The Hunters Thread...

[relyimah]

That's a nice looking shooter. Bloodyaussie helped me out when I bought my shottie, was going to buy some Spanish unit, but on his recommendation I ended up with a beaut Baikal sxs, stamped USSR too for good measure. It's a nice looking unit, will grab some pics. Arms & ammo is on Superior drive in Dandy South, not much to look at from the outside, but has a section down the back with all kinds of goodies. I used to live 2mins walking distance from Melbourne Firearms and between me & my wife have bought five guns there and loads of ammo over the years, but they are very hit & miss. The old guy with the beard and the skinny older guy a're great though. I've had the same experience at Mialls, sometimes good, sometimes not so much. Clayton are okay as long as they are not busy or dealing with mates, I've been ignored in there for 15mins before walking out before, but that said, bought some ammo and projectiles there this week and the guy was mint.

Cheers mate.

I'll have to check out A&A ... Didn't even know it was there! Never been to Melbourne firearms either.
My only criticism of Clayton and gun emporium is that they are always busy... Haha.

The price was right on this one... Went in there asking about second hand SxS and the first one he handed me was a new over/under. Almost walked out then and there. Only thing this one doesn't have that I'd really wanted in my first shotgun is exposed hammers (know this gets mixed feelings from people but think they are awesome)

[Irish]

Where are they again?

I quite like Centreway in Niddrie, got the shottie, my 303 and a Toz for Bek there, the son in there has excellent customer service skills, top bloke.

his old man just loves BA too, lol.

[Bloodyaussie]

Smart ass... I bought a couple of ok rifles from them.

I need some of that bulk 50 pack of hornady 204 but there was none in the country and they use to be the only ones who had it

[relyimah]

Where are they again?

CLAYTON FIREARMS
www.claytonfirearms.com.au
360 Clayton Rd, Clayton VIC
(03) 9543 6737

GUN EMPORIUM
www.gunemporium.com.au
unit 4/6 Ovata Dr, Tullamarine VIC
(03) 9338 9975

[Family4x4]

Where are they again?

I quite like Centreway in Niddrie, got the shottie, my 303 and a Toz for Bek there, the son in there has excellent customer service skills, top bloke.

his old man just loves BA too, lol.

I was going to say centreway, good family business. I haven't been there for a while, when I was last there the shop was very full (a bit messy) but they know there stuff and have competitive prices.

[Irish]

Smart ass... I bought a couple of ok rifles from them.

I need some of that bulk 50 pack of hornady 204 but there was none in the country and they use to be the only ones who had it
there was a big shortage on 204 ammo recently, couldn't be had for love nor money.

[NP99]

The good old days. Pig shooting was cheap back then....

[NP99]

Yeah, sure........

[NP99]

Some good reading

http://lssupplies.com.au

[NP99]

Could be fun...

[megatexture]

Could be fun...

I'm sure they have a web site or Facebook page I've seen, they get a surprisingly large turnout!

[NP99]

Something you guys might have a use for???

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NVG-Night-Vision-Monocular-Goggles-Case-DPCU-Auscam-Gen2-Gen3-/321526071065?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

[hekarewe]

i have now browsed and skimmed through this thread and found it very interesting and opinions entertaining so now for me to throw my worthless 2 cents in.
this is my second time around with gun ownership and hunting my last collection was handed in during the 90's with the buy back amnesty i wont go into what i hate on here as there was way to much contraband.

so to what own now i have 3 rifles at the moment

Stephens .22 with scope
Stephens .243 with vortex scope 3x9x40
Howa .308 with vortex scope 3x9x40

both my daughter an I shoot she goes to the range with me but as yet has not gone hunting her rifles are the .22 and the .243 she loves her .22 on the range and i got the .243 for her so when she decides to come hunting she will have a light weight rifle with enough knocking power to take anything to a small deer. they may be hers but i also use them when i go out.

As for my preference i love my .308 its a good solid all round utility round with enough thump to knock everything we have to hunt in this country i use federal ballistic rounds in both the .243 and the .308 the trip i did down south with Macca is the first time i got to use the ballistics on a large animal when i knocked a feral cow with a neck shot to the spine just behind the head she was dead before she hit the ground damage was extensive with a small pin hole for the entry and the exit wound was almost as round as coke can. lot to be said for fast expansion projectiles

the should be in order the rifles a group pigs that gave me the run around over Xmas on the farm and down at the range

494184941949421

[NP99]

Nice collection mate...

[NP99]

I put this in the meme thread too, best hunting video ever.......


http://youtu.be/EdIi7Kd9Ico

[93patrol]

http://youtu.be/uYYuqJNJv-g

Good hunting vid from the deep south

[Family4x4]

Just got home was a good night out 15 rabbits.

[doka404]

Ordered the new rifle today..been toying with the idea of doing something different with a big game calibre for a while...something good for 100-200 yards
And seeing as I already have a manners stock, badger DBM, Rifle Basix trigger, scope etc all sitting there. I ordered a plain old Remington SPS in 375 H&H..

Once it arrives it off to the gunsmith for a blueprint, barrel chop, Fit a Sako TRG muzzle brake and maybe ill get the barrel carbon wrapped..but will see.....

[relyimah]

Mialls gun shop as unhelpful as ever today... Not sure why I bother sometimes... :(

[Bloodyaussie]

Mialls gun shop as unhelpful as ever today... Not sure why I bother sometimes... :(

Tell them..... sick of being treated poorly.

[threedogs]

I put this in the meme thread too, best hunting video ever.......


http://youtu.be/EdIi7Kd9Ico

First I thought "what the" then I thought "what the RLMFAO"

[NP99]

Mialls gun shop as unhelpful as ever today... Not sure why I bother sometimes... :(

Years ago when I lived in Melbourne, these guys were the best, not sure about today.

FRANK O'REILLY'S SPORTS. Address: 869-871 High Street ... Preston

[Crate]

Mialls gun shop as unhelpful as ever today... Not sure why I bother sometimes... :(

Have you tried acme over in Langy mate?

[Bloodyaussie]

Franks sucks balls.... spent $10,000 bucks in 3 months and they changed hands and would not honor a deal done 2 weeks earlier !!!!!

[NP99]

Franks sucks balls.... spent $10,000 bucks in 3 months and they changed hands and would not honor a deal done 2 weeks earlier !!!!!

Bad business by the new owners, they probably didn't see your 10k as their money. Foolish decision by them.....if they honoured the agreement, you would probably continue to shop there and recommend them!

[relyimah]

Have you tried acme over in Langy mate?

Where in langy mate? I'll give em a look

[93patrol]

My mum and her Canadian husband got themselves a 400kg moose on Thursday. They get about 320kg of meat from it
They usually get one a year for meat and generally they are between 1 and 4 years old as they have the best meat

[NP99]

.............

[93patrol]

Bloody iOS 8 is only letting me upload 1 photo at a time

[93patrol]

They gut the moose in the field to lessen the weight of it

[NP99]

Bloody iOS 8 is only letting me upload 1 photo at a time

I was not able to load any, then upgraded to iOS 8.0.2 and now all fixed

[BigRAWesty]

So we're going to use the cover of darkness for bunnies.
Just scored a led lensor p7.2 for $40.
EBay auctions. Ya gotta be in it

[NP99]

..................

[mjr350]

So we're going to use the cover of darkness for bunnies.
Just scored a led lensor p7.2 for $40.
EBay auctions. Ya gotta be in it

Ill bet ya my left testicle that its a knock off. Hard to spot but theres a few tell tail signs. Alignment of the serial number, printing on the battery holder, position of the triangle "laser" sticker etc.
I got caught by the original p7 a few years ago. Its still a great torch but not quite as good as my genuine one.

