Surely no one thinks that we don't have an illicit gun problem? And a gun crime problem? Don't get distracted by the numbers. They are just numbers. 17K? 10K? 5K? Whatever. There are too many guns in...
Liked On: 04-01-2025, 05:53 PM
A breakdown by numbers for what type of incident would be revealing. They are including most of the firearms are not involved in a crime at all.
Liked On: 04-01-2025, 02:31 PM
It is an issue of supply/demand. I just wish there was more appreciation of the game animals and fish that we have in the wider community.
Liked On: 03-01-2025, 11:13 PM
I too set out for 2700 FPS in my 6.5x55. 22”barrel, 140 ELD X, RL22. Pressure signs appeared. All good at 2650 with 10 shot group going under 1 MOA. Going to 2700fps The gains AT FIVE HUNDRED...
Liked On: 03-01-2025, 12:18 AM
Some good caliber suggestions above - all will do the job. I'll add some thoughts... I know this area you're going to shoot in very well. Spent first decades of my shooting career living in, and...
Liked On: 01-01-2025, 05:08 PM
One thing in your favour if you buy secondhand is that for no good reason that I can ascertain, 270 is slightly out of fashion Great cartridge but marketing bollocks has deemed other things newer...
Liked On: 31-12-2024, 11:57 PM
You are in far more danger if you like to make your sinkers or cast your own bullets.
Liked On: 31-12-2024, 11:55 PM
It's all bull sh1t How many die on the roads in NZ annually How many die of Pb poisoning due to eating contaminated meat? Honestly don't fall for it boys. Tried it here with a report on...
Liked On: 31-12-2024, 11:52 PM
I get the impression that Howa blued rifles are more rust-resistant than their stainless counterparts.
Liked On: 31-12-2024, 11:41 AM
dont get hung up on the s/s vs blued debate not all s/s is created equal and the howas tend to rust as soon as you scratch them anyway ...stainless does not mean rustproof. just have a look at...
Liked On: 31-12-2024, 11:39 AM
A rifle either has a Picatinny/Weaver rail, 11mm/16mm/19mm dovetail or holes where a rail or bases can be fitted. With some it can be hard to find bases or a rail that fit. With some rifles,...
Liked On: 31-12-2024, 11:39 AM
None. There are agendas involved here. You have to be wary of who presents this kind of evidence. Remember the NZ scientists who presented a dead native bird to the press, that had eaten a bullet...
Liked On: 31-12-2024, 11:34 AM
I would like to see same X rays using std cup n core projectiles and paid for by someone with no dog in the fight.
Liked On: 31-12-2024, 11:33 AM
I’d go for the Howa 1500. It’s modeled off one of the earlier Sako actions, and has been used by a number of other manufacturers such as Weatherby.
Liked On: 30-12-2024, 11:02 PM
Mate I reckon only about 10% or less actually drive a vehicle in this country, the rest just sit there and steer......
Liked On: 29-12-2024, 09:06 PM