The Hunters Thread...

[Bloodyaussie]

Thought I would because there are so many of us on here.....

I know there are a number of bow hunters and really admire the skill needed... my daughter loves the bow and arrow.

I will start with .... 2 weeks ago I picked up my new .243 to replace my rifle from more than 2 years ago.. I sold my 30-06 as at this stage I just have no use for it but will get another later when more cashed up.

I have the 3 x .22 and a .204(my baby) ,2x shotguns and now the .243

Also have put a deposit on a .22 cricket for Erica...

Been nearly 2 years since I have been hunting... 4wding keeps getting in the way.

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[MudRunnerTD]

I dont have my license or a Gun and not really done much, played with a Shottie a few times, over/under and a side by side. No idea on specs but kicked good ;)

I like the Rifle allot. That is a sweet looking gun you have BA, id love to see it some time. Seriously. How difficult is it to get my licence if i dont have a property to shoot on?

[Bloodyaussie]

Mate you can meet me at Little river and shoot any gun I have legally mate.... as for getting your own licence not hard at all, just need to do a couple of tests put in a heap of paperwork and you to can become a crazy red neck like me !!!!!!

I have introduced about 8-10 people to shooting including Irish.

[Irish]

This is true, and is also how we met properly and became mates. You're in good hands at the range with BA Mudrunner, good teacher.

[Irish]

I'm a hunter too, bunnies and hares so far, but looking to get some goat or deer in the near future.

Started with a humble 22, now have a few(right tool for the right job).

My favourite is my 1942 Lee Enfield 303 and am currently building a custom hunting rifle off a 1951 military mauser action(as all my recent dumb threads attest to).

My wife also shoots, and I recently paid forward ba's generosity by introducing another friend to shooting targets and hopefully hunting too.

[macca86]

Me with done rabbits that cooked up nice. My last fox I shot and my wife getting into the sport still yet to claim a prize but enjoys the fun of it all.
Fire arms are
Remington 700 sps stainless with 3x9 redfield scope in 22/250
Stirling in .22 with 10 shot mag and a Stirling nikko 4x scope bought second hand for $150 shoots straight too

[Avo]

In WA it is so hard to get any sort of gun licence..but we try and get out and have a play..my eldest 12 is into rifles and the other is into bows...me I like explosives...I have a .22 and a .17HMR..love that little sucker..i pegged a shag at 200mtrs yesterday...that's what ya get when you start eating my marron..when I applied for a .17 it took me 14 weeks to get approval for it even though I already had a firearm
most of my shooting is when I need to get rid of something...work on a farm so it's just another tool.here's a couple of pic from australia day this year at my brothers block.

[Bloodyaussie]

The 22-250 is a brilliant round isnt it Macca.. I had the 243 and was getting rid of my 17hmr so decided on the 204 and I love it... nearly 4000fps on a factory round.

If I did not have the 243 I would go a 22-250 for sure, they make a mess of foxes !!!!

[Avo]

what did you think of the .17 Bloody..i love it.. within 150 metres if your a cat or fox your dead..

[Bloodyaussie]

In WA it is so hard to get any sort of gun licence..but we try and get out and have a play..my eldest 12 is into rifles and the other is into bows...me I like explosives...I have a .22 and a .17HMR..love that little sucker..i pegged a shag at 200mtrs yesterday...that's what ya get when you start eating my marron..when I applied for a .17 it took me 14 weeks to get approval for it even though I already had a firearm
most of my shooting is when I need to get rid of something...work on a farm so it's just another tool.here's a couple of pic from australia day this year at my brothers block.

Yeah I have heard WA is a bloody hard state for firearms... great the kids are into it..

My daughter has fired more rounds that most blokes have and is very level headed... she shocked my aunty when she started to give me an ear full for being a shooter by saying when she is 12 she will be getting her gun licence.. he he !!!!

[Avo]

Yeah we had family down from the city,a fox ran past the chook yard into the paddock..to there amazement all Ebb wanted to do was get the gun...gotta love a kid with ambition

[Crate]

I am not a shooter just yet, but booked into my safety course on the 7-07, getting most of my paperwork ready now like my game license..

Main reason I am keen to get into hunting is meat ducks and deer. Anyone hunt and butcher?

[BigRAWesty]

I'm not apposed to a good night's shoot.
Back on the farm it was pest management, foxes, airborne rats, snakes and rats..

We had an under over shotgun and little .22 bolt action..

Now in the city have just picked up myself this..

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Freebie.. Needs some work though..

[Bloodyaussie]

I am not a shooter just yet, but booked into my safety course on the 7-07, getting most of my paperwork ready now like my game license..

Main reason I am keen to get into hunting is meat ducks and deer. Anyone hunt and butcher?

Yes a few do on here mate...

As for the 17hmr I did like it a lot but any wind and it was frustrating and there was a huge batch of ammo that was splitting cases and getting jammed in the barrel... I stuffed up a shot on a fox and the fox was suffering but I had a jammed round and could not get it out, the fox suffered longer than it should have..

I remember hitting a rabbit on the fly at 150m with a 17hmr... it was a brilliant shot helped by the pace of the bullet.

[macca86]

That fox was fun it was mid day I was heading home after a 7 hr walk and not seen a bloody thing not even a roo on our 1500 acre place in stanthorpe. I was walking along and we saw each other I stopped and shouldered firearm. He ducked behind a tree. I stayed still he knew I was there but not sure where. He took a step out I took aim he hid again then took 2 steps out then bam in one shoulder out the back. You can see the dags on the rock shot was hard to get a non gruesome pose.
The 22/250 IMHO is Australia's choice for hunting roos pig fox dog head shot long range bunnies my hand loads throw 55 gn projectiles at 3200fps I'm happy with that.
I'm saving for a 7mm rem mag for larger deer as I want to start chasing them.

[doka404]

I'm ashooter as well...been shooting for 30 odd years now.

Got a few rifles over the years.... 22, 22 mag, 17 hmr, 17 hornet, 22 hornet, 223, 308, 204, 243, 240 weather by, 257 weatherby, 300 win mag, 38 lap mag, 270,416 rigby, 375 cheytac, 416 Barrett, .50 BMG :) as well as a few others and a few shotties

[Bloodyaussie]

This was a good night... 3 foxes in quick succession... 2 with the 204 and one with the .22 while trying to find the second fox I shot from 250m.

Doka you have a 50 cal mate...... and a 416 barrett bloody hell !!!!!! my shoulder could not cope with my injuries.

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[doka404]

Just picked up 416 Barrett DTA the other week so its still a virgin lol

The 50 is quite reasonable to shoot due its weight and the brake on it..I would say the 375 cheytac kicks more.


This was a good night... 3 foxes in quick succession... 2 with the 204 and one with the .22 while trying to find the second fox I shot from 250m.

Doka you have a 50 cal mate...... and a 416 barrett bloody hell !!!!!! my shoulder could not cope with my injuries.

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[Irish]

This was a good night... 3 foxes in quick succession... 2 with the 204 and one with the .22 while trying to find the second fox I shot from 250m.

Doka you have a 50 cal mate...... and a 416 barrett bloody hell !!!!!! my shoulder could not cope with my injuries.

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I can tell that whoever took that picture is a sexy beast.


Just dropped my mauser off at the gunsmiths to get chamber reamed and have mounts fitted. They wanted $375 to bend the bolt handle though, which is a bit on the pricey side for me(though I understand how it could cost that much), but I've managed to source one already bent from Numrich gun parts in the US, have bought a few bits off them now and if they don't have something, it just doesn't exist.

[Bloodyaussie]

Yes I find some stuff in this country is way over priced and some of the mark ups not reasonable at all..

Many stores in this country are pricks to deal with.. I have had little to do with gunsmiths but have heard of prices paid for some work and nearly fell over !!!!

I need to send my trigger off to that bloke that does all my Howa triggers as I think even though I am only breaking in the new rifle it will still piss me off with too much creep and way to heavy pull....

I like 1 1/2 to 2 pound on a .243 but my .204 is set at 1 pound and I have to warn people if I let them take a shot.

[threedogs]

@ Ba I found a shop that sells extension sections for that torch thinking its a cree XML-T6 around 3000lm with some 18650 batteries.
My batteries are 6000ma so may last a bit longer ,
Do you need extra torch time?

[Alitis007]

I want to get into shooting and have for ages but everyone rekons i might shoot someone hahahaa.....

[Bloodyaussie]

I want to get into shooting and have for ages but everyone rekons i might shoot someone hahahaa.....

Shooting was the best thing to happen as far as fighting goes.... You have to be squeeky clean so stops me from punching some dopey prick over some bullshit un important thing

[Avo]

here's couple of us just mucking around,Ebb loves to shoot even if it is at targets..

[megatexture]

You lucky bastards is all I can say lol. I really need to pull my finger out and get a licence!

[macca86]

Give me a call mate since you're around the corner I'll take you out for a shoot

[megatexture]

Any time your keen mate I'll make myself available lol (unless it means stepping on the missus Toes lmao )

[tikashooter]

G,day BA,
Great idea for a thread. I hunt with bow and rifle, though mostly deer hunting with rifle these days or should I
say walking in bush with rifle. I can always find where they've been not where they are.
Never let 4wding get in way of hunting - do both.:smile:
Great place Little River range spent many hours putting holes in paper.
Cheers
Tikashooter

[NP99]

Ironically on the abc news, it was noted there are insufficient rabbits in Aust to supply our local hat makers.

[megatexture]

I herd on the radio for every person there is 16 rabbits lol

[Bloodyaussie]

In a few weeks going to take a couple of the boys to the range to introduce them properly to shooting...

One of the biggest things I have when taking novices out is watching where they put there sticky trigger finger !!!!

I dont care if its loaded or not its all about habit and you treat every gun as loaded..

I remember the first time I got into a ute with an old cocky... he nearly ripped me a new one for getting in with the butt facing down, I only had to be told once and never did this silly thing again.

[NP99]

And 12 rabbit skins to make a hat :)

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-05-24/rabbit-shortage-forces-akubra-to-look-offshore-for-raw-materials/5474918

[NP99]

In a few weeks going to take a couple of the boys to the range to introduce them properly to shooting...