[threedogs]

Pretty sure mine is a LED LENSER I'll put some pics here to compare
plenty of great torches on ebay for less than $40 try the XML-6 Trustfire
awesome beam. I even have a 55 watt HID torch

[mjr350]

Pretty sure mine is a LED LENSER I'll put some pics here to compare
plenty of great torches on ebay for less than $40 try the XML-6 Trustfire
awesome beam. I even have a 55 watt HID torch

Yea yours in genuine. You can tell because the first number on the serial number is not centred under the circle.

[Family4x4]

What about mine?

50175 50176 50176

sorry terrible photos.

[threedogs]

not sure what brand torch Bob had on the weekend but it sure threw a great beam

[BigRAWesty]

What about mine?

<img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=50175"/> <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=50176"/> <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=50176"/>

sorry terrible photos.

Now this is where is get lost. In the old days the lenser numbers use to start at the end of the symbol, but now with unit numbers so high what have they done??

But here is a good link with all the info

http://www.ebay.com.au/gds/FAKE-LED-LENSER-TORCHES-SOLD-ON-LINE-HOW-TO-SPOT-THEM-/10000000176080632/g.html

[threedogs]

From memory I paid $60 on Ebay but I bought 4 @ $60 free postage about three years ago now

[matfew]

how have I missed this thread till now haha.

had a good read but not all of it just yet phone is nearly flat.

it's very nice to see so many 4x4ers ate into all the outdoor things. I think a np hunt weekend could be good if organised well capped at a number and we all have shot with atleast 1 other person in the group before.

even if that means a few trips to a range or something before hand to suss each other out n get the ground rules down.

is not hard to follow rules. went out worth about 10 mates hunting 1 weekend near myrtleford and had a great weekend. everyone was serious and followed rules we set and everyone had fun but more importantly no injuries.

bring on this weekend:D

[BigRAWesty]

Along as you rifle guys don't shoot us bow hunters..

[Bloodyaussie]

Along as you rifle guys don't shoot us bow hunters..

Depend if growler is with us???

[Bloodyaussie]

So getting ready this morning and chatting to the wife while getting dressed I bloody sprayed aftershave on........ idiot !!!!! Not ideal when going hunting today..blah!!!

The boys are not going to want me near them.

[BigRAWesty]

You dope.

Anyone run scent blocker??

[lucus30]

So getting ready this morning and chatting to the wife while getting dressed I bloody sprayed aftershave on........ idiot !!!!! Not ideal when going hunting today..blah!!!

The boys are not going to want me near them.

Ha ha .....

[Irish]

So getting ready this morning and chatting to the wife while getting dressed I bloody sprayed aftershave on........ idiot !!!!! Not ideal when going hunting today..blah!!!

The boys are not going to want me near them.

You'll be right, ze female animals cannot resist Johnny LePew!!!!!!

[growler2058]

I bloody sprayed aftershave on........ idiot !!!!!

NoB HeAD!!!

[Drewboyaus]

So getting ready this morning and chatting to the wife while getting dressed I bloody sprayed aftershave on........ idiot !!!!!.

Must've hurt after shaving your underarms.....

Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner

[mjr350]

how have I missed this thread till now haha.

had a good read but not all of it just yet phone is nearly flat.

it's very nice to see so many 4x4ers ate into all the outdoor things. I think a np hunt weekend could be good if organised well capped at a number and we all have shot with atleast 1 other person in the group before.

even if that means a few trips to a range or something before hand to suss each other out n get the ground rules down.

is not hard to follow rules. went out worth about 10 mates hunting 1 weekend near myrtleford and had a great weekend. everyone was serious and followed rules we set and everyone had fun but more importantly no injuries.

bring on this weekend:D

I made the mistake of inviting my hunting partners mate who had just got his license. 2 accidental discharges later and he's no longer invited on our trips.
Its good when you know how your hunting buddy operates but can be a pain when someone with different ideas and techniques joins in.

[Family4x4]

I made the mistake of inviting my hunting partners mate who had just got his license. 2 accidental discharges later and he's no longer invited on our trips.
Its good when you know how your hunting buddy operates but can be a pain when someone with different ideas and techniques joins in.

2 is ridiculously dangerous. I have never seen 1.

[mjr350]

2 is ridiculously dangerous. I have never seen 1.

His idea to check if his rifle was clear was to pull the trigger on 2 occasions. Luckily both times were pointed away from every one. His response was "oh, I wasn't sure if it was loaded or not. Seems that it was".

[megatexture]

His idea to check if his rifle was clear was to pull the trigger on 2 occasions. Luckily both times were pointed away from every one. His response was "oh, I wasn't sure if it was loaded or not. Seems that it was".

Lmao redneck safety, in the whole scheme of things best he check like that than not at all:1087:

[mjr350]

Lmao redneck safety, in the whole scheme of things best he check like that than not at all:1087:

Thats all good except the second time probably skimmed paint of the roof of his car.

[megatexture]

Lmao, tell him he should be able to see the round down the barrel if it is loaded

[NP99]

I made the mistake of inviting my hunting partners mate who had just got his license. 2 accidental discharges later and he's no longer invited on our trips.
Its good when you know how your hunting buddy operates but can be a pain when someone with different ideas and techniques joins in.

Finger outside the trigger guard until you take a sight picture......yelling at him :) there's a major incident waiting in the wings there!!!

[Avo]

so important isn't it...in the time I spend with Ebb shooting I always say that.get it in your sights,safety off then finger on the trigger...the teaching bit is an important bit...She's getting good and not even looking for the safety she knows where it is..OK so I had to put a pic up....but as you can see it's in her mind already..

[Avo]

Ebb's home rifle range..

[Irish]

How did you guys go?

[macca86]

It's not an accidental discharge if it happens twice. How hard is it to break your action to see if it's loaded? First time is a warning and ban from trips with that kind if attitude 2nd time ask them to leave immediately or you'll get an uppercut.

[Bloodyaussie]

Good shoot with the boys Matt and Sean.

So tired but had a ball.. good shooting with 2 blokes that are sensible but know how to have a good time... was exactly the therapy I needed.

[Family4x4]

It was great to have you blokes up here more than welcome any time.

[BigRAWesty]

Were finally braking ground down here.
Just today we've got the ok for some ground for rabbits and foxes on the outskirts of town.
Also might have scored more ground near tant which backs onto pines.
So patients pays off it seems

[macca86]

A few pics off the game cameras of hekarewes that are positioned on 2 dams of our family property plus a rabbit getting dressed for this weeks dinner probably Wednesday or Thursday. It was shot on sat arvo. I like rabbit rested a few days befor cooking

[NP99]

Rabbits are not cheap from the butcher these days!!!

[macca86]

Rabbits are not cheap from the butcher these days!!!
About $15 each at our local. That one cost maybe 15c and 10 mins of my time

[hekarewe]

A few pics off the game cameras of hekarewes that are positioned on 2 dams of our family property plus a rabbit getting dressed for this weeks dinner probably Wednesday or Thursday. It was shot on sat arvo. I like rabbit rested a few days befor cooking making me very excited looking forward to next trip to the farm thanks for checking the cams steve let me know when your going next and i will give you the spare sd cards so you just swap them out without pulling them down and putting back up again

[macca86]

Me too. It was an impromptu visit made last minute. Topped off a great week Fraser Island then the farm

[Family4x4]

Just got home an early night a few rabbits.....we spotted 4 foxes on the drive to the farm and spied a few on the farm itself but the opportunity didn''t present itself to get a shot off at them.

