Tikka 308 with 18" barrel. I use 151gr casts and 7.5gr trailboss. Comes in at about 1040fps. Sent from my ELE-L09 using Tapatalk
Liked On: 03-05-2020, 10:33 AM
You will probably find that closer to 10 grains is sub sonic for an over 200 gr projectile. Just have a play around, that's what reloading is all about.
Liked On: 03-05-2020, 10:33 AM
I run a 308 with 1-8 twist 18” barrel 151g cast is 1000fps with 7.2grains of trail boss 168 Lehigh projectiles are 1000fps with 9 grains of trail boss Casts are great for possums and pests...
Liked On: 03-05-2020, 10:32 AM
With cast 151gr bullets my 1:12 twist 24 inch barrel is subsonic at 7.5 grains of Trailboss. My 1:8 twist 16.5 inch barrel is 8 grains. I have some 190gr Sub-X loads but can't get to the range until...
Liked On: 03-05-2020, 10:32 AM
I realise each rifle is different but im after a starting point for some load data for subsonic loads in the 308. Im after some loads for the 208gr and 212 projectiles I have if they don't sell. ...
Liked On: 03-05-2020, 10:32 AM
Hodgdon have data online you can look at. Looks like Retumbo (AR2225) or H1000 (AR2217), or if nothing else H4831 (AR2213), should see you right.
Liked On: 02-05-2020, 11:20 AM
somewhere in my collection of old NZ hunting mags i have an article on a DIY gunsmith/farmer whose skills created about 9 different versions of our beloved .303 one of interest was a no4 which he...
Liked On: 30-04-2020, 02:27 PM
Really? To me, the number 5 meets the criteria very well. 138139 By Rama - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0 fr, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=76075779
Liked On: 30-04-2020, 02:26 PM
Oh Crap, good point, I didn't, he gave it to me, are you sure that made NZ safer ??
Liked On: 30-04-2020, 11:20 AM
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Liked On: 28-04-2020, 11:57 AM
I have a tidy PH with from memory a .314 barrel.Never was a good shooter untill I tried the Woodleigh 215 gr now its sighted for 170 yds and groups 2" at 100yds. 137836
Liked On: 27-04-2020, 12:37 PM
Yep you may well be right. There has been a lot of talk on here about peoples rights and the rules being too tough. And that people can self manage. I guess as of tomorrow we will find out if the...
Liked On: 27-04-2020, 11:02 AM
This is like having a neighbours dog crap on your lawn - it stinks and they are lazy pricks for not keeping it under control. The message itself is dog-whistle stuff, by a past their "use-by"...
Liked On: 27-04-2020, 10:25 AM
ROKTOY the way i'm going I will probably have a spare one for you. Cordite some seem to get theirs to shoot fine and the bores were OK. Maybe later models or just tighter? here is a cut/paste...
Liked On: 26-04-2020, 05:51 PM
Bought a Parker Hale sporter with "Luminar" scope--brand new barrel,very nice "walnut" stock,5 round mag, when I was 17! Cost me 27 pounds 10 shillings ($55), Best bush gun I have ever used! Can...
Liked On: 25-04-2020, 06:09 PM