About ZQLewis

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About ZQLewis
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Whangarei
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Sailing, Hunting
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Self Employed. Industrial service

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  1. Foxer
    Foxer liked post by ZQLewis On thread : T3 243 ammo
    I think Federal do a load using the Serria 85gr Game King HPBT. Found it. Federal premium with the sierra 85 gr game king at 3320 fps. This has been around for a longtime and is widely viewed as...
    Liked On: 24-11-2017, 07:25 PM
  2. Feather or Shoot
    Feather or Shoot liked post by ZQLewis On thread : Advice on a precision F class set up
    I second the Barnard action. I wanted to make something better than I am but could not aford to do it in one hit. I wanted a varmint rig and day carry rifle. Barnard SM (repeating action, timmy...
    Liked On: 23-11-2017, 06:18 PM
  3. steven
    steven liked post by ZQLewis On thread : Advice on a precision F class set up
    I put my SM into a boyds light weigh varmint stock. Had to take out 1/8-1/4" at the front as the SM is a little longer. think I also had to take a little out around the trigger as well. Zane
    Liked On: 21-11-2017, 07:23 AM
  4. PERRISCICABA
    PERRISCICABA liked post by ZQLewis On thread : ELD-Match for hunting?
    Hi Mac, About 230 mtr and I should not really have taken the shot as I had not zeroed then yet. Only done shots testing for pressure. I was shooting for dog food. From 2 I took 3 legs each. And...
    Liked On: 16-11-2017, 10:31 PM
  5. Pengy
    Pengy liked post by ZQLewis On thread : Best 243 load
    I haven't used the serria 85 gr game King since I started reloading but I used to buy some federal loaded with them and would recommend them everyday. They have a great reputation.. Ps great...
    Liked On: 10-10-2017, 09:51 AM
  6. Timmay
    Timmay liked post by ZQLewis On thread : Best 243 load
    Hi Timmay, According to Berger the 105 should be ok with a 1:8 twist. I have loaded the 105 down to 1040 fps subsonic and they hit the target straight. Ps at 30-100 mtr when they hit a goat...
    Liked On: 03-10-2017, 07:31 AM
  7. winaa
    winaa liked post by ZQLewis On thread : Best 243 load
    Re bullet performance. the 75 gr Hornady is really a varmint round and is very distructive on goats at the shorter ranges I used it at. 58 gr Vmax at reduced velocity is a great goat round for...
    Liked On: 02-10-2017, 07:11 AM
  8. winaa
    winaa liked post by ZQLewis On thread : Best 243 load
    I shoot 2x 243's. In a Savage 99 I used to use 75gr Hornady SP for goats. 46 gr H4350 was probably a little hot as the odd one was sticky. Very much a varmint round and left big exit holes at short...
    Liked On: 02-10-2017, 07:05 AM
  9. Pengy
    Pengy liked post by ZQLewis On thread : Best 243 load
    Re bullet performance. the 75 gr Hornady is really a varmint round and is very distructive on goats at the shorter ranges I used it at. 58 gr Vmax at reduced velocity is a great goat round for...
    Liked On: 01-10-2017, 09:01 PM
  10. rossi.45
    rossi.45 liked post by ZQLewis On thread : .243 Varminting
    I have 2x 243's. one a savage 99 20" great for goats and deer at shorter ranges with a 2.5x german#4 scope. I have 2 loads for this. 87gn Berger over W760 (H414) a couple of grains under max book...
    Liked On: 05-08-2017, 07:57 AM
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