I got to know Richard when we were both teenagers in the Canterbury NZDA. His father was in the trade then in a sports shop in New Regent Street We have done a lot of reciprocal business over the...
Liked On: 27-03-2022, 05:53 PM
Yup i heard he could be that. Very knowledgeable but time was also money and could be quite abrupt about that. Old shooting mate (bit older than me) told me one of his comments years ago was about...
Liked On: 27-03-2022, 05:53 PM
A true assessment of a gentleman of the old school. I have passed many dollars across his counter with never once a regret,and I will miss him but hope he has a long retirement.All the best Richard...
Liked On: 27-03-2022, 05:52 PM
I saw you a few weeks ago! Was an overnight hunt not a 6 month polar circumnavigation!
Liked On: 27-03-2022, 05:52 PM
Thanks for that! Blurry gooder!!
Liked On: 27-03-2022, 05:35 PM
At least you seen something. A bit of fresh air and exercise does wonders. Speaking for myself, often there are no animals sighted.
Liked On: 27-03-2022, 05:35 PM
One of those days. Better then being at home but some relief knowing the next hunt should be better!
Liked On: 27-03-2022, 05:35 PM
The 70 grn Speer do stabilise. That is what they were designed for - slow twist barrels. In fact they will stabilise in a 1/14. They will work fine. Note: Just looked back and JD has said this. ...
Liked On: 27-03-2022, 05:34 PM
I recon you just answered your own question then.
Liked On: 27-03-2022, 05:33 PM
Regular readers will wonder why I am posting here...perhaps a misplaced thread that should be sent to where I a dwell in For Sale, Reloading and Ballistics or Firearms and Optics threads...? Ah if...
Liked On: 27-03-2022, 05:31 PM
You sometimes get shit days like that but it's still nice being out there.
Liked On: 27-03-2022, 04:51 PM
Nothing wrong with a 223, just take your time and place your shot. Dropped plenty of deer with a 223 in the late 80s and early 90s back in the day when 100m was a long range shot. 55gr and 50gr soft...
Liked On: 27-03-2022, 04:51 PM
Action a plenty alright, top man for taking on the newbie, he won't forget that day that's for certain. I missed a few before the first fell so that's pretty normal, keep at it.
Liked On: 27-03-2022, 04:37 PM
Its pretty hard to go past a Sierra Prohunter or Gameking or Speer BTSP for that matter, theyve all got a decent sized exposed soft lead tip that gets the expansion started. They all just work.
Liked On: 27-03-2022, 04:34 PM
It’s a bit more complex than that with MFAT involvement etc, but end result is they are dealing direct with manufacturer.
Liked On: 27-03-2022, 04:28 PM