Thank you 7mmsaum, you were right on the money. I had a think about it and have just finished making one myself. Started off seeing if a feeler gauge could handle a sharp bend, which it did not...
Liked On: 15-02-2023, 10:48 AM
Winchester Model 70 Featherweight, in .30/06. She is an old campaigner and I have had her for many years. She shoots extremely well, despite looking battered. Half the checkering is worn off the port...
Liked On: 15-02-2023, 10:47 AM
My 265 RCBS...6.5-06 Improved with 30 deg. shoulder....1977 Mod. 70 with Stainless barrel and Gabe Gatti stock, 12x scope. BRNO 12g / 7x57R combination Shot a roo at 732 metres off a bench with...
Liked On: 12-02-2023, 10:18 PM
yip loopy vari power as low as you can go..pig plex even..... you cant really go wrong as it will never loose much value and lifetime guarantee if heaven forbid any issue does crop up. pity the...
Liked On: 18-01-2023, 09:39 PM
Got a 1.5-5 vx3 loopy (think it's a 3) on the 416. Good scope, had 50-60 shots through it and never shifted. I will say it isnt as clear as say my burris 3200. Moa Hunter has looked through it and...
Liked On: 18-01-2023, 09:03 PM
Grandpamac, From one curmudgeon to another, I hear you. Having been there many moons ago before complete seduction by the magic of power selection I think a variable is the answer. Although on 4X I...
Liked On: 18-01-2023, 03:21 PM
Greetings, Resident curmudgoen here, What about a plain vanilla 4 power Leupold or other. Cheaper than a variable and bull strong. Never on the wrong power. Regards Grandpamac.
Liked On: 18-01-2023, 03:21 PM
something like this ? https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/sports/hunting-shooting/scopes-sights-mounts/scopes-variable-power/listing/3951216976?bof=Tgaul6to or this?...
Liked On: 18-01-2023, 03:19 PM
Ballistol. Good for the metalwork, wood, leather and even allegedly wound cleaning. Don't need much just a wipe on a rag and I have never had corrosion issues. Not very expensive (last I...
Liked On: 01-01-2023, 06:39 PM
OK - I lie, it's a "K Hornet". This rifle has been lurking "unloved" in my cabinet for at least 5 years - at fault, wouldn't reliably cock. These rifles reputedly break sear springs so I sourced...
Liked On: 10-11-2022, 08:08 AM
Husky 9.3x62 1951 mod 640.209231
Liked On: 31-10-2022, 11:33 AM
Teaser for my "new" Remington Model 7, first year of production minter: 207643 Thread with more details and pics here:...
Liked On: 09-10-2022, 11:31 AM
Ruger Deerfield with fixed 2 1/2 power Kahles,later on a suppressed mini 30 with aimpoint..
Liked On: 06-10-2022, 10:08 AM
The old canoe stocked ruger. Picked one up in a gun shop a few weeks ago...it was like coming home.
Liked On: 06-10-2022, 10:07 AM
Raining in Christchurch and they say there'll be snow soon. Feels like it.. The fire's going and this veteran sitting quietly pondering the firearms I enjoyed most over a long career. Am not a...
Liked On: 06-10-2022, 10:04 AM