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Time for a cleanup, I have 15 years for Australian Shooter magazines free to anyone who wants them.
All are in excellent condition and go back to 2001 (when I had my last cleanup), missing a few from the early years but the rest of the years are complete. Pickup only as they are to heavy to post BUT I can bring them to the Pizza night if that helps.
Also have a few years of Modern Fishing (2006 to 2007) you can have as well.
Let me know if you want them.
you might want to get rid of a few at your local doctors I take all my old 4x4 mags there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Apollofish
Sick of reading about Princess Diana, etc
Bit hard as I only go for a checkup once a year and never ever pickup a magazine. Never know what you could catch as they are all read by sick people - Ive even seen people lick their fingers before turning pages.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
SSAA Shot Expo on today and tomorrow at the Melbourne show grounds. Head in there tomorrow if you need anything. I went today and enjoyed the day. Spent way too much money but got a couple of bargains.
New property has good prospects and look forward to returning.
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nice pelt on that one ,very nice, what do you do with them???
I had a mate up HAY who makes doonas out of 20 fox pelts
You know what pisses me off about attitudes to my sport.... i was just flicking channels and a fishing show came on with a very large Murray cod being examined and talked about as it is held in front of the camera.. this is perfectly acceptable but for me to display a fox which is a major pest in this country i have to put up with those that frown upon me and pass judgment.. comments i have heard are.... oh the poor fox what has he done to deserve.. blah blah blah.
Rant over....
Now... john yes she was a very healthy fox and 2 or 3 years old with one of the best coats i have seen..
Funny as me and a mate were discussing today about how you are not allowed to hunt any native species in Australia... Unless it is a fish.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bloodyaussie
I feel for you bloke. I have lost friends over my hunting or always have to defend myself or explain my self.
My take on it is it's free range hormone free organic meat gain by shopping where real men shop, in the bush.
Or a well placed bullet is more humane that 1080 poison.
Here's an example, I go to sundown national park in qld ( qld law only allows hunting on private property so no public land or crown land like other states) it is full of rabbit fox goat and fallow deer now if I bow or firearm hunt there I go to Jail lose my firearms etc but I can go fishing for cod and yellow belly kill and eat them, but I thought everything in the national park was protected even firewood? Mmm love greenie logic
Interesting, so if it doesn't show emotion or make sounds it's good to go?
This seems to be the case....Quote:
Originally Posted by AB
People are closed minded and refuse to educate themselves when they believe they are on their moral high horse.
I've been watching a US tv show recently, a mate got me into it. Thought I'd throw it up hear as some of you boys might be interested. It's called Meat Eater. He goes on hunts and eats what he kills. :) loves the big game stuff, bears, deers and mountain sheep, really all sorts of game. He doesn't always get what he was after either.
I'm currently contemplating purchasing a .270 any suggestions on good quality makes? Or even comments on experiences with a .270.
My mate has a 30-06 and another mate is looking at getting a .308, so I don't need a large calibre. Mainly shoot roos (with a permit) and foxes. But am definitely going to head out for some deer. So after a reasonably flat calibre which is capable of covering all the bases and I feel the .270 does that we'll. thoughts?
.270 kicks as hard as a 3006 mate and is a huge overkill for both roos and foxes... I have a 243 and is perfect for that plus small deer.
If you are only after foxes and roos then a 223 is the go.
You find a lot of places get sick of you shooting on it using a large caliber and a .270 is just that... it is a big case behind a smaller bullet.
Sean has a 270 and will tell you it is a good caliber and shoots very flat but just about never takes it out (only for pigs or Deer) the rest of the time its his .222
A bit to think about.
I forgot to mention we also use a 22-250 and .22magnum if needed on the foxes (.22 for bunnies). My brother (up in newcastle) has a .243 and it is a nice gun to shoot (sako 75). Just not quite big enough for the deer (except the small ones).
So the .270 has the same kick as 30-06 then? Interesting to know, I though it might be less, obviously never fired a .270. 30-06 isn't too bad to shoot once or twice but a few rounds down range and its letting you know about it. My mate has a muzzle brake on his now and the recoil is now no more than my brothers .243, but the noise at the shooter is much more (noise isn't a concern where we shoot). Is the .270 a flatter trajectory then a 30-06? Muzzle velocities are faster been a smaller projectile so I believe it is flatter shooting?
If I get a 30-06 the browning Maral is what I'm looking at. For the .270 I hadn't quite decided on a make, I do like the sako's though.
Yes a much flatter shooter... a lot of people are fooled by it being a .20 cal but with it having so much case/powder behind it kicks.
I do like my hard flat shooters and a deer rifle you will hardly shoot so can get away with it kicking hard but as soon as you start using it for ferals and others where you may need to fire off 3- 5 shots in a short period it can be a bit much.
Unless you are a big boy it can wear thin getting hit in the shoulder... you may find you are not bothered by it.. Sean is not far from you maybe he will let you have a shot of his and you can make up your own mind mate.
