I used to use my trusty Macpac Olympus for everything but because it's a bit heavy it pretty much only gets used for fly-in or drive in trips these days. (A pack of marauding Kea shredded the fly a...
Liked On: 30-05-2022, 06:46 PM
Here's another film which is nothing but a different perspective to you. But the clothing layering principles are the same for those of you that hunt the winter season. And perhaps haven't...
Liked On: 29-05-2022, 08:59 PM
Another one for the mighty 223, this yearling look bigger from about 250m away because I didn't have anything to reference it against. Will taste delicious though. 198026
Liked On: 29-05-2022, 08:47 PM
After using a 243 for 45 odd years, a year ago I invested in a 223. Over the last 12 months I have shot 7 assorted Sika, over 70 to 145 yards, not one has taken a single step. All with Hornady...
Liked On: 29-05-2022, 07:56 PM
Pure meat collection for people in need. 200 and 150 yards yards and 80 grn Targex. Bottom pic not for the squeamish but shows what these things can do. 197994 197995
Liked On: 29-05-2022, 03:35 PM
Thought I’d bump this thread up to the top , because it’s one of my favourites. Anyone done some more .223 stuff of any kind ? Also I’m interested in others opinions about velocity/ barrel length...
Liked On: 27-05-2022, 07:33 PM
Had this Tikka running for couple of years now and it can account for a large number of deer and goats. Shooting the Belmont made Sierra 77gr HPBT through the 1/8 twist barrel. On the list is to...
Liked On: 27-05-2022, 07:16 PM
I'll admit to having a few safe queens, I also have a few beaters. Always feel sad seeing beautiful things that have been wrecked and abused.
Liked On: 26-05-2022, 09:14 PM
To the OP Convenience of satellite communication aside, when you genuinely need picked up it’s all about the robustness of the system for the people looking for you, not necessarily the other way...
Liked On: 26-05-2022, 07:18 PM
I took an inreach mini to Fiordland, the family really appreciated the regular contact and was also able to contact chopper and confirm pick up spot and timings. I liked the premium weather forecast...
Liked On: 26-05-2022, 07:17 PM
8.6blk
Liked On: 25-05-2022, 08:19 AM
BBTI - Ballistics by the Inch :: Home (http://www.ballisticsbytheinch.com/) this website was an eye opener for me, I like shorter barrels and its good to have hard data to work from its a shame...
Liked On: 25-05-2022, 08:19 AM
Have shot mine alongside a suppressed 223, and the 223 was noticeably louder. I was using the American Gunner 125gr.
Liked On: 24-05-2022, 09:11 PM
you COULD chuck 1 or maybe even 2 SS baffles in there to conteract the blast...but having owned a .270 with 20" barrel from new and used it for 30 years...I can tell you that even at 20" they are a...
Liked On: 17-05-2022, 06:10 PM
I’ll keep it short, for the last two months has been a very eventful one on the animal front, weekends away with mates chasing fallow in wanganui to hitting the coast for a chamios then getting the...
Liked On: 16-05-2022, 07:03 PM