[mjr350]

Just got home an early night a few rabbits.....we spotted 4 foxes on the drive to the farm and spied a few on the farm itself but the opportunity didn''t present itself to get a shot off at them.

You need one of my penny fox whistles. Its time I pull my finger out and make a few more.

[relyimah]

Not really hunting but at Melbourne gun club in yerring for a bit of a look-see. Got a a mate doing the 5 stand today.

[Bloodyaussie]

Just got mail today from Gun Emporium and they have some pretty good sale prices including a Howa Varmint fluted barrel in 223 for $549... bloody cheap, it is a heavy barrel.

If I was getting my licence and wanted a 223 varmint I would get a mate to buy it then transfer it later into my name.

I wonder if they would do the Sporter for that price?

[AB]

I got in trouble...my course this Wednesday is my old lady's birthday damn it!!!!

[relyimah]

Doesn't take long mate... And could be a few months before the next one...

[Family4x4]

I am getting itchy to hunt some pigs does anybody have a property that they are willing to let me on?

[AB]

I am getting itchy to hunt some pigs does anybody have a property that they are willing to let me on?

No pigs but an abundance of rabbits and fox. In fact my area is plagued with them.

Deer also literally walk past my front door, 10m away.

[relyimah]

No pigs but an abundance of rabbits and fox. In fact my area is plagued with them.

Deer also literally walk past my front door, 10m away.

Jealous.... Lol

[macca86]

Ab when are we having a hunt at your place?

[AB]

Ab when are we having a hunt at your place?

When I can legally shoot lets do it, wood fired rabbit pizzas!!!

[Bloodyaussie]

Ab when are we having a hunt at your place?

Not really the place for hunting as you call it.

[macca86]

If there is deer I'll be there to shoot one. It's my dream to have a buck in red chittel fallow sambar elk hog rusa in my collection

[Family4x4]

Is the ground dry/noisy at your place yet AB? Have you seen any snakes this season yet?

[AB]

Is the ground dry/noisy at your place yet AB? Have you seen any snakes this season yet?

Only seen one snake in my time here in front of the church. Dry, rock and clay mate.

As ba mentioned Macca, not the ideal spot for a hunt with multiple people. It's 11 acres with another vacant 10 acres next to it but its a thin block following a ridge for a few hundred metres and a main road on one side.

More of a place to plug rabbits.

I'm sitting at my front door watching 3 or 4 happily eating my garden as we speak!

[AB]

The deer however use my property then over to rosscos to change valleys as its the only spot to cross safely with the cover of bush and surrounding farms that are all fenced.

[Bloodyaussie]

You would not use a high caliber rifle on AB's place... far too dangerous and I think you would almost have the cops turn up.

If you wanted a deer Macca all you had to do was be here last summer(bad dry spell here) and go to any State forest in the area and wait by a Dam... it was a Turkey shoot.

It may be like that again this summer the way things are going.

[MudRunnerTD]

At course now! Permit to Acquire in the mail tomorrow

[macca86]

Head shot 22/250 isn't too big is it haha

[matfew]

you'd almost call ABs suburbia Macca not a place for shooting anything but low velocity 22 I would say.

residential is way to close for anything big

[Sir Roofy]

head shot 22/250 isn't too big is it haha

macca mate a.bs is no place for a big caliber its right on the hwy
any boom sticks go off there and the cops would be there quick smart
ive known about these for a while now do you think they would be still
there

[Alitis007]

At course now! Permit to Acquire in the mail tomorrow
I didn't read all the book but still got 10/10 & 30/30 haha ...... where do we read the proper rules and regs?? Lol

[Family4x4]

I didn't read all the book but still got 10/10 & 30/30 haha ...... where do we read the proper rules and regs?? Lol

No Farking around, dont point a gun at anybody, its always loaded, be responsible.

[Alitis007]

No Farking around, dont point a gun at anybody, its always loaded, be responsible.

Hell no mate!! I didn't mean it in that way, what I was talking about was the rules like how far from a road, what you can and can't do to put it simply

[sooty_10]

No Farking around, dont point a gun at anybody, its always loaded, be responsible.

Ohh but it's fun pointing loaded guns at people..... It's an international universally recognised method of communication, that is highly effective in solving language barrier issues.

But seriously when out in the normal hunting world the wisest words are always treat it like its loaded!

The army taught me that people can do stupid things when they are careless with rifles, seen one guy discharge while unloading through a door on an accommodation block :( So lucky the guys staying there were all out at the time. Was interesting explaining to the grunts how the hole got there.

[Family4x4]

Nice trophy.

http://www.news.com.au/technology/science/boy-11-poses-for-shocking-photo-after-killing-rare-albino-deer/story-fnjwkt0b-1227099551078

[hekarewe]

Ohh but it's fun pointing loaded guns at people..... It's an international universally recognised method of communication, that is highly effective in solving language barrier issues.

But seriously when out in the normal hunting world the wisest words are always treat it like its loaded!

The army taught me that people can do stupid things when they are careless with rifles, seen one guy discharge while unloading through a door on an accommodation block :( So lucky the guys staying there were all out at the time. Was interesting explaining to the grunts how the hole got there.

"AD's" (accidental discharges) whilst hunting can result in "ARFF" (accidental return friendly fire) having spent time in the ADF myself the only person i trust with a fire arm is me and me. having had a student on the firing lining with the rest of the class firing sub-machine guns he had a miss-fire and instead of raising his hand and keeping the weapon pointed down range he kept his finger on the trigger and turn towards me across the firing line the motion of which dislodged the offending shell he then emptied the mag across the firing line how he didn't hit anyone i don't know but he was roughly dealt with post haste never trust a safety catch the only safety catch that works is finger of trigger and chamber empty never point muzzle at people and check what is behind your target before firing so you know where the round will end up if you miss or it go's right through and of cause after all that enjoy he hunting experience

[MEGOMONSTER]

I've never been hunting before.
Would be quite an experience I would think.
A friend has a property in Toopuntul NSW that goes hunting all the time.

[matfew]

book us in mego lol I'm happy to guide you on your first trip hehe. seriously though might be able to organise something

[Bob]

For all of you Pig Hunters out there

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89UliEiQQyU&feature=youtu.be

Caution Helicopter hunting of Wild Pigs with numerous Kills

[threedogs]

Up Eppalock years ago watching the boat races we had a game of cricket, about 8 a side some of us on the other side , anyway one guy was running to make his ground and bumped the umpire [one of us] at the bowlers end.
Next thing we see is a guy loading a double barrel with SGs and waving it around calling us all sorts of names.WTF
Any way I got as close as I could speaking softly as I was going to knock him out If I could get close enough.
never did he collapsed to the ground the rifle was quickly unloaded and wrapped around a tree.
Seems the guy had a break down, but can tell you first hand its not good looking down the barrel of a loaded rifle.
Ambulance can and took the guy away, Cricket was abandoned and drinks called

[Family4x4]

That is nasty 3D, not all people would have the courage to walk towards him.

[threedogs]

being the elder stateman so to speak everyone else pushed me forward,
I was pardon the pun bulletproof back then,
when we get the gang back together once or twice a year we reminisce
and laugh, but was not funny at the time , total silence as I walked towards him
could hear my heart pounding lol

[jack]

Looks like the Feral Goat population has really exploded in recent years, saw literally hundreds on the sides of the road between Mildura and Broken Hill.
They don't even bolt when you stop, these only moved when I hopped out of the car. The big Billies were quicker to move. They are at Menindee, Mungo and Balranald, when we used to go pig shooting they were around but not in these numbers.


http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/10/29.jpg

[MudRunnerTD]

Went gun shopping today. More confused than when I started but got to hold a few and feel the bolt action.

