Your rifle should be a 1/10t and it should stabilize the 90gr ELDX just fine. According to my calculations at 1.1" in length and running a 2800 to 3000fps at the muzzle, your rifle will comfortably...
Liked On: 19-11-2023, 11:16 PM
This is how Hornady ELD-X 90 gn shoots in my Ruger American. Only shot Hares, Rabbits and the odd Goat with this bullet. Would work on Deer I'm sure but on Goats, sometimes, I've found it lacks...
Liked On: 19-11-2023, 11:16 PM
The M77 .243 Win is a 1:9”. So the 90gr ELDX will stabilise fine (>1.8 Miller value). They can be a little fussy for optimal accuracy - you’ll need to fiddle around with seating depth to find...
Liked On: 19-11-2023, 11:15 PM
The spare wheel is for turning into a deadman when there's no trees about to winch off. Dig a hole, then a trench for the winch rope, drop wheel in hole, attach winch cable to wheel, start winching...
Liked On: 19-11-2023, 11:09 PM
If going solo and money's tight, a shovel is essential. Next is a spade. (different jobs when stuck). The a saw of some sort. Then a hand pump and tyre guage. Then a high lift jack (with...
Liked On: 19-11-2023, 11:08 PM
Part 3 of 2: Recovery after an arduous recovery is important. Remember to stay hydrated, but strictly only once you pull up at the end of the day: 237691 :beer:
Liked On: 19-11-2023, 11:07 PM
Part 2 of 2: Very well abused MaxTrax - the stories these boards could tell - lifesavers, essential, must-haves: 237686 Axe - priceless well it comes to clearing treefall. I also carry a...
Liked On: 19-11-2023, 11:07 PM
My rig is well used and gets into a spot of bother on a regular basis (over confident driver, according to the co-pilotess). It has the following accessories: Part 1 of 2: Hi-Lift jack chained...
Liked On: 19-11-2023, 11:05 PM
A decent shovel is a good start
Liked On: 19-11-2023, 11:04 PM
There was a similar incident that MD may be referring to that occurred in Christchurch where a guy was shot early in the morning when he heard some noise at his front door so stepped in to the...
Liked On: 19-11-2023, 11:00 PM
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Liked On: 19-11-2023, 10:58 PM
I don’t get a chance to make a mistake, my lad like yours will soon, takes all the shots. Much easier to be critical of their performance! As he gets older I think he gets worse. His first half dozen...
Liked On: 19-11-2023, 03:40 PM
We never stop learning :) ...... those who think they have, make the most mistakes ;)
Liked On: 19-11-2023, 03:40 PM
Dont worry Nathan,if you dont make a mistake.You dont learn anything.Theres no manual out on the hills how to hunt.Enjoy yr veni and more important,you son had a great time.
Liked On: 19-11-2023, 03:40 PM
Not everything drops like a stone when you shoot it - but it bloody helps when it does !! 237779
Liked On: 19-11-2023, 03:40 PM