Just a general comment. I agree with what everyone is saying about shot placement with subsonic rounds, but my main reason for posting was to talk about Hornady Sub-X which are literally meant to be...
Liked On: 20-02-2021, 10:32 AM
Not trying to be a smartarse here, but my experience with the 300BLK and subs was about the same using 208gr A max and 220 SMK. Because you have to get so close to the animals (due to the rainbow...
Liked On: 20-02-2021, 10:31 AM
tikka those wasps are a bastard alright once they click onto the protein stage. I gave up trying to hunt about this time last year after being chased out of the nelson lakes NP by the yellow and...
Liked On: 19-02-2021, 07:13 PM
Deadly in the right hands, well placed shots etc.
Liked On: 18-02-2021, 08:48 PM
Preacher Getting into .30 cal subsonics has been the most exciting addition to our shooting that we’ve done for years. I also use a .44 Mag. No avoiding it, the bigger the calibre, the bigger...
Liked On: 17-02-2021, 10:35 PM
Great attitude. You get a limited time on this earth, so make the most of it. :thumbsup:
Liked On: 17-02-2021, 07:47 AM
grandpamac has inspired me to jot down a bit about what he has said about his Kaweka revival and what its like for us "mature" old farts. Nathan F is correct - it really is a mind thing. ...
Liked On: 17-02-2021, 07:46 AM
Hornady ELD-M is the new amax....i use them in 7mm and 30cal as direct replacement to the old amaxes
Liked On: 10-02-2021, 12:11 PM
It has been quite a while since I have posted anything here, to be honest the political mud slinging kind of put me off, but that's another topic I have zero interest in right now. It has been a...
Liked On: 09-02-2021, 06:22 PM
I mentioned in the gear section that I’d brought a pair of these as a lightweight alternative to the good old Meindl island pros. ...
Liked On: 08-02-2021, 06:29 PM
Managed to bag a buck on Stewart Is. trip. The 168gn went straight through and would probably try a much lighter bullet next time. It was an unexpected 'long range' shot too at 350ish yards. ...
Liked On: 04-02-2021, 06:27 PM
Greetings Tikka 7mm-08, A note of caution. The 168 grain ABLR will develop more pressure than the 165 grain Hornady so you will probably need to cut those loads a grain or two. I would use the...
Liked On: 04-02-2021, 06:22 PM
I spend some of of time hunting in similar shoes during the summer. They actually strengthen your ankles - just be a little bit careful while you get used to them. Worst feature is that a lot of...
Liked On: 03-02-2021, 03:28 PM
a few years back I wrote this and seen as though someone asked what definition of bush hunting is...I sort of feel its relevant... we have some absolute bush stalking machines on this forum...even...
Liked On: 31-01-2021, 11:25 PM
My wife came out with me to help paint the hut Brian and I have built. The first night it has been slept in. Shot a nice little deer late in the evening that my wife liked the skin on (270wsm, 375...
Liked On: 31-01-2021, 06:36 PM