30-06 it is. After feeling a Howa, a Savage , a Ruger and another starting with Z I am tending to the Ruger still. I really like how the magazine drops out and retains the shells loaded in it rather than playing catch as you open to empty. Seems far easier and safer to manage.

[Crate]

Yeah I know the feeling Darren, so many choices, I am looking at a 30-06 also my current favourite is a Tikka T3 though, have you tried one?

Here is my effort Friday/Sat with a borrowed 308 howa 1500. Nailed this sambar stag right on dusk friday night. Couldn't find the damn thing before dark though, so had to go back Sat morning with my mates dog. It had gone about 30m and died in this small creek!

[macca86]

Have a look at a remington sps or a tikka t3 I own both the sps is cheaper and is a solid action with heaps of aftermarket mods. The tikka is amazing! So sweet and smooth. Both shoot .75 to 1 inch off the shelf and with factory ammo.

At least in the creek it wouldn't bloat or stink up!

[Family4x4]

All of my larger rifles are Remington 700, never had any trouble that wasn't my own fault.

Nice stag there Crate.

[mjr350]

All of my larger rifles are Remington 700, never had any trouble that wasn't my own fault.

Nice stag there Crate.

I've got a rem 700 sps varmint in 308 that ive bedded and thrown into a hogue stock. Accuracy is top notch but ive honestly never had as many issues with a rifle as ive had with this one. Mag follower spring snapped, usually jams right when you need that fast follow up shot and the x mark trigger snapped at the adjustment screw area because somone at remington decided to drill a hole right through the mile of a trigger leaving about a mm of meat.
Never again. Ill stick to my rugers from now on. At least they're reliable.

[MudRunnerTD]

Yeah I did hold the tika and its very nice but DOUBLE the price of the Ruger. I could buy a 223 and a 30-06 in a Ruger for the same money as a 30-06 Tika.

[macca86]

I have nothing against ruger and am surprised by your remington as my remington sps stainless in 22/250 is stock standard shoots Moa and feels robust and never 1 jam or misfire using factory ammo over 200 rounds through her. I have an older one just before the new trigger came out about 3/4 years old was $900 and my tikka t3 hunter stainless in cammo stock in 7mm rem mag is so sweet accurate smooth it takes 1 finger to slide the bolt and chamber a round even that size that was about $1200

[Bloodyaussie]

Not a fan of most rugers.. some are ok.

I still prefer weatherby or howa for the money and the browning a-bolt is a complete piece of rubbish.

There is a lot to consider and be careful listening to the guy at the shop as he might be trying to move stock that is not moving.

[MudRunnerTD]

Yeah I walked out yesterday after an hour or so and half a dozen guns. He was trying to sell me a zastava from Eastern Europe. It had a Mauser action that I was not sure i liked.

At this stage it really is a numbers game, I have a very limited budget and want to get in with a Rifle plus scope for around $1000.

I could get the Savage package with a scope for $700 and might look at a 223 in this just for a pop gun for foxes. Might then look at upgrading the scope and using that scope on a 22 for Zach maybe.

The Tika starts at around $1100 plus scope and will spend around $1500 all up. I just can't do that now. Maybe in a couple of years sell the Ruger and upgrade to a Tika but I'd prefer to buy 2 guns in a 30-06 and 223 and get out there and see how I like it.

[Bloodyaussie]

Just like the American ruger the savage will let you down in the first year a specially when you see what others have.

Just like the advice you would offer others about 4wd gear buy once..

Now I would spend more on the rifle for now and get a better scope when you can afford it.

[macca86]

Why not use https://www.usedguns.com.au and get a good 2nd hand firearm? My .22 was $150 shoots great. Any smaller calibre up say a 270 or 308 max would be fine 2nd hand

[Bloodyaussie]

Why not use https://www.usedguns.com.au and get a good 2nd hand firearm? My .22 was $150 shoots great. Any smaller calibre up say a 270 or 308 max would be fine 2nd hand

This is what I did for the first 3 years of shooting as did Irish... we have fumbled around with 2nd hand guns trying to figure out what we liked...

I have owned about 20 different rifles and its only been the last 3 or so years I have settled down to rifles I am happy with.

Funny thing is that a couple of the cheap rifles have turned out to be old old faithful and will always keep.

[macca86]

Here's some good buys for you.
https://www.usedguns.com.au/Product.aspx?p=44487
https://www.usedguns.com.au/Product.aspx?p=41848
https://www.usedguns.com.au/Product.aspx?p=42098
I still like the remington over a ruger just feels better.
Great price for a sako tikka is the poor man's sako like Stevens is the poor man's savage
And a ruger for you if you're really set on it.

[Maxhead]

I reckon I would just stick to a 223 or max 245. anytthing bigger i would need an elephant to shoot...lool

[macca86]

Nisshead you would want more that a 223 or 243 should you get charged by a big pig or in most states legally or at least ethically take a red deer in your neck of the woods. Shooting a red with anything under a 270 is frowned apon. My mates and myself feel that while cheaper to shoot with a 223 you can be left wanting and a 22/250 or 243 is a better option. Unless shooting hundreds of rounds a year cost of ammo shouldn't matter you should be concerned with a tight group

[megatexture]

I'll be visiting this site when I get my licence cheers macca, here's a cracker
https://www.usedguns.com.au/Product.aspx?p=42222

[Rip'n'Shred]

He was trying to sell me a zastava from Eastern Europe. It had a Mauser action that I was not sure i liked.


I have a Zastava 243. It is a little different to the current ones, as mine is a bit older. It's a great rifle and I'm more than happy with it. Reload rounds and found a sweet load that shoots sub MOA. Synthetic stock, hunter barrel, fully adjustable trigger, extremely reliable and strong action as proven by over many years (Mauser 98 action).

Zastava manufactured barrelled actions for Remington and was sold as Remington 798.

I wouldn't hesitate in recommending one.

[megatexture]

Can you get these in Australia lol

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[megatexture]

How this thing didn't react after being hit is amazing. Lucky little prick lol

not one for kids btw


http://youtu.be/wrWYuh_s1RQ

[macca86]

Nice elk and heart shot. Perfect shot very skilled or ballsie not waiting for a broad side shot.
The that ammo its 9mm pistol ammo you can buy it but why would you? Not great dynamics for accurate shooting at distance. A hand gun can only be used at a range not home defense or hunting even unless you get a special over it above and beyond the bs you need to do to own a cat h licence

[oncedisturbed]

Working on my 1st rifle sling, tooling is going to take some time.


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[relyimah]

Looking good mate.

[Bloodyaussie]

Working on my 1st rifle sling, tooling is going to take some time.


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Like a good sling.... doing well !!

[oncedisturbed]

Cheers guys, seeing as I can't shoot at the moment, a mate will be testing it out for me so I have added a personal touch to it for him
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[Family4x4]

That is very nice,where is the que to get one?

[oncedisturbed]

That is very nice,where is the que to get one?

Drop us a pm and can go from there, need to finish drawing up a rifle scabbard design as well

[matfew]

id like second spot in that que lol

[Bloodyaussie]

Me me me me!!!!!!!!!!

[oncedisturbed]

Send me a pm and will pass on my email details.

