Thread: Some bush sneaking

Two weekends ago I got out for a hunt in the bush with my Sako 243 but unfortunately luck wasn’t on my side. I think it was because I didn’t follow my pie and coffee tradition on the way to our hunting spot. Fool. Anyways this weekend just been I snuck out again but this time armed with my new Tikka 260 after having just finished a load for it on the Friday. The video should tell the rest.

Cheers

https://youtu.be/m9zZnGAUjpM

Great story. Thanks for making the video.

In that thick bush,what do you have yr rifle zeroed at 50yds.Enjoy yr veni.

Originally Posted by Trout

In that thick bush,what do you have yr rifle zeroed at 50yds.Enjoy yr veni.

Not sure what you mean sorry, I don’t zero any rifles at 50yds (less my 22lr haha)

Nice vid. Happy dog.

Cool hunt, that 260 looks to be a nice rifle, what barrel length are you running ? You earn your venison in that country.

Wicked vid I must say though I get nervous when I here I spotted white and aimed where I though its neck would be but I'm sure youd properly identified it�� one in the Bush is worth 100 at 500mtrs great job good dog

great stuff...lovely open bush,sure looks quieter than the crappy wasp riddled crownfern Im used to lol.

@Mooseman thanks mate, barrel is 19”
@Kelton yea mate got a good look at it when it moved through the bush and also had a good view as it was walking away, just not a good shot opportunity!

I like the size of that hardy can. Is it enough to just stop ear damage, which is all that I want for a 270 ?

Great video mate. The new rifle looks nice, mine might ‘need’ a fluting job now! The good old (and new) 6.5 certainly bridges the gap between a 100 grain .243 projectiles and the 150 + grain projectiles of the 7mm and .308 calibers. I used one 30 years ago and it’s cool to see them back in fashion again.
I’m sure you’ll get another .284 again, in the mean time I’ve got a spare one here if you start to miss it too much! 👍

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

I like the size of that hardy can. Is it enough to just stop ear damage, which is all that I want for a 270 ?

Hey mate, it is definitely a nice size and weight with minimum length forward of the muzzle being the compact model. I am not 100 percent sold on it yet though to be honest in terms of noise reduction as my initial thoughts feel like its a bit harder on my ears then what I am used to with my DPTs. I am going to run it for a wee bit longer to be a better judge of what I think before fully deciding though. If I am not happy I will be switching back to a DPT Mk2 of the same size/weight.

Originally Posted by stagstalker

Hey mate, it is definitely a nice size and weight with minimum length forward of the muzzle being the compact model. I am not 100 percent sold on it yet though to be honest in terms of noise reduction as my initial thoughts feel like its a bit harder on my ears then what I am used to with my DPTs. I am going to run it for a wee bit longer to be a better judge of what I think before fully deciding though. If I am not happy I will be switching back to a DPT Mk2 of the same size/weight.

I am just looking for something to stop the blast / pressure wave. Normally not a problem with standing shots but I did notice a whack in the ear on Sunday with the barrel poked over a bush, that seemed to direct the blast back