I thought it couldn't hurt to introduce Bo to some gentlemanly hunting so a few evenings now we have taken the 22-250 and parked up on a vantage point in search of a hare. The first Hare I shot with...
Liked On: 20-12-2020, 09:38 AM
Living on a farm Bo is often with me during the day and it's allowed me to introduce him to some experiences and see how he reacts. I've taken it easy on this but still allowed him to have the...
Liked On: 20-12-2020, 09:28 AM
I had to think long and hard about what I really wanted from a dog as teaching them as they grow is really going to be your best shot at ending up with a dog that is rock solid in its job. I hunt...
Liked On: 20-12-2020, 09:27 AM
Thought I'd start a diary of sorts to follow the progress of my pup "Bo" I have to again thank Harryg for putting me in contact with his mate Jason, who I got this pup from. Bo is Heading dog,...
Liked On: 20-12-2020, 09:26 AM
So jumped ahead a bit now as trying to get done by xmas. Decided to give as a gift to someone who has helped us out a lot with gear for our young one. Have now fitted the motor, wired all electrics...
Liked On: 19-12-2020, 10:00 PM
Two hunting mates were back up from Chch for a few days and were keen to get out for a hunt in an old fav spot we use to hunt together. So a plan was hatched and we set off about mid arvo. Saw the...
Liked On: 19-12-2020, 09:56 PM
That might just work.....
Liked On: 19-12-2020, 08:44 PM
Interesting thread and viewpoints. I'm an avid reloader in several Pistol and Rifle calibres. On the range I can shoot a modest group, as good with my reloads as with factory. The ammo is usually...
Liked On: 19-12-2020, 08:35 PM
Keep it simple is my motto. I use a basic die set, an old Lyman spartan press, old Lyman scales, some very basic lee case prep tools and a teaspoon for powder handling. I prime on the press. ...
Liked On: 19-12-2020, 08:32 PM
Just to reinforce the GPM's KISS principle. For my first 15 years of handloading (308 and treble 2) I used a Lyman 310 handtool. (Google it) I had a second hand first model Redding beam balance with...
Liked On: 19-12-2020, 08:32 PM
Well said GPM. Reloading can be as simple or as complicated as you want it to be. And with "complicated" comes expense. First and foremost, you have to have mastered the art of accurate shooting....
Liked On: 19-12-2020, 08:32 PM
Greetings All, Many thanks for your likes. Thanks also to Dannyb for his offer of mentoring to Happy Jack. One thing I neglected to mention is that for the newbie handloader it is important to...
Liked On: 19-12-2020, 08:31 PM
Flick me a pm with ya number, I'm sure we can tee something up.
Liked On: 19-12-2020, 08:31 PM
I'm in north canterbury I would be happy to help you out. :thumbsup: I also have a couple grey hairs sneaking in if that counts
Liked On: 19-12-2020, 08:31 PM
I know several people who go all out getting really in depth with their reloading who couldn't shoot a good group if they tried anyhow. The number one thing that will improve your reloading...
Liked On: 19-12-2020, 08:31 PM