I have a "Russian" one now that is identical to the bikal I grew up using I must be exactly the height and build for these guns because they fit me right out of the gate I think mines threequater...
Liked On: 07-08-2020, 10:32 AM
Break-open guns very rarely 'shoot loose' but users who slam them shut (rather than closing them normally) are the real problem. Regular cleaning of the joints and faces plus a drop or two of oil...
Liked On: 07-08-2020, 10:32 AM
I use 120 gr Sierras in my Kimber 7mm-08 and my mates 7mm-08 shooting Fallow to some big ass red stags with great success. Another good one is 120 gr BT’s
Liked On: 06-08-2020, 10:32 PM
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Liked On: 06-08-2020, 10:20 PM
Well the other week Wingman worked his magic on my work project What he received was a lefthand Zastava with a so-so 223 barrel and an as-new 243 savage lightweight barrel, What I got back was a...
Liked On: 06-08-2020, 10:02 PM
Evening all. Just a random follow up to this, I got out and finally trued this load at distance to confirm the trajectory and MV etc. Final MV came in at 2950fps as per the Chrono and it’s still...
Liked On: 06-08-2020, 08:46 PM
Pics really can be deceiving. This really was a shitty little head from a couple of mornings ago. 146881 And here's what it was like from a different perspective. 146882
Liked On: 06-08-2020, 08:25 PM
146557 Got this in pureora last Sunday,was having a tussle with another stag,one antler looked broken long time back but he was still having a go .
Liked On: 06-08-2020, 08:25 PM
Thanks for the link NZShoota, Really good info there. gundoc thanks for your input, you know your stuff. What you have said is what I pretty much read in the link. Yep it's a BSA and been rebarreled...
Liked On: 06-08-2020, 08:16 PM
It is a contract MLE from about 1900 (probably BSA but I can't make it out clearly in the photo) and came into NZ service in 1901. It was sold out of service (denoted by the point to point Broad...
Liked On: 06-08-2020, 08:16 PM
I didn’t manage to get out immediately after the COVID lockdown but after a cursory reshuffle of my annual leave and a couple of phone calls I had two good trips planned into the Kawekas in June...
Liked On: 06-08-2020, 08:12 PM
Spent some time developing loads today as some more components turned up from USA. I fine tuned the load of H110 for a 1100fps with 3/4oz of #5 shot. 146492 146493 Also worked up a...
Liked On: 05-08-2020, 11:00 PM
Greetings Jakewire and All, Thanks for your kind words Jakewire. I started writing short articles for our local Deerstalkers newsletter a few years back and quite enjoyed it. You build up quite a...
Liked On: 05-08-2020, 10:48 PM
The interesting thing would be define accuracy and in what context and shooting discipline and or distance. From my experience the most important thing is confidence in the setup and your ability....
Liked On: 05-08-2020, 07:34 PM
Thought about this thread some more... Here's my take. Assuming a competent shot, with stable rest, calm weather blablabla. 1) If the action is not bedded, do that first, then shoot and see how...
Liked On: 05-08-2020, 07:33 PM