I don't hate them, they're decent practical rifles. I just don't see what the fuss is all about. Cheap, accurate and light maybe... but other rifles are cheaper, just as accurate and similar weight...
Liked On: 31-08-2014, 04:53 PM
Tikka .270 :)
Liked On: 31-08-2014, 04:52 PM
I've never seen them do anything better (some things worse) than a Savage, Howa, Rem700 etc which can often be bought cheaper. Doesn't make the Tikka look particularly good value to me? Obviously...
Liked On: 31-08-2014, 04:22 PM
Its like how the Australian government managed to avoid becoming a republic. The 'referendum' question read option 1: I agree that Australia should become a republic AND that the government...
Liked On: 30-08-2014, 07:00 PM
I have to weigh in on this comment , ... when I sat up and found my leg ripped off above the knee and arterial blood colouring the road , I was damn glad that one person had a belt .... applied and...
Liked On: 30-08-2014, 05:42 PM
:thumbsup: So many Tikka owners seem to think their rifles are something special rather than just decent middle of the road, makes easy bait. Tikka owners on internet forums anyway, the ones I know...
Liked On: 30-08-2014, 02:30 PM
Buying from the US is not a big issue ,if you have any warranty issues you just deal direct with the manufactuer. However ,for me,a scope for a 22 and one for a centrefire are two different...
Liked On: 29-08-2014, 07:29 PM
1 extra round.
Liked On: 29-08-2014, 01:08 PM
I want to run. Really really want to go for a run
Liked On: 28-08-2014, 12:45 AM
I'm a fan of topo map and compass as well because it does encourage you to really take great observation in your surroundings and translate that into map form ;)
Liked On: 27-08-2014, 07:05 PM
As we are all giving our personal opinions and methods, and probably wont be changing them (i wont) lets all agree to disagree....i take all three, topo map (of my intended hunting area) compass and...
Liked On: 27-08-2014, 07:05 PM
For real ? Without a compass you can pretty much use your map for toilet paper...
Liked On: 27-08-2014, 02:42 PM
I usually reckon on a max travel speed of 500 metres per hour if hunting. Good advice about "aiming off" Dougie :thumbsup:
Liked On: 27-08-2014, 11:41 AM
I did a little thing where you walk blindfolded for 100m on flat and see how far off straight you go, it can tell you what your bias is (I've conducted this test again with a day pack on and...
Liked On: 27-08-2014, 11:41 AM
Dougie and gadgetman are on to it here. Sun and Watch will get you through most stuff if you've studied the map/google earth well - check the time, say 10:00am and then where is the sun? The sun...
Liked On: 27-08-2014, 11:34 AM