This is an interesting thread . I’ve used Leupold scopes on and off for about 35 years . I can’t say that I’ve ever noticed any wandering zero issues with them . One observation that I have in...
Liked On: 29-03-2025, 11:16 AM
I think it is a bullet by bullet proposition. I find the 145gn X in the .270W very explosive, core exits, shrapnel cuts through the lungs, heart from chest shots. Emphatic killers. The 178 Eldx...
Liked On: 27-03-2025, 04:35 PM
271405 With a Murf paint and coat
Liked On: 27-03-2025, 01:09 PM
Our local does that gibo, every December the senior room goes on a deer hunt in the Ruahines we haven't failed yet. Not always easy with kids in tow, they have to carry the whole deer out, then we...
Liked On: 26-03-2025, 06:35 PM
What twist barrel does this have? For those heavies a 1-9" twist or faster will be required. Don't forget to test the 215 Berger as well, they are a very consistent bullet & if your not shooting over...
Liked On: 25-03-2025, 09:06 AM
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, 08:21 PM
Greetings All, Mutterings about moving into town have started in our house, from both occupants I should add. A quick inspection of the garage and the barn (96m2 in total) showed there is much to...
Liked On: 24-03-2025, 07:53 PM
Already said above but don't go short on a 6.5 PRC. I went to 20 inches with mine and the factory Norma ammo was doing 2520fps. I reload for it now and am somewhere around 3000fps with the 143...
Liked On: 24-03-2025, 06:26 PM
deep in a hidden valley in our Fiordland Norsk is a lost tribe who worship the moose called the fuckarewe -they originally are said to have come from a remote country called Vorvay - they are said...
Liked On: 24-03-2025, 04:05 PM
That elk is in Nelson Hunting and Fishing. A moose makes an elk seem like a yearling goat. Almost threw my back out just thinking about a MOOSE!!
Liked On: 23-03-2025, 06:20 PM
A 640x512 sensor with a 35mm lens is pretty a much a do everything formula for nz hunting. Sytongs new brand Falcon has a model with LRF that we will be retailing for $3199. From what I have seen the...
Liked On: 22-03-2025, 11:21 AM
Went for a wander in the ruahines yesterday in apiti area was all quiet but I sent a few roars out and got 2 stags going pretty well in 2 different catchments, got to within 20 yards of both but made...
Liked On: 22-03-2025, 09:02 AM
I have found Sako to be a very good option, I run both lapua and Sako brass in my 308win with the same load works mint. Sako is a fair whack cheaper.
Liked On: 22-03-2025, 08:05 AM
I reckon the states has the advantage of 10 million hunters buying new packs every year so that can keep developing and MARKETING the latest and greatest. 1. Kifaru 2. Exo 3. Mystery Ranch 4....
Liked On: 22-03-2025, 06:49 AM
I always add two baffles from brand new and then off I go 270644
Liked On: 21-03-2025, 08:08 AM