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   nor-west liked post by hebe On thread : On the hoof in the Northern Ruas

   I had an “old school” trip planned with a mate through a solid chunk of Northern Ruahine country for a week but when an urgent work matter came up I had no choice but to can a couple of days of the...

   Liked On: 03-03-2024, 10:58 PM

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   nor-west liked post by Tahr On thread : Best 7mm 120s for deer

   120 grn Nosler BT hands down. Hard to get but Ive got some that will get you going. And cases.

   Liked On: 02-03-2024, 08:46 PM

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   nor-west liked post by Mathias On thread : 257R Experiences

   Yep, back about 1995 I built one on a medium action BSA Hunter, though it was an Ackley Improved version. Would send 100gr Hornady or Nosler BT out at just over 3300fps with 2213. I tried 115gr BTs...

   Liked On: 02-03-2024, 03:11 PM

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   nor-west liked post by Tahr On thread : Nirvana for Mauser Collector

   Closed without any bids Jeff.

   Liked On: 02-03-2024, 12:42 PM

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   nor-west liked post by Bryan On thread : How to : Hunt Sika Stag, Red Stag, Bush Hunting projectile choice

   Just downloaded them all, I think I have most of the magazines anyway, but this is like a mini bush stalking encyclopedia. Some great info in these articles. Rod and Rifle do the same with the...

   Liked On: 25-02-2024, 09:33 PM

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   nor-west liked post by Lucky On thread : Nirvana for Mauser Collector

   This is my 7 x 57 so I can check length if any one wants that info. 244434

   Liked On: 24-02-2024, 12:26 PM

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   nor-west liked post by Tentman On thread : Nirvana for Mauser Collector

   Hello Guys Feast your eyes on this and tell me why it should sell for several thousand big ones, I haven't seen one of these for sale in NZ in 30 years of collecting Mauser sporters! ...

   Liked On: 23-02-2024, 01:44 PM

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   nor-west liked post by norsk On thread : Scope for medium range shooting: recommendations please.

   Bit of an update o this old thread. I just bought a ex demo Meopta R1 1.7-6x 42. I dribbled all oer the Swaro and Zeiss offerings but for my eyesight Meopta has the best glass. Ballistic...

   Liked On: 13-02-2024, 01:22 AM

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   nor-west liked post by mawzer308 On thread : 223 on deer

   As above I settled on 23.5gr 2206h in adi brass with the 73gr eldm. As I went higher I started experiencing pressure. Drops seem to validate with a velocity of 2850fps on Applied ballistics.

   Liked On: 10-02-2024, 11:12 PM

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    nor-west liked post by SmokeyJason On thread : .270 and heavy(ish) bullets

    Heaviest I used were 150ts, much more effective on game then the 130ts.

    Liked On: 28-01-2024, 11:25 PM

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    nor-west liked post by Ryan_Songhurst On thread : .270 and heavy(ish) bullets

    I put some 170 EOL through my 85 finnlight 270wsm (10 twist) and they shot OK just couldn't get them going much quicker than 2600 without getting pressure, I'm sure the case was capable I just didn't...

    Liked On: 28-01-2024, 11:21 PM

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    nor-west liked post by Andrew46826 On thread : Forum good buggers

    I can confirm Tahr is a ‘good bugger’. He arranged a ‘not another forum hunt’ about 16 years ago on the old forum where I shot my first deer. Then some years later he showed me how to reload my own...

    Liked On: 26-01-2024, 05:19 PM

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    nor-west liked post by stug On thread : Forum good buggers

    I had come up to Masterton to see my parents and had to stay longer than I expected. For a break I reached out to Tahr to see if I could tag along on one of his hunts. He was going to be hunting...

    Liked On: 26-01-2024, 12:19 PM

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    nor-west liked post by Husky1600#2 On thread : Show me your lightweight rifle

    242325 Husqvarna 1600, 308. Manufactured in 1960, sold out of Tuckers Sports in Ashburton in 1961. Kahles Helia 1.5-6. May have had 4 boxes of ammo through it in all those years. A lightweight...

    Liked On: 24-01-2024, 10:24 PM

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    nor-west liked post by Hugh Shields On thread : Damn I do love a good controlled feed mauser action

    Thank you Dicko for saving the day!

    Liked On: 23-01-2024, 09:23 PM

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