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  1. Thread: 223 on deer

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    Tried out some new loads through the .223...

    Tried out some new loads through the .223 yesterday. Tikka t3x with 20" barrel and DPT suppressor. 25gn of 2208 with the 73gn ELDM gives me an average or 2760 fps. 25grains is a full case, OALL is...
  2. Having to produce a receipt for something which...

    Having to produce a receipt for something which has a lifetime warranty is Bizarre. Thermally printed receipts go blank after a year or so, apart from that receipts simply get lost of misplaced. For...
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    2nd that vote for the Falken Wildpeaks, 50,000 ks...

    2nd that vote for the Falken Wildpeaks, 50,000 ks so far on the triton and still plenty of life left. Good traction off road and quiet on the highway.
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    He was a pretty decent size Boar but in great...

    He was a pretty decent size Boar but in great nick, He had lots of fat in the gut cavity and around an inch of fat across his back and hind quarters.
    I'm not great at guessing weights on Pigs, I...
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    No I don't think so. I would state to them that I...

    No I don't think so. I would state to them that I am more than happy to comply with any lawful demand/request. Would you really feel like a chump for knowing your rights and respectfully requesting...
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    Thanks for the feedback guys, Yep I think the...

    Thanks for the feedback guys, Yep I think the mistake I made with the backsteaks was trying to cook them like venison. For the upcoming chops I will also cooks slow, not on the barbecue and see how...
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    Cooking wild Pork

    Can anyone give me a bit of advice on cooking wild pork. I cook and eat a lot venison but my experience with port so far has not been great, the last time I cooked some pork back steaks they were dry...
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    You might find this info interesting. It is...

    You might find this info interesting. It is written by a Lawyer who I understand consults to the NZDA.

    Section 6 – The police stop your vehicle when you are the driver
    - Recent law changes mean...
  9. Thread: Pard vs Pulsar

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    Your 1-5 leupold wont work that well. TO get a...

    Your 1-5 leupold wont work that well. TO get a decent image you need a scope with a large objective lens. 50mm to 56mm is best, the scope need to draw in maximum IR light. Parallax is not essential...
  10. Thread: Pard vs Pulsar

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    I use a Pard 32/35. Light compact and good image....

    I use a Pard 32/35. Light compact and good image. It is better suited for open country. The 3.7 base mag is great for longer ranges but does have a narrow field of view at short ranges. The 18650...
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    Yeah looks like an interesting choice. Nosler say...

    Yeah looks like an interesting choice. Nosler say this bullet will expand reliably down to 1350fps which is exceptional for a bonded bullet, or any bullet. The price of them is pretty up there but I...
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    I have shot a fair number of deer with the...

    I have shot a fair number of deer with the 129SST. They are good performers. The front section seems to open quite quickly and cause a decent wound channel. The rear section holds together, I have...
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    These:...

    These: https://huntechoutdoors.com/product/mens-trail-pants/
    Hard wearing comfy with a little bit of stretch, water resistant and not too hot.
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    That's pretty much my point. The 41gn 2209 is 1...

    That's pretty much my point. The 41gn 2209 is 1 grain under book max for the 143 ELDX and the 43gn of 2209 with the 130gn is book max using the hornady reloading app and using the data for H4350...
  15. no not yet

    no not yet
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    Here is a link to the gunworks lug. I used one or...

    Here is a link to the gunworks lug. I used one or these, good quality then you can leave your tikka stock alone in case you want to re use it or sell it...
  17. Mine is on a Bergarra HMR, so a Remington clone....

    Mine is on a Bergarra HMR, so a Remington clone. I use a 20moa rail with Leupold medium height rings, I need to go higher with the mounts, the magnification dial is too close to the rail. Yeah the...
  18. Only had this one for a short while but the first...

    Only had this one for a short while but the first thing that struck me was how clear it was at 25x mag its on Par with the Zeiss V6, at least in normal light conditions, the Zeiss might beat it in...
  19. Thread: 223 on deer

    by zeropak
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    Tahr So I have been using the 73gn ELDM with good...

    Tahr So I have been using the 73gn ELDM with good results on Fallow. I do have some 69gn Targex that i am thinking of trying. What's you experience with these 69gn pills. I have been sticking to the...
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    Converting the Remington 700 bolt to take the...

    Converting the Remington 700 bolt to take the Sake or M16 extractor seems to be a pretty common thing. It looks like when opening up the bolt face, as you want to do, it is easier to do this...
  21. I think that generally this is an issue that can...

    I think that generally this is an issue that can be fixed by simply spending more money. I did have this issue, for example, with a Sightron STAC 4-20x50, it was great at lower power but lost a...
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    If you want a dual purpose scope then out of the...

    If you want a dual purpose scope then out of the 2 you mention the Bushnell is the obvious choice. 6x is to higher base mag for a dual purpose scope plus FFP is not suited to hunting, the reticle is...
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    Ok never tried the Bergers so I will be...

    Ok never tried the Bergers so I will be interested in how they go, What your load with the Staball? Berger says they are quite a frangible bullet which will penetrate 2 to 3" and then give massive...
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    Thanks for that. I don't think the Sierra...

    Thanks for that. I don't think the Sierra Gamechangers are the hard bullet that some writeups (and Sierra) say they are.
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    I ran a ladder on the 143ELDX with superformance...

    I ran a ladder on the 143ELDX with superformance in My Bergara 6.5CM HMR. Starline brass and federal 210 small rifle primers. I went from 44gn to 47gn. 45 seemed to be the sweetspot after that I was...
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