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
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
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
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
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
Congratulations. It always amazes how little ground you actually cover in the bush while hunting. Z
Liked On: 03-09-2023, 09:08 PM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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