Love hunting love firearms like my knives better but have a picture of Dad somewhere with a pile of rabbits 6' high down Phillip Island way.
All shot with a .22 or a 410, When I was stationed at Kulgera on the SA NT border used to drink with the Rabbit shooters, they would get 400pair a night every night for a week from the same spot, they would process them in the bush and place them in an on site chiller container. Remember well getting 100 pair on night up Mildura way, ginger, white you name it. not any more I see more rabbits where Boots works on Ballarat RD ,LOL.
Rabbits introduced to feed the ppl and allow sport for the troops ooops better bring in foxes to control the rabbits yeah that worked to. My son brought a fox cub home a few years back, but domestic dogs hate the smell of them.
You should be able to shoot ferals anytime and they are culling Koalas and no one is jumping up and down
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Originally Posted by Bloodyaussie
Does anyone shot feral cats or wild dogs, they are a huge problem around the country
If we come across them we do, don't get many but have from time to time, basically any cat outside the house is feral . Haven't come across feral dogs though. We would shoot them if we see them and at I think around $50 a scalp the neighbours dogs start looking feral.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
shoot more feral cats on the farm than foxes,
You can come and shoot the .270 when ever you like James.
they are a huge problem for sure, get any big onesQuote:
Originally Posted by wa 489
or just scrawny agro ones?
When I used to go Hunting I had a 22 ,30-30,270 and my favourite Rifle the 22-250.Quote:
Originally Posted by sooty_10
The 22-250 was the Flattest and most accurate Rifle I have used. Another benefit of this Rifle that I could load according to my requirements. ie
4000fps for Kangaroos and down to 2200fps for Foxes. I have shot a Sambar with this Rifle as I had a rare clear shot with Deer standing in a clear area with his Head raised . Planted him behind the ear and he dropped and did not move.
I do like the 22-250 it is definitely great for the roos and foxes, I use my mates all the time, unfortunately however it is not a legal deer calibre. I want to be able to use it for deer so needs to be a minimum .270. My personal preferences are the .270 or 30-06Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob
Yeah the day I got the Sambar I was carrying the 22-250 for Wild Dogs as well as the 270.Quote:
Originally Posted by sooty_10
When I saw the Shot I had I just went for it.
You'll always be compromising then mate.... I have had many many rifles and currently have .204 as arguably the best fox round at the moment with my 243 as my all rounder and I do not have a deer rifle at present... I have owned about 3 x 30-06 and 2 x 308's with the 30-06 being my favourite of those 2 calibers.
The 223 is probably the best bang for buck if you are buying factory ammo and my 204 is stupidly expensive and I will be reloading that myself soon.
The 22-250 was the Roo shooters rifle of choice for years after the 243 but as the 223 is so cheap to shoot they have mostly gone to that.
I have a .22 a 22/250 and a 7mm Remington magnum.
Hunting is like golf gotta have a club for different shots.
If you're looking for a compromise calibre 25-06 would be the go or a 6.5x55
As for gun makes tikka, Remington are my favourite reasonably priced makes
I'd look at ruger and howa on the cheaper end of the scale
Today was a productive day . Got to run in my new browning blr in 358 win. Have owned two marlin lever guns in 30 30 when I was a younger rooster , really liked them . Early signs for this one are good and will be doing handloads for it soonish . It has quick detachable scope rings with a burris four X , 1-4 x 24 german no.4 illuminated reticle scope . So far so good . Nothing like the smell of ''sweets'' to keep you on your toes !
Good stuff... lever action hey.. want to come on a big trip in a few months.Quote:
Originally Posted by boots
Maybe - where / when / how long ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bloodyaussie
10 days late September north nsw...
Huge..!!!
got them up to 6kg..most are healthy...well until we see themQuote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
Sorry BA end of September and October cannot swing leave with work , other guys at work are off at that time and beat me to it . Thanks for the offer regardless, very kind of you to do so mate.
Too bad mate... all going well we will be going again.. just need to set a good example.Quote:
Originally Posted by boots
Cool pic.
500+ inches. Idahohttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...015/09/115.jpg
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Had my first taste of bunny tonight. Best part was I shot them myself. [emoji106]
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Well an epic night out last night with Sean. What was going to be an "early" night turned into rolling back home at 4am.
Got 9 foxes and missed a few others... Would have seen at least 15 or 16 of them all up.
Here's the couple of pics that are probably 'appropriate' for the forum.
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Thanks again to Sean for the whisling, driving and the hospitality!
That's a great result mate, well done. Tell our next time your heading up that way I'd be keen for a night out.
Erica is coming with me to her first official range day being she turned 12 the other day.
Turns out they have a junior program running tomorrow and for a small fee she shoots one of their .22's (she has her own) and gets a box of ammo and targets are supplied.
They teach safety and responsible gun ownership and correct shooting practice and after a couple of courses they do junior comps...
Tomorrow she will be shooting my .204 plus 3 .22's and maybe Georges .223
She is very competitive when it comes to shooting so this should be good for her.. next step is her licence if all goes well tomorrow.
This is my .204 for those that have not seen it.
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