Alright lads, let’s get after this. I’m going to try and sun it all up, in what will be my last post in this thread. From what I’ve seen (as a generalisation) hunters in this country are average...
Liked On: 01-09-2024, 11:32 AM
I'll wager $20 and a beer afterwards that in field positions you aren't putting 10 shots in a 1 inch target at 100 with the rifle capable of launching a 169 at 3200fps. I'm not saying that just...
Liked On: 01-09-2024, 11:27 AM
77tmk. Just over 20grains 2206h. Dammit wrong thread.....
Liked On: 30-08-2024, 10:57 PM
I've got a Kifaru Hoodlum with Duplex frame (cheers hotsoup - it's still going strong mate) and it's a tank, it can take heavier loads than I can deal with and rides better than any pack I've used...
Liked On: 30-08-2024, 04:02 PM
The only logical way forward for this conversation, is for Hermitage to shoot himself in the other leg with a 308. That way we have a balanced data set for Gimp :thumbsup: Get to it chap!
Liked On: 30-08-2024, 09:27 AM
Belmont don't make a good .223 load. The nearest thing they make is the old 77gr SMK load. the 77gr SMK is a bad bullet. It does not work consistently. The professional hunters I work with use...
Liked On: 29-08-2024, 05:43 PM
I have shot every stag I've shot in the roar for the past 5 years with a .224" 80gr ELDM at 2700-2800fps mv, and I haven't found any cause for complaint. Ranges to 380 metres. There is a large...
Liked On: 29-08-2024, 05:33 PM
Actual specific bullet function matters much, much more than the 3 digits stamped on the brass. You cannot compare a 50-55gr basic SP (old .222 fodder) to a more modern heavy-for-calibre bullet...
Liked On: 29-08-2024, 05:30 PM
We all know of a thread here that has currently 136 pages of data showing .22 centrefire cartridges (typically .223) taking medium game. I’m on the side of the believers, owning and using a 1-8”...
Liked On: 29-08-2024, 12:06 PM
Bit more on the Initial Accent (60 litre) I bought. Got stung by GST so final price was close to $1k. Ouch. But it is a beaut. I can use the full pack for taking in to huts etc and than take the bag...
Liked On: 26-08-2024, 10:03 PM
Shelley is the name and knife making is the game. Been away due to divorce, new home, and building a new forge, but I’m back and keen to help-I fix, sharpen and reprofile knives (all sorts)...
Liked On: 26-08-2024, 03:30 PM
Well he didnt need a teleprompter or someone to stop him falling over so Id say yes. :D
Liked On: 23-08-2024, 09:05 AM
Hi all. Thanks for the great info being shared on here. I have just got my firearms license and am looking to go on my first overnight hunting trip. I am based in mid Canterbury so looking to go...
Liked On: 22-08-2024, 09:33 PM
I did just that ..... and it ended up at the end of the day, who's needs were greatest. The dogs or mine :yaeh am not durnk: I can't remember the number of the times I ended up on the Punga fronds :o
Liked On: 22-08-2024, 09:30 PM
That would defeat the purpose, I carry a piece of Eva mat which work well. Was just thinking getting rid of one thing to carry around
Liked On: 22-08-2024, 09:29 PM