Thread: 223 on deer

Originally Posted by nickbop

@gimp if you were putting that rifle together again would you use the same parts? is there anything that you didnt think was worth it or that you would change? looks pretty ideal

No, I think I'd do it the same.

This thread is brilliant, so much so I'm now looking for a short barrel, stainless Howa 1500 with Hogue stock (I like the feel over their standard stock).
Currently on page 58, hopefully there will be something on suppressors soon, and I can add that to my list.

Originally Posted by gimp

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199m neckshot

@gimp is that the March 'scope?

Originally Posted by Tahr

@gimp is that the March 'scope?

yip

73gr ELDM, boringly predictable at 330m.

Originally Posted by mawzer308

73gr ELDM, boringly predictable at 330m.

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Love the attachment on the scope. Backup safety. LOL. Nice shootin bro.

Originally Posted by TeRei

Love the attachment on the scope. Backup safety. LOL. Nice shootin bro.

And the device in the hat. All the mod cons.
Ive got that attachment on my .223's. The advancement in little torches has been phenomenal. Good for wallaby and the odd deer

330m - thats damn good shooting.

Finally got rifle going tahr. Sight in tomorrow and then were into it.

Originally Posted by tac a1

Finally got rifle going tahr. Sight in tomorrow and then were into it.

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That looks great. Report on how it goes, eh.

Originally Posted by tac a1

Finally got rifle going tahr. Sight in tomorrow and then were into it.

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I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but @tac 01 I hate everything about that rifle! Where is the fine grain walnut with hand checking? The curved pistol grip, like a woman's waist? The hogback stock with functional cheek piece?

Plant (walnut) trees and save the world! Then craft more walnut rifle stocks!

Dinosaur RULE the world!

What's everyone's recommendation is the 60-65gr range, I've got a K95 5.6x50 barrel coming, its only one in 12 twist, currently sitting on 63 SMP, 60 partions and 70 Sp Speers, I've used the 70g before, great inside 200m, I only had a .222 at the time, local Sale on 62, 65gr game kings, anyone using these, esp the 62gr, AS its doubtful, the 1-12 will stabilize a 65gr boatTail.
Normally i shoot a 6x45 as my light rifle, but the K95 i am bring back to NZ, is a lot lighte,r and i am loving it, starting to look at building up a loads, as should see it soon.

The DPT Mini overbarrel is a great .223 suppressor.

Lucky you wont ever have to use it then chief. Rifles like this are tools for me, not ornaments.

So, if I want a light workhorse thats weather proof and accurate, this is it.

Will have a look at Dpt suppressors when next in Hunting and Fishing, Cheers

@tac a1 what barrel length is that?