One of the biggest things I have when taking novices out is watching where they put there sticky trigger finger !!!!

I dont care if its loaded or not its all about habit and you treat every gun as loaded..

I remember the first time I got into a ute with an old cocky... he nearly ripped me a new one for getting in with the butt facing down, I only had to be told once and never did this silly thing again.


Yes, finger outside the trigger guard until ready to take the shot. Unloading is also a concern......mag off first then cock the weapon!

[macca86]

On our to farms there is plenty of rabbits I've shot and hekarewe have shot at least 30 this year. Mmm rabbit curry or rabbit caramelised onion soup.
Safety first I also if hunting with a group don't travel or walk a property with a round in the chamber and never trust a safety, best safety is nothing in the chamber. Also no drinking and shooting.

[Family4x4]

Got to love a chance to post hunting pics, I will soon.

For people interested in hunting with firearms, that don't have a property or access here is a link with info on how to fulfill requirements.

http://www.ssaavic.com.au/index.php/get-involved/becomeshooter

also you can go to the DSE and buy a ticket to hunt vermin on crown land, this also is an acceptable reason. It is also very cheap.

[Family4x4]

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I love hunting! It been too long since I have seen a Sambar in the wild.

Unfortunately I have lost most of my hunting pics care of a dead hard drive.

[Crate]

In a few weeks going to take a couple of the boys to the range to introduce them properly to shooting...

One of the biggest things I have when taking novices out is watching where they put there sticky trigger finger !!!!

I dont care if its loaded or not its all about habit and you treat every gun as loaded..

I remember the first time I got into a ute with an old cocky... he nearly ripped me a new one for getting in with the butt facing down, I only had to be told once and never did this silly thing again.

Could I please invite myself along to this? Just working out my license and stuff and any tips/practice with more experienced shooters would be invaluable.

[Bloodyaussie]

Got my main hunting light out and finally made some repairs to it and did a test mount.... have not used it in so long. .

Its bloody bright sucker.
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Crate will have to see on that one mate..

Gets hard with too many people.

[NP99]

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I love hunting! It been too long since I have seen a Sambar in the wild.

Unfortunately I have lost most of my hunting pics care of a dead hard drive.

There are a few google results that may give you some ideas on getting some of that data off the dead hard drive!!!

[Irish]

Got my main hunting light out and finally made some repairs to it and did a test mount.... have not used it in so long. .

Its bloody bright sucker.
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Crate will have to see on that one mate..

Gets hard with too many people.
That thing sucked the paint off my roof, epic light though, turns night into day.

[Gecko17]

Great to see this thread BA and timely too.... I have been doing archery for about 5 years but have always missed having my rifles. When I came to Oz, I had to sell them all as it was just too hard to bring them into the country. (all of mine were military styled semi autos, so no chance of getting them in...)

My mate and I have decided to get our licenses again. If all goes well, the 1st purchase will more than likely be a Howa 22-250, followed by a Tikka .270.

Can't wait to get out in the bush, hunting again!

Also, just read that Texas has a wild boar epidemic! Lots of places are looking for pest control! Be a great holiday...

[Bloodyaussie]

Sent the trigger for my .243 away today to get worked on.

Have not fired a single shot from it yet.

Later I will get the metal work painted with that duro coat but not cheap. ..

Can't wait to finally have it up and running

[Bloodyaussie]

Ok those interested in coming to the range I have spoken to SSAA and they have said as long as I have a person to monitor each non licensed shooter I can have as many guests as I like...

Now I have been heaps of times with novices and never had this... I am not bothered by it but here is the next problem.... enough firearms to keep everyone happy.

I have 3 .22's but ony 2 are good enough for consistent accurate shooting and one tends to send flyers and that can get boring.

I dont have the arsenal I use to with only my .204 as my main rifle which is my baby and I dont mind letting mates have a couple of shots with it but not shooting away all day.

I will be breaking in a .243 and will let people shoot it to see what it feels like but will not be sighted properly and I will be doing one shot one clean.

Now Irish will be breaking in his custom 30-06 and he has many rifles and I know he wont mind people having a few shots of some of them but not all day as the big gear is expensive..

He will probably let people shoot his .22's as mush as they like.... thats for him to say.

The cost for getting into the range is $30 for the whole day and I dont have enough shooters rests so some my have to hire at $10 for the day then depending on ammo the .22's are as cheap as... about 10 cents a shot.

I will take a small group with me and once I know who is coming I will go over the range rules so as to not go getting in trouble on the day.. this will be in about 2 or 3 weeks.

[MudRunnerTD]

Good effort BA. Appreciated. Keen to have a to mate.

[Crate]

Sounds great BA, Like I have previously mentioned I am very keen too!

[megatexture]

That's a nice offer and I would take you up on this if I wasn't so bloody far away lol

[Family4x4]

If you need another license I may be able to come depending on location/dates. Are you going to little river?

[Irish]

One of my 22's is playing up but I should have it sorted in time. Like BA said happy to let guys plink away with the 22's and have a couple of shots on the bigger ones(like he said, the big ins are more expensive and take way longer to clean afterwards).

Whoever ends up going needs to pay very close heed to the range rules and handling rules set out by the licensed shooters and the range officer( who is ultimately in charge). A range day is lots of fun with friends, but seriously no monkey business and no playacting.

[NP99]

One of my 22's is playing up but I should have it sorted in time. Like BA said happy to let guys plink away with the 22's and have a couple of shots on the bigger ones(like he said, the big ins are more expensive and take way longer to clean afterwards).

Whoever ends up going needs to pay very close heed to the range rules and handling rules set out by the licensed shooters and the range officer( who is ultimately in charge). A range day is lots of fun with friends, but seriously no monkey business and no playacting.


Good words there Irish. Sometimes I wonder if paintball is counter productive when it comes to weapon safety!

[megatexture]

Good words there Irish. Sometimes I wonder if paintball is counter productive when it comes to weapon safety!

I'd have to agree as my mates and I usually shoot each other at least once before a game even starts lol

[Irish]

Yup, you may be right NP.

I only shoot/hunt with people I know/trust, and have no problem with reminding people of safety and expect them to remind me too.

e.g. last hunt with BA, we'd remind each other to double check our actions were cleared before getting in the 4by and verbally let the other know when safe, no ego or aggro, nobody was "the boss of shooting" we just like not having to explain to the others family why daddy/hubby is leaking because it was so damn important to get that bunny.

Guess what, we still had a laugh and a ripping time too.

If anyone gets their knickers twizzled by that kinda thing I just won't shoot with em again.


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[Bloodyaussie]

I got my trigger back today and cant wait.....

The results were factory it was at 4 pounds and I have now got it set to 1.5 pounds with zero creep (the amount the trigger moves before activating) this should be perfect for my needs but if not on its return it comes with detailed instructions on how to make small adjustments.

The bloke I use has never let me down so am confident this will not need to be changed.

This bloke offers life time satisfaction and cost me $45 plus $15 for postage..... bloody good as far as I am concerned.

Now just need to wait for Peters gunsmith to finish the mods to his Mauser 30-06 before we hit the range.


Also as Peter mentioned we went shooting the other night and it was great just getting back out there... first we went for a walk with the .22's around the farm house for 40min and hunting was 2nd place to just catching up and having a chat...

Nice to just take our time going for a walk through the bush...

Later we set my car up for spotlighting and Peter was first cab off the rank with a Hare to be no more.. just then George arrived as our spotlighting driver and thats when we really got stuck into it..

We mentioned to George if he does see anything out of place as far as safety goes to speak up as we were both a bit rusty.. every time we got back into the car rifles were checked even if we were sure we did not chamber another round .

Hares seem to be the flavour of the night and thats what makes this property owner happiest to shoot as I have helped him plant nearly 800 trees on this farm and to have those buggers neck them before they have a chance to grow sucks.

Sent him (the owner) a text message yesterday to tell him the tally and he was happy... always keep the owner happy and help out when you can goes a long way to having places to come and play!!!

[Bloodyaussie]

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Irish with his first hare and me with my first...

Too many times we were going gut shots and photos would not be child friendly to post here so we did not bother

[Sir Roofy]

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irish with his first hare and me with my first...

Too many times we were going gut shots and photos would not be child friendly to post here so we did not bother

a bit worried about you 2 half camo gear each and sun glasses
the target cant see you or reconise you if you miss

[macca86]

Hare is very close to eating deer meat very nice indeed

[Bloodyaussie]

Hare is very close to eating deer meat very nice indeed

Is it????

If I had known I would have made more attempt for head shots but I am very rusty.....

Thanks Roofy I did not have camo on until very late and that jacket is brilliant.. light weight and warm !!!!

I use to wear camo every time I went shooting but now only wear it when really needed.

[Alitis007]

I use to wear camo every time I went shooting but now only wear it when really needed.
Is that walking around Epping Plaza so you don't spook the feral's ???

[Bloodyaussie]

Renewed my shooters licence yesterday..... cant really afford it but cant let it lapse so $243 for another 5 years.

My race licence use to cost me more than that every year plus I club membership and entry fees for races so this much every 5 years is nothing.

Isnt it typical I went to go get my photo yesterday and it was pissing it down raining so another shit photo for 5 more years.....blah!!!!

In another 18 months my daughter will be old enough for her licence and I have put a deposit on a little .22 cricket for her... she will be rapped !!!

[sooty_10]

I'm still waiting for my licence to arrive in the mail. I had a vic licence moved to NT, used vic licence to get NT licence (no need for safety course), then when I moved back to vic to get told I have to redo the course and wait the 28 day period all over again. :( Don't have any guns thank goodness otherwise it would have been more painful trying to transfer them over to vic.

[Bloodyaussie]

I feel your pain mate..... at least your not in WA..

[jack]

Just got the following from SSAAVIC

Please be advised that Police are undertaking a vigorous program of checking firearm storage Vitoria wide.
There is no leniency being shown for members who they find to not be storing firearms and/or ammunition properly.
Please take this opportunity to check that your storage meets the minimum standards.
Safety is our priority.
For further information http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Document_ID=36210

I had mine checked a few years ago, they rang first to make an appointment, took 2 minutes and all good.

