Thread: Winter Wallaby

Three of us shot 78. Some heavy snow last week made it a bit difficult and affected our tally. Shot a couple of deer too and we saw a couple of Chamois.

My longest shots with the .223 were 421 and 412 yards. The closest 5 yards.







I got 7 off this sunny bit of cover



Deaded



(damned thing won't let me attach any more pics)

Awesome, sounds like great fun.

I need to have a crack at those little buggers at some stage.

Good effort guys on the roos and taking some veni back.300mtrs of snow climbing puf puf=3k on the flats.Go the Patrol.

Good roo country there they've eaten everything but the matagouri and probably the spear grass.

Nice one, been a bit chilly down here, flash suppressor cover.

Thanks for sharing, some awesome scenery

Originally Posted by Marty Henry

Good roo country there they've eaten everything but the matagouri and probably the spear grass.

Some spear grass was eaten down too.
Plenty of rabbits there to help them.

Looks like it was a bit fresh in a couple of places... stunning countryside though. Thanks for posting those photos.

Great effort with the .223... that's a fair ol distance.

Originally Posted by outdoorlad

Nice one, been a bit chilly down here, flash suppressor cover.

@outdoorlad Duct tape special. It limits being able to strip the DPT - but its something I never do anyway.

Originally Posted by Brian

Some spear grass was eaten down too.
Plenty of rabbits there to help them.

Pigs will evidently root the stuff up for bugs a pond the roots I've been told. They must breed tough pigs down south

The pigs in Marlborough seem to be the best at killing spear grass.

Great shooting guys. Couple of good long range hits for the .223

Loved it! Nice contrast between the snowy/dry hill.
What sort of bullet do you use in your 223?

Originally Posted by Norway

Loved it! Nice contrast between the snowy/dry hill.
What sort of bullet do you use in your 223?

@Norway 69 grn Targex (NZ made - Berger jacket/hollow point). 3K fps from 20' barrel. Model 7 rem. They perform very well.

(for bulk ammo in a Savage Lightweight I use 56 grn factory Geco ammo that has a red poly tip and that is very good too at a good price. Accurate and flattens them).

Hey Tahr, what are the wallaby like to eat?.