For me 7mm 100%. BCs on the 6.5s dont compare quite yet and the high bc bullets are typically softer so i prefer a heavier projectile going slightly slower. Id do a 7mm SAUM with 180s probably. Plus...
Liked On: 06-03-2021, 10:09 AM
Iv got 210vlds my last 16" 308 did a whopping 2372 with 180 sat I imagen the 210 will fall out the barrel
Liked On: 05-03-2021, 05:39 AM
see the how short with 270 thread...... I used a 20" non suppressed 270 for 20plus years as main rifle....suppressed it was a heap nicer rifle to use...the 308 or 7mm-8 wont do anything much...
Liked On: 28-02-2021, 08:43 PM
Ok thanks ,its a handmade wooden stock shilen barrel and Husqvarna action i think
Liked On: 27-02-2021, 08:51 PM
They are good in most uses especially when used in the heavier weights for calibre. I do think I read about a few that didn't expand as well. I can't remember exactly but i have used 6.5 140s, and...
Liked On: 26-02-2021, 09:09 PM
cant comment on the 6.5 version but have 2 different 284's. Ones a 20in bbl and I'm getting ~2830 - 2850 with 160 - 162gn pills (TMK & AMAX) and a 22in bbl which gets me another 80 - 100 fps,...
Liked On: 24-02-2021, 01:56 PM
Mate of mine is getting > 2800 with 156 bergers from a 20". He's using the fairy dust that is Re26 though. AR2217 lags behind. 2900 will still be acheivable with a longer barrel and a slightly...
Liked On: 24-02-2021, 12:48 PM
Rebarrel it 308 or 708, bolt head won't need working that way. 22250 is a splendid round for open country but twigs, leaves etc can ruin your day by blowing the bullet up. Restocking may be an issue...
Liked On: 22-02-2021, 03:36 PM
A big roaring red
Liked On: 21-02-2021, 07:54 PM
You need to lube inside the case neck! Otherwise friction of the expander ball will stretch your case. Lots of ways to do this from graphite powder to lube on a swab, patch and tweezers or a ear...
Liked On: 14-02-2021, 02:50 PM
Forgot to mention it’s very easy to tell if your primer pockets are getting a bit too loose as you have much better feel for seating force than using a press, helps you cull out ones that are iffy.
Liked On: 11-02-2021, 05:41 AM
As long as The Malthouse aren’t taking orders via Ali Express...
Liked On: 03-02-2021, 10:45 PM
last year I shot one while up in bush...cut off from home by rangitata river washing over both bridges.... fawn was no more than 3 days old..... when I skinned it and cut it up...looked at legs and...
Liked On: 03-02-2021, 09:56 PM
I was in the same boat as you when I first started hunting. Simple solution that fixed everything: I moved out of Auckland.
Liked On: 03-02-2021, 05:45 AM
I like the 154 gr interbonds and have shot a few game with them, none recovered, the interlocks are fine cup and core bullets, and half the price of bonded, they work ok, but if shooting think...
Liked On: 21-01-2021, 09:09 AM