[Bloodyaussie]

I got that email nearly 2 weeks ago and did a big clean up but one thing still needs attention...... blah!!!!!

Think I am going for a drive to visit a member..... Roofy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have renewed my licence so am paranoid I am now going to get a visit.

[Sir Roofy]

hare is very close to eating deer meat very nice indeed

they are related ive heard of potted hare
mainly in the ground

[boots]

shh..... I have a new bangstick that I need to run in ... .mmm...

[Bloodyaussie]

shh..... I have a new bangstick that I need to run in ... .mmm...

Oh yeah..... what you end up getting my good man?

[boots]

browning blr takedown .

[Bloodyaussie]

browning blr takedown .

In what caliber? ???

Needs running in does it.

[NP99]

Giant razorback caught on outback station


http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-03/sach-big-feral-pig-0306/5496794

[Irish]

Thats a huge porker. You'd have Howie from Hunting Aoteroa licking his chops at that one(Anyone watch that show?)

Half way through week two of my(up to four week) wait, starting to get antsy to get the mauser back.
Mialls are supposed to be one of the best at what they do though so I'm hoping it'll look scmick.


On the police checking safes, we had ours checked about a month after we moved. They called ahead and we arranged a time that suited me.

Then, me being the paranoid soul that I am, I called VicPol to make sure the call was legit, hahaha*adjusts tinfoil hat*.

When the officer rocked up we had everything squared away, had even pulled the bolts and put em in a lock box even though thats not a requirement in VIC.
All she really wanted to do was make sure that the serial numbers on the list she had matched what was stamped on the guns.

She didn't ask to check ammo storage, barely gave the safe a second look(you'd need a bobcat to get mine out anyhow) and was chilled and friendly.

My take was that they aren't actually looking to dick you over, just like they aren't trying to fail you at the safety course, and as long as everything is as required(which it should be anyway really) and you have a good attitude, it's just a formality.
(Tip for new players, always make sure to give yourself a day or so beforehand just to double check that all your gear is safely secured, even if you know it is, you never really know, know what I mean? Don't feel pressured to just agree to any time when they call you and not give yourself a chance to double check actions etc, they aren't trying to catch you on the hop, they'd much rather everything goes smoothly). When they called me I simply said, "I can't do x day, as I've got something on, how does y day suit you?", that way, I'm not being a d*&k and I'm keeping them involved in the decision making process, which is generally appreciated as they have schedules and appointments to work around too.

[krbrooking]

Ok those interested in coming to the range I have spoken to SSAA and they have said as long as I have a person to monitor each non licensed shooter I can have as many guests as I like... Now I have been heaps of times with novices and never had this... I am not bothered by it but here is the next problem.... enough firearms to keep everyone happy. I have 3 .22's but ony 2 are good enough for consistent accurate shooting and one tends to send flyers and that can get boring. I dont have the arsenal I use to with only my .204 as my main rifle which is my baby and I dont mind letting mates have a couple of shots with it but not shooting away all day. I will be breaking in a .243 and will let people shoot it to see what it feels like but will not be sighted properly and I will be doing one shot one clean. Now Irish will be breaking in his custom 30-06 and he has many rifles and I know he wont mind people having a few shots of some of them but not all day as the big gear is expensive.. He will probably let people shoot his .22's as mush as they like.... thats for him to say. The cost for getting into the range is $30 for the whole day and I dont have enough shooters rests so some my have to hire at $10 for the day then depending on ammo the .22's are as cheap as... about 10 cents a shot. I will take a small group with me and once I know who is coming I will go over the range rules so as to not go getting in trouble on the day.. this will be in about 2 or 3 weeks.

I would like to join you on this if that is not a prob man.

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[NP99]

The other tip for new players, up here the coppers will ask if the wife has keys or combo, the correct answer is no if she is not licensed :)

[macca86]

I may have purchased a new fire arm today with out telling the wife. I pick it up in 6 weeks pending on delivery or PTA approval.
Tikka t3 camo stainless with a Burris full field 4.5x14 42 ballistic plex scope chambered in 7mm rem mag
Will work nicely with my collection of a .22 for rabbits, 22/250 for fox dog small pig and now the 7mm rem mag for deer scrub bull etc. guys in the states take deer at 600 metres with the 7mm rem mag IMHO a better calibre than 300win mag.
Pics to come once it arrives

[macca86]

The other tip for new players, up here the coppers will ask if the wife has keys or combo, the correct answer is no if she is not licensed :)
I was warned about this in my safety course big fines etc.

[Bloodyaussie]

Never had anything to do with the 7mm... is it a hard flat shooter??

As for the keys trick I warned Mags the first time... she can show them where the safe is but that is all..... er sorry officer I do not have the keys.

[megatexture]

I may have purchased a new fire arm today with out telling the wife. I pick it up in 6 weeks pending on delivery or PTA approval.
Tikka t3 camo stainless with a Burris full field 4.5x14 42 ballistic plex scope chambered in 7mm rem mag
Will work nicely with my collection of a .22 for rabbits, 22/250 for fox dog small pig and now the 7mm rem mag for deer scrub bull etc. guys in the states take deer at 600 metres with the 7mm rem mag IMHO a better calibre than 300win mag.
Pics to come once it arrives

Not the one on the qld gun exchange web site ( was on the home page last week but has been replace with a pistol)? Nice looking gun if it is !

[macca86]

7mm rem mag shoots 120 to 180 gn projectiles over 3000fps very fast very flat but the best positive about this calibre is its knock down power down range as it is very efficient and keeps is energy well and will out perform a 300 win mag or .270

[macca86]

Not the one on the qld gun exchange web site ? Nice looking gun if it is !

This will be my new rifle once it arrives with this scope.
http://www.qldgunexchange.com/QGEWeb/product.seam?productId=5782
http://www.qldgunexchange.com/QGEWeb/product.seam?productId=7294

[megatexture]

This will be my new rifle once it arrives with this scope.
http://www.qldgunexchange.com/QGEWeb/product.seam?productId=5782
http://www.qldgunexchange.com/QGEWeb/product.seam?productId=7294

Looks like the package that was advertised, that's the sort of gun I can see myself getting.

[Bloodyaussie]

Whats the 7mm like on the shoulder???

[macca86]

I wouldn't buy something this big for your first rifle though. I'll be using the .22 the most. The 22/50 will be used at our farm and the 7mm will only be used on special hunts. I plan on taking trophy deer next year with a trip to New Zealand planned with a mate and a trip this year down in nsw.
Firearm ownership is like golf you need a club for different conditions. On a positive note it's not a good walk ruined quite the opposite!

On the shoulder not bad you wouldn't want to paper punch all day with it. Some say its a bit more than a 30-06

[Bloodyaussie]

I wouldn't buy something this big for your first rifle though. I'll be using the .22 the most. The 22/50 will be used at our farm and the 7mm will only be used on special hunts. I plan on taking trophy deer next year with a trip to New Zealand planned with a mate and a trip this year down in nsw.
Firearm ownership is like golf you need a club for different conditions. On a positive note it's not a good walk ruined quite the opposite!

On the shoulder not bad you wouldn't want to paper punch all day with it. Some say its a bit more than a 30-06

Yeah ok.... I have owned about 20 rifles now... I had an ex military 30-06 the type with the real short barrel and that bloody hurt.

I have owned 2 x 308's 2 x 30-06's a 303 Lee Enfield a 223 break open, a 243 Parker Hale.... I loved that rifle.. about 5 x .22's and a bunch of odds and ends.. I have two shot guns both side by side with one being a 12g and the other a .410
I have also owned a 17hmr but swapped that for my custom .204 Ruger (my baby)

As I have sold my budget 30-06 to fund the .243 I will look for a replacement in the not to distant future and would like something different... thats why I am interested in what the 7mm is like.

I will never go back to the 308 I dont think but would go back to a 30-06... fun fun fun !!!

[megatexture]

What's the largest calibre you can get in qld? On a standard licence ?

[macca86]

Yeah ok.... I have owned about 20 rifles now... I had an ex military 30-06 the type with the real short barrel and that bloody hurt.

I have owned 2 x 308's 2 x 30-06's a 303 Lee Enfield a 223 break open, a 243 Parker Hale.... I loved that rifle.. about 5 x .22's and a bunch of odds and ends.. I have two shot guns both side by side with one being a 12g and the other a .410
I have also owned a 17hmr but swapped that for my custom .204 Ruger (my baby)

As I have sold my budget 30-06 to fund the .243 I will look for a replacement in the not to distant future and would like something different... thats why I am interested in what the 7mm is like.

I will never go back to the 308 I dont think but would go back to a 30-06... fun fun fun !!!

I think the .308 is over rated people only use it because it's cheap to shoot as it's military. The 30-06 is a great round and I was wanting an aught six but after using my mates 7mm and research it felt right plus it's metric it's a magnum and sounds cool haha.
Here's some info on a 280 30-06 and a 7mm

[macca86]

What's the largest calibre you can get in qld? On a standard licence ?

You can get anything if you can justify it. Black powder guns are huge .55 calibre and heavy bullets but slow.guy at the gunshop has a 488 Lott my mate has a 416 ruger. 338 laps aren't big as such but due to high energy levels can't be used on most ranges unless a 1000 m range. Big is not always better it's more of a wank factor

[Winnie]

A mate of mine has a .383 he uses for stalking. Seems a bit over the top?

[megatexture]

Only reason I asked was I found a pic showing different calibre's its just hard to know a good size to get.

[Maxhead]

Only reason I asked was I found a pic showing different calibre's its just hard to know a good size to get.

Hahaha, 88 is a fun bullet to shoot

[megatexture]

I'd like to shoot a rabbit with the big 58 rifle round lol

[macca86]

Only reason I asked was I found a pic showing different calibre's its just hard to know a good size to get.

It depends what you wanna shoot? Why you want to shoot it and at what distance do you want to shoot at. Do you shoot on a bench or is it a hunting rifle if so is it an all weather rifle or dry use only will you use pay bi pod or are you shooting from a vehicle. These are the questions you need to answer before purchasing a firearm.

My 7mm I wanna shoot deer or larger game.(in some states 270 is min calibre) distance as close as possible but may shoot across gullies so up to 400metres. It'll be a hunting rifle in all weather so composite stock for weigh reduction no timber care and stainless barrel for weather.