Photographs don't do it any Justice, used black and antique black for it, needs a slight touchup and then polished before adding the Chicago screws

[MudRunnerTD]

Wow once I have chosen a fun might get you to make one with the Make stamped in maybe?? Looks good

[Bloodyaussie]

Erica and I are going for a shoot on Saturday... it will be Erica's first shoot with her new rifle I got for her 4 months ago.

Will also finally break in my .243 I have had for 6 months and not fired a single shot through.

I wonder how the bluebird will go through the paddocks.... LOL !!!

[oncedisturbed]

Just needs some edging done and a final polish and will be finished.

[doka404]

Mate even though i am not a fan of leather slings except on my old mod 1 Brno ( and thats just my personal preference) , i can appreciate workmanship and they came up beautiful..well done !


Just needs some edging done and a final polish and will be finished.

[doka404]

Had a quick trip out last weekend. We got 84 bunnies between us, so the record is still intact lol
The pigs and deer we saw last time seem to have moved on, but they will be back.
Overall just another great weekend out and about, not stuck in the city traffic :-)

But now..my mate called me yesterday, we were having chat about things..what we are going to do with his SRT8 jeep and whether 600odd rwhp was enough lol, what we need to do to get his duramax ready for sale etc..and he comes out with..

'ohh before I forget, you need to get a PTA in'

..why I asked..

'doesn't matter, you NEED a PTA'..

So its my birthday in a couple of weeks, and I always help him out so he has me wondering what he his up too, especially as he has very expensive (to me anyway) taste in his guns..stay tuned

[oncedisturbed]

Edges finished, Chicago screws added and polished, ready for post tomorrow

[Crate]

Hey 1D could you make a safari style sling like this:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/10/40.jpg

[oncedisturbed]

It is possible if I can find a template.

Cranking out some sling bling and gunbelt stitching for another variation.

[AB]

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=682058225235462&id=346609448780343

[oncedisturbed]

Another custom sling in the making.


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[Bloodyaussie]

Just got home after going for a shoot with Erica. ..

Bloody big fox stuck its head out marking its territory but I missed. .. blah.

It was good getting out for 5 hours and forgetting all my troubles.

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[oncedisturbed]

That's what its all about, enjoying yourself. Lucky your missus likes to shoot

[growler2058]

That's what its all about, enjoying yourself. Lucky your missus likes to shoot

Daughter hahahahahhaha

[Bloodyaussie]

That's what its all about, enjoying yourself. Lucky your missus likes to shoot

Thats my 10 year old Erica.... she had a ball today and loves her new toy.

Managed to get 4 rounds through my .243 and Georges .223 while doing one shot one clean... the property owners wife works in airlines so the larger caliber had to fall quiet at 1pm otherwise I would have hoped to have them both run in properly...

Just spent the last hour cleaning 3 rifles.... fwark I hate this part of it !!!!

[MudRunnerTD]

Nice one Jonathan. So when I get my rifles I need to bed them in with a 1 shot 1 clean regime? For how many cleans in a row?

[MudRunnerTD]

Obviously clean after each shoot but not sure what to do when brand new?

[Bloodyaussie]

You need to clean before you even fire your first shot... On my .204 I did one shot cleans for 10 rounds then 3 shot cleans till I got to 20 then when for it after that.

The owner of Gun Emporium told me just to do one shot cleans for 10 rounds then go for it....?

Lots of people have differing opinions of this subject but I must say my .204 is an awesome shooter and so so accurate.

Oh and I hate breaking in new guns, really hate it!!

[megatexture]

Just got home after going for a shoot with Erica. ..

Bloody big fox stuck its head out marking its territory but I missed. .. blah.

It was good getting out for 5 hours and forgetting all my troubles.

That looks like a cracking place to shoot mate, nice and open and rolling hills

[macca86]

You need to clean before you even fire your first shot... On my .204 I did one shot cleans for 10 rounds then 3 shot cleans till I got to 20 then when for it after that.

The owner of Gun Emporium told me just to do one shot cleans for 10 rounds then go for it....?

Lots of people have differing opinions of this subject but I must say my .204 is an awesome shooter and so so accurate.

Oh and I hate breaking in new guns, really hate it!!

I use the same breaking in method now I only clean them after range days and maybe every 5 hunting trips as most of the time you shoot nothing or 1/5 rounds a trip. I always oil though to stop rust in storage plus use those silica bags to stop moisture

[macca86]

4th time these deer have been seen at this dam at the same time of day! Guess where I'll be in the rut come march / April!

[Family4x4]

Do you have access to any pigs macca?

[macca86]

Yes and no. Pigs come through our properties but never hang about. I've been looking into using inland hunting properties for pigs and such in western qld.
Here's a funny meme for you guys.

[MudRunnerTD]

Had a Great day at the Range today with BA, George and Matty, cheers guys, got a heap of rounds off and enjoyed the day. George wasnt very excited with his .223! he only got 100 shots off!! bhahahahah! Love it.

20 Minutes from my place, winner for sure.

[Bloodyaussie]

One of the longest days I have done at the range and enjoyed myself very much.

Managed to run in 2 rifles and help out 2 mates with there first time.

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[Alitis007]

Had a Great day at the Range today with BA, George and Matty, cheers guys, got a heap of rounds off and enjoyed the day. George wasnt very excited with his .223! he only got 100 shots off!! bhahahahah! Love it.

20 Minutes from my place, winner for sure.
Take it easy will ya lol it was only 60 .223 rounds and around 70 or 80 .22 rounds, and a few other cals, not bad for a first day out.....

One of the longest days I have done at the range and enjoyed myself very much.

Managed to run in 2 rifles and help out 2 mates with there first time.

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Thanks for a great day out guys had a ball and my groupings got a lot tighter by the end of the day. When I get set up a bit better I'll definitely head back out for some practice! !!

[matfew]

I'm keen to head back a bit more to. loved it. one I get me new scope for 3006 I will be keen to stretch its legs. maybe we need to take our own gong next time hehe

[Bloodyaussie]

I need a new spotting scope.... bloody more money!!!

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/111429387928?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

looks like fun, bad news for fly's

[Family4x4]

Just got home from fishing at western port and my rifle sling was here the OD, it looks great i will post up some pics later.

[oncedisturbed]

Glad you like it, looking forward to seeing it mounted

[Family4x4]

I will have to wait until I get into Bendigo to get clips. It looks great thanks again.

[megatexture]

Anyone got one of those trail cameras off ebay they can recommend or share a link.
Cheers.

[macca86]

Looks the goods to me

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ltl-Acorn-12MP-Camera-Trail-Hunting-Game-FREE-8GB-SD-Card-Farm-Security-IR-940NM-/141163869263?pt=AU_Video_Cameras&hash=item20de05b44f

[megatexture]

Looks the goods to me

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ltl-Acorn-12MP-Camera-Trail-Hunting-Game-FREE-8GB-SD-Card-Farm-Security-IR-940NM-/141163869263?pt=AU_Video_Cameras&hash=item20de05b44f

Is that the same in appearance to Adrian's?

[macca86]

Simular. To be honest they all look very simular just the quality of camera sensors and infrared change.

[Crate]

Not great weather for it, but I need some meat so went chasing some sambar this afternoon, only managed to hunt down 3 leeches though :-(

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10X-6-Meat-S-Hooks-Butcher-Stainless-Farmer-Hunter-Knife-/151306093456?pt=AU_Hunting&hash=item233a8bc390
Come across this shop and have spoken to Brent the owner,
he assures me there will be plenty of specials in the new year with more items being added all the time

[Crate]

Hmm just need the coolroom to go with it!

