Having owned both 222 and 223, and used 55gr projectiles in them. Thats really where their all round ability lies. I know heavier projectiles will allow more specialised use in todays world. But many...
Liked On: 14-08-2023, 06:42 PM
Rem 700 bolt handle upgrade, bit different than the usual. Cut the handle nearer to the bolt & machined a bit of round down with help of a work mate. Tig welded together, grind handle + stock to...
Liked On: 13-08-2023, 09:07 PM
I bought my tikka 7rm 5 or 6 years ago now with the intention of being able to take those longer shots i used to pass on with my BLR 308. but i still shoot most of my deer at close range, especially...
Liked On: 13-08-2023, 02:49 PM
Just buy from Aliexpress it'll be fine.
Liked On: 12-08-2023, 01:07 PM
Having talked to Police officers (including some of the new authority staff) on a number of these issues I have observed an unofficial but consistent message of pragmatism. There is a wide...
Liked On: 11-08-2023, 09:32 PM
she's got her own rifle that i steal fairly regular , happy to camp before kids we spent 4ish months in Canada and a lot of that was in a tent. as for the heli flight ive got 2 kidneys and only need...
Liked On: 11-08-2023, 09:29 PM
My grand dad all ways told me not to shoot to far because it put too much strain on the barrel. He must have known a fair bit of high tech stuff like that because he told me that during ww1 when the...
Liked On: 11-08-2023, 05:02 PM
Been working on restoring a 1961 Winchester Model 88 and it's going nicely. Disassembling the bolt revealed an issue. It looked like the last person to disassemble couldn't drift the firing pin...
Liked On: 08-08-2023, 12:42 PM
There is a post on here titled '223 on deer' that has gained a bit of traction, well done. Perhaps someone should start a post on 222 on deer? However parts of it have wandered off onto 222...
Liked On: 08-08-2023, 12:41 PM
With any pack makes a massive difference if you get it fitted by someone who knows what they are doing. I see the op is in Canterbury, I've had a Sitka pack, an Exped lightning and my current Cactus...
Liked On: 06-08-2023, 05:31 PM
There is only one :D 165 BT
Liked On: 06-08-2023, 05:23 PM
hi Kiwilad, traditionally one would replace the pin that the that the action hinges on, the pins were made to wear first as opposed to building up the worn surfaces. this info came from an old...
Liked On: 05-08-2023, 09:08 AM
When I started high school back in the 80's I was told there used to be 2 full sized rugby fields that were no longer there due to being washed away. I have seen the coast line around our area...
Liked On: 03-08-2023, 11:08 PM
As much as it annoys a lot of people i find these type of threads facinating its interesting seeing all the different views. Im interested how some people arrive at their conclusions but its...
Liked On: 03-08-2023, 11:01 PM
Went to gun city in Dunners to get some ammo for the .243......somehow I came home with a bit more than just ammo......:thumbsup::D Initial sighting in of the SA22 was halted by next year's steaks...
Liked On: 03-08-2023, 08:55 PM