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: 16-08-2023, 10:27 PM
those Lehigh look impressive. may have to give them a try in my 358. i've been running 220gr lead large HP in my 358 over 10-12 gr of trail boss. have taken a sika hind and a few goats with them...
Liked On: 15-08-2023, 10:04 PM
Just went back through my emails re Kiwi avoidance and found this link. It has training sessions around the country for 2023 listed. https://www.kiwiavoidancetraining.nz/#e2 These guys did it...
Liked On: 14-08-2023, 12:21 PM
My 22 mag lever had a nice little 2-8x32. Liked that light little scope but found the recital a little grey and fine rather than crisp black which made it hard to use in low light. It's big...
Liked On: 13-08-2023, 09:33 PM
I don't know that the police station would be any good. (worth a call to the local arms officer) One of my mates got pulled up by a Waiouru based cop coming out of the southern access in the last 12...
Liked On: 11-08-2023, 11:55 AM
I don't know that the police station would be any good. (worth a call to the local arms officer) One of my mates got pulled up by a Waiouru based cop coming out of the southern access in the last 12...
Liked On: 11-08-2023, 09:51 AM
I don't know that the police station would be any good. (worth a call to the local arms officer) One of my mates got pulled up by a Waiouru based cop coming out of the southern access in the last 12...
Liked On: 09-08-2023, 09:14 PM
Just went back through my emails re Kiwi avoidance and found this link. It has training sessions around the country for 2023 listed. https://www.kiwiavoidancetraining.nz/#e2 These guys did it...
Liked On: 09-08-2023, 02:19 PM
Youngs Air Gun center is worth a visit if you are in Auckland. PCP's make sure you can get the accessory parts. I get a few guys through my shop farting around trying to connect to dive...
Liked On: 07-08-2023, 09:30 PM
Welcome and good luck. I can't help you much with locations or hunting trips but I can suggest getting in contact with the Sika Foundation. They are often looking for volunteers and they get...
Liked On: 28-07-2023, 09:26 PM
i shoot a couple of Sav 99's and for a while had a Ruger 96/22m (22mag, and a Marlin 57M (22mag) The Marlin 57 was heavy and stable. The Ruger 96 was light and fast, great on goats at short range...
Liked On: 27-07-2023, 05:49 PM
Good luck, You have me envious with those pictures. My local private spot for goats got cleaned out last year and they are only just starting to come back. The Farmer relies on maintaining a small...
Liked On: 26-07-2023, 09:49 PM
Don't get hung up on calibre. First time shooter I would suggest stepping down a little from the 308 unless its in a heavier rifle, (not that it's a bad choice) and look at 243 or 7M08. Stick to...
Liked On: 26-07-2023, 09:03 PM
For this type of shooting I'm running 357 cal 158 gr Hornady XTP hollow points at 16-1700 fps and 220 gr lead bullets at 1050 fps, Just great on goats etc, Nailed a Sika Hind with the 220 gr at...
Liked On: 26-07-2023, 12:06 AM
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: 25-07-2023, 09:19 PM