.223 is one caliber that in my experience even the cheapest rifles seem to shoot well in. A Sako 75 would be nice but I bet it wouldn't outshoot a Savage (for instance) at half the price (which come...
Liked On: 25-01-2021, 06:47 AM
sometimes feel this is the case for any ailment in NZ....yea im a cynical old cunt but its just what ive seen over the years with people ive known....
Liked On: 24-01-2021, 12:33 PM
Joel, I just use the ADI website. That is always my starting point. If that does nor work, then google search with powder and projectile weight will get you some basic starting point. Websites...
Liked On: 24-01-2021, 10:43 AM
Neither ADI or Hodgdon (Varget) list 2208 for 110 gr as it is deemed too slow for that weight of projectile. Have a look at ADI's Powder Equivalents for relative powder bring rates.
Liked On: 24-01-2021, 10:37 AM
Thanks Guys for the comments. I PMed ebf on the head separation issue. There is information on this online; identification , causes, prevention, probably better to refer to what is already out...
Liked On: 24-01-2021, 06:10 AM
JonP i was using royal cainn professional puppy from the farm side of things at Eastland vets about $140 for a 13kg bag not cheap then we started using the puppy chow you buy from the supper market...
Liked On: 23-01-2021, 12:51 PM
The problem with swapping a 1500 floor plate with the mini is the mini is a centre feed with no feed lips on the action. I tried to make an internal double stack mag to fit, but the chamber mouth...
Liked On: 22-01-2021, 11:02 AM
yes definately,and you get a guide to go along for free.........never heard of a shop doing so,the logistics of doing so are mind boggling. you MAYBE could purchase for said price with agreement to...
Liked On: 20-01-2021, 08:09 PM
Thermal !! I now have mine all for sale as nothing left to shoot :-(
Liked On: 19-01-2021, 12:46 PM
Unless there is a huge jump in shot velvet price I havent heard of, I dont know how you could even justify an R22 shooting stags for velvet alone. Game management likely will never work in Nz. Too...
Liked On: 17-01-2021, 08:50 AM
Hi Team, Keen to do a swap hunt with someone on the forum as have had nothing but good interactions with everyone on here so far. My family has a great hunting block located in the central...
Liked On: 14-01-2021, 09:11 PM
I use the Berger 168gr Classic Hunters in my .284 on deer and have no problems, I also use 140gr Berger VLD Hunting in my 708 and no problems Shot placement is key, don't judge the Bergers on ya...
Liked On: 10-01-2021, 05:47 PM
In my humble opinion, big heavy leather boots are over rated and a thing of the past. It's amazing how much extra fatigue you get from using big heavy miendls, lows etc. If it's bush stalking then...
Liked On: 10-01-2021, 07:25 AM
Yea mate, think about how many hard slogs we've had over the years, so I dont mind the easy ones now and again Ive decided that this year Mick Im only gonna shoot them above the track - unless I've...
Liked On: 09-01-2021, 07:22 PM
Dont know what its like elsewhere, but spring was great for hill country growth, and now theres fat and healthy animals everywhere you look Took the son-in-law (almost) out to our hut for the night....
Liked On: 09-01-2021, 07:21 PM