Only special because vintage rifle and in the pouring rain this evening My quest to shoot a good stag with my 1885 30-40 continues In last 6 weeks fallow spiker, red hind, red stag ***** well...
Liked On: 28-03-2025, 08:10 AM
.22 birdshot is highly unlikely to kill a rat at 5 metres Half that distance -maybe
Liked On: 28-03-2025, 08:07 AM
The 180 eldm are exceptional harvesters of deer I have double lunged all sizes of deer at distances out to about 1300 yards and they really do their job well, no negatives experienced to date
Liked On: 27-03-2025, 06:46 PM
Just be aware DOC intend to be working from the Pouther Trust Hut any time now during the roar - survey work - they intend to fly in some staff. So just an awareness for hunters in the same area.
Liked On: 27-03-2025, 05:03 PM
Have a look at the stocks made by fellow forum member Fisherman. His stocks are outstanding, they're available through Rivers2ranges in Hastings.
Liked On: 27-03-2025, 04:20 PM
Got this guy this morning, he was roaring. Te Urewera 271453
Liked On: 27-03-2025, 04:17 PM
Sound like a great idea, I built a long 40 degree improved one in April 2013 The old 30 grain Berger went pretty quick ;) ...
Liked On: 26-03-2025, 05:37 PM
271320271319 Couple from last week
Liked On: 26-03-2025, 07:34 AM
Good question. I like the fact the 1885 has an external hammer. The No1 is the least refined. ( but still very useable). The M10’s have in my opinion beautiful balance. They are petite, slick and...
Liked On: 26-03-2025, 07:33 AM
22x06,22x284 the possibilities are endless.
Liked On: 25-03-2025, 08:06 PM
Here ‘tis. 271296 271297
Liked On: 25-03-2025, 06:01 PM
‘Brothers in Arms’ from the bottom Winchester 1885 in 220 Swift, Dakota M10 in 257 Robert's, Ruger No1 in 257 Robert’s and Dakota M10 .222. 271270
Liked On: 25-03-2025, 01:08 PM
Collecting this tomorrow. .243 Tikka varmint re-barreled. 20" Criterion barrel. 1:7 twist. Contoured slightly heavier than standard Tikka. Currently Ive got 80grn ELDX and 80 Targex to try -...
Liked On: 24-03-2025, 08:39 PM
Caught about 15 before work the other morning after stumbling across a boil-up, on a very lightweight rod from Temu: using 12-pound braid and 6-pound leader with a small shinny wobbler also from...
Liked On: 24-03-2025, 04:41 PM
nahh thats just "backwash" from the bromley waste water plant
Liked On: 24-03-2025, 10:08 AM