I’ve been meaning to answer a couple of the questions, finally found time sitting on the ferry to do it! Firstly, Mountaineering, as Dalts says, you generally don’t rope up unless you are in...
Liked On: 10-03-2024, 08:08 PM
Since the .223 on Deer thread goes so well, may as well start a .223 handloads thread. I have never done any load development with this rifle before - I just shot the load as provided by Kiwi...
Liked On: 10-03-2024, 08:02 PM
25 Cal has certainly come along. My 25 CM is about to go together after some fine work from Jaco Goosen Berger are producing a couple of decent pills, the 133g Elite Hunter which I'll be running...
Liked On: 10-03-2024, 07:48 PM
Don't forget about all the good monolithic bullets like the hammers. I'm hoping for 3200fps from a 250 Savage. The .25 will rule again :D
Liked On: 10-03-2024, 07:43 PM
I agree with Nigel. "F#%k that!"
Liked On: 05-03-2024, 03:56 PM
Ive got several DPT's. My .223's fire thousands of rounds. Never maintained them and am thoroughly happy with them. The bit that blew off my magnum one was ordinary wear and tear from hundreds of...
Liked On: 05-03-2024, 03:54 PM
It's interesting that further development in the NZ suppressor market seems to have more or less stalled for the last 8 or 10 years. Not much noticeable change
Liked On: 05-03-2024, 03:50 PM
Awesome hebe, my old stomping ground.... as KK will most probably know. So I know your due some true respect and admiration, because there's no easy yards in that trip. And as for the old school red...
Liked On: 05-03-2024, 03:45 PM
I had an “old school” trip planned with a mate through a solid chunk of Northern Ruahine country for a week but when an urgent work matter came up I had no choice but to can a couple of days of the...
Liked On: 05-03-2024, 03:44 PM
You've just nailed the main problem with the new ranger. The V6 option only comes in at the premium end, Ford man reckons he can't get one in the poverty pack. If you are running heavily loaded, or...
Liked On: 05-03-2024, 03:30 PM
In the Sport model too
Liked On: 05-03-2024, 02:25 PM
Couple of possible contributing factors - if the effect is real - - More deer around = more old deer = more big stags. Until nutrition becomes a problem. - Greater interest in trophy hunting...
Liked On: 03-03-2024, 07:46 PM
My parents gave me a new Ruger No1B in 257 Roberts for my 21st birthday. Over the many years since then I have shot several red deer with it and all have dropped in their tracks. After reading that...
Liked On: 03-03-2024, 07:22 PM
Yep, back about 1995 I built one on a medium action BSA Hunter, though it was an Ackley Improved version. Would send 100gr Hornady or Nosler BT out at just over 3300fps with 2213. I tried 115gr BTs...
Liked On: 03-03-2024, 07:18 PM
Im wondering if many people use the 257Roberts? I got a new Kimber Hunter a couple of years ago but haven't done a lot with it, but recently have used it quite a bit and am impressed. Initially...
Liked On: 03-03-2024, 07:17 PM