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.

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.

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

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

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.

Thanks for sharing, some awesome scenery

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.

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).

Awesome stuff @Tahr..... showed some of the boys at the range today ,photos etc,but they were particularly interested in the combo reload numbers.... and especially at 421 yards ....
We sent a box of 56 grn downrange to the 500 yd targets,(which I personally wouldn’t try hunting)and was bloody surprised at their accuracy and grouping.... they certainly do flatten out.I think 500 yds is extreme for this round at that distance,but was pleasantly surprised....enjoyed the post very much

Originally Posted by Tahr

@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).