[matfew]

Haha yes cool room does make it easier. Up on mums farm thru got a trailor mounted one and aldi one of the neighbors has a full butcher shop setup at his house. Bloody good setup

[BigRAWesty]

Anyone interested in stainless gambrels?
One I made for my mate a while back.
12mm rod. Would easily carry a sambar

[jonez911]

looks the goods westy would save me alot of stuffing around with sticks!

[Crate]

Went out chasing deer yesterday arvo, no luck at all very few signs around also. But nailed this little two for one walking out, fox with a freshly caught rabbit! 308 was a bit of overkill but keeps the farmer happy.

[Family4x4]

Nice one...err two.

[mjr350]

Bloody long weekend.
Sent a pta off 2 weeks ago for an air rifle to get rid of a few indian mynas.
Usually the FAR send them back the day the money clears your account. Well that day was good Friday so it couldn't have been sent until the following Tuesday at the earliest. I should have well and truly recieved it by now if it wasn't for the Easter bunny.

[threedogs]

looks the goods westy would save me alot of stuffing around with sticks!

"Sticks" youre funny Ben like Flintstone funny lol

[Maxhead]

Was chasing a few reds on the weekend, seen a dozen I reckon but all just outside bow range:(


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[Bloodyaussie]

This is copied from our facebook group and thought I would share this here... I will post pics later.



Well as you know Matthew, Sean and myself have been up to nsw west of dubbo on a shooting trip.
We kind of used this as a stepping stone for shooting for years to come and also see if we could get other properties, we did this in glorious fashion and were well received by the locals.

A big trip is in the early stages of planning.
As for the shooting on this trip it started out very slow with the first night arriving 6 hours late because Matt is a nob..All credit to Matt he drove 17 hours, by the time we got there we went straight to sleep..

The next day Matt had work to do and Sean and I helped out... we are now qualified electricians. .ha ha.
That night we went out for our first shoot and thought we had just wasted our time and money but on 8000 acres it can take some time to find where the good shooting is.. after a couple of hours slowly started to find our groove.

The following days got better and better and we also found some time in a huge reservoir to set up a range and shoot targets at 340m.
Also walking around the old farm house was amazing and some great old wrecks and collectibles in many of the sheds.
Matt got an awesome shot on a fox with the best coat I have seen so we skinned it for a gift for seans wife...
My 243 performed beautifully and the reloads are certainly worth it.

One stupid thing I managed to do was slice my knee on my old machete. .. fark it hurt..lol
We learnt a lot from this trip and made some good contacts.. I cant get the blue of the day and the red of the evening out of my head.. just so beautiful.

Cant wait to get back to that part of the world... cheers Matt and Sean I had a ball.

[Bloodyaussie]

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[Sir Roofy]

did you do any homework while there or just pot luck any pigs or good billys what else did you get

[Bloodyaussie]

did you do any homework while there or just pot luck any pigs or good billys what else did you get

Dont ask a question I cannot answer Craig. ...lol.
Yes as mentioned this was a lot about setting ourselves up for years to come and also get up there while the invite was fresh .. learnt a lot for next time.

[mjr350]

How do i delete this post?

[mjr350]

How's the Ruger M77 Hawkeye?
I take it thats the 243? Ive got one in 22-250 and love it.


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[Bloodyaussie]

How's the Ruger M77 Hawkeye?
I take it thats the 243? Ive got one in 22-250 and love it.

No mate I have a Howa 1500 sporter...

[Alitis007]

How's the Ruger M77 Hawkeye? I take it thats the 243? Ive got one in 22-250 and love it.
Its a .223 cal


No mate I have a Howa 1500 sporter...

He's talking about Matt's rifle

[matfew]

Yep mine a. 223 and like it. Have some issues with ejecting some brands of ammo but most are ok.

Gotta play around with it soon try and get some better accuracy from it but for hunting is been pretty darn good

[mjr350]

Get onto brownells and buy the aluminum pillar blocks. The ruger action needs a 60 degree front pillar so bedding is a little bit tricker than say a round remington 700 action but I've done both so its possible.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Two year old hunter in training.http://youtu.be/Q28gLiVLsdE

[Bloodyaussie]

Two year old hunter in training.http://youtu.be/Q28gLiVLsdE

Fail Mick.... its on private settings

[MEGOMONSTER]

Fail Mick.... its on private settings Sorry try this now.https://youtu.be/md2XaRmXPRI

[jack]

Time for a cleanup, I have 15 years for Australian Shooter magazines free to anyone who wants them.
All are in excellent condition and go back to 2001 (when I had my last cleanup), missing a few from the early years but the rest of the years are complete. Pickup only as they are to heavy to post BUT I can bring them to the Pizza night if that helps.
Also have a few years of Modern Fishing (2006 to 2007) you can have as well.

Let me know if you want them.

[threedogs]

Time for a cleanup, I have 15 years for Australian Shooter magazines free to anyone who wants them.
All are in excellent condition and go back to 2001 (when I had my last cleanup), missing a few from the early years but the rest of the years are complete. Pickup only as they are to heavy to post BUT I can bring them to the Pizza night if that helps.
Also have a few years of Modern Fishing (2006 to 2007) you can have as well.

Let me know if you want them.

you might want to get rid of a few at your local doctors I take all my old 4x4 mags there.
Sick of reading about Princess Diana, etc

[jack]

you might want to get rid of a few at your local doctors I take all my old 4x4 mags there.
Sick of reading about Princess Diana, etc

Bit hard as I only go for a checkup once a year and never ever pickup a magazine. Never know what you could catch as they are all read by sick people - Ive even seen people lick their fingers before turning pages.

[MudRunnerTD]

SSAA Shot Expo on today and tomorrow at the Melbourne show grounds. Head in there tomorrow if you need anything. I went today and enjoyed the day. Spent way too much money but got a couple of bargains.

[Bloodyaussie]

New property has good prospects and look forward to returning.

Good night with the boys..http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/399.jpg
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[threedogs]

nice pelt on that one ,very nice, what do you do with them???
I had a mate up HAY who makes doonas out of 20 fox pelts

[Bloodyaussie]

You know what pisses me off about attitudes to my sport.... i was just flicking channels and a fishing show came on with a very large Murray cod being examined and talked about as it is held in front of the camera.. this is perfectly acceptable but for me to display a fox which is a major pest in this country i have to put up with those that frown upon me and pass judgment.. comments i have heard are.... oh the poor fox what has he done to deserve.. blah blah blah.

Rant over....

Now... john yes she was a very healthy fox and 2 or 3 years old with one of the best coats i have seen..

[Winnie]

You know what pisses me off about attitudes to my sport.... i was just flicking channels and a fishing show came on with a very large Murray cod being examined and talked about as it is held in front of the camera.. this is perfectly acceptable but for me to display a fox which is a major pest in this country i have to put up with those that frown upon me and pass judgment.. comments i have heard are.... oh the poor fox what has he done to deserve.. blah blah blah.

Rant over....

Now... john yes she was a very healthy fox and 2 or 3 years old with one of the best coats i have seen..
Funny as me and a mate were discussing today about how you are not allowed to hunt any native species in Australia... Unless it is a fish.

[macca86]

I feel for you bloke. I have lost friends over my hunting or always have to defend myself or explain my self.
My take on it is it's free range hormone free organic meat gain by shopping where real men shop, in the bush.
Or a well placed bullet is more humane that 1080 poison.
Here's an example, I go to sundown national park in qld ( qld law only allows hunting on private property so no public land or crown land like other states) it is full of rabbit fox goat and fallow deer now if I bow or firearm hunt there I go to Jail lose my firearms etc but I can go fishing for cod and yellow belly kill and eat them, but I thought everything in the national park was protected even firewood? Mmm love greenie logic

[AB]

Interesting, so if it doesn't show emotion or make sounds it's good to go?

