Mate I think most people call 270's gay as a joke and not being serious, the 270 is as good as any other calibre.
Liked On: 29-08-2024, 05:04 PM
I did count. for a reply in another thread. What it came down too was the 223 is mostly used for shooting fallow, yearlings and hinds. There were something like 14 red stags shot and by only 3 or 4...
Liked On: 29-08-2024, 02:20 PM
Most .223s can not run those projectiles, you have to remember that. 1:8" etc are a fairly modern thing so with that in mind take those projectiles out of the equation for most .223 users and find a...
Liked On: 29-08-2024, 01:44 PM
Its a pretty interesting conversation where anyone can come up with some anecdotal evidence to support their argument one way or the other. I think no one would argue with the fact that bullet design...
Liked On: 29-08-2024, 01:37 PM
Based on seeing reasonable number of animals hitting the deck(no wolverines) from various calibers and a wide range of shooting abilities. Whether you think so or not, adrenaline and testosterone...
Liked On: 29-08-2024, 01:24 PM
I love my .223 especially with the 75gr eldms, my son shot his first deer with it. However there is very very little margin for error. Hit a small piece of anything before the animal, animal moves...
Liked On: 29-08-2024, 01:17 PM
I remain of the view that there is value in using a calibre/projectile that blows big holes out the other side..... has helped me find a number of Sika bush hunting over the years.
Liked On: 29-08-2024, 12:52 PM
I think you'll have trouble with an objective test because of lack of data. E.g. does anyone ever put up photos of deer they missed or had to track and finish? Not impugning the skill or honesty of...
Liked On: 29-08-2024, 12:25 PM
If you are going out to 300m then I agree but for all the new shooters I take out, I have tried to get them within 150m and at that range the x39 and 30/30 are capable with light recoil..(esecially...
Liked On: 29-08-2024, 06:23 AM
Ain't it a funny thing,the humble 177 slug gun/air rifle doesn't even get a mention anymore? Yet it teaches how to aim,how to hold,muscle memory and with a small amount of thinking can be used SAFELY...
Liked On: 28-08-2024, 05:18 PM
I did a load of goat for Xmas dinner this year. Did it in oven bag just like a leg of lamb with garlic cloves and rosemary, slow cooked for 6 hrs at 100° then basted with honey and grilled for about...
Liked On: 27-08-2024, 10:51 PM
Article updated today, with the hunter who was shot named and a message from the whanau. Condolences to them, pretty rough.
Liked On: 27-08-2024, 07:04 PM
I think the Mercator ticks all of those boxes, great little knives!
Liked On: 27-08-2024, 07:20 AM
The person to ask would be Nicole herself I think. She's the one who is at the front fighting back against all the BS the labor party caused. It's a bit rude accusing her of "telling porky pies"...
Liked On: 27-08-2024, 07:19 AM
I think the purpose of the OP was to ask is the 22mag capable of taking a small group of goats at a reasonable range, not is the 22mag the ideal goat cartridge. The answer is "yes", if done within...
Liked On: 25-08-2024, 06:21 PM