22 LR bullets are seldom recovered from rabbits and possums. Here's one that traversed the full length of a small hare and came to rest just at the front of the pelvis (the backsteak had to be cut...
Liked On: 05-07-2021, 01:16 AM
Continuing on this PRC theme, I've now shot 5 deer with it. Last night, 3. It was a meat collecting exercise for a soup kitchen and a cull. All with 140 grn Berger hunter at 2.9K This one was...
Liked On: 02-07-2021, 12:55 PM
Handloaders has two rifle ranges The 100 yard range which also supports 25, 50 and 75 yards and a separate 200 yard range. Once you are a member you can access the range almost any time - except...
Liked On: 30-06-2021, 07:44 PM
Go to North Canterbury Deer Stalkers Association public range day.Look up their web site.theyd help you out,sight in at 50yds then 100 yds.Cost you $20-$25.
Liked On: 30-06-2021, 06:32 PM
I used to do that but have kind of stopped and tend to do a bit more research on the specific bullets I'm considering. Manufacturers know that BC sells, so there's been a bit of a push towards...
Liked On: 29-06-2021, 08:05 PM
Lyman 50th is the best all rounder I reckon. It's largely brand agnostic. The most important bit, if you don't have a mentor (and even then if they're just going to teach you their bad habits), is...
Liked On: 28-06-2021, 11:21 AM
Yip, absolutely Ive got 4 or 5 old manuals, and a few months back bought a new Hornady manual. Apart from a few new loads and calibres, all of the "how to" info is pretty much a reprint. In...
Liked On: 28-06-2021, 11:21 AM
Been on here a while now so thought I’d do and introduction Only been hunting in the last five years really in the Canterbury area mostly. Got my first stag this year! Stoked!...
Liked On: 26-06-2021, 09:55 AM
I'm impressed with the Sig Saur Kilo 2000 I got. https://55six.co.nz/accessories/optics-and-mounts/range-finders/
Liked On: 25-06-2021, 12:57 PM
A good option that are often overlooked are the Nikon Monarch HG's. Have a read of the US forums on birdwatching ect they will give you some good insight. They punch well above their price range at...
Liked On: 19-06-2021, 04:44 PM
Yeah. I only need a .223 and one bigger one. But instead I have 3 223's and 6 big ones. Crazy to have a 6.5prc, a 6.5x55 and a 270wsm because they are so similar. Common sense says sell some you...
Liked On: 17-06-2021, 10:28 PM
Well a year later and I finally have a .17 Hornet. Thanks for all your advice, really appreciate it. I bought a second hand CZ 527 off another forum member and have had great results so far,...
Liked On: 17-06-2021, 11:47 AM
All sighted in. 58.5 N565, 2890 fps for the 140 Berger. 20" barrel. 3 shots @ 100 just under .5" 170415 Adjusted up 2 clicks, and bang on. Hunting Friday. 170418
Liked On: 16-06-2021, 05:33 PM
The power of the Cometa Fusion. Went out the back of my house tonigth,about 10 on the hill 40yds away,walked along the track about 100yds,then into the pine forest about 10mtr.About 15 rabbits...
Liked On: 15-06-2021, 10:57 PM
Here's the proud picture I got sent. 170215
Liked On: 14-06-2021, 12:30 AM