The Europeans were so far ahead of anyone else in this regard, 6x57 in 1895, 6.5x57 1893, 7x57 1882, 8 x57 1888 then there's the 9, 9.3, and 10.75 all on the same case. The widely used .473 case...
Liked On: 01-01-2025, 09:06 AM
The 08 case didn't exist when Neidner necked down the 30-06 case to 25 cal in the 20s
Liked On: 01-01-2025, 09:04 AM
Anyone that is worried, it's simple. Once a year go to your Dr and get a blood test. Forget what you read. Stop making assumptions. Find out if your blood pb levels are unacceptable high. ...
Liked On: 31-12-2024, 10:03 PM
Tahr, with all due respect I've been working with toxic substances for years. I'm not reading that. I've been studying these substances for years. What you all seem to miss is its all about the...
Liked On: 31-12-2024, 06:45 PM
Beware what you wish for. Because it could very well be bye bye eld-m and eldx in the next decade like it is about to happen in the UK. Does anybody know of anyone dying of lead poisoning via...
Liked On: 31-12-2024, 02:10 AM
Lot of things worse for you than the lead in jacketed bullets. Unless you are on the terminal end. Hope the lead fearing people also avoid plastic tipped bullets and use lead free primers.
Liked On: 30-12-2024, 08:46 AM
When did the unbraked law change to 750kg max? Always was 2000kg when I was in the industry up until 3 years ago. The unbraked & braked weights that are written on towbars are based on the Aussie...
Liked On: 26-12-2024, 09:13 PM
I have used mine in the bush quite a bit (25mm lens/640 sensor). Bloody effective. I stalk just as I normally would but every now and then scan with the thermal, just as I would with binos. Amazing...
Liked On: 25-12-2024, 05:23 PM
Hah. I had no hunting edge to lose. Except my knife’s edge. I’ve always used aids. Binos, dogs, mates, luck. Hearing aids. Walking aids. Carrying aids. Thermal is just another tool. Bring it on.
Liked On: 25-12-2024, 05:22 PM
Whaaaaaat??,.. how so …. I’ve been using one ever since they were affordable….. I refute yr statement
Liked On: 25-12-2024, 12:36 PM
Interestingly often "rip off" is an individuals perception at the time. if something looks simple and easy when performed by a killed professional tradie or engineer then what is often not...
Liked On: 24-12-2024, 04:12 PM
yes it is confusing as an ex Ranger my biggest gripe was those who took their dogs into the huts -- thats a no no -other users turn up they should not have to put up with your dog smelling up the...
Liked On: 24-12-2024, 04:05 PM
i have used one for years in the bush, animals stand out like dogs balls even on a sunny day, daylight or dark it doesn't matter,(obviously they work better in darker situations) thermals pick up the...
Liked On: 24-12-2024, 12:46 PM
What woods223 said, if it's mostly bush work get something with a 25mm objective lens or less. Most will still range out to 1000m for some tops or open field work but have a decent field of view for...
Liked On: 24-12-2024, 12:44 PM
There's a lot of variations on the old traditional meat hunting carry method, but this one looks interesting. One things for sure, the older you get, the heavier the animals get, especially after a...
Liked On: 21-12-2024, 09:13 PM