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    Not to start a calibre debate but what sort of...

    Not to start a calibre debate but what sort of range are you limiting yourself too with the little 223. Its a great little case
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    Watch/listen to hornady 4dof app pretty much...

    Watch/listen to hornady 4dof app pretty much explains why trueing is a shot yarn if you ahbe a reliable chrono and will at something lead to significant erro at some range.

    See it's a question...
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    Was going to thread based on the diameter haha...

    Was going to thread based on the diameter haha will see how big I can get then reach out.
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    Dpt suppressor measurement.

    Anyone with a muzzle forward can able to give me the diameter where the can meets up with the shoulder?
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    As for a 16 inch 7mm08 I'd run the 150 eld x and...

    As for a 16 inch 7mm08 I'd run the 150 eld x and I'd try get reloder 17 or Varget works well and you will likely get 2500-2700fps which should give you enough impact velocity to around 550yards but...
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    1000 Ftlbs is a nice guide. But to be honest...

    1000 Ftlbs is a nice guide. But to be honest knowing at which impact speeds your bullet of choice works is more important. Ie most solid copper bullets require 2000+ fps at impact, whereas something...
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    I'll go against the 243 as I think it's honestly...

    I'll go against the 243 as I think it's honestly a bit light on Reds. Will it kill them sure but not as well as something larger.

    For a beginners gun low recoil is a good idea but making things...
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    An interesting point since I'm doing load...

    An interesting point since I'm doing load development again after trimming barrel on the 280AI. Peterson brass weighs 202.6grains on average and holds 73grains h20 in a once fired and and neck sized...
  9. Anyone flown to the states with a rifle before?

    I leave a rifle there but it's a bit light in caliber for the next planned hunt. Short of buying another rifle for the states has anyone actually traveled with a rifle to the US?
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    How longed it take you? What sort of condition...

    How longed it take you? What sort of condition were you in seriously weighing that option up
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    yeh will work have had that setup on before

    yeh will work have had that setup on before
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    It's trip insurance not just hunting so trip has...

    It's trip insurance not just hunting so trip has to be under 45 days. They won't let you pick and choose days either. first day of the mule deer tags in early Sept and last day of Montana tag is in...
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    Montana General Combo and Colorado Muzzlle loader...

    Montana General Combo and Colorado Muzzlle loader mule deer.
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    Global rescues travel insurance add on is only up...

    Global rescues travel insurance add on is only up to a 45 day trip I'm away from 4 months unfortuntely.
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    Bit late for that one that as booked flights and...

    Bit late for that one that as booked flights and had to apply for tags awhile back but good to know. Be interested if hunting is a listed exclusion as it is for almost any specific policy i have...
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    Travel Insurance for Hunting to USA

    Anyone ever had any luck getting insurance that doesn't exclude Hunting? I know all the NZ options are out but the few options for cover available from the US can only be purchased if you are a...
  17. Thread: Lost PLB

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    If you run a bino harness get a pouch. Mine never...

    If you run a bino harness get a pouch. Mine never leaver my person on a hunt unless I'm in my tent and even then its within arms reach.
  18. As for Rogee I'm not much to watch on the trips...

    As for Rogee I'm not much to watch on the trips of his I've seen. Don't think meat harvesting makes for great TV unless there's a unique story or adventure but that's personal. I do seem to see a lot...
  19. In all honesty I'm surprised the Maniatis thread...

    In all honesty I'm surprised the Maniatis thread didn't come early anyone on FB would have seen his antics. He's a decent smith and the fastest turn around for sure if you bring him a pie and a...
  20. 100% first time I watched I was not expecting to...

    100% first time I watched I was not expecting to like it but he does some cool trips and seems a good bloke. I do wish he'd cover up a few spots though.
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    Just get a dpt there's hardly any difference to...

    Just get a dpt there's hardly any difference to an maniatis (both of my alpine lights weighed 285grams and the machining was average at best) in weight but Greg's a pain at times. If you suggest any...
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    Apparently the stocks are nasty. Most users of...

    Apparently the stocks are nasty. Most users of the new superlite have suggested it's hard to tell if it's plastic or carbon, that it's flexy. The superlite seems a miss. The achieved the weight by...
  23. Thread: Leica NZ Dealer

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    Leica NZ Dealer

    Anyone had any luck dealing with someone with warranty with Leica. I've been trying to get replacement eyecups for my Geovids for bloody ages and was hoping to get an actual contact that might get me...
  24. Where'd you source them?

    Where'd you source them?
  25. I agree with tentman your in dangerous territory...

    I agree with tentman your in dangerous territory making engineering assumptions especially as you clearly dont grasp even half the concepts.

    The BAT action uses a 4140 chromoly steel (around...
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