Just back from 3 nights away. Had a good trip. Over 40 deer seen and three shot. Charlie has been desperate to shoot his first. To his credit he was adamant it had to be on doc land and not a farm...
Liked On: 30-09-2023, 02:34 PM
I would like to take the opportunity to formally extend an apology to the general forum community. I have at times been a little pointed and abrupt about issues that could have been dealt with a...
Liked On: 22-06-2023, 06:34 PM
Despite shooting my first white tail in 5 trips to the island, this really was the highlight of the trip. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n85D31_yp7o
Liked On: 13-06-2023, 01:23 PM
Another minter of a day. Decided to go over to another adjacent property and look for deer in the late afternoon. Found them no problem, but they were a long way away, on the other side of the gorge....
Liked On: 12-06-2023, 06:26 PM
I have both 6.5prc and 7rm, the latter recoils a lot harder. Most rifles in prc are slow with factory ammo, would definitely recommend handloading it otherwise there is little gain over a creedmore...
Liked On: 10-06-2023, 11:39 PM
Keep your options open on caliber and rifle brand and buy a good second hand rifle. Put the savings into better glass or buy yourself some reloading gear. Plenty of guys bore quickly and sell...
Liked On: 10-06-2023, 06:10 PM
If memory serves me right. Bergara make 280 and 280 AI chambered rifles?
Liked On: 10-06-2023, 05:42 PM
But seriously both are stellar options with good ring availability allowing for a greater range of optic choices
Liked On: 10-06-2023, 05:42 PM
Without knowing your stature 280AI is very manageable with recoil and flat out awsome if 6.5 is a must id also be looking at the creed and 260, 260is a handloaders game however . Iv not seen a...
Liked On: 10-06-2023, 04:54 PM
You won't go wrong with either. Find which one fits and feels better and if it happens to be the cheaper one then use that money saved to invest in a good scope. I've shot a few of the extreme...
Liked On: 10-06-2023, 04:53 PM
7mm RM with suppressor or brake is pretty tame in terms of recoil so wouldn’t discount one if you see a good deal.
Liked On: 10-06-2023, 04:53 PM
Id go for a 7rm over a 6.5prc but regardless of cartridge you cant fault tikkas primo from the factory I like the begaras but im biased due to liking the 700 platform. If likly to be changing stocks...
Liked On: 10-06-2023, 03:08 PM
Welcome to the forum Sorelegs
Liked On: 09-06-2023, 04:57 PM
get a rifle that can shoot up hill mate , those north island ones like creedmoors , 708's and stuff just end up making holes in the dirt :P
Liked On: 07-06-2023, 10:32 PM
SoreLegs if you go see the fellas who sell roofing iron and gutttering they buy off cuts of closed cell foam mats by the truck load..Ive got two bits that are from outside of roll,so are sort of...
Liked On: 07-06-2023, 08:13 PM