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  1. If your guns sighted in with the 150grain power...

    If your guns sighted in with the 150grain power point leave it at that you. Go find yourself a stag mate. If it doesn’t go down it was probably a shit shot and 180gr wouldn’t have made a difference...
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    I do believe they are heavy than the tikka I’ve...

    I do believe they are heavy than the tikka I’ve compensated by putting on a light weight Swaro. I’ve shot everything from 130gr-168 and everything has grouped very well. I’ve been nothing but...
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    If your looking at buying would seriously...

    If your looking at buying would seriously consider Bergara B14 Extreme hunter comes factory 18” fluted. Use mine from 10- 500 yards
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    I just use 165gr hornady BTSP out of 18inch for...

    I just use 165gr hornady BTSP out of 18inch for the the bush going not very fast and they nothing walks away.
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    Poll: I say the impact velocity might slightly differ...

    I say the impact velocity might slightly differ haha. 2050 at 305yards. Those A- max certainly put shit on the deck though.
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    Poll: Red spiker 305yards 18inch 308 168grain A-Max.

    Red spiker 305yards 18inch 308
    168grain A-Max.
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    When I got into hunting I had a howa .243 and cut...

    When I got into hunting I had a howa .243 and cut my teeth with it which was perfect. I then thought I knew better and got a 300win mag although shot a heap of animals with it I lost a heap more...
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    I’m using 2208 in 18inch barrel and does a great job . Not breaking any speed records. I also use IMR4895 which is simliar to 2206 I believe and seems to be a lot easier to get.
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    I’m only getting 2541 with 2208 no pressure signs...

    I’m only getting 2541 with 2208 no pressure signs but loads at compressed in Lapua brass at 44grains.
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    Out of interest what powder are you running?

    Out of interest what powder are you running?
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    Im running 18” barrel 168 A-max not pushed very...

    Im running 18” barrel 168 A-max not pushed very hard doing 2541fps. I’ve had a 16 before and don’t think the extra 2 inches is worth taking off . 18 in my opinion is perfect length.
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    You got his girlfriend for a bottle of wine she...

    You got his girlfriend for a bottle of wine she can’t of been that good looking for that price
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    If you’re doing it only for the money 100% don’t...

    If you’re doing it only for the money 100% don’t do it. If you’re doing it because your absolutely need a pup from your bitch well there’s your answer. I’ve had multiple litters and it’s a lot of...
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    Some great answers above here’s my 2cents.. An...

    Some great answers above here’s my 2cents.. An 18month old gsp can be a tough gig and give it an inch Will take a mile, keep on pushing with basic obedience.
    - don’t get ahead of yourself and put...
  15. Thread: .308 Guru’s

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    Running 165gr interlock with 2208 for close range...

    Running 165gr interlock with 2208 for close range out to 200ish and 200-500 168grain A-Max.
  16. Thread: Hunting rifle

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    Tikkas half cock are basically non existent. If...

    Tikkas half cock are basically non existent. If all you’re doing is walking to your glassing knob and then set up and shoot from there then 100% wouldn’t bother but if you’re doing a lot of active...
  17. Road is fine in. Head in via makaroro off high 50...

    Road is fine in. Head in via makaroro off high 50 way then in. You’ll need a 4wd drive to park at river car park however good as to park at the first doc sign and then walk down to river which is...
  18. Thread: Hunting rifle

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    You will not be disappointed with a 308. Ideal...

    You will not be disappointed with a 308. Ideal all round gun from bush hunting out to 4-500 yards it’s more than Capable (once you are) One thing I’d suggest if your are to get a Tikka is to get the...
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    Half cock with safety on. You can physically feel...

    Half cock with safety on. You can physically feel that’s it’s still safe without having to check checking that that you’ve knocked the safety on or not. If you can accidentally knock your bolt back...
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    I’d give Rivers to ranges a call I’m sure they’ll...

    I’d give Rivers to ranges a call I’m sure they’ll be able to sort you out
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    I verified the bc in strelock like said in the...

    I verified the bc in strelock like said in the comments also changed the scope data as discussed. This matched up the amount of clicks at 500 to the correct amount of clicks at 400 ��. I am yet to...
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    Cheers Magnetite have actauly listened to that...

    Cheers Magnetite have actauly listened to that podcast. The way they want you to sight in is with a whole box of projectiles haha. I have now managed to get all my data to line up thanks .
    Thanks...
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    @zeropac any chance you could send a screen shot...

    @zeropac any chance you could send a screen shot of where I can enter the scope correction into strelock.
    Correct verified at 400 through strelock for velocity.
    The following day managed to shoot...
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    stagstalker thanks I will have a look in strelock...

    stagstalker thanks I will have a look in strelock and see how I can adjust this. Sounds like I need to take a step back and chrono load first of all then go from there. Appreciate the offer...
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    stagstalker thanks for the info Il look more into...

    stagstalker thanks for the info Il look more into that. I’ve got mine set on SMOA which I thought accounted for the Swarovski scope not being true MOA.
    Cheers andyanimal31 Il jump on and check...
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