Same as Flyblown, love those 143 ELD-X for their flat trajectory. This fat fallow was shot on a very steep downhill slope at 296 yards. Bullet entered just below the right eye and exited as in the...
Liked On: 03-09-2018, 02:43 PM
Yup 10-Ring, its the extended range accuracy that I like. The 143gr ELD-X deals with wind much better than my 150-165gr .308s, and I’m better at shooting them as the recoil is more manageable when...
Liked On: 03-09-2018, 02:42 PM
Here's a few photos from a reasonably long day on the hill chasing some chamois. We left home 6am and got home at 10pm. It was -5 degrees when I left home and -3 when I got home. I think the day...
Liked On: 22-06-2018, 08:15 PM
Skin it off carefully to avoid putting holes in the hide. Angle your knife so stray cuts ge into the meat, not the hide. Let the hide cool, use plain salt, not iodised salt if staying in the bush for...
Liked On: 22-06-2018, 12:21 AM
Let the skin cool down (ideally) before putting it in your pack. Helps to prevent hair slippage. If you are away hunting for more than a day or two take some salt for the skin (a 2 litre milk bottle...
Liked On: 21-06-2018, 11:32 PM