Had a challenging job on this week, making a missing sight element for an old 1920s BSA air gun. The smaller the parts the harder it gets, primarily the issue is not cutting it off the stock too...
Liked On: 23-11-2024, 02:26 PM
Greetings bjp, My rifle, originally a Martini Henry, was converted to .303 in 1896. The barrel is a take out Sportco with a 1 in 12" twist originally .308. Din cut the chamber in the late 1990's so...
Liked On: 19-11-2024, 11:23 AM
Don't feel bad.ive been reloading for thirty. Years and got caught out the same when doing cases for RUMPY recently. Easy fix once suss out what issue is.
Liked On: 16-11-2024, 02:11 PM
My latest falling block addition.Winchester 1885 with a Custom NZ walnut stock by Laurie Bradley, in 220 Swift. 260721 260722
Liked On: 09-11-2024, 07:55 PM
Been a while between drinks on this one, finally made a start on the walnut stock last night. 262100 262101 262102
Liked On: 31-10-2024, 03:57 PM
A few guys on here can tell you how to adjust the trigger and get it better. I just bit the bullet and upgraded it but will probably never sell or buy another 308 so Im happy. Heaps of information...
Liked On: 22-10-2024, 08:59 PM
This is my thought on the matter as well. Happened with something I sold. The buyer made a couple hundy while also being a bit "optimistic" on Trademe as to the condition of the item. I can't...
Liked On: 22-10-2024, 01:47 PM
I guess what all of this shows is that hunters who can kill animals with a 270win are more skillful than those that kill animals with superior cartridges.:D
Liked On: 14-10-2024, 03:29 PM
If your just starting out hunting, perhaps consider a suppressed, bolt action rifle with a compact 3x scope. There will be plenty of great suggestions, doesn't need to be new, could be second hand. ...
Liked On: 16-09-2024, 10:06 PM
Yes. Wallaby and deer. It’s actually easier to get images through matagouri/briar than NI bush and scrub. I was using a sytong xso6 35mm. Great little unit.
Liked On: 15-09-2024, 07:47 PM
In my teens I first got to shoot a swede when my mate bought an old ex-army Carl Gustav package which back then were being bought in by the hundreds and sold for bugger all, you could get then with...
Liked On: 15-09-2024, 07:47 PM
At Last. A comp that favors old age and those of a stout figure. Old age: Superior sledging skills Possessed of sufficient cunning to use most powerfull wind bucking rifle Letting young-uns go...
Liked On: 08-09-2024, 08:44 PM
Quick update from me, despite the 0830 start time shooting didn't start till around 1530 due to dangerous wind conditions and then torrential rain. Once we were given a saftey brief we spilt off...
Liked On: 08-09-2024, 08:44 PM
I started with the air rifle but it was a disaster and she was only going to hate it. I then remembered that my grandfather had left me an old little daisy red ryder(i think they're called)....
Liked On: 13-08-2024, 05:22 PM
Had a case for a while, rain day so cut slots with a hot screwdriver, not very well,(stock and barrel without sights) bought a electric soldering gun with hot knife for the tip, did a better job on...
Liked On: 12-08-2024, 10:30 PM