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  1. Thread: Hello from the 09

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    A couple of newbie questions. I'm interested in...

    A couple of newbie questions.
    I'm interested in the best practise for breaking in a new rifle, from what I read it is a matter of putting rounds through it and cleaning in between them.
    I would...
  2. Thread: Hello from the 09

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    I have been dealing with Mark and it's been a...

    I have been dealing with Mark and it's been a great experience. Helpful and took the time to answer my MANY questions.
  3. Thread: Hello from the 09

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    I went back and forth on the scope for a week but...

    I went back and forth on the scope for a week but went with the VX2 4-12X40 AO LR in the end. Looking forward to getting to a range when I get it!
  4. Thread: Hello from the 09

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    The awesome guys putting my rifle together just...

    The awesome guys putting my rifle together just sent me this!

    48953
  5. Thread: Hello from the 09

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    Looks like there is a lot to learn! Looking...

    Looks like there is a lot to learn! Looking forward to it! Is this the app to get?
  6. Thread: Hello from the 09

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    I meant sorry I forgot to say which calibre haha!...

    I meant sorry I forgot to say which calibre haha! Have edited.
  7. Thread: Hello from the 09

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    One thing im struggling to wrap my head around....

    One thing im struggling to wrap my head around. It is advised everywhere I read to zero the Vx2 at 200yard. I was under the impression I would zeroing my scope at 100m - if I do this, will the LR...
  8. Thread: Hello from the 09

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    Sorry 308

    Sorry 308
  9. Thread: Hello from the 09

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    The jury is in. Ended up going with: Tikka T3x...

    The jury is in. Ended up going with:

    Tikka T3x Left Handed 308
    Hardy Supressor
    Harris Bipod

    Still deciding on a scope but more then likely the Leupold VX2 4-12 x 40 AO LR

    Thanks all for...
  10. Thread: Hello from the 09

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    I wasn't planning too. I've not heard much...

    I wasn't planning too. I've not heard much positive in their regard.
  11. Thread: Hello from the 09

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    I like the Sako Roughtech. I think itll come down...

    I like the Sako Roughtech. I think itll come down to visiting a shop and trying some on for size. I do really appreciate all the feedback.
  12. Thread: Hello from the 09

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    I have been looking at the Sako and Remington...

    I have been looking at the Sako and Remington range lately and had my eye on the Vortex optics or the Leupold CDS models. Perhaps overkill for a first rifle but I believe in buying things once making...
  13. Thread: Hello from the 09

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    Thanks and yeah I understand that is a very broad...

    Thanks and yeah I understand that is a very broad question. I guess for someone new, there is an overwhelming amount of information and opinions out there. I will take a look at the linked website -...
  14. Thread: Hello from the 09

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    Thanks guys will check it out. Im looking at a...

    Thanks guys will check it out.

    Im looking at a rifle for mostly range shooting with the view to perhaps learn a bit about longer range shooting, and a little hunting in the future. Any...
  15. Thread: Hello from the 09

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    Thanks mate, yes im happy to drive, I assumed...

    Thanks mate, yes im happy to drive, I assumed there wasn't much around the shore. Im undecided one what to buy, everytime I settle on something I change my mind. Will visit some stores once I get my...
  16. Thread: Hello from the 09

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    Finally off to do my FAL course/test tomorrow...

    Finally off to do my FAL course/test tomorrow night - what a chore! Hopefully it doesn't take too long after it.... although i'm not hopeful.
  17. Thread: Hello from the 09

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    Hello all! After a BUSY end to 2015 I have...

    Hello all! After a BUSY end to 2015 I have finally got my A into G. Safe is installed and now going through the motions of the FAL.
    I am wondering if someone would kindly point me in the direction...
  18. Thread: Hello from the 09

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    Many thanks for the warm welcome! Deerstalkers is...

    Many thanks for the warm welcome! Deerstalkers is top of my to-do list once I get my FAL sorted.
  19. Thread: Hello from the 09

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    Hello from the 09

    A quick hello to all.
    I'm based in Auckland's North Shore and have finally got my act together and working through the motions of obtaining a FAL. I understand this can be quite a wait. I did a lot...
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