[Bloodyaussie]

Interesting, so if it doesn't show emotion or make sounds it's good to go?

This seems to be the case....

[Family4x4]

People are closed minded and refuse to educate themselves when they believe they are on their moral high horse.

[sooty_10]

I've been watching a US tv show recently, a mate got me into it. Thought I'd throw it up hear as some of you boys might be interested. It's called Meat Eater. He goes on hunts and eats what he kills. :) loves the big game stuff, bears, deers and mountain sheep, really all sorts of game. He doesn't always get what he was after either.

I'm currently contemplating purchasing a .270 any suggestions on good quality makes? Or even comments on experiences with a .270.
My mate has a 30-06 and another mate is looking at getting a .308, so I don't need a large calibre. Mainly shoot roos (with a permit) and foxes. But am definitely going to head out for some deer. So after a reasonably flat calibre which is capable of covering all the bases and I feel the .270 does that we'll. thoughts?

[Bloodyaussie]

.270 kicks as hard as a 3006 mate and is a huge overkill for both roos and foxes... I have a 243 and is perfect for that plus small deer.

If you are only after foxes and roos then a 223 is the go.

You find a lot of places get sick of you shooting on it using a large caliber and a .270 is just that... it is a big case behind a smaller bullet.

Sean has a 270 and will tell you it is a good caliber and shoots very flat but just about never takes it out (only for pigs or Deer) the rest of the time its his .222

A bit to think about.

[sooty_10]

I forgot to mention we also use a 22-250 and .22magnum if needed on the foxes (.22 for bunnies). My brother (up in newcastle) has a .243 and it is a nice gun to shoot (sako 75). Just not quite big enough for the deer (except the small ones).

So the .270 has the same kick as 30-06 then? Interesting to know, I though it might be less, obviously never fired a .270. 30-06 isn't too bad to shoot once or twice but a few rounds down range and its letting you know about it. My mate has a muzzle brake on his now and the recoil is now no more than my brothers .243, but the noise at the shooter is much more (noise isn't a concern where we shoot). Is the .270 a flatter trajectory then a 30-06? Muzzle velocities are faster been a smaller projectile so I believe it is flatter shooting?
If I get a 30-06 the browning Maral is what I'm looking at. For the .270 I hadn't quite decided on a make, I do like the sako's though.

[Bloodyaussie]

Yes a much flatter shooter... a lot of people are fooled by it being a .20 cal but with it having so much case/powder behind it kicks.

I do like my hard flat shooters and a deer rifle you will hardly shoot so can get away with it kicking hard but as soon as you start using it for ferals and others where you may need to fire off 3- 5 shots in a short period it can be a bit much.

Unless you are a big boy it can wear thin getting hit in the shoulder... you may find you are not bothered by it.. Sean is not far from you maybe he will let you have a shot of his and you can make up your own mind mate.

[threedogs]

Love hunting love firearms like my knives better but have a picture of Dad somewhere with a pile of rabbits 6' high down Phillip Island way.
All shot with a .22 or a 410, When I was stationed at Kulgera on the SA NT border used to drink with the Rabbit shooters, they would get 400pair a night every night for a week from the same spot, they would process them in the bush and place them in an on site chiller container. Remember well getting 100 pair on night up Mildura way, ginger, white you name it. not any more I see more rabbits where Boots works on Ballarat RD ,LOL.
Rabbits introduced to feed the ppl and allow sport for the troops ooops better bring in foxes to control the rabbits yeah that worked to. My son brought a fox cub home a few years back, but domestic dogs hate the smell of them.
You should be able to shoot ferals anytime and they are culling Koalas and no one is jumping up and down

[sooty_10]

Yes a much flatter shooter... a lot of people are fooled by it being a .20 cal but with it having so much case/powder behind it kicks.

I do like my hard flat shooters and a deer rifle you will hardly shoot so can get away with it kicking hard but as soon as you start using it for ferals and others where you may need to fire off 3- 5 shots in a short period it can be a bit much.

Unless you are a big boy it can wear thin getting hit in the shoulder... you may find you are not bothered by it.. Sean is not far from you maybe he will let you have a shot of his and you can make up your own mind mate.

Thanks for your inputs BA food for thought.

[threedogs]

Does anyone shot feral cats or wild dogs, they are a huge problem around the country

[sooty_10]

Does anyone shot feral cats or wild dogs, they are a huge problem around the country

If we come across them we do, don't get many but have from time to time, basically any cat outside the house is feral . Haven't come across feral dogs though. We would shoot them if we see them and at I think around $50 a scalp the neighbours dogs start looking feral.

[Avo]

shoot more feral cats on the farm than foxes,

[Family4x4]

You can come and shoot the .270 when ever you like James.

[threedogs]

shoot more feral cats on the farm than foxes,

they are a huge problem for sure, get any big ones
or just scrawny agro ones?

[Bob]

I forgot to mention we also use a 22-250 and .22magnum if needed on the foxes (.22 for bunnies). My brother (up in newcastle) has a .243 and it is a nice gun to shoot (sako 75). Just not quite big enough for the deer (except the small ones).

So the .270 has the same kick as 30-06 then? Interesting to know, I though it might be less, obviously never fired a .270. 30-06 isn't too bad to shoot once or twice but a few rounds down range and its letting you know about it. My mate has a muzzle brake on his now and the recoil is now no more than my brothers .243, but the noise at the shooter is much more (noise isn't a concern where we shoot). Is the .270 a flatter trajectory then a 30-06? Muzzle velocities are faster been a smaller projectile so I believe it is flatter shooting?
If I get a 30-06 the browning Maral is what I'm looking at. For the .270 I hadn't quite decided on a make, I do like the sako's though.

When I used to go Hunting I had a 22 ,30-30,270 and my favourite Rifle the 22-250.

The 22-250 was the Flattest and most accurate Rifle I have used. Another benefit of this Rifle that I could load according to my requirements. ie
4000fps for Kangaroos and down to 2200fps for Foxes. I have shot a Sambar with this Rifle as I had a rare clear shot with Deer standing in a clear area with his Head raised . Planted him behind the ear and he dropped and did not move.

[sooty_10]

When I used to go Hunting I had a 22 ,30-30,270 and my favourite Rifle the 22-250.

The 22-250 was the Flattest and most accurate Rifle I have used. Another benefit of this Rifle that I could load according to my requirements. ie
4000fps for Kangaroos and down to 2200fps for Foxes. I have shot a Sambar with this Rifle as I had a rare clear shot with Deer standing in a clear area with his Head raised . Planted him behind the ear and he dropped and did not move.

I do like the 22-250 it is definitely great for the roos and foxes, I use my mates all the time, unfortunately however it is not a legal deer calibre. I want to be able to use it for deer so needs to be a minimum .270. My personal preferences are the .270 or 30-06

[Bob]

I do like the 22-250 it is definitely great for the roos and foxes, I use my mates all the time, unfortunately however it is not a legal deer calibre. I want to be able to use it for deer so needs to be a minimum .270. My personal preferences are the .270 or 30-06

Yeah the day I got the Sambar I was carrying the 22-250 for Wild Dogs as well as the 270.
When I saw the Shot I had I just went for it.

[Bloodyaussie]

You'll always be compromising then mate.... I have had many many rifles and currently have .204 as arguably the best fox round at the moment with my 243 as my all rounder and I do not have a deer rifle at present... I have owned about 3 x 30-06 and 2 x 308's with the 30-06 being my favourite of those 2 calibers.

