5k will get you a great set up nowadays even brand new ( go forum 2nd hand deals & you get awesome shit ) $2000 factory rifles shoot friggen amazing compared to 25 years ago, slap on some rings n...
Liked On: 21-12-2023, 12:01 AM
Currently I have a 4k thermal sitting on an $800 rifle. It's a learning curve but I'm getting there. Does that count.
Liked On: 21-12-2023, 12:00 AM
Alexander Henry falling block 450 no2 Musket Makes the 5k and no scope ! Made 1873 so 150 years old a few months ago Big money but I thought it will be the only one I will ever own. It's so...
Liked On: 21-12-2023, 12:00 AM
I’ve had most things now, been on the forum since I was 18 on a shoestring student budget, now not so budget inclined and like nice things I’ve settled on a blaser r93 for numerous years now,...
Liked On: 20-12-2023, 11:59 PM
Tentman You make fair points in both of your posts, Worthwhile discussion points that should not get anyone butt hurt. I mean its the same through any outdoors recreation. How many top quality tents...
Liked On: 20-12-2023, 11:58 PM
Fair enough, Shanks gave you a very nice run-down. However as a regular range officer I see a fairly common "situation" that makes me kinda upset. Joe Bloggs has gone off and spent 5-10K on a rig,...
Liked On: 20-12-2023, 11:58 PM
I buy most of my gear secondhand but I do like better quality equipment. It’s not hard d to acquire 5-6 k outfit’s at good discount, particularly during tough times if you have bit spare. Ie gfc,...
Liked On: 20-12-2023, 11:57 PM
I think thats the point of Mickys other threads. You dont need to spend that much too do well. The way i read this thread its about what and why people choose to go that bit further price wise.
Liked On: 20-12-2023, 03:08 PM
Shooting goats/tahr/deer up to about 250-280M is one game that I happily do with just about any rifle scope combination that will hold a reliable zero. Shooting them around 300 starts to get...
Liked On: 20-12-2023, 03:07 PM
The only time I’ve spent anywhere close to the figure of $5k, was my mixed breed AR, with IOR scope, set up for Service Rifle open class. I got it perfected just in time to say goodbye to it. It...
Liked On: 20-12-2023, 03:07 PM
From personal experience: Howa rifle in calibre of your choice, ali chassis stock, VX3 or similar, Bipod/some type of support, range finder. Spend remainder on ammo and trigger time.
Liked On: 20-12-2023, 12:28 PM
Saw your question so thought id come over and start. Ive only ever bought one brand new rifle in my life too this point. That was a BRNO 270, and I bought it at 21 years old. Among other reasons I...
Liked On: 20-12-2023, 12:28 PM
Argy bargy aside, the topic is valid. It wasn't all that many years ago that it was a rare occurrence to find a factory rifle that truely shot MOA, and indeed in the earlyish issues of rod and rifle...
Liked On: 20-12-2023, 11:35 AM
Not as accurate or fast compared to 2206H. 55 grn through to 77 grn. Best fit seems to be 27 grns and 60 grain bullet.
Liked On: 19-12-2023, 09:50 PM
3 hours ago and 170m with my 1885 30-40 U.S. Govt
Liked On: 19-12-2023, 03:28 PM