Regards to memories of your Dad scotty. I note the use of "proper" beer bottles in those days :)
Liked On: 14-06-2023, 06:34 PM
so the old man tipped over last wednesday night we had the service today ..... we had a board pinned up with photos on it thought id share this pic from after a clements rd hunt 1973 ....... 5...
Liked On: 14-06-2023, 06:34 PM
Greetings All, That would be a conversation stopper at any hunting club show and tell night. I have seen a 4 bore fired but it was a smooth bore mounted on a wooden frame and with a wheel at each...
Liked On: 13-06-2023, 11:01 PM
well I buck the trend here..use a sling all the time but never for shooting... sitting off my knees is just about as accurate as prone,its method most often used shooting wallabies up in tussocks....
Liked On: 13-06-2023, 10:56 PM
Think of it this way, if the bullet misses it's target the velocity becomes irrelevant.
Liked On: 13-06-2023, 12:18 PM
Don’t chase velocity Accuracy is the goal As long as the projectiles are expanding, you’re all good Cue MD in 3 2 1…..:thumbsup:
Liked On: 13-06-2023, 12:18 PM
Wow you had a rare and valuable Paradox rifled barrel until the crack showed up
Liked On: 12-06-2023, 03:26 PM
One of the things in favour of the 308 beyond commonality of calibre and therefore ammo availablity is that in a way the 308 is like a Ford Escort - if there is a problem everyone else has had the...
Liked On: 12-06-2023, 09:35 AM
Hi I am literally a couple of k away from you (Kauri), give me a call we can talk about the gun and I have local contacts to get all that you need. Cheers Darren 021 2238222
Liked On: 12-06-2023, 07:18 AM
And so it should It was usually your first rifle and maybe the last one you have because of those childhood memories
Liked On: 11-06-2023, 10:43 PM
Also depends if you’re planning on getting a second rifle at some point in the not-too-distant future. In that case the .243 would sit nicely in the cabinet alongside any of the WSMs or a 7RM. I’ve...
Liked On: 11-06-2023, 10:33 PM
A 308 can do everything a 243 can only better, you can't say the same for a 243..... Not ragging on 243 at all its a good cartridge used within its limits, but if you find a 308 a bit stout while...
Liked On: 11-06-2023, 10:32 PM
if you are recoil sensitive and/or intend to target more smaller animals eg goats and fallow VS reds there is argument for the .243 and a jolly good one too...but if I didnt own a .270 as my main...
Liked On: 11-06-2023, 10:31 PM
You probably put about 60 grains of FFFG down the barrel, after cleaning any oil out and depending of the twist, stuff a round ball with a greased patch or a greased 45 cal projectile down the...
Liked On: 11-06-2023, 07:49 AM
Ah I get it now ! You were a kid in the times before pockets had been invented
Liked On: 10-06-2023, 09:12 AM