I find it amusing that this thread is 84 pages of dead deer shot with the .223. Yet every 8-10 pages we have to have an opinion piece quoting a local expert to the contrary. The .223 is my go to now....
Liked On: 02-10-2023, 04:53 PM
How hot you can comfortably load is down to how strong the action is and how tough the brass and primers are. It's all part of a system containing a small explosion. If you use a thin primer that...
Liked On: 29-09-2023, 02:44 PM
I thought I would share some photos from the past 18 months, saw plenty of animals which I just shot with the camera The big stag (14 points) my mate took a shot at it but missed, such is hunting....
Liked On: 29-09-2023, 11:26 AM
First try with 52 grain Hammer Hunters yesterday. 3,400 fps from 20" barrel. Group about .75 moa. 4 shots for 3 (front on one didn't drop straight away so it copped another one). This one at 150...
Liked On: 06-09-2023, 10:08 AM
Maybe they have picked up the woke tramper market so it might be a good move for them.
Liked On: 04-09-2023, 03:42 PM
232081 Quite a load for the old guy by the time I had the legs too. Crossed over to the face then followed the ridge and back round.
Liked On: 29-08-2023, 05:15 PM
Pretty open ended question. What sort of terrain are you most likely to be in? How much weight are you happy to strap to your feet? What do you consider a reasonable service life? How much do you...
Liked On: 25-08-2023, 10:15 AM
The best boot is the one that fits you properly. All brands are different so try on as many as you can within your budget and see what feels best. Personally I am a big fan of Salewas but there are...
Liked On: 25-08-2023, 10:14 AM
Have you read the whole thread I wonder?? The wound channel and penetration of the 77 tipped match king is devastating and could easily be mistaken for a 243 or larger caliber. In fact Im using 74...
Liked On: 28-07-2023, 12:02 PM
Might be a little controversial for some however I use a topo app on my phone for navigation. You get one chart free and you can delete it and load another for free. If you want multiple charts I...
Liked On: 26-07-2023, 05:15 PM
Things I have bought relatively cheaply: - Secondhand pack as Moa Hunter says. - Torpedo7 inflatable mat. - Bahco knife. - AliExpress trekking poles if you're into them (I shoot off them)....
Liked On: 26-07-2023, 03:33 PM
Yes
Liked On: 19-07-2023, 04:58 PM
No they didn't. The Gov did. Their CEO said stuff that the majority of franchisee's didn't agree with or likely didn't like being said, and in any event the Gov had well made their mind up and the...
Liked On: 19-07-2023, 04:57 PM
Sorry but i’m struggling to find the logic correlation lol. Like I said, they don’t miss you. Only the forum knows what you think as that’s your only impact and it’s old.
Liked On: 19-07-2023, 04:56 PM
The H&F rhetoric on here is so old. It’s pointless too. Not shopping at your local H&F does nothing to the central management responsible for the position they took, it only takes away sales from the...
Liked On: 19-07-2023, 04:55 PM