[Bloodyaussie]

Thanks Macca some good stuff there.... very flat and a bit faster than the 30-06. I will have to see if I can get a shot of one at the range.

Funny when some think there first rifle should be a 308... makes me laugh as they soon realise they cant just go banging off rounds and many properties dont like you shooting 30cals.. plus nearly $2 a shot it can get expensive.

Every shooter should own at least 2 .22's for some good plinking fun... so many McDonalds toys have been taken to the range and destroyed.

I would place toys in front of other shooters targets and no one would mind and a little later you would hear a cheer as the toy was hit.... at less than 10 cents a shot good clean fun.

I will look into the 7mm and make my own mind up but the stats look good.

[Gecko17]

The 7mm 08 is a very popular caliber in NZ as is the .270. I had a .300 Win Mag when I lived in Queenstown, which was a ridiculously large caliber. My .270 was a beautiful, flat shooter that was also pleasant to fire. Another great, but not so popular, caliber is the .280 which has a little more knock-down power.

The reason I had a .308 was because it was an old SLR that I used to have in the army, was great fun to shoot and the ammo was cheep!

It really does depend on what you want to do with your firearms... I had a different rifle for each occasion and I loved each one. My brother had a .410 shotgun, considered a "Lady's" gun, but we used to go out with it after school and on the weekends, going after pigs in the pine forest next to the house, using .410 solids.

[Bloodyaussie]

The 7mm 08 is a very popular caliber in NZ as is the .270. I had a .300 Win Mag when I lived in Queenstown, which was a ridiculously large caliber. My .270 was a beautiful, flat shooter that was also pleasant to fire. Another great, but not so popular, caliber is the .280 which has a little more knock-down power.

The reason I had a .308 was because it was an old SLR that I used to have in the army, was great fun to shoot and the ammo was cheep!

It really does depend on what you want to do with your firearms... I had a different rifle for each occasion and I loved each one. My brother had a .410 shotgun, considered a "Lady's" gun, but we used to go out with it after school and on the weekends, going after pigs in the pine forest next to the house, using .410 solids.

So you can get solids for the .410.... what are they like on the bore???

I like my little .410... a few years ago I nearly scored a poachers .410... love that it all folds up so small.

Might take mine to the range as I know nothing about its spread or range as I have only fired 3 shots with it on the Woods Point trip to scare the guys swimming... Roofy made me do it !!!!!

[sooty_10]

I'd like to shoot a rabbit with the big 58 rifle round lol

no. 58 has a spread of about 2 meters @ 2500m, and usually zeroed within 1m @ 1000m. Apart from the blue version, which is just a normal lead bullet for training, the general kill/frag radius is about 2/5m, so the rabbit won't exist in any form once hit. It was always fun to shoot. The black versions are way more accurate, higher velocity (over 4000 fps) and better range but no explosive bang at the end. Coming in at between $50-$100 a bullet (non-training rounds) I'm sure glad I wasn't paying the bills.

25mm M242 Bushmaster chaingun, bit heavy to carry around for stalking deer though, I don't even think a patrol could mount one effectively coming in at 110kg without ammo or other bits and pieces.

Otherwise when I go shooting we usually have a couple of rifles and a shotgun to chose from. Usually a .22lr for rabbits, a .22 magnum for a bit further out. A 30-06 for other game usually foxes or roos, and a 12g U/O shotgun for foxes as well. I don't own any of them but have access when ever I need something so I think I will look at getting a .243 for myself as I have shot a couple of them and also find they are a comfortable and accurate calibre with plenty of power for the stuff we shoot.

[Avo]

geez bit of talk no pictures,here's some from Australia day..had a couple of yobo's turn up to..Me-the fat bastard,Ebb with a gun,Bella with a bow.The other two..............say no more

[Bloodyaussie]

geez bit of talk no pictures,here's some from Australia day..had a couple of yobo's turn up to..Me-the fat bastard,Ebb with a gun,Bella with a bow.The other two..............say no more

A couple of reprobates in that 1st photo..... good stuff hey guys.

My wife and daughter still dont know I have bought Erica a .22 but I am thinking it is going to be to small for her before I know it.
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x260/jpgpz/DSC00062_zps8510d22c.jpg (http://s184.photobucket.com/user/jpgpz/media/DSC00062_zps8510d22c.jpg.html)

[Avo]

yeah I can't wait till my girls are older enough to put there names on licences.The only .22 I got is from an old farmer when he passed away..left me a model one single shot Lithgow model 1.If I got my licence..since then been a law abiding citizen..love it shoots straight as..my .177 is good for 100mt,but can hit a shag at 200mtrs every now and then.

[Gecko17]

So you can get solids for the .410.... what are they like on the bore???

I like my little .410... a few years ago I nearly scored a poachers .410... love that it all folds up so small.

Might take mine to the range as I know nothing about its spread or range as I have only fired 3 shots with it on the Woods Point trip to scare the guys swimming... Roofy made me do it !!!!!

running the solids through a modern barrel is no probs at all BA, only gotta be wary if it is an older gun as thinner/ more brittle steel. If yours is an older gun, just ask an amourer to give it a once over and see what they think. It shouldn't be a problem but I'd hate to see it barrel go like a Chinese lantern. If it is okay to use, you are gonna have yourself a kick-a$$ little gun!

[NP99]

This looks like a fun day

http://barrytownknifemaking.com

[Irish]

I should get the wife's 12ga checked out, bought it for her birthday a few years back, it's an old Ithaca, think about 80yrs old or so. Thing weighs a ton because the yanks never used to proof their shotguns back then, they'd just build them extra thick/sturdy. It's fine with no.4shot but I've never been game to try steel shot or slugs through it.

[NP99]

I still have my shot maker if anyone in Brisbane wants to make lead shot for reloading shot shells. Can also make SGs

[Irish]

I looked into making cast bullets for my 303 once, got turned off it by the local gunshop, mind you that bugger charged me $200 over the odds for my 223(hindsight is wonderful).

[FNQGU]

Great to have a hunters thread. Have always loved my shooting. Grew up with the old man taking me out after rabbits around Ballarat and Dundonnel, and then in the Stanthorpe areas, Texas (Qld) and the rest up in FNQ where there isn't much besides hogs. Although there are a few deer if you know where to go. I've got a lovely old Browning trombone (pump) .22, a .410 single shot, a beaut Sako .222, a Winchester Featherweight .243, a Browning BLR in .308, a Miroku 12g under/over a 1901 Lee Enfield 303 and another mint 1917 Lee Enfield 303 still in the grease-proof paper wrapping.

Hunting, Fishing and 4wdriving is a pretty good healthy combination I reckon, and the kids love it too.

[Bloodyaussie]

Great to have a hunters thread. Have always loved my shooting. Grew up with the old man taking me out after rabbits around Ballarat and Dundonnel, and then in the Stanthorpe areas, Texas (Qld) and the rest up in FNQ where there isn't much besides hogs. Although there are a few deer if you know where to go. I've got a lovely old Browning trombone (pump) .22, a .410 single shot, a beaut Sako .222, a Winchester Featherweight .243, a Browning BLR in .308, a Miroku 12g under/over a 1901 Lee Enfield 303 and another mint 1917 Lee Enfield 303 still in the grease-proof paper wrapping.

Hunting, Fishing and 4wdriving is a pretty good healthy combination I reckon, and the kids love it too.

I dont think you will need that 303 in paper.... I really think you should just hand it over to me as I will make sure it is looked after for many years to come !!!

Once you could pick a 303 up for not much money then when I got into shooting they were about the $250-$500 mark for a decent shooter and now with matching numbers phwark!!!!!!!

Mine was not much to look at but was bloody accurate but I made the mistake of buying a tonne of ex military ammo and did not know how corrosive it was.... I scrubbed and scrubbed and tried all the tricks but by this time the barrel was stuffed... such a shame as I loved my 303.

Irish has a very very nice custom 303 and when he falls off a cliff I will inherit it wont I Peter !!!

[FNQGU]

Let me think about that generous offer BA.....ummm, nup!

I'm also just about to pick up a nearly unused little USAF survival rifle. One of those breakdown 410/22lr combo guns. Not sure of the era yet, but it has the metal frame, no wood on it.

Should be great fun for the kids with that one!

[Avo]

so who know a good reciepe for duck?

[macca86]

Mmm duck my fav bird! Asian mushroom broth and roast duck. Or an orange or red plumb sauce and steamed veg

[FNQGU]

and best way to cook it when camping... Camp oven?

Have been thinking about pegging a couple of ducks on my next trip, but haven't mucked with them for many years. Normally can't be ducked trying to make something edible out of them.

[Avo]

Ok so I shoot it..what the prep....tell me have gun want to shoot but don't know how to go about it properly..we always get duck in plum, or pineapple sauce..i would try duck n plum..to start..anygood duck in campoven reciepies?

[Bloodyaussie]

Not a huge fan of duck although my wife has found a recipe that is yummy and has sort of changed my mind.

[FNQGU]

Do share...

[threedogs]

Yesterday on tv the were making a replica of THE BEAST President Obamas ride. 6" laminated windows very high tech indeed. The best bit was the 50mm rifle some ridiculas ft per sec time over big distances the even sourced some armour piercing ammo to try. All I can say is you wont be taking one of them rabbiting.
The mob were called TAC in Texas the estimated THE BEAST would cost about $2 mil without the frills.
But the stats on the 50mm rifle had me gob smacked

[macca86]

I haven't prepped duck myself but I believe hot water releases the feathers to pluck properly.

My PTA just arrived for my 7mm rem mag just waiting for it to arrive in Brisbane then I'll have some pics for you.

[Gecko17]

Best way to pluck a duck is when it's still warm.

One of my favourite recipes for duck is thinly sliced duck breast which is then covered with 'Coat N Cook' and then fried in a pan. Mmmm.


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[threedogs]

All you Vic guys if you end up bagging a trophy kill , that would look great mounted.
My son, well one of them works with a guy that does taxidermy, just letting you know

[NP99]

All you Vic guys if you end up bagging a trophy kill , that would look great mounted.
My son, well one of them works with a guy that does taxidermy, just letting you know

There's some around id like to see get stuffed.....lol

[SonOf]

Best way to pluck a duck is when it's still warm.

