Dam I was a bit slow. Going to say I shoot a fair few with 22mag, any heart lung shot side on is going put them down as long as you are't using the 30 gr TNT type loads, and at sensible ranges. PS...
Liked On: 23-08-2024, 08:09 PM
Yes I have done 105 gr subs in my 243, at 30 mtr it tumbled the length of a goat and found it under the skin. Trail boss, note mine's a 1:8 twist barrel so may not be relivent to you. Happy to...
Liked On: 23-08-2024, 08:08 PM
been a few threads on hunting with subs. I think that the consensis is that only to about 50 mtr and even then you need to know your bullet drops, Given the lack of shock and internal damage they do...
Liked On: 23-08-2024, 08:44 AM
been a few threads on hunting with subs. I think that the consensis is that only to about 50 mtr and even then you need to know your bullet drops, Given the lack of shock and internal damage they do...
Liked On: 22-08-2024, 09:28 PM
been a few threads on hunting with subs. I think that the consensis is that only to about 50 mtr and even then you need to know your bullet drops, Given the lack of shock and internal damage they do...
Liked On: 22-08-2024, 08:32 PM
Hi Steve, did not end up going as the least mobile of the group decided not to come so 2 of us went up Kaimas from the Waikato side instead. Cheer's Z
Liked On: 12-08-2024, 07:23 AM
Re Hoddle rd, I doubt the land owner would be happy as he often has private hunters on his land, I know he's aproachable and may be OK with hunters parking and walking the grass strip outside his...
Liked On: 06-08-2024, 09:55 PM
I've played with subs and been disapointed, OK if you shoot a lot and can be precise with shot placement at different ranges as they drop a lot. My experiance has been that penitration is fine, I...
Liked On: 03-08-2024, 07:55 AM
I've played with subs and been disapointed, OK if you shoot a lot and can be precise with shot placement at different ranges as they drop a lot. My experiance has been that penitration is fine, I...
Liked On: 01-08-2024, 08:59 PM
I shoot on a private block on the west side 3 times a year, have not seen any goats for 2 years now. Can look up to some steep slip faces in the park and used to see goats on them. My block has now...
Liked On: 30-07-2024, 10:16 PM
I shoot on a private block on the west side 3 times a year, have not seen any goats for 2 years now. Can look up to some steep slip faces in the park and used to see goats on them. My block has now...
Liked On: 30-07-2024, 09:11 PM
good one, learn something everytime. PS buy good thick mutton cloth/ meat bags or pillow slips as Ive seen plenty of flys get through the cheap stuff. Z
Liked On: 29-07-2024, 08:54 PM
Whangarei NZDA we have a range at Marua aprox 28km from central town. Covered base with targets at 50, 100 & 200. Gongs at 200 and 300. Shoot aprox every 3 weeks but also surport BOI and...
Liked On: 24-07-2024, 08:49 PM
bit far but whangarei has a pistol range/club. cops also train there, just across the road from the hospital. ive only shot indoor air pistol there a few times. and we have an NZDA branch and range...
Liked On: 24-07-2024, 10:18 AM
I run 108 ELDM's in my 243 Short action with 1:8 barrel at around 3000 fps. No issue with length, I load at max mag length of around 2.8x" 72-73mm. Lot of US target shooters run these faster. ...
Liked On: 16-07-2024, 09:35 PM