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    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.

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    I got 7 off this sunny bit of cover

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    Awesome, sounds like great fun.

    I need to have a crack at those little buggers at some stage.
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    Good effort guys on the roos and taking some veni back.300mtrs of snow climbing puf puf=3k on the flats.Go the Patrol.
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    Good roo country there they've eaten everything but the matagouri and probably the spear grass.
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    Nice one, been a bit chilly down here, flash suppressor cover.
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    Shut up, get out & start pushing!

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    Thanks for sharing, some awesome scenery
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    Quote Originally Posted by Marty Henry View Post
    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.

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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by outdoorlad View Post
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Brian View Post
    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

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

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    Great shooting guys. Couple of good long range hits for the .223
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    Loved it! Nice contrast between the snowy/dry hill.
    What sort of bullet do you use in your 223?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Norway View Post
    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).
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    Hey Tahr, what are the wallaby like to eat?.

 

 

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