One of my favourite recipes for duck is thinly sliced duck breast which is then covered with 'Coat N Cook' and then fried in a pan. Mmmm.


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Agree - warm is the best way to pluck those little guys - if you use water, temp is around 70 Deg Celsius and a little detergent does not hurt as it helps wash their oil off letting the water penetrate the feathers better.

[BigRAWesty]

So I just forked out on this today
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MENS-DICKIES-JACKET-COAT-BREATHABLE-WATERPROOF-HOOD-COLLAR-SIZE-ARNDALE-/390746349447?var=

[Maxhead]

So I just forked out on this today
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MENS-DICKIES-JACKET-COAT-BREATHABLE-WATERPROOF-HOOD-COLLAR-SIZE-ARNDALE-/390746349447?var= (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?campid=5336709507&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F705-53470-19255-0%2F1%3Fcampid%3D5336709507%26amp%3Btoolid%3D10001 %26amp%3Bmpre%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.ebay.com.au %252Fitm%252FMENS-DICKIES-JACKET-COAT-BREATHABLE-WATERPROOF-HOOD-COLLAR-SIZE-ARNDALE-%252F390746349447%253Fvar%253D)


Should have got camo for bowhunting Katnis :) Nice jacket though

[threedogs]

Another good decision by our pioneers , seems they brought 19 goats over on the first fleet.
Put that next to the cane toads from 1835, Rabbits then foxes what were they thinking

[megatexture]

So I just forked out on this today
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MENS-DICKIES-JACKET-COAT-BREATHABLE-WATERPROOF-HOOD-COLLAR-SIZE-ARNDALE-/390746349447?var=
Jesus kallen I wasnt sure if I wanted to click the link thinking you bought a mens dick!

[Maxhead]

Jesus kallen I wasnt sure if I wanted to click the link thinking you bought a mens dick!


Hahaha, I saw that too but wasn't going to pay him out too much, he cops enough on facebook...hey Katnis

[megatexture]

Im not on face book I just use the missus fb lol

[macca86]

3dogs I did a trip out to cunnamulla last year on the drive out from Brisbane we saw heaps of goats say 100 just on the side of the road from st George to cunnamulla then on the 60 000 acre property we were hunting on we would have seen at least 200 in all different mobs I'd say the biggest mob was about 30-50 head easy.
Not bad breeding in 200 years

[BigRAWesty]

Should have got camo for bowhunting Katnis :) Nice jacket though

It is... :-S just a dark one



Jesus kallen I wasnt sure if I wanted to click the link thinking you bought a mens dick!

How the hell did you come to that???

[megatexture]

Look at the link you posted

[NP99]

Another good decision by our pioneers , seems they brought 19 goats over on the first fleet.
Put that next to the cane toads from 1835, Rabbits then foxes what were they thinking

Australia was an out post of the colony.....they didn't care. The probably wished they kept the convicts and came here instead :)

[Avo]

Kallen is now headbutting the wall again...

[megatexture]

I don't think he's even realised what were laughing at lol

[BigRAWesty]

Yea just seen it. Bloody kindy kids joke.


Dickies...

[Avo]

There's some around id like to see get stuffed.....lol


OI I have feelings

[Bloodyaussie]

You know there is a thread called "General banter"

[NP99]

You know there is a thread called "General banter"

Is that like Corporal Punishment or Private Parts or Major Pain?

[Bloodyaussie]

Is that like Corporal Punishment or Private Parts or Major Pain?

Ha ha ha ha ha... you idiot !!!!!!!!

[threedogs]

@ Macca we went Pigging on a property near Wilcannia I stayed and fished the back water of the Darling while my son and BIL went
to the next property which was covered in goats still have horns from one my son shot. Plus I caught some nice size Yellow belly 55cm long x 3
15 pigs in two days so a great weekend

[NP99]

@ Macca we went Pigging on a property near Wilcannia I stayed and fished the back water of the Darling while my son and BIL went
to the next property which was covered in goats still have horns from one my son shot. Plus I caught some nice size Yellow belly 55cm long x 3
15 pigs in two days so a great weekend

Sounds like a good trip John.

[NP99]

And he managed to shoot 8 koala's and a platypus.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-28/franz-ferdinand-profile/5542910

[Family4x4]

http://www.news.com.au/national/rush-hour-the-stories-you-need-to-know-today/story-fncynjr2-1226973127838#U404013397849W7D

A Lion with a Bow.......thats some big balls.

[madgq]

And he managed to shoot 8 koala's and a platypus.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-28/franz-ferdinand-profile/5542910

What a bloody Nut job!

[madgq]

I have a cz452 .22 with a 0.5lb trigger and a slop retainer.. I can shoot a 10c piece at 100m, shooting roughly 6" above the target through a scoop but can hardly see the 10c piece can anyone recomend a diffrent scope?

[madgq]

I have a cz452 .22 with a 0.5lb trigger and a slop retainer.. I can shoot a 10c piece at 100m, shooting roughly 6" above the target through a scoop but can hardly see the 10c piece can anyone recomend a diffrent scope?

[NP99]

What distance are you zeroing at?

[macca86]

mad gq what are you zeroed at? 25 metres or something? My 22 stirling is and inch high at 50 metres and bang on the money at 75 metres using winchester power points. as for shooting a 22 at 100 metres youre running out of puff and may not have enough energy for a humane kill. so I use my 22/250 at 100m.
Try bringing up you elevation on your scope

[Bloodyaussie]

Also with a .22 you dont want huge zoom as you mostly have it set at 3 times... only paper shooters want big scopes.

[macca86]

Was out for a walk at our family farm with hekarewe and he saw 2 deer but too far to have a shot at. The next day in the same area we found this shed. I'm getting closer to getting these fallow deer I want venison damn it

[Bloodyaussie]

I need some Sambar antler for a knife handle..... thanks for reminding me Macca !!!

[macca86]

Yay my tikka is here! So smooth and shiny I'm in love!
Also a pic or calibre sizes that I have. 42gn .22 a 55gn 22/250 and the 150gn 7mm rem mag

[Bloodyaussie]

Yay my tikka is here! So smooth and shiny I'm in love!
Also a pic or calibre sizes that I have. 42gn .22 a 55gn 22/250 and the 150gn 7mm rem mag

Happy days mate.............. you will laugh your tits off if I post up the new rifle in my safe.

So whats your break in procedure like??

[megatexture]

Yay my tikka is here! So smooth and shiny I'm in love!
Also a pic or calibre sizes that I have. 42gn .22 a 55gn 22/250 and the 150gn 7mm rem mag

New rounds on the right?

[Bloodyaussie]

New rounds on the right?

Yep.....................

[macca86]

For my first 10 shots it's clean the barrel every time then for the next 40 shots clean the barrel every 5 shots but never get the barrel hot shift bullet fired every 3-5 mins. Then after that after every shoot really

Yeah bullet description is from left to right. The 7mm is a little bigger haha

[Bloodyaussie]

It sucks doesn't it running in a barrel !!!!

I wish they came already run in...

[macca86]

Yeah and people at the range stare at you the whole time and you get bored but at least I've got 2 other guns to shoot while running this one in

[oncedisturbed]

Not bad for wifey's 1st attempt at archery, basic recurve at 10m.

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My 2nd attempt at 20m with my compound bow

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[Bloodyaussie]

Love bow shooting and would like it if Mags got into it I think it would be good therapy...

[Drewboyaus]

Love bow shooting and would like it if Mags got into it I think it would be good therapy...

What? Practising shooting you in the arse when you've got your head in the engine bay.......
Hehehehe

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[oncedisturbed]

It is fun and great to let off steam, hoping it will help strengthen my core a bit to relieve some pressure off my back

[threedogs]

Not bad for wifey's 1st attempt at archery, basic recurve at 10m.

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My 2nd attempt at 20m with my compound bow

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In court that would be called exhibit "A" lol
Anyway saw this might be ok for shooting

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/261413544416?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[megatexture]

Not a bad chair but where's the fridge go ?

[oncedisturbed]

Got given some goodies last night, no idea on brand or grain but nice and sharp

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[macca86]

40 shots into my tikka 7mm rem mag. This is a grouping at 100 metres just under an inch so shooting m.o.a. Out the box on factory ammo using Winchester super x 150 gr rounds at 3100fps.

Still needs some work I'm 3 inch high at 100 m but that's what I want and one inch to the right so gotta fix that but ran out of rounds. I shall wind it to the right 3 clicks and then get another 100 m grouping then move out to 200m where if my ballistic chart is right I should be bang on target at 200 m.

After 20 rounds I had a very sore shoulder. Yesterday I used the other 20 rounds but tried a different part of my shoulder and all good but I shall invest in a limb saver recoil pad. It's not a bench rest rifle it's definetly a hunting rifle but manageable.

Only 11 days till my big hunt so gotta fix it up next weekend!

My first outing was a disaster with the new firearm as my scope mounts broke under recoil! Turned out to be faulty steel casting. Qld gun exchange fixed it up by doing new rings (same brand) and giving me a free cap and polo shirt for my effort not bad but still doesn't replace the 20 rounds of ammo wasted trying to sight and run her in

[megatexture]

Got given some goodies last night, no idea on brand or grain but nice and sharp

47867

Mate I've got and used those heads and no matter what once released expect one if not all blades to break regardless of what you hit, you can get replacements but IMO just use em till you run out of blades and chuck em out lol

[macca86]

Pig hunters be aware always have a follow up shot ready to go and or your knife by your side not in your bag. They are often underestimated as game and can be very dangerous
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=547081628730691&set=vb.375191359253053&type=2&theater

[NP99]

Or a quick follow up arrow.....

[Family4x4]

Pig hunters be aware always have a follow up shot ready to go and or your knife by your side not in your bag. They are often underestimated as game and can be very dangerous
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=547081628730691&set=vb.375191359253053&type=2&theater

This is a classic example of why we should be allowed to carry a side arm while hunting.

[NP99]

This is a classic example of why we should be allowed to carry a side arm while hunting.