The 223 is probably the best bang for buck if you are buying factory ammo and my 204 is stupidly expensive and I will be reloading that myself soon.

The 22-250 was the Roo shooters rifle of choice for years after the 243 but as the 223 is so cheap to shoot they have mostly gone to that.

[macca86]

I have a .22 a 22/250 and a 7mm Remington magnum.
Hunting is like golf gotta have a club for different shots.
If you're looking for a compromise calibre 25-06 would be the go or a 6.5x55
As for gun makes tikka, Remington are my favourite reasonably priced makes
I'd look at ruger and howa on the cheaper end of the scale

[boots]

Today was a productive day . Got to run in my new browning blr in 358 win. Have owned two marlin lever guns in 30 30 when I was a younger rooster , really liked them . Early signs for this one are good and will be doing handloads for it soonish . It has quick detachable scope rings with a burris four X , 1-4 x 24 german no.4 illuminated reticle scope . So far so good . Nothing like the smell of ''sweets'' to keep you on your toes !

[Bloodyaussie]

Today was a productive day . Got to run in my new browning blr in 358 win. Have owned two marlin lever guns in 30 30 when I was a younger rooster , really liked them . Early signs for this one are good and will be doing handloads for it soonish . It has quick detachable scope rings with a burris four X , 1-4 x 24 german no.4 illuminated reticle scope . So far so good . Nothing like the smell of ''sweets'' to keep you on your toes !

Good stuff... lever action hey.. want to come on a big trip in a few months.

[boots]

Good stuff... lever action hey.. want to come on a big trip in a few months.

Maybe - where / when / how long ?

[Bloodyaussie]

10 days late September north nsw...

Huge..!!!

[Avo]

they are a huge problem for sure, get any big ones
or just scrawny agro ones?

got them up to 6kg..most are healthy...well until we see them

[boots]

Sorry BA end of September and October cannot swing leave with work , other guys at work are off at that time and beat me to it . Thanks for the offer regardless, very kind of you to do so mate.

[Bloodyaussie]

Sorry BA end of September and October cannot swing leave with work , other guys at work are off at that time and beat me to it . Thanks for the offer regardless, very kind of you to do so mate.

Too bad mate... all going well we will be going again.. just need to set a good example.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Cool pic.
500+ inches. Idahohttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/09/115.jpg

[relyimah]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/188.jpg

Had my first taste of bunny tonight. Best part was I shot them myself. [emoji106]


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[relyimah]

Well an epic night out last night with Sean. What was going to be an "early" night turned into rolling back home at 4am.

Got 9 foxes and missed a few others... Would have seen at least 15 or 16 of them all up.

Here's the couple of pics that are probably 'appropriate' for the forum.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/46.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/47.jpg

Thanks again to Sean for the whisling, driving and the hospitality!

[MudRunnerTD]

That's a great result mate, well done. Tell our next time your heading up that way I'd be keen for a night out.

[Bloodyaussie]

Erica is coming with me to her first official range day being she turned 12 the other day.

Turns out they have a junior program running tomorrow and for a small fee she shoots one of their .22's (she has her own) and gets a box of ammo and targets are supplied.

They teach safety and responsible gun ownership and correct shooting practice and after a couple of courses they do junior comps...

Tomorrow she will be shooting my .204 plus 3 .22's and maybe Georges .223

She is very competitive when it comes to shooting so this should be good for her.. next step is her licence if all goes well tomorrow.

This is my .204 for those that have not seen it.

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x260/jpgpz/040620111143.jpg (http://s184.photobucket.com/user/jpgpz/media/040620111143.jpg.html)

[relyimah]

Shoots real well that thing... [emoji106]
Hope Erica enjoys the day mate. The junior program run by SSAA is pretty good from what I hear (well the one at Springvale anyway, not sure about there). If she's competitive then there's plenty of stuff she can do.

[Bloodyaussie]

Shoots real well that thing... [emoji106]
Hope Erica enjoys the day mate. The junior program run by SSAA is pretty good from what I hear (well the one at Springvale anyway, not sure about there). If she's competitive then there's plenty of stuff she can do.

Today i met a bloke i was picking up some parts from who had lots of rifles including a shotgun he had modified for his son and he let erica have a try and it was s good fit... erica really liked it but whether she can handle the recoil is another story. . It was a beautiful under and over.

[relyimah]

Practice will make perfect mate. Maybe find what she's most interested in (shotgun or rifle) and focus on that for a while as to shoot either really well (if she's competitive) they are pretty different. Or she could just be a natural and do it all well [emoji106]

[threedogs]

Today i met a bloke i was picking up some parts from who had lots of rifles including a shotgun he had modified for his son and he let erica have a try and it was s good fit... erica really liked it but whether she can handle the recoil is another story. . It was a beautiful under and over.

Mate of mine had a 22 that was fully auto just pull the trigger and empty the magazine
His over/under was a 410/22 all have been surrendered after Port Arthur.
Dads 22 was a BRNO bolt action still one of the best going around from what I can gather,
I have a photo of him with a pile of rabbits 6' high down Phillip Is way

[Bloodyaussie]

Showing many how its done... notice she keeps both eyes open.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRBQS9jz-2I

[sooty_10]

Good concentration and holds the shot well after the trigger. Maintaining good consistent position.

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[Irish]

No flinching/reacting to recoil either, I know blokes who shoot who can't do that.

[Bloodyaussie]

Good concentration and holds the shot well after the trigger. Maintaining good consistent position.

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Cheers guys.... for the first few shots she was shooting with one eye shut but asked her to open both eyes and she did much better..

Now you would not know the girl pictured yesterday was shooting rifles and today all dolled up and having lunch in lygon st.
63888

[Avo]

excellent day out by the sounds of it..give her a big high 5 from me mate..

[sooty_10]

Ready to do some load development....63917

Need to find the time to get out and test the new chrono.

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[sooty_10]

All my brass preped ready for once i decide what powder load to run. 63918

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[relyimah]

Got my first tomcat last night and 3 more foxes to the tally. Another great night out amongst it.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/03/277.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/03/278.jpg

[threedogs]

Nice,,,, any ferral cat killed is a good option,
The trouble they and wild dogs cause in amazing.$$$$$$$$$
Whats with the English and foxes, release a few rabbits ooops
better bring some foxes over to keep the numbers down.
Yeah that went well ,,,,,,not

[Kimbo63]

Nice,,,, any ferral cat killed is a good option,
The trouble they and wild dogs cause in amazing.$$$$$$$$$
Whats with the English and foxes, release a few rabbits ooops
better bring some foxes over to keep the numbers down.
Yeah that went well ,,,,,,not
And don't forget some cane toads FFS

[threedogs]

And don't forget some cane toads FFS

and carp and prickly pear and ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[the evil twin]

snip...
Whats with the English and foxes, release a few rabbits ooops
better bring some foxes over to keep the numbers down.
Yeah that went well ,,,,,,not


And don't forget some cane toads FFS


and carp and prickly pear and ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

and whinging Pommies... at least we realised the mistake and stopped with all the other pests

[taslucas]

Gorse! Gorse! Gorse! And friggen black berries

>>>tappin from tassie

[threedogs]

Those fox are in good nick for warm weather.
what do you do with the pelts,???

[Family4x4]

Those fox are in good nick for warm weather.
what do you do with the pelts,???

Nothing we left them there.

[threedogs]

Dont domestic dogs love the smell of the tails, my son brought a pup [fox] home
years ago, the rest were in a pile of concrete rubble near our house. He put it back