The 52 grain Targex are an outstanding projectile on deer but I cant say if they will be any better than what your Mum has been using.
Liked On: 15-01-2024, 02:10 PM
Have been out hunting a grand total of one time since moving back to Oamaru last June so I decided bugger it I'm going for a nosey no matter what last Thursday. The weather was forecast to be bloody...
Liked On: 13-01-2024, 06:59 PM
I don't call it a fail as they are not a bonded projectile. Sent from my CPH2145 using Tapatalk
Liked On: 13-01-2024, 08:23 AM
I like Hornady Superformance ssts 308 -150gr or 165gr.The 150gr has the highist velocity and energy out put of all off the SHOP SHELF ammo in NZ.For a 300yd point n shoot,most deer just fall...
Liked On: 13-01-2024, 08:03 AM
Nice fish 6.5 CRD & Shearer too[emoji106] Just finished loading my boat I'm off out there early doors tomorrow. Looking forward to it [emoji41] Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk
Liked On: 12-01-2024, 08:03 PM
It was a boxing day bonanza in Tasman bay today..... Makos... https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231225/61d740ac90abbf2abd776f647eae1781.jpg Bronzies.... ...
Liked On: 12-01-2024, 05:49 PM
You have to be very careful with borescopes, they will show you a whole lot of magnified "issues" that aren't All that matters is what the rifle (and driver) will do on the target I have seen...
Liked On: 12-01-2024, 08:46 AM
I had a 6.5-06 that had the screw hole for the rear sight drilled through into the barrel (whoops) and it still shot superbly - 50mm 10 shot groups at 300m in competition were not uncommon. Of...
Liked On: 12-01-2024, 08:46 AM
241332 199m neckshot
Liked On: 11-01-2024, 04:24 PM
Funny how some people will recommend a 6.5x55 but hate the modernized and by now much more abundant version of it...
Liked On: 08-01-2024, 10:04 AM
Yep, as I've said a couple of times on this forum: if you're shooting
Liked On: 08-01-2024, 08:21 AM
If that middle case did not have excessive headspace it was too hot. Powder can be temperature sensitive and be OK in winter....too hot in summer. You need to check the headspace measurement on a...
Liked On: 08-01-2024, 08:20 AM
When you buy a tikka your not sucked in. You are generally very good looking with a high IQ! Sent from my SM-A226B using Tapatalk
Liked On: 08-01-2024, 07:11 AM
I do not know a single person who is not happy with their tikka...
Liked On: 08-01-2024, 07:10 AM
Welcome to the forum. Cant really go wrong with any of the rifles you listed, nor with the calibre. Before heading to the hills spend eenough time at the range to get to know your rifle, how...
Liked On: 08-01-2024, 07:09 AM