Yep, the greens and the do gooders are working on that one for us...... :)

[megatexture]

No knife or sidearm helped these idiots lol !: http://youtu.be/2g4SaLGB98c

[NP99]

No knife or sidearm helped these idiots lol !: http://youtu.be/2g4SaLGB98c

Sad, sad video.

[93patrol]

Why??? I understand hunting for feral animals and or food but this is just for money really and a trophy

[Bloodyaussie]

Yeah I cant stand those so called hunts.... I dont care about what rational they put on it the dicks that go high five each other over a kill like that.

[Sir Roofy]

No skills needed there just plane cock heads

[megatexture]

Got given some goodies last night, no idea on brand or grain but nice and sharp

47867

They almost look like muzzy broad heads.. But here are the ones I have


Edit: ok maybe not muzzy here are some of there replacement blades and heads http://www.bowhunterssuperstore.com/broadheads-points-muzzy-c-36_192.html?osCsid=008e101fe8c9cd9a6329258adc3ace0 e

[megatexture]

Would you be looking at purchasing 300 of them ?? Lol http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-aftershock-broad-head-3-blades-arrow-head-archery/1983653727.html

[oncedisturbed]

Yup, thats them. Same shape blade as mine. 300 o_O buggah

[Cuppa]

Seeking opinions on this scope please. Worthwhile for bunnies or a waste of money? Does the laser automatically point at where the scope is adjusted to or does it require separate adjustment?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/171022071955?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[megatexture]

No idea about the optical scope but in relation to the laser, I use a laser tape measure device (~3mm@100m) for measuring/quoting weekly and in my experience the laser dot can get lost in textures very easily, for me its the texture of brick walls but I imagine fur and grass would be even worse?

Unless at night I would think it world be next to useless and if the laser acts as the reticle it would be annoying to run out of battery

[megatexture]

Yup, thats them. Same shape blade as mine. 300 o_O buggah

Lower quantity http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-24pcs-lot-hunting-arrow-broadheads-3-fixed-blades-shooting-arrowheads/1974772885.html

[macca86]

Seeking opinions on this scope please. Worthwhile for bunnies or a waste of money? Does the laser automatically point at where the scope is adjusted to or does it require separate adjustment?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/171022071955?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649


With scopes you really do get what you pay for. If you are shooting rabbits a fixed scope at 3 or 4 x magnification is fine.
As you a using a air rifle now I would buy a purpose built air rifle scope as the way air rifles work they are prone to destroying scopes. Try
https://www.usedguns.com.au
For cheap second hand stuff

[megatexture]

Nice site they're even selling the gun id like lol http://m.usedguns.com.au/Product_Desc.aspx?Pid=39087

[sooty_10]

Nice site they're even selling the gun id like lol http://m.usedguns.com.au/Product_Desc.aspx?Pid=39087

Be good for shooting rabbits.....

[Cuppa]

As you a using a air rifle now I would buy a purpose built air rifle scope as the way air rifles work they are prone to destroying scopes.


Interesting that you say that. But why is it so?

I have put the 6x40 scope off my Ruger onto the air rifle & have already experienced some ‘issues’.
No amount of tightening the scope onto the ‘dovetail rail’ would stop it moving backward a tad on every shot. It was a royal PIA yesterday when trying to sight it in. Twice I thought I was about ’there’ & all of a sudden I was way off target again. On each occasion the rear scope mount had completely come off the rail. In the end in desperation I removed the rail & drilled & tapped it & put in a stainless screw so that it’s head prevents the rearward movement. This has been effective & I am now able to hit a small pill bottle at 25+ metres. Also got two bunnies today. Bunny pie for tea tomorrow night!

I’m guessing that air rifle specific scopes must have something to do with the ’shock’ which was causing my scope to move? I don’t really understand this ‘shock’ though, it’s not like the air rifle has any recoil/kick. So how do the air rifle scopes differ?

EDIT. In answer to my own question ..... http://www.lasc.us/rangingshotrifleairgunscopes.htm

[macca86]

I'm very fond of eating rabbit!
It's not so much recoil as you would get with regular fire arms which is a push back but with a air rifle the spring that's used is more violent
From the ssaa web site.
Scopes for air rifles
Often regarded as little more than toys, air rifles nevertheless have some special requirements when it comes to scopes. Though underpowered by rimfire or centrefire standards, both spring piston and gas spring air rifles have a unique, two-stage recoil.

When the rifle is fired there is a backward recoil effect that is immediately followed by a snapping forward motion. Combined with the vibrations produced by powerful springs, this places enormous stress on both scope and mounts, even though the felt recoil is negligible.

Scopes designed for air rifles have their lenses and reticule braced front and rear to ensure recoil doesn’t shake them loose. Scopes designed for rimfire and centrefire rifles are generally only braced at the rear; just one reason why even good quality scopes will eventually be rattled to pieces when mounted on an air rifle.

On top of this, air rifles are generally sighted in for relatively short distances, perhaps as little as ten metres. Many scopes won’t focus that closely, especially fixed powers - one of the main reasons that the majority of air rifle scopes have adjustable objective lenses.

Linked to short-range use is the relatively high trajectory that air rifle pellets have between muzzle and target. This demands an elevation bias that gives more up than down adjustment and does away with the need to shim mounts to gain the elevation required to make the shots print to the designated point of aim.

Finally, air rifle scopes require air rifle mounts. Such mounts generally have recoil stops built in to prevent the mounts from shifting. And, though it should go without saying, scope rings must be properly tightened with a properly fitting wrench or screwdriver to ensure the scope can’t slide within the rings.

Air rifle scopes are produced by a number of companies including Beeman, Tasco, Lynx, Bushnell, Simmons and Leupold - and I’ve no doubt there are others. Ask your favourite dealer what catalogues he has available. Air rifle scopes range from simple fixed power models through to quite expensive variables such as the Beeman Bushnell 6-24X 40mm, which was obviously designed for silhouette and target work.

[Cuppa]

air rifle scopes require air rifle mounts. Such mounts generally have recoil stops built in to prevent the mounts from shifting.

Thanks.
Aha! That would be why the rail has two holes in it, to match some ‘recoil stops’ on the scope mount.

[megatexture]

Gun exchange is having a sale macca86 incase you didn't know http://www.qldgunexchange.com/QGEWeb/home.seam

[macca86]

Yes I'm aware of the sale but I'll be on my hunting tip that weekend! I've got the wife going in to get me a hard case fir my fire arms. And I'll get my father to buy ammo for me

[Bullant4x4]

Nothing like a good day of shooting. I have a mate that lets me use his 10 acres up in Jamison to go deer hunting. It has a 6 bunk-bed setup, backs onto state forest and right on the Goulburn river.

I never mix shooting with a boys weekend away so it's either full on shooting or full on drinking :trink13:

Missed out last weekend for a shoot so hope to go in the next few weeks? If not will be a piss up weekend :)

Here is the last kill.

[sooty_10]

Nothing like a good day of shooting. I have a mate that lets me use his 10 acres up in Jamison to go deer hunting. It has a 6 bunk-bed setup, backs onto state forest and right on the Goulburn river.

I never mix shooting with a boys weekend away so it's either full on shooting or full on drinking :trink13:

Missed out last weekend for a shoot so hope to go in the next few weeks? If not will be a piss up weekend :)

Here is the last kill.

Sounds like you've got a great place to do some hunting. Always the best way not to mix the shooting and a boys weekend away :) I'm the same, as soon as a bottle of grog is out, guns are out.

[Bullant4x4]

Sounds like you've got a great place to do some hunting. Always the best way not to mix the shooting and a boys weekend away :) I'm the same, as soon as a bottle of grog is out, guns are out.

I take one or the other! Never take the both together as they don't mix.

[Family4x4]

Nice bit of venison!

I am just waiting for a mate to get here then we are going out after some rabbits/foxs.

[Bullant4x4]

Here are some lucky Strzelecki foxes

[macca86]

I'm happy with my shooting now ready to hunt
Pic 1 5 shots of 22/250 55gn @100m
Pic 2 3 shots of 7mm rem mag 150gn @ 100m
Pic 3 5 shots of 22 42gn @ 50m
The 22 does shoot better but the wind took its toll on it today

The 7mm is a bit high on purpose as at 200m it should be the same distance below the centre

As a size reference the centre dot to the second ring is 25mm

[megatexture]

Good to hear there was no issue with the 22 after last weekend

[macca86]

Would have been a faulty round I put 30 through it today with out cleaning it even tried rapid fire groups of 5 and not one issue with it.

[mudnut]

G'day all. I haven't owned rifles for over a decade. I met up with an old mate who has recently got his gun licence and is in the market for a rifle for rabbit, fox and vermin in general. He was asking my advice on which rifle is better and /or more economical to run. A .22 magnum or a hmr .17, 9, (if I remember correctly). I liked the 22, and have never used the.17. I told him about you blokes and that I would ask you for your thoughts on which is the better choice. Thanks in advance. Fire away...

[Avo]

love my .17hmr over my 22 anyday,in saying that I have a model 1a Lithgow single shot open sites..shoots straight as a dye(or whatever)my .17 will hit anything within 100mtrs,good for foxes cats and bunny's..have hit shags at over 200mtrs but that's just arse as there good for about 150 meters..i have a Marlin.17HMR but I have heard the savage mark2 with an ......acu-trigger?is the better option.

[NP99]

I'm happy with my shooting now ready to hunt
Pic 1 5 shots of 22/250 55gn @100m
Pic 2 3 shots of 7mm rem mag 150gn @ 100m
Pic 3 5 shots of 22 42gn @ 50m
The 22 does shoot better but the wind took its toll on it today

The 7mm is a bit high on purpose as at 200m it should be the same distance below the centre

As a size reference the centre dot to the second ring is 25mm

Those 22/250 shots look like you are squeezing the trigger at different breaths. Do you squeeze at exhale?

[Avo]

Those 22/250 shots look like you are squeezing the trigger at different breaths. Do you squeeze at exhale?

don't ask personal questions.

[Family4x4]

Those 22/250 shots look like you are squeezing the trigger at different breaths. Do you squeeze at exhale?

That's something my father in law would pick up on. He is ex military and the best shot I know, he is scarily good and fast.

