They shoot alright, Vortex NZ Mountian Challenge. Mod1500 6.5CM 26" heavy barrel 205650
Liked On: 10-09-2022, 11:34 AM
20 round group, surplus ammo, not allowing the barrel to cool between reloads.
Liked On: 10-09-2022, 11:34 AM
Heres my vanguard. Same same as a howa less the name. Weatherby vanguard 308. Stug stock Vx5hd 2-10 20" suppressed. Limbsaver to increase LOP for my gangly arms. Trigger tuned to 2.5lb.
Liked On: 10-09-2022, 11:32 AM
Bought a Mini action with a "heavy" barrel that shoot like a champ with Belmont 77gr SMKs. These are all shot from bipod in mostly field conditions (back of the farm), utilizing a small rear bag....
Liked On: 10-09-2022, 11:30 AM
I just haven’t been able to get mine to group at all. A couple of fluke 3/4” groups then repeat the load and get 2”. Multiple groups keyholing then a flyer way way off. Scope and mount is well...
Liked On: 10-09-2022, 11:30 AM
Nice group for a 2.6kg package useing a 4x scope I’ll put a photo of your rifle up since you forgot 202789 Freezer being the very Talented diy guy built himself this amazing fibreglass stock ...
Liked On: 10-09-2022, 11:27 AM
Buy some autosol metal polish Put a we bit on a clean patch and run it up and down 30-40 times Wont remove the pitting but it will give the barrel a very light lap i do it every 500 rounds or so ...
Liked On: 10-09-2022, 10:53 AM
Problem with rust pitting in the bore is it will cause fouling (particularly copper) after a few shots which is detrimental to accuracy.....OK if the shots are few, but a competition barrel shooting...
Liked On: 10-09-2022, 10:52 AM
Not that I know much about this but I wonder if abut of JBs bore paste or Autosol would shine it up a bit. Ive got a mint Parker hale that had a patch of rust just inside the muzzle when I bought it....
Liked On: 10-09-2022, 10:51 AM
Ideally, the bore should be smooth and shiny and the rifling edges square and sharp. If you have a chance to compare yours with a new barrel I think you will see the difference. I would suggest an...
Liked On: 10-09-2022, 10:48 AM
For sure it's rust......put a dry patch through and if it is brown there is no doubt. Problem with rust pitting is that there will always now be a layer of rust at the bottom of the pit and that will...
Liked On: 10-09-2022, 10:48 AM
Hi Inder, I have a couple of fly rods I bought second hand on TradeMe from a fly fisherwoman who was hanging up her waders. They have had five fifths of fuck all use since I've had them, which is...
Liked On: 10-09-2022, 12:23 AM
Firedot reticles are exceptionally good for bush, low light and bush edge hunting. I have several Leupold scopes (VXr, VX5 and VX6) with firedot and really rate them. I find the firedot also helps...
Liked On: 10-09-2022, 12:19 AM
about the only thing I care about anymore is that the scopes have a dot in the center for fast snap shots they have made me a substantially better shot on things that are moving
Liked On: 10-09-2022, 12:18 AM
I'd suggest trying your local clay target club. Someone may be looking to upgrade or pass on a second gun that they no longer use. Got my Beretta Silver Pidgeon 1 w/flush mount chokes, through TM....
Liked On: 09-09-2022, 07:56 PM