Got a few of these critters (7), all of them less than 60m, shotgun would have been better but not allowed 157210 These 3 looked a bit tired so they got a ride, I finally managed to get $75...
Liked On: 03-01-2021, 05:12 PM
Old school rifle again today Grass is so long only the ears show But a close miss usually gets the head up a bit and then they are in real trouble 157124
Liked On: 01-01-2021, 01:51 PM
I have one in 26"barrel shoots the old amazes at 3k into single hole basically. Quite fun but not a huge gain on some easier to come by options (swede, creed, 260 etc), I have been guilty of...
Liked On: 29-12-2020, 09:14 PM
I've never worried about where the lands are. I just use mag length as a starting point and if it doesn't shoot then it doesn't shoot. Can get most projectiles to shoot at some kind of acceptable...
Liked On: 29-12-2020, 08:31 AM
so this fancy seating off lands thing........IF you rifle likes a particular factory load...and you using similar projectile...set up your seating die USING the factory load... and go from there...if...
Liked On: 29-12-2020, 08:25 AM
At some stage, I'll start again. It's a lot easier just going hunting though
Liked On: 25-12-2020, 10:03 AM
One for next years Swamp Comp courtesy of the farm cat. 156041 Anyone have any luck in the comp this year?
Liked On: 20-12-2020, 11:55 AM
Interesting thread and viewpoints. I'm an avid reloader in several Pistol and Rifle calibres. On the range I can shoot a modest group, as good with my reloads as with factory. The ammo is usually...
Liked On: 20-12-2020, 10:01 AM
Just to reinforce the GPM's KISS principle. For my first 15 years of handloading (308 and treble 2) I used a Lyman 310 handtool. (Google it) I had a second hand first model Redding beam balance with...
Liked On: 19-12-2020, 12:37 PM
Good things come to those who wait. 10 22 and sako A1 223 https://i.ibb.co/qMyJkrh/20201128-083646.jpg (https://ibb.co/pv0hJLN) https://i.ibb.co/ygnTPwH/20201128-083340.jpg...
Liked On: 16-12-2020, 10:17 PM
Try the trigger. If its too heavy (they often are) you can get replacement springs so don't worry about it too much.
Liked On: 10-12-2020, 02:55 PM
I already make 30 cal if you didn't realise it. 125grFB/HP 165grBT/HP 190grBT/HP & I make heavy 30 cal for subsonic on order. Boattail with big open tips usually. Cheers
Liked On: 06-12-2020, 11:18 AM
16" Barrel on Tikka 1:12", use the 55gr projectiles, seem to work on sheep in the bush alright. On the spot, 154930
Liked On: 30-11-2020, 04:34 PM
18-20" 308. 110gr vmax/130gr speer HP for cheap pesting, 150-165gr gameking/corelokt etc for general hunting, 168gr eldm/tmk/vld etc for LR hunting or targets and 180-200gr...
Liked On: 29-11-2020, 07:42 PM
Instead of seeking a 6.5 barrel with the right contour right now, I might use the Sako as an anemic over bore under barreled. 243 I will buy a 6.5 suppressor and re-thread the barrel (because it...
Liked On: 25-11-2020, 09:52 PM