Couple more with the 117grn Hammer Hunters in the 270wsm this morning. Walloping bang flops. Thats 4 bang flops in a row - 100, 184 and 2 at 425 yards 100 and 284 yards. Pass throughs. One was a...
Liked On: 24-03-2023, 06:50 PM
Here's a 250 yard exit, and a shank and petals I retrieved (cant remember the circumstances). 270wsm and 117 grn. 219311 219312
Liked On: 24-03-2023, 06:48 PM
I'm curious about this set up. Don't need but quite like. Light day pack option and shelf for load capacity appeals. My scenario is not many over nighters but lots of long days shooting pests...
Liked On: 23-03-2023, 12:13 PM
Brian and I went for a hunt last night in a lovely area with a great bush line to hunt and a lot of variety. Ideal for an evening hunt. We split up like we do, each going to a different area. ...
Liked On: 20-03-2023, 07:22 PM
Big day yesterday, left home at 3am and got home at 1:30am this morning. Covered a few catchments, not sure how many kms but I’m a bit tender today! Saw ok numbers of deer quite a few hinds and...
Liked On: 20-03-2023, 07:11 PM
Revival. Ive now tried these Hammers at longer range. 270wsm. 117grn @ 3450 fps. Here's 2 one shot kills at 425 yards. Both pass throughs. Dropped on spot. Forward shoulder on the hind and shoulder...
Liked On: 20-03-2023, 07:10 PM
Finally got out tonight for a look, heard a couple stags just getting in to it. Got to dark. Have another look in the morning
Liked On: 18-03-2023, 09:24 AM
The good thing about them is that they are simple. You don't have to read a manual to operate them. There aren't belts and buckles all over the shop. They are well made and strong, but light. One...
Liked On: 17-03-2023, 07:34 PM
I use berger classic hunters in my 260 but I would suggest you use the eldx and leave the bergers for me :thumbsup:
Liked On: 17-03-2023, 06:37 PM
A cracker day to get out and verify some load data. The 10" mild steel gong (8mm plate) was set at 550yrds, tikka6.5 using 6.5 Creedmoor with 142LRAB and myself with 143eldx in PRC. The impact...
Liked On: 12-03-2023, 09:26 PM
Just back from a 3 day mission in the tops. Heard a stag roaring well on Friday evening. Saw 6 stags, all on their own or in close proximity to hinds. A couple of them wallowing up and destroying...
Liked On: 12-03-2023, 09:24 PM
It's beautiful country and would be a great adventure. I know a great 5 day loop you could do. But if you actually want to see white tail you are better off going to Stewart Island. I tend to just...
Liked On: 10-03-2023, 09:06 PM
Probably repeating myself. The lighter bullets will whip along. 20" barrel, 124 Hammer Hunter, 3140fps. N565 powder. Little groups.
Liked On: 09-03-2023, 07:01 PM
First Stag for 2023…218243
Liked On: 07-03-2023, 02:57 PM
Reg was very patient and gave anybody the time of day and he was happy to make anything for you. Reg taught me how to reload (which definitely took patience), and I for one, as will others, will...
Liked On: 06-03-2023, 01:55 PM