Back on track. Went on a Deerstalkers Ungulate control shoot in Upper Spray, Marlborough. Weren’t high animal numbers as it turned out. I used Belmont Black 55 gr ammo mostly, shooting out to 300m. 2...
Liked On: 07-11-2024, 03:05 PM
But don't mention the war.
Liked On: 07-11-2024, 03:03 PM
That’s the measure of a man. Doing things well.
Liked On: 03-11-2024, 04:10 PM
To consider whether something is "the best" requires assessment criteria. In the world of selecting a cartridge, there is very rarely a single clear "best" option assessed against criteria, more like...
Liked On: 16-10-2024, 10:53 AM
73 eldm the hind at 230M thought it was a gut shot but the angle she was on it pushed it through into the lungs stone dead 20M away. The spiker was only 20M shot...
Liked On: 13-10-2024, 07:36 AM
I'm not sure I'm understanding the assignment here in terms of demonstrating projectile performance. 140m, 69 gr targex. But it's confidence inspiringly accurate. 260954 260955
Liked On: 12-10-2024, 02:24 PM
Here are a couple of classic Remington rifles A circa 1870 Rolling Block no1 Sporting Rifle in 44-77 This is a genuine Buffalo Rifle ( Bison for Marty Henry ) A caliber that well pre dates the...
Liked On: 11-10-2024, 02:51 PM
Thanks Hunter_Nick I'll try get some this week. I just picked up a wee 223 Elude for my daughter and I. Man, it's a light and tidy piece of kit. I am looking forward to taking it for a walk.
Liked On: 07-10-2024, 09:39 PM
2 x 77grn TMK's at 100 yds is a bit brutal. Got some lovely venison though. 260397 260398
Liked On: 03-10-2024, 10:36 AM
Amazing how people are fussing over a few milimieters or less of projectile diameter (this whole thread basically) and fail to account for the following: 1. Bullets have improved a lot since the...
Liked On: 25-09-2024, 07:52 PM
I did this with a specific bullet from one of my 260s. Swore the bullet off because of performance. After 2 years I looked back at what happened and I couldn’t blame bullet performance. I pulled my...
Liked On: 24-09-2024, 08:46 AM
Two deer over the weekend. #1 a solid Fallow spiker at 260 yds . Hit low in the chest a bit far forward with .257R and 100 grn Barnes. Dog flushed it and it ran down hill 50 yards and she bailed...
Liked On: 23-09-2024, 09:45 AM
77grn TMK at 219 yards. The .223 is so powerful it gutted it and it landed in my pack. 259688 259689
Liked On: 23-09-2024, 09:04 AM
22-204 & some 80gr ELDM loaded for a week away on goats. Give them a go & see what all the hype is about. There's a deer or two about & some pigs too. Hunter_Nick I'm still taking my beloved 6x45...
Liked On: 22-09-2024, 04:13 PM
I shot 11kva power line with a Sportco 22 hornet about forty years ago. And it genuinely was an accident. That Sportco was looking like a very expensive rifle for a while.
Liked On: 21-09-2024, 10:10 PM