[NP99]

That's something my father in law would pick up on. He is ex military and the best shot I know, he is scarily good and fast.

:) after a while you see breathing patterns in group shots :)

BTW Macca, those groups are pretty good :)

[Family4x4]

After most of my shots I like to check for no signs of breathing patterns.

[NP99]

I'm sure you guys can group and zero and by no means is the following meant to be showing off or being a smart alec. For those that don't know I have made a drawing and try to explain. It's a rough and ready way.

Decide at what range you want to be zeroed at. Remember if you are spot on at 100 metres you will be significantly higher or lower at other range distances due to trajectory.

Start by firing two warmer rounds down the barrel.

Now, using the same point of aim, doesn't matter where on the target as long as it's the same point of aim (poa), in this example the black dot on the lower part of the orange dot. Fire 5 rounds at the poa.

With some luck the 5 shot group should be pretty tight. If not keep trying, you don't need a wild shot high, low etc to stuff the grouping.

Once comfortable with your group sizing, you need to determine your mean point of impact (mpoi), to do this draw a verticle line down your left and right shots and a horizontal line over your high and low shots. Draw a X through the box created as in my red lines and where the cross middle is , is called the mpoi. The mpoi needs to be adjusted across to your poa. This might be 100mm right and 25mm low.

Your open sight or scope adjustments tell you 1 click equals 12mm for example so work out how many clicks to adjust as needed.

Fire another 5 round group and if all went well it should be firing your mpoi group over the poa.

This is the simply version and does not take into account weather or firers human factors of breathing, squeeze technique etc etc.

Hope this helps.....it's been a while, so if I forgot something, apologies.

[mudnut]

Is there anyone else willing to debate the .17, 22 magnum question?

[NP99]

Is there anyone else willing to debate the .17, 22 magnum question?

The .17 is a great fox catcher :) seen many fall for that little pill....

I think the .17 has better punching power but the .22 mag would be more economical.

[MudRunnerTD]

Went out last night and had a play with a 223 and a 3006. Both nice guns, was sighting in the 3006 and enjoyed both guns. Hmmmm need to get some paperwork sorted now

[oncedisturbed]

Took the young bloke out for a blat today, still getting used to it but did well shooting.

[Irish]

Went out last night and had a play with a 223 and a 3006. Both nice guns, was sighting in the 3006 and enjoyed both guns. Hmmmm need to get some paperwork sorted now
Have both, excellent calibres.

My 223 is just a Stevens with a nighteater scope, the 30-06 is a custom FN Mauser 98.

[NP99]

I wish I could - AK47 style :)

[NP99]

The following is just disgusting. I wish I knew who was doing this......

Authorities ready to pounce as Innisfail pig hunters play sick and twisted games with piglets

Gold Coast Hunters threatented with...

Two Gold Coast hunters threatened with rape and being strung up, Toowoomba court hears



A HUNTING trip turned into a horrifying nightmare for two Gold Coast men, who were threatened with rape and told they would be strung up in a cold room and eaten by pigs, a Toowoomba court has heard.

The men, aged 20 and 26 at the time, had loaded their ute with hunting gear and two dogs for the trip near Millmerran on March 17 last year, The Chronicle reported.

However, as they drove past the free range pig farm of Justin Colin Mawer and Amber Courtney Mawer, both 37, one of their dogs had jumped from the ute and chased a pig, Toowoomba District Court heard.

The Mawers emerged from the house in their underwear, Mr Mawer armed with a rifle, which he used to shoot at the dog, prompting the two men and their dogs to get back into their utility and drive off.

They soon realised they were being *followed by a red sedan driven by Mrs Mawer with Mr Mawer holding a rifle in the passenger seat.

Mrs Mawer overtook the victims’ car, forcing them to stop and accusing them of being pig poachers.

Mr Mawer pointed the gun at the pair, demanding they get out of their car, and threatened to hang them from their wrists in his cold room before killing them and feeding them to his pigs. He also punched and hit both men with his rifle, threatened to rape them, shot one of their tyres, took their dogs and demanded money.

The Mawers pleaded guilty to a range of charges, saying they had lost 37 pigs to poachers and dog attacks in the months before the attack.

Amber Mawer was sentenced to 12 months jail, but released on immediate parole and disqualified from driving for nine months.

Justin Mawer was sentenced to 30 months’ jail, to be released on parole on

Authorities ready to pounce as Innisfail pig hunters play sick and twisted games with piglets


FERAL pig hunters on the Cassowary Coast brutalising piglets could face fines as high as $20,000.

The warning came from Innisfail Police in the wake of a report from Cassowary Coast Regional Council Division 4 councillor Mark Nolan that hunters were cutting the legs off live feral piglets and letting them stagger off to starve to death.

Cr Nolan said most hunters of feral pigs were responsible and humane but there was a small segment who were not doing the right thing.

WHY DEAD PIGS ARE CAUSING ALARM

In a letter to the Innisfail Advocate on Monday, Cr Nolan stated: “The ‘Feral Fools’ headline in Saturday’s Advocate has led me to take this opportunity to inform *residents that most pig hunters are acting responsibly and doing a great job in assisting farmers to keep the feral pig population to a minimum but there is an irresponsible element among them.

PIG HUNTERS HIT BACK AT CRITICS

“As the CCRC environment portfolio holder, I can advise that I have been inundated with complaints over recent weeks from rural residents about an unsavoury and cruel practice occurring with some pig hunters in their treatment of the animals.

PIG HUNTING UNDER SCRUTINY




BRUTAL: Pig hunters have been torturing piglets. Source: News Limited



“This small group of hunters are gutting pigs where they fall and then inspecting their livers for worms.

“If the liver is clean they cut the back straps and hindquarters off the pig and leave the remaining carcass to rot, regardless of location.

MILLEWA FERAL FESTIVAL FIRES UP

“Further, they have recently cut the rear legs of small piglets they have captured and released them to the wild with limited ability to move, thus dying a slow death.

“Residents living up the East Palmerston have recently had to shoot piglets left in this cruel state to put them out of their misery and bury the rotting carcasses of feral pigs being dumped beside Wadda Creek which flows into the Johnstone River system.”

Cr Nolan said Wadda Creek also passed through many farming properties and some landowners drew water from it.

He added that recent government funding cutbacks had aggravated the whole situation with feral pigs.

“The sad reality is that with the recent decision of both state and federal governments to withdraw funding from feral pig control programs, this very serious environmental issue will explode out of control,” Cr Nolan said.

“Alarmingly, the ‘feral fools’ in our community will continue to hunt wild pigs and we can only hope they change their irresponsible and cruel practices and show some respect for other property owners by not dumping rotting carcasses in public places or waterways.”

Cassowary Coast Crime Prevention Co-ordinator, acting Senior Constable Kirstel Maclean said police had not received any complaints or information regarding the cruelty to the piglets.

But she warned that *offenders face maximum *penalties of a $20,000 fine or three years’ jail.

[Family4x4]

Have both, excellent calibres.

My 223 is just a Stevens with a nighteater scope, the 30-06 is a custom FN Mauser 98.

How do you find the night eater I was looking to get one for a .222 I have acquired.

[Irish]

It's okay, optics are clear at high magnification, adjusters are solid. But if I was buying again I'd go a Redfield Revolution(American made). I have one on my 303 and it is brilliant. Looking for one for the 30-06 at the moment but they seem to have gone up 50%.since they came out?

There's also the Redfield revenge, made in Malaysia, can't vouch for them.

[Family4x4]

Had a good day on the river, just now a mate called and wants to run the electric dog the mrs gave me the thumbs up got to love days like today!

[growler2058]

Is there anyone else willing to debate the .17, 22 magnum question?

Yeah 30-06 lol

[mudnut]

Yeah 30-06 lol

My mate has made the decision to go with the hmr 17. He reckons 35 bucks for 50 shots is good value. To me that sounds like expensive bunnies for tea, though.

[Avo]

My mate has made the decision to go with the hmr 17. He reckons 35 bucks for 50 shots is good value. To me that sounds like expensive bunnies for tea, though.

he'll do good with it Mudnut,it's a deadly little rifle mate...if you want to plink away all day I say go for a .22 but if you want a varmit killer the .17 is the ducks nuts mate..

[mudnut]

No worries. I hope he enjoys it.

[macca86]

Hey all. As for my groups I shoot at the top of my breath. My groups could be tighter but just using factory ammo not reloads yet.
As for the rabbit, fox rifle. 17hmr for 100m shots but no wind and most expensive. 22 magnum for up to 75m shots cost moderate. The humble 22 good for up to 50m for fox and rabbit very cheap as in 40-70 bucks for 500 rounds.
I bought a 22 for cheap ammo and I can sneak up on our rabbit warrens and I have my 22/250 for foxes as they are big and flighty.
Go with a 17hmr best of everything. If you're worried about ammo cost then give up shooting haha

[Irish]

I worry about ammo cost, so I make reloads for my 223 & 303 and will be running some up for the 30-06 soon as I get some projectiles for it.

[macca86]

I'm playing the reload game ATM and it's expensive to set up and probably not worth it if only shooting 50 rounds a year with die reloading gear tumblers the time it takes to work up a load and find one that shoots tight but that's half the fun of it.

[Irish]

I use a very simple setup, I use a lee priming tool for seating primers, and I use a Lee hand loader for the actual loading and neck sizing. Cheap and portable.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeEl9wZyabc

(I use the lee priming tool now over the manual priming method in the vid because I am a gorilla fisted clown and have set off the odd primer by tapping too hard and I weigh my powder loads with a small digital scale. Can still knock out about 20 rounds comfortably in an hour)

[megatexture]

Have you blokes worked out the cost difference for say 20 rounds. I'm just curious on what kind of saving are to be had as 20 round in an hr! I'd want a good saving to spend my time doing it lol

How'd you go on the hunting trip macca

[macca86]

Hunting trip was slow got rained in and everything went quiet. Was still a good trip but not many notches in the belt.

He reckons 35 bucks for 50 shots is good value. To me that sounds like expensive bunnies for tea, though.

My butcher sells rabbit fir $15 each. The wild rabbit at stanthorpe in a tourist shop are $27 each and the venison rump is $70 a kg. bloody ridiculous!

