+1 for the Tikka . Trim the barrel if appropriate , carbon stock and Dpt can . Can't really go wrong . And later if you want can trim more weight with things like titanium bolt handle , fluted bolt...
Liked On: 07-06-2021, 10:33 AM
Definitely don't buy a Tikka. Why would you want an accurate rifle with a super smooth action for a reasonable price?
Liked On: 07-06-2021, 10:32 AM
Step fifteen Pimp it out! So now you have your stock basically done. Only thing to do now is give it some colour! I got lazy and rattle canned mine with some Matt Black Wattyl Kill Rust epoxy...
Liked On: 04-06-2021, 10:06 AM
There’s been a number of threads on this in the past, but I thought I’d put together a ‘build along’ on how I made mine. Building a composite stock is something I’ve wanted to do for a while, and...
Liked On: 03-06-2021, 05:38 AM
First off, sorry if the images are huge, I am trying to post from my phone and can't work out how to resize them. I have been working on putting a new barrel on this rifle Once I had the old...
Liked On: 03-06-2021, 05:30 AM
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Liked On: 31-05-2021, 05:36 AM
So it turns out the barrels are soldered in. I was trying to heat up the barrel shank to break the threads/press fit free and noticed the smell of solder flux and then with a bit more heat, had...
Liked On: 25-05-2021, 07:15 PM
or you turn outside of 45/70 barrel down to slip straight into .12ga and pop empty shells out with small rod dropped down barrel,Ive also seen it done with insert glued into place and the ejector...
Liked On: 25-05-2021, 07:13 PM
Great solid copper projectiles are the way forward :) Pretty hard for one bullet to do everything though
Liked On: 22-05-2021, 08:42 PM
Tested out the hammers today. This first on is a yearling red at 240 yards, shoulder shot. Dropped it on the spot Exit wound 168232 Not a huge amount of damage to heart and lungs 168233 The...
Liked On: 22-05-2021, 08:42 PM
Stacy is the man to talk to awesome to deal with
Liked On: 16-05-2021, 08:35 PM
I reckon a Remmy 788 or one of the Howa minis would also be good candidates for improvement. Sent from my SM-A530F using Tapatalk
Liked On: 14-05-2021, 08:40 PM
Perfect start point for someone wanting a 6x45.... https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/sports/hunting-shooting/rifles/centrefire/listing/3093946503 ...
Liked On: 14-05-2021, 08:40 PM
I don't hunt Sika too often, usually one trip per year during the roar for the past 3 years and I've only ever shot a spiker, although I did miss a massive 8pt stag 2 years ago! But I really enjoy...
Liked On: 07-05-2021, 11:11 AM
Also a local explosives company in SA has now started making propellant (called riflex) as the state owned local manufacturer Somchem is in trouble and imported powders are very expensive. Maybe its...
Liked On: 03-05-2021, 11:24 AM