Little update here, it’s glassed , phew! 200724 And with a sand and a spray of primer, it’s ready to fill pin holes 200725 380g which I’m pretty stoked with. Jandal recoil pad to come
Liked On: 03-07-2022, 08:53 PM
Oh but how could you possibly be killing deer with match bullets :ORLY: :thumbsup: In contrast to what many will say on Yankee forums and FB groups, 162 eld-m and the Amax before them have awesome...
Liked On: 08-06-2022, 04:22 PM
Foot pounds of energy kills nothing. Velocity and pill construction however..... Important to decide if all the animals you shoot are so far away that you need the extra velocity - if that is the...
Liked On: 07-06-2022, 08:34 PM
I've got 2 x 284 wins, a 17" and a 22". However.........I'm going to be sensible and say, for shooting deer to 500 yards max, just stay with what you have. A 162 eldm at 2630 fps is arriving at...
Liked On: 07-06-2022, 08:34 PM
I've done this exercise many times in my App and also compared it to my 6.5 Creedmoor, I've come to the conclusion that unless i can push a 162 weight pill at 2950 -3000fps I'm gaining nothing over...
Liked On: 07-06-2022, 08:33 PM
Don't waste your time. All the extra aggravation isn't worth it. If you wanting to shoot further probably best of buying a fancy scope and a kestrel for wind calling. That combo will still knock most...
Liked On: 07-06-2022, 08:33 PM
I've had both and as above would recommend spending funds on what you have on glass or components a rechamber all adds up. A bigger caliber doesn't make you a better hunter/shooter. I wish I had of...
Liked On: 07-06-2022, 08:33 PM
Check out the NZ Sock Company - based in Ashburton, NZ made and make tramping socks etc.
Liked On: 02-06-2022, 09:01 AM
Ashburton sock factory has good wool socks.
Liked On: 02-06-2022, 09:00 AM
I love good coffee and only drink my stove top brew when at home (took a few weeks in the first lockdown to perfect) and I'm pretty fussy about which cafe I go to when out and about. However when...
Liked On: 31-05-2022, 06:29 PM
I find 10-12 is my best group sweet spot
Liked On: 23-05-2022, 08:55 PM
One thing I’ve actually noticed is that I can shoot my best groups using a scope in the 4x-10x range. Higher mag makes for more concentration needed to keep the rifle still and can actually be...
Liked On: 23-05-2022, 08:55 PM
Use siltarp2 for everything nowadays 196373
Liked On: 08-05-2022, 03:49 PM
I couldn't work out why the cozy was so loose so sent an email to MSR. Turns out I'm not that smart and it is operator error. I figured they went to the trouble of making instructions so I'm probably...
Liked On: 06-05-2022, 12:33 PM
After using Hornday 165gr bullets for many years, I'm now a convert 150gr Nosler BT after being convinced by Hunty1 Accurate and great terminal performance on about 20 deer so far.
Liked On: 06-05-2022, 12:22 PM