So I recently setup a new 223 now I've run the Tikka a year and am happy to hunt with it almost exclusively. The new rifle is as follows: A Modified Stainless Howa Mini action with a take off...
Liked On: 06-03-2025, 10:39 AM
So before you ask. Recoil is as you would expect from a rifle just below 10 pounds But actually less than intimidated with the 450 grainers. 269874 Bullet was clear of muzzle before the...
Liked On: 03-03-2025, 05:19 PM
That type of test tells me the powder and projectile works for that rifle and is really only to find max preasure/velocity. Once you start seeing signs back off a wee bit and off you go
Liked On: 02-03-2025, 08:21 PM
Im one of the "others". The difference is not much. Better penetration with the TMK. They are both splatty. You will push the 73grn quicker. Objectively TMK are the best, but Ive got a couple...
Liked On: 01-03-2025, 12:56 PM
They are good for shooting off hands or from sticks. Not so good for prone shooting . But now weatherby has corrected that and offer different styles of stocks in their other lines of rifle.
Liked On: 01-03-2025, 08:19 AM
Over the past couple of years I’ve taken my son out hunting more and more often. We, started with open tussock type hunts, and into bush hunting into the fringes of Fiordland National Park. He’s...
Liked On: 28-02-2025, 10:32 PM
Lucky enough to get my hands on one of these 30-30s. Only 5 delivered into NZ I'm told. 3 of which made it into Southland. I'm a buy to use it kinda guy so I'm looking forward to getting it out on...
Liked On: 23-02-2025, 12:45 PM
269318 First attempt at taxidermy. Shoutout to Billbob for answering alot of my questions, wealth of knowledge he is. Fleshing board i built , Taxi stand welded by a mate.
Liked On: 22-02-2025, 08:05 PM
I would not want you as my neighbor
Liked On: 21-02-2025, 05:06 PM
Just did a nice little walk close to home and stayed in Peach Cove DOC hut overnight. We don't have the stunning scenery of the South Island, but it was a nice way to spend a couple of days. Cast a...
Liked On: 16-02-2025, 09:59 PM
I would like to reiterate my point that old dirty ass BL-C(2) is not what's responsible for making that ammo gel well with your rifles. The same as your car will run fine on petrol from Z and NPD,...
Liked On: 14-02-2025, 09:30 PM
Please only proceed if you have an interest in indicating dogs, as I promise much related nerdery in this tale. I’d been on a bit of a flat run to be honest on the hunting front over the last...
Liked On: 14-02-2025, 06:42 PM
268726 I really like mine, its compact and light, but man, is it short! Fits perfectly on my 6x45 build on a Howa mini. I would suggest to fit it on medium or high rings
Liked On: 12-02-2025, 06:59 PM
First blood for the kimber with the 6cm barrel. Kaimanawa redstag @ 120ish meters and a young sika stag @ 320m. 268632 268633 The dog resting with his pack loaded with meat. 268634
Liked On: 11-02-2025, 01:24 PM
Hey all, Dan here, GC Wellington and Palmy manager here. To clear up any of the speculation, it was a mistake on our team members end. Nothing to do with the quality of the gear - when the rifle was...
Liked On: 28-01-2025, 03:43 PM