[Danktm]

48592
The old man dressing a nice boar

[Irish]

Think when I did the sums a while back, it was costing me about 50c a round to reload 223.

[Irish]

Bear in mind that's 50c with once fired brass, so basically a custom glove fit for the chamber with premium powder and a nosler ballistic tip projectile. So, premium round for budget price.

[macca86]

My 22/250 rounds I've gotta test worked out to be about 70c each using cci primers adi powder Barnes triple shock 55gn projectiles will be great once I work out powder charge seating lengths etc

[Irish]

Time consuming, but well worth it. I'm still tweaking my 303 rounds, but would be pretty confident knocking any game you care to mention over with em.

[NP99]

48592
The old man dressing a nice boar

I thought the rules were never dress a beast while wearing thongs/sandals lol

[relyimah]

Was great to meet up and chat with so many of you fellow hunters at the meet on the weekend.
Still pretty new to it all but this has been a very interesting read to confirm/improve my knowledge in hunting...

Would be great to get out with a few of you some time soon

[Bloodyaussie]

Was great to meet up and chat with so many of you fellow hunters at the meet on the weekend.
Still pretty new to it all but this has been a very interesting read to confirm/improve my knowledge in hunting...

Would be great to get out with a few of you some time soon

Dont worry ben you will get a chance to come and play mate!!!
Matty and I have been trying to get out for a shoot together for a while so no invites for this shoot we gave organised.. butsoon mate.

There are also some other keen shooters that were at the meet and may have to arrange a np.com shoot.

[relyimah]

All good BA... Was just great to chat to some of the guys and get some knowledge. Not looking to jump in on pre arranged plans :)

On a similar note though I tried looking up that knife to send you a link and it seems they don't make them any more, so I might have to keep my eye on you next time!! Haha

[macca86]

A np shoot using inland hunting properties say central west nsw could work

[Bloodyaussie]

A np shoot using inland hunting properties say central west nsw could work

Matty and I have talked about doing a trip like that...?

One thing at a time for me right now... my life has taken a back seat of late.

I still have not fired a single shot with my 243 and Sean and Matty are not happy with that.

[macca86]

I have shot my 7mm and not killed anything with it. I like to do 1 big trip a year next year would be great at about this time of year

[relyimah]

So today I had a day off.... And I went to the local gun shop... And I may have (accidentally? Haha) bought a nice old second hand side by side 12ga...

Have been looking for a while and the spare time got the better of me.
No idea what brand it is but hopefully can pick it up tomorrow.

[Crate]

So got my license 2 weeks ago and finally got out hunting with a mate on Sunday (had to leave the meetup early but turned out to be worth it).

Started nice and early at his place 4:30 am jumped in his trusty patrol and headed out Labertouche way to a property he is allowed on. Not a great start when we got there, I borrowed another mates 308, but he accidentally (how I don't know) picked up his 22 instead. Not having looked at it closely and being a complete noob I didn't notice! Anyway my mate had his 30-06 and a couple of 22 rounds so put them in (just in case for a bunny or fox) and we set off.

Got to the woods at the edge of the farm about 6am, and we were straight into stalk mode, luckily into a nice gentle headwind, heaps of recent deer signs around. So we took it pretty slowly stopping every little while for a few minutes to listen, after about 100m (through dense shrub so it took a hour almost) we started to be able to hear some deer activity. Some more very very slow stalking and my mate spotted one across a small ravine, I was about 5m behind him and could not see it because of a tree but we camped down and he managed to get a perfect shot off. Straight in the neck with the 30-06 from about 70m, dropped it straight away very clean kill.

By this time it was about 8:30am and the real work started! Had to ford a small creek to get to the doe, and the field butchering began, 4.5 hours later it was 1pm and we had the thing quartered and back to the patrol!

Now my fridge is full of venison and I am dead keen to get out there (with the right gun) and get my own!

http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp282/swbmqcraig/Hunting/20140914_082240_zps3d13cda4.jpg (http://s420.photobucket.com/user/swbmqcraig/media/Hunting/20140914_082240_zps3d13cda4.jpg.html)

Eye fillet anyone??
http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp282/swbmqcraig/Hunting/20140914_104551_zpscf87fd4d.jpg (http://s420.photobucket.com/user/swbmqcraig/media/Hunting/20140914_104551_zpscf87fd4d.jpg.html)

[relyimah]

So got my license 2 weeks ago and finally got out hunting with a mate on Sunday (had to leave the meetup early but turned out to be worth it). Started nice and early at his place 4:30 am jumped in his trusty patrol and headed out Labertouche way to a property he is allowed on. Not a great start when we got there, I borrowed another mates 308, but he accidentally (how I don't know) picked up his 22 instead. Not having looked at it closely and being a complete noob I didn't notice! Anyway my mate had his 30-06 and a couple of 22 rounds so put them in (just in case for a bunny or fox) and we set off. Got to the woods at the edge of the farm about 6am, and we were straight into stalk mode, luckily into a nice gentle headwind, heaps of recent deer signs around. So we took it pretty slowly stopping every little while for a few minutes to listen, after about 100m (through dense shrub so it took a hour almost) we started to be able to hear some deer activity. Some more very very slow stalking and my mate spotted one across a small ravine, I was about 5m behind him and could not see it because of a tree but we camped down and he managed to get a perfect shot off. Straight in the neck with the 30-06 from about 70m, dropped it straight away very clean kill. By this time it was about 8:30am and the real work started! Had to ford a small creek to get to the doe, and the field butchering began, 4.5 hours later it was 1pm and we had the thing quartered and back to the patrol! Now my fridge is full of venison and I am dead keen to get out there (with the right gun) and get my own!

Great stuff mate! Shame about the mix-up with the guns, but great results in the end!

[jack]

Well done, I recall you mentioning you were looking forwards to heading out in the morning. Many people have lots of trips out before first tasting success.

[Bloodyaussie]

Because I emptied out my car for the weekend trip I forgot to put my hearing protection back in the car for work...

The only thing I could find was 204 empty shells and they worked well.. got a few funny looks though.

[doka404]

Because I emptied out my car for the weekend trip I forgot to put my hearing protection back in the car for work...

The only thing I could find was 204 empty shells and they worked well.. got a few funny looks though.

That's an old old trick :-) works suprisily well too doesn't it.

[Bloodyaussie]

Yeah not bad... I have a huge Kawasaki back pack blower and its loud so could not stand the thought of 40min of it blasting my head off... Irish uses them all the time because he is too cool for school.

[Irish]

You're just jealous because I look mad sexy with a couple of 303 shell casings dug into my ear canals

[Irish]

Great stuff mate! Shame about the mix-up with the guns, but great results in the end!

Which place do you go to, Mialls or Arms & Ammo/Frontier Arms?

Still trying to decide which is the "better" of the two. Mialls is a magical wonderland(but they left me hanging for over a month on some gunsmithing work and they aint exactly cheap), but Arms&Ammo has a lot of cool old gear and the old guy there is great value.

[relyimah]

Which place do you go to, Mialls or Arms & Ammo/Frontier Arms?

Still trying to decide which is the "better" of the two. Mialls is a magical wonderland(but they left me hanging for over a month on some gunsmithing work and they aint exactly cheap), but Arms&Ammo has a lot of cool old gear and the old guy there is great value.

I bought this one at Mialls. Is just around the corner. However I find their service is often lacking and have walked out without what I was there for a number of times as they didn't even make the effort. The guy today when I picked it up was good though so depends who you get I guess.

I usually get my fix at Clayton firearms. Have always found them great. And have been to gun emporium in Tullamarine a few times. Great lot but a long drive for me.

Where is Arms&Ammo?

[relyimah]

This is the little gem I picked up today... Believe it's a Gorosabel "bell" 12ga SxS ... Didn't get much more info...

http://i1050.photobucket.com/albums/s414/relyimah/IMAG0499_zpssj3lpe5j.jpg (http://s1050.photobucket.com/user/relyimah/media/IMAG0499_zpssj3lpe5j.jpg.html)

http://i1050.photobucket.com/albums/s414/relyimah/2C11CB28-BEF8-42E1-8A5F-047A5F21FAD4_zpsmtpchftp.jpg (http://s1050.photobucket.com/user/relyimah/media/2C11CB28-BEF8-42E1-8A5F-047A5F21FAD4_zpsmtpchftp.jpg.html)

[Bloodyaussie]

Nice.... My side by side is in need of some love.

[relyimah]

Nice.... My side by side is in need of some love.

Thanks mate. Now to find some time to head out to give it a go!

Definitely give yours some love mate.

[Family4x4]

Nice what do you plan on shooting with it?

[relyimah]

Nice what do you plan on shooting with it?

I figure foxes and bunnies depending on whether I actually ever find a good spot. It will probably see some clays too and maybe ducks one day ... Haven't even fired my rifles "in anger" yet...

I had the day off Monday and happened to find one at the right price. Gotta love Vic's permit system. Just over 24hrs...

[mjr350]

Great to see so many shooters.
I've had my licence for a few years now an have quite a collection of rifles. I reload for all my centrefires and can't remember the last time I bought factory ammo apart from shotgun shells and 22LR (I also reload for the 12ga when needed).
Mainly target foxes with the 22-250 and pigs with the 308 and shotty plus anything else that walks past.
I've only just bought my first 4x4 so I've had to rely on other people to spotlight etc so a new era of shooting has opened for me.

[Irish]

This is the little gem I picked up today... Believe it's a Gorosabel "bell" 12ga SxS ... Didn't get much more info...

http://i1050.photobucket.com/albums/s414/relyimah/IMAG0499_zpssj3lpe5j.jpg (http://s1050.photobucket.com/user/relyimah/media/IMAG0499_zpssj3lpe5j.jpg.html)

http://i1050.photobucket.com/albums/s414/relyimah/2C11CB28-BEF8-42E1-8A5F-047A5F21FAD4_zpsmtpchftp.jpg (http://s1050.photobucket.com/user/relyimah/media/2C11CB28-BEF8-42E1-8A5F-047A5F21FAD4_zpsmtpchftp.jpg.html)
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.

[Bloodyaussie]

I have found "gun emporium" to be really good so far.