Is that Norrma brass specially made for use in Southland , where they roll their "r"s .....
Liked On: 03-02-2024, 07:44 AM
Thats a bit of an old wives tale really & if anything the opposite is true, the fastest velocity will always be achieved by compressing the slowest burning powder you can fit into a given cartridge....
Liked On: 02-02-2024, 03:30 PM
Christ Barry, What's the GAC done to you? you seem to have a major hatred for it. IMO what is basically a lobby group working alongside the likes of the NZDA can only be a good thing for hunters....
Liked On: 02-02-2024, 07:44 AM
Well we have threads about how good we shoot,how far we shoot,what animals we shoot...so why not have one about how poorly we shoot at times??? For benefit of those starting out,and maybe even an...
Liked On: 01-02-2024, 02:23 PM
Would there be any interest in having a Forum Hunter Challenge? Sparrowhawk is available, they have the targets and the facilities.
Liked On: 31-01-2024, 09:40 PM
I would just run a patch through the barrel then go and shoot it ...
Liked On: 31-01-2024, 08:56 PM
My experience with Norma brass is similar to yours. Softer than Lapua, but very consistent. I have old 6.5 X 55 brass from Norma that I have been using for over 20 years. I shoot straight 284 for...
Liked On: 31-01-2024, 07:58 AM
Not mine but dads spare that I use a lot when down south. BSA Majestic 270 weaver classic scope. Not sure on weight but very light and boots like hell, only notice when zeroing242769
Liked On: 30-01-2024, 08:17 AM
It’s interesting to read through the posts here and see what everyone is running for a Lightweight rig . I went down the Lightweight road a while back and now find for my application’s I actually...
Liked On: 28-01-2024, 07:37 AM
I fired this rifle this morning and rambo-6mmrem fired his Martini 450 no1 Express as well Pretty awesome having two circa 1880 450 no1 Express rifles together shooting the same loads 242451
Liked On: 25-01-2024, 08:42 PM
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Liked On: 24-01-2024, 09:51 PM
Early start - spot mobs going back up the hill. Put yourself in a position during the day (up the hill) to hopefully intercept them (and not wind them) and wait until dark... decend later without...
Liked On: 24-01-2024, 05:02 PM
Greetings All, Most of you have noted the reductions in load data for some cartridges over the last few decades. This was attributed to the more accurate electronic PSI pressure measuring system...
Liked On: 23-01-2024, 03:53 PM
Up to page 3 and no more mausers to look at.
Liked On: 23-01-2024, 03:27 PM
Managed a couple of crossed lines but over all reasonably happy for first attempt. Pretty steep learning curve but sure the next one will come out better (I have 4 more to do) A couple of pics of...
Liked On: 19-01-2024, 07:40 AM