Swop --- 17 hmr CZ barrel plus ammo, for equivalent 22 mag barrel
Liked On: 07-01-2024, 12:22 PM
Yeesh, I would seriously consider sending a batch of that brass including the failed case away to go back to the manufacturer for analysis - unless we are talking the shortage of the early 1940's or...
Liked On: 07-01-2024, 12:22 PM
The stranger danger of old ammo and humidity. My failure was what I'd call catastrophic, although the strength of the T Bolt held, the stock and mag and extractors didn't. Plus some minor things...
Liked On: 07-01-2024, 12:21 PM
12gn Trail Boss average 1066fps over 5 shots (LabRadar) 12.5gn Trail Boss average 1201fps over 5 shots (LabRadar) Not Subsonic Tikka 308W 16 inch 1-8 twist barrel. Used heavy crimp Had to come...
Liked On: 07-01-2024, 12:20 PM
I found that weighing each individual item was helpful. Depends on the trip as to how much of the gear I take 241033 241034 241035
Liked On: 07-01-2024, 12:18 PM
I remember going on my first camp when I was in the ATC.... I was about 14 and mum decided what I needed :oh noes: I ended up carrying a heavy kidney buster pack that was so full I had to strap the...
Liked On: 07-01-2024, 12:17 PM
I wrestle with what should be in the first aid kit... I agree we often carry too much in them, but I have this plan for the worst and hope you never need it mentality drilled into me. Having said...
Liked On: 07-01-2024, 12:16 PM
Great detail Nathan. Here's a pick of my general kit I took recently. Pretty happy with this setup, no rifle, food or clothing I wear but that's changeable depending on circumstance. 241028 ...
Liked On: 07-01-2024, 12:16 PM
Yes the old plunge in the mountain stream trick. In 69 I was undertaking a lesson on swingbridge maintainance, late sept and hot as he'll, this was in the Waitaha, so asked the boss if we could go...
Liked On: 07-01-2024, 12:13 PM
yes that 3B action cream is good stuff use it in tractor in hay season get rash around guts from sitting in seat getting tossed around and dust everywhere damn good
Liked On: 07-01-2024, 12:10 PM
Greetings again, The Speer 1011 is the .223 dia projectile, 45 grain, intended for the older Hornets with .223 groove. Found this in the 1979 Shooters Bible BC is 0.169. GPM.
Liked On: 07-01-2024, 12:10 PM
Return trip from melbourne is nearly a grand, it's been a while since I've flown in with a helicopter so perhaps one of the other chaps might be more enlightened on the subject. Deer and chamois in...
Liked On: 07-01-2024, 11:50 AM
Agreed, on evening walks my partner and I sometimes take a rangefinder and take competing guesses at different chosen landmarks then see who wins when the range finder confirms it. The rule is that...
Liked On: 07-01-2024, 11:49 AM
Cheers for the data guys. Perfect and just what I was looking for
Liked On: 07-01-2024, 07:46 AM
I caught this stag in the open at dawn. I sneaked in to where I could get a good shot of him. Turns out I didnt have my camera! But I did have a bit of paper and a stub of pencil so I did a lightning...
Liked On: 07-01-2024, 07:45 AM