Ok, I was planning on taking a pic of everything laid out but forgot so here is what I have in my pack (off the top of my head): Main stuff Pack - Macpac Cascade 50 (far too small, probably need...
Liked On: 28-01-2023, 11:08 AM
It's usually stamped on the barrel right next to the calibre.
Liked On: 14-06-2022, 07:59 PM
I found 62gr hornady whitetail works well in my Tikka 1.8 twist
Liked On: 13-06-2022, 09:29 PM
It works. Wouldnt recommend it as a deer rifle for a young fella to "pack punch ". There isn't alot of room for error as most of the above comments. Usually a neck or head shot and at close range is...
Liked On: 17-05-2022, 09:14 PM
I load 55gr Barnes TSX in my mates X Bolt. He slays deer. Stags all go down.His gun does not perform with TTSX. Dont know why.
Liked On: 16-05-2022, 08:42 PM
Iv only shot 10 reds and a pig this summer but i dont use a 223.Used a 308 with good punch and skill.Big animals=big gun.Small animals=223 until you are a skilled shooter with a few years hunting...
Liked On: 15-05-2022, 09:58 PM
Yikes! :burnt: Ha ha! There's a good thread on .223 on deer (I think it's even called '.223 on deer') that I have learnt a lot from, which is basically: 1. know the limits of the round...
Liked On: 15-05-2022, 07:34 PM
Thar shoot a lot of animals..please listen to what he saying...if you look through entire .223 on deer thread.....summed up... #1 pick your shots....be prepared to let animal walk... #2 keep range...
Liked On: 15-05-2022, 07:34 PM
The Norma 55 grn Barnes ammo would be good but ideally you need to hit some bone. Otherwise the Rem and Winchester 55 grn are fine with lung and neck shots. Just keep your range down. Sounds like...
Liked On: 15-05-2022, 07:23 PM