73, 75, 80, 88 gr ELDM 69, 77 gr Tipped Matchking 69, 74, 80gr Targex Probably some Bergers in similar weights.
Liked On: 09-07-2024, 06:41 PM
243 with a fast twist barrel would future proof it, 6.5creed 708 are also very similar but with a little more weight in the bullet when someone asks me what I think they should get first I usually...
Liked On: 09-07-2024, 11:15 AM
I'd class those(light for calibre) as bad bullets and therefore outside the scope of what I recommend
Liked On: 08-07-2024, 08:23 PM
Bagheera - sorry, trying to post off my phone is annoying
Liked On: 08-07-2024, 03:54 PM
Ftlbs of energy as a metric does not tell you anything about how a bullet will perform to kill an animal. What kills animals is holes in vital organs. The bigger hole, the more efficiently the...
Liked On: 08-07-2024, 03:50 PM
I love my old classical style rifles. They are really nice to handle and the good ones shoot well. But in offering advice too someone new too the sport as much as it grates on me, the correct way...
Liked On: 08-07-2024, 01:44 PM
Carbon stock is $1450, barrel will be $1000 fitted minimum - even with a free action you're looking at $2450 Can't get parts for a Sako Vixen anymore, mounts are limited.... I wouldn't do it if...
Liked On: 08-07-2024, 01:21 PM
You can buy brand new package deal howa for your budget with change. Go see Amanda at gun works and walk out with brand new howa suppressed and scoped in.308 or .270 and be happy camper able to shoot...
Liked On: 08-07-2024, 01:20 PM
OK , here’s my take on this subject. Caliber / Cartridge - The first question that needs to be asked is how much experience do you have with Recoil ? The worst thing you can do is “ over...
Liked On: 08-07-2024, 01:18 PM
People have been reporting they have good luck with the G&G JJ100B with decent accuracy (0.001g) and response speed. I had one coming soon. Picture shows the OpenTrickler on A&D FX120i and G&G...
Liked On: 04-07-2024, 11:38 PM
Thanks all for the advice! I have decided to practice with .22LR for now. Looking at Tikka T1X, and may go with a T3X 6.5CM if I decide to shoot further.
Liked On: 04-07-2024, 04:17 PM
That is a logical and robust route to pursue. You won't waste much money with that plan. Nathan Foster is the man who literally wrote the book on long range shooting, have a read through his...
Liked On: 04-07-2024, 04:16 PM
22LR is a great place to start out - just make sure you get a good rifle with a great trigger. 22LR can be practiced at smallbore clubs (Manakau Sporting Rifle Club would be an excellent start). ...
Liked On: 04-07-2024, 04:14 PM
About 3 or 4 weeks ago I purchased an Athlon scope off a forum member. Scope and money changed hands no problem so all good. Unfortunately when sighting it in it developed a problem with it's...
Liked On: 26-06-2024, 04:36 PM
Micky duck has it right - low magnification more important than high in northern bush. A breakdown from my experience - quite a few animals will be shot at under 25m, alot will be under 50m, most...
Liked On: 01-06-2024, 12:53 AM