To understand experienced or likely terminal results, we can take predictive (speculative) approaches, or empirical observational approaches using data from actual performance. On the latter, the...
Liked On: 09-08-2024, 08:45 PM
I shot a couple of fellow recently with 73gr ELD. One at a touch under 300m, and at 100m. Both of them were high shoulder shots. In both cases the bullets performed identically - blew through the...
Liked On: 09-08-2024, 08:42 PM
The Tikka 284 was calling again for a walk. It needed a feed so I loaded up some 162s for Thar and another 20 140 Ballistic tips for Wallaby and Fallow deer. My son wanted to go skiing so we headed...
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Just need to select a scope vx3-5 undecided hoping it likes the 150lrab 0-400 yards bush and slips covered 16” kaimai suppresor a first for me
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The 7mm08 is still proving itself as a dual purpose machine, anyone just started using one or picked up another after having a break ? 255620
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My new to me A5 only 1 animal with it so far 255124255125255126
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Pic of the rest of the rig 254793
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69gr targex getting used in the wild. CZ527, one off chassis. 254759
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Experiments ahoy 254509
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Ftlbs of energy as a metric does not tell you anything about how a bullet will perform to kill an animal. What kills animals is holes in vital organs. The bigger hole, the more efficiently the...
Liked On: 08-07-2024, 03:12 PM
Shout out to Kroseg precision, got my sako A1 223 back with a carbon fibre stock. Slightly higher comb than factory, very light - 500gms It’s a modified Howa mini Hunter stock with sling studs...
Liked On: 04-07-2024, 11:20 PM
I always get a giggle out of these threads. I wouldn't stand in front of any of the aforementioned calibers out to 700 yds . Here is a red deer shot with a .223 at 416 yds . 254018
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As mentioned earlier in the thread, I have taken my SXS across the Havelock in the Rangitata, Rakaia and Wilberforce rivers in low flows - what more could you ask for? The air intakes are reasonably...
Liked On: 02-07-2024, 10:31 PM
Most SXS's have snorkels for air intake and CVT etc. set just below rider head height.
Liked On: 02-07-2024, 10:08 PM
It's nice being part of someones' success. Sam is a keen family member and I was very happy to source a nice T3 in .260 with a 20" Bartlein and muffler and and set it up with a scope and bipod for...
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