Awesome decision. But the point I’d make if I saw this thread earlier, is by the time I was 50 I’d owned or used most calibres. It’s fun playing around with different rifles and blaming calibre...
Liked On: 20-01-2024, 09:46 AM
Thanks for all the info on this thread. After an assessment of my situation as a whole, I ended up going for a new Tikka in 7mm RM. So new setup will be Tikka 7mm RM Full 24 inch barrel (can cut...
Liked On: 19-01-2024, 09:53 PM
Awesome mate, well done on the trout from Lake Tennyson, you are right in that the population needs thinning out so it's suggested to take your limit from that lake. The big fish at hells...
Liked On: 19-01-2024, 09:43 PM
Rainbow road was absolutely stunning !! Blue bird days no wind. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240118/c778e4dce7dff4493c7b3167a6f11717.jpg ...
Liked On: 19-01-2024, 09:43 PM
100% for 300wsm. I've been using one for out to 500 max- for 3 years and assuming I do my part- there are kāore walk aways using 178g eldx. Monk has been doing same for far longer and would ha e...
Liked On: 17-01-2024, 09:03 PM
I’d look at a 7RM or 300WSM, particularly if not reloading. If you are reloading then it opens up a lot more options as mentioned. 300WM is just a lot of gun. 7 PRC will be cracker if they come out...
Liked On: 16-01-2024, 10:38 PM
Long time reader and one very excited gent with his first story to post. After a few paid farm hunts and getting reasonably comfortable with the rifle and a bit of hunting experience under the...
Liked On: 16-01-2024, 10:37 PM
With the development of modern slippery bullets and faster twist barrels on factory rifles I can see the writing on the wall for the big magnums in all but specialised use. There's a general trend...
Liked On: 16-01-2024, 07:18 PM
Yea the reason for parting with the 270 is that its an older rifle that isn't quite as accurate as I want. I figure if I am buying a new rifle then it's a good time to change calibre and future proof...
Liked On: 16-01-2024, 11:41 AM
Yesterday a client phoned to say, "There are 8 - 10 goats in the QE11 Covenant. Can you come?" I'm supposed to be on holiday and am building a kennel and cage for our new puppy, but my wife said,...
Liked On: 16-01-2024, 09:29 AM
Last summer/autumn was a blank for me for one reason or another. Two trips to my usual spot turned up nothing. Then another into the Tararuas with a good mate end of March and still nothing. The...
Liked On: 15-01-2024, 06:56 PM
Back from the road trip, great part of the country and awesome to be able to drive thru the guts of it. Years of fishing to be had on the Acheron. Clarence and Wairua. We only scratched a tiny...
Liked On: 14-01-2024, 05:20 PM
Hey guys, Thought I'd do a little write up / may be something to look back on in the years to come. Hatched a plan with my brother to have a wee little mission into the Ruahines to try another...
Liked On: 13-01-2024, 01:49 PM
73gr ELDM, boringly predictable at 330m. 241340
Liked On: 12-01-2024, 08:46 AM
Thanks for the memories. Down on the Pouranaki faces below the Kelly Knight turn off. The same route as your trip. Mid 80's. 241316
Liked On: 11-01-2024, 10:52 AM