:16 PM
If it says GDI on it then run far and run fast. I’ve had heaps of Pajero’s of different model and they are awesome. Missus currently has a 2008 Swb 3.8 v6. It’s awesome, goes well and all the mod...
Liked On: 11-09-2022, 11:19 AM