About ZQLewis

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About ZQLewis
Location:
Whangarei
Interests:
Sailing, Hunting
Occupation:
Self Employed. Industrial service

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  1. buell984
    buell984 liked post by ZQLewis On thread : The Lever Aficionados Thread
    Hi FRST, Nice rifle, Going to stay with the iron sites? fyi you can get new stocks in both high grade walnut or laminate from the US. Had my first experience of blow back on a goat I nailed with...
    Liked On: 06-10-2023, 01:11 PM
  2. buell984
    buell984 liked post by ZQLewis On thread : The Lever Aficionados Thread
    well I'm pleased to say my Sav 99 had a good weekend just gone. Mates son got his first goat using a Hornady 158 gr xtp over trail boss 1450 fps, did not knock him around but buggered the goat....
    Liked On: 06-10-2023, 11:54 AM
  3. buell984
    buell984 liked post by ZQLewis On thread : The Lever Aficionados Thread
    And here's another 99. this is a mid 1960's one in 243 with a Hertel & Reuss 2.75 x 26.5 post and rail scope. Scope was sent back to Germany for a clean and lenses polish and lenses re-coated a...
    Liked On: 06-10-2023, 11:50 AM
  4. buell984
    buell984 liked post by ZQLewis On thread : The Lever Aficionados Thread
    OK so I have talked about mine so figured I had best add a picture or 2. Sorry about the poor lighting and colour not being very true. So the details are 1975 Savage 99 Rotary mag in 308 win....
    Liked On: 06-10-2023, 11:50 AM
  5. BK10
    BK10 liked post by ZQLewis On thread : Rifle Scope
    I'll Second the Burris 2-10. I have a Veracity 2-10 and have been impressed. Its a little heavier than I would like but has good features. Just be awear that some of the 3-15x scope etc are...
    Liked On: 27-09-2023, 06:38 AM
  6. Eat Meater
    Eat Meater liked post by ZQLewis On thread : Hunting really gets my goat
    Congratulations. It always amazes how little ground you actually cover in the bush while hunting. Z
    Liked On: 03-09-2023, 09:08 PM
  7. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by ZQLewis On thread : Favourite 22 magnum ammo.
    My 22mag loved the Rem 33gr green/brown tip. https://www.remington.com/rimfire/premier-magnum-rimfire/29-21184.html https://www.hornady.com/ammunition/rimfire/22-wmr-30-gr-v-max#!/ Has a much...
    Liked On: 01-09-2023, 08:39 PM
  8. Andygr
    Andygr liked post by ZQLewis On thread : Backcountry Hut Research
    done, ps we need to keep fire places for those extra cold nights or to help dry wet clothing. I would consider keeping the fire place essential to back country safety in winter. Z
    Liked On: 29-08-2023, 10:33 PM
  9. jpurdon
    jpurdon liked post by ZQLewis On thread : Recommendations for West Coast chopper tahr trip in Nov
    Also talk to https://www.facebook.com/mtnheli https://www.mountainhelicopters.co.nz/ Smaller operation than above, Z
    Liked On: 26-08-2023, 12:31 AM
  10. wekaman
    wekaman liked post by ZQLewis On thread : Burris Veracity PH
    i've got a normal Veracity 2-10x42, it is a bit heavier than i would like but i have been impressed with its low light ability and ability to look into shade around bush margins at dusk.
    Liked On: 24-08-2023, 07:24 PM
  11. Carbine
    Carbine liked post by ZQLewis On thread : Burris Veracity PH
    i've got a normal Veracity 2-10x42, it is a bit heavier than i would like but i have been impressed with its low light ability and ability to look into shade around bush margins at dusk.
    Liked On: 23-08-2023, 11:44 PM
  12. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by ZQLewis On thread : .243 staball 6.5
    Need to check the details but it look quite slow for an 85 gr in a 243. This is with a 20" barrel, 24" shows 3130 fps. Yet when you look at Hodgdon's site they have staball 6.5 driving a solid...
    Liked On: 21-08-2023, 10:05 AM
  13. Muddyundy
    Muddyundy liked post by ZQLewis On thread : 358 Win load help and sggestions
    Thanks, that's exactly the information i was looking for. Rifle is a rebarreled 1975 Sav 99. (was a 308) I don't feel any need to push my lever guns so normally I run them about 1 gr under book...
    Liked On: 18-08-2023, 08:25 PM
  14. Allizdog
    Allizdog liked post by ZQLewis On thread : Firearm storage near National park village
    Thats cool Allizdog Re Sleeping I though a cable though the action and though the bed frame (or something fixed and solid) was acceptable. Mid 2022 son was given his licence based on 2 eye...
    Liked On: 17-08-2023, 10:19 PM
  15. erniec
    erniec liked post by ZQLewis On thread : If you only had one to rule all
    Tough one for me My 243 with a 1:8 barrel will do everything I need it to in NZ (I don't shoot cattle) but I love playing with the flexibility of my 358 from 357 pistol bullets to the tough Nosler...
    Liked On: 17-08-2023, 09:49 PM
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