Been meaning to get out for a hunt before the silly season arrives, so headed off with my son for a weekend mission a couple hours from home. Now I know from past experience, what it's like to get...
Liked On: 17-11-2023, 05:21 PM
Suspect it's got a generous free bore and the short bullet is wobbling around like crazy before it gets to the lands, as Micky says the holes will tell you heaps. Check the freebore by dropping a...
Liked On: 15-11-2023, 07:29 PM
This thread reminded me of this article i read a while ago https://rifleshooter.com/2018/03/do-rifle-crowns-matter-does-a-crown-effect-accuracy/ Identify your target beyond all doubt because you...
Liked On: 15-11-2023, 08:39 AM
okay the DOC areas you are talking about generally are not leased - the stock owner has a grazing concession on the grass area - leases generally are for a whole property -little grass areas (...
Liked On: 07-11-2023, 08:37 PM
Did a quick mission up to Canterbury in the weekend to look for a spring bull tahr before we all get too busy as the year winds down! A pretty goood leg stretch in the morning stomping our way in,...
Liked On: 07-11-2023, 11:37 AM
I haven't had much luck with the titanium frypans, the thin base just doesn't seem to transfer heat well and I burn or stick everything using them over a gas cooker. Tried two different brands...
Liked On: 07-11-2023, 11:32 AM
Actually I can't see Buy Sell and Swap, something about be to wet behind the ears.... If there is someone selling Hornet cases please pass my contact on to them. Thanks[/QUOTE] You have to...
Liked On: 01-11-2023, 01:29 PM
Just a notice to let everyone know I have placed almost every torch and headlamp on sale. I have decided to keep this sale on until Christmas since I don't run them regularly. ...
Liked On: 27-10-2023, 09:04 AM
Priced out some felt, the 9.5mm I priced was 11 cents per wad, the 12.7mm was 15 cents per wad, the ballistic products wads look to be around 5 cents per wad, using 6mm cork works out to 3 cents per...
Liked On: 26-10-2023, 07:37 PM
I’ve been reassessing my Rifle setups lately. After going down a Howa path for awhile , I’ve decided to concentrate my attention towards my Tikka's . During my Howa adventure I have purchased...
Liked On: 26-10-2023, 09:47 AM
Kia ora tātou, Thought I'd share a bit of my work over the weekend. Having a young family means time doing anything gun related is pretty limited at the moment, but had been chafing to get in to...
Liked On: 24-10-2023, 05:23 PM
Saw a Sako synthetic stock that had gone all sticky. The chap used hand sanitiser, which is mostly alcohol, and rubbed it all over and left it for an hour or two then rubbed it off with old cloths....
Liked On: 20-10-2023, 10:01 PM
The pic is mostly self explanatory. Rounds were shot over a Caldwell Chronograph ( sun screen type ) and velocities should not be taken as literal but comparing the figures is probably more useful....
Liked On: 13-10-2023, 09:04 PM
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Liked On: 10-10-2023, 07:22 PM
This and for when its unavailable I have used very often when I used to race bicycles. Lemon cordial or lemon and barley since just lemon is hard to find in NZ 2 tablespoons dextrose powder...
Liked On: 10-10-2023, 07:22 PM