I quite like that cone shape in the second pic.:)
Liked On: 11-05-2020, 10:45 AM
I've owned both, Ruger is a lighter rougher build but shoots well (300BLK), Howa is a heavier more polished build and shot like a laser (.243 ranch)
Liked On: 11-05-2020, 10:33 AM
Ex Rod and Rifle editor Graeme Henry was a big fan of the 3x Leupold too. Personally I would stick with something with a straight tube (20mm, 30mm objective).
Liked On: 11-05-2020, 01:06 AM
Very nice looking rifle. Depends what your intended use is. From a classic point of view the old 3x Leupold was "the" scope in it time. I used one on my 308 for many years and wasn't...
Liked On: 11-05-2020, 01:05 AM
To be able to shoot it with blank loads for re-enacting, your only lawful option is '3'. An original black powder firearm possessed without license as an 'antique' may not be fired (blank or...
Liked On: 11-05-2020, 12:57 AM
As Zimmer says, but the fault is probably due to a gradual weakening of the mainspring. If the rifle had been left cocked for a period of time this could bring the problem up. Any half decent...
Liked On: 08-05-2020, 03:55 PM
To cope with the twisty hilly landscape in NZ, you can make a tighter bend in the track with narrow gauge.
Liked On: 08-05-2020, 12:30 AM
The US standard railroad gauge (distance between the rails) is 4 feet, 8.5 inches. That's an exceedingly odd number. Why was that gauge used? Well, because that's the way they built them in...
Liked On: 08-05-2020, 12:29 AM
Why do I get the feeling this thread is BS , 1 post and lists three unsuitable rifles to shoot vermin... ? Who the fuck says Vermin..... it's called pest control work.... I might be wrong but it...
Liked On: 07-05-2020, 12:31 PM
All the excessive gadgets and bullshit that hunting and shooting magazines convinced me I needed. About 4 years ago I realised that I was carrying about 4 times as much shit than I actually needed....
Liked On: 06-05-2020, 10:41 AM
Reliability and minute of (chest with any pick of animal) for accuracy matters only for pest control. I used one for a while it was good enough. Never bought one though cos at time it seemed like...
Liked On: 06-05-2020, 01:00 AM
Sigh..... just get a Mercator, job done till you lose it or die.
Liked On: 06-05-2020, 12:43 AM
Agree with Philipo , 12 power max on a 17 hmr. I have a 6 x 24 Nikko Nighteater on my HMR, total over kill and never use more than 10 - 12 power. Most of the time its on 6 x . Be careful with a...
Liked On: 05-05-2020, 12:02 PM
Yup, I know the wench as she lived about 2 kms away from me and is also a "Council trougher", with her snout into as many troughs as possible.
Liked On: 03-05-2020, 01:24 AM
Dunno who the guy is, but he nailed it. However she is a career activist and any constructive criticism using facts and scientific evidence bounces off these people like water on a ducks back. It...
Liked On: 03-05-2020, 01:24 AM