1. If it were doc/contract hunters, they wouldn’t shoot from track 2. If it were doc/contract hunters, they would move carcasses that are close to tracks 3. Due to numbers of animals these days...
Liked On: 21-08-2023, 01:26 PM
Yeah still got the big canon and the 308 but the 223 is such a joy to use. And a lot cheaper to run other than flinging brass all over the place on goats. I've still shot more deer with a 223 than...
Liked On: 19-08-2023, 09:32 AM
Haven’t been out deer hunting in months because of a shoulder injury. Finally got out for a multi day hunt with the 223rem and the 14 month old pup. This hind was a tricky, farthest for the trip 384m...
Liked On: 16-08-2023, 09:13 PM
I bought my tikka 7rm 5 or 6 years ago now with the intention of being able to take those longer shots i used to pass on with my BLR 308. but i still shoot most of my deer at close range, especially...
Liked On: 13-08-2023, 12:06 PM
So you sold the wsm. You might need a name change.;)
Liked On: 11-08-2023, 02:12 PM
I’m glad this thread has stayed positive. I think in some quarters there’s a lack of understanding around longer ranger hunting. Like everything we do in life it’s about (a) incremental increases...
Liked On: 11-08-2023, 01:12 PM
A smaller pack is a good incentive to get rid of some of the crap we carry.
Liked On: 11-08-2023, 12:02 PM
I have given up loading and developing loads for other people, it's just fraught with issues and everyone thinks it's easy/doesn't take long and have no appreciation for how much time and effort go...
Liked On: 08-08-2023, 08:56 PM
222 vs 223 continued....:) Ruger Mini 14's in 223 caliber came into NZ about 1975? I brought one and used it quite a bit all over the country, just like anyone else. Yes Mr Policeman, this rifle...
Liked On: 08-08-2023, 03:10 PM
There is a post on here titled '223 on deer' that has gained a bit of traction, well done. Perhaps someone should start a post on 222 on deer? However parts of it have wandered off onto 222...
Liked On: 08-08-2023, 03:09 PM
Hi there, just noticed this & thought I should chip in that my prices will all be going up approx 10 percent due to jacket prices from the States, our dollar & everything else that is going up. Have...
Liked On: 08-08-2023, 08:59 AM
I’m running 150 SST with 2206H, very accurate, 3 shots off a good rest generally keyhole. Haven’t shot beyond 400M, closest 15M. All drop instantly like a sack of shit. I also carry a spare mag...
Liked On: 07-08-2023, 07:50 AM
Or just run somthing that works for both :thumbsup: each to their own I guess, if purely sticking to inside 250y the cheap and cheerful soft points, interlocks etc will be more than sufficient, I...
Liked On: 06-08-2023, 10:57 PM
2206H is the can't-go-wrong powder.
Liked On: 06-08-2023, 07:13 PM
Withholding tax must have come in 1974 as there is no tax on this docket. 230174
Liked On: 02-08-2023, 08:40 AM