Not exactly, they're branded CZ now and are completely updated from the No1 & No2.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
Interestingly, the puma hunter is a copy of the old brno No1.
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Not exactly, they're branded CZ now and are completely updated from the No1 & No2.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
Interestingly, the puma hunter is a copy of the old brno No1.
I used to drink with the rabbiters up at Kulgera in the early 80's
they shot 400 pair a night at the same spot every night for a week
then move on, Their weapon of choice was those Bruno Bolt action
They could put a bullet in a bullet hole time after time, Oh yeah and every
rabbit or roo were all head shot One bullet per carcass, Then they
released that calici virus. Boy they were the days.
Fun times were had at the Kulgera road house oh yeah fun times LOL
Forgot are they still a very accurate rifle???
Yeah mate, the cz's are real tack drivers, cost a lot more now though.
New show on TV called "Family Guns", mainly military and historical guns ,,pistols and rifles,,,even cannons breach load and muzzle.
Today they are firing a remington 700 sniper rifle with a 20" barrel, awesome awesome awesome
Some of the historical stuff is unbelievable and they all still fire,, even the cannons
Guys, I'm looking for a nice scope to match with one of the new Ruger Precision Rifles in .308. Something with an illuminated reticle and a zoom to about 12 or 14x with a nice big objective lens. The rifle will be used out of the truck mostly, but with a few sessions here and there sniping pigs off lagoons and dams. Not really something I'd take through the thick scrub, but would be good to wind it back to around 4x at the other end of the focus range.
Any suggestions? Price - well, hopefully I don't need to go much over 1500-ish.
I've got a meopta meostar R1 3-12 x 56 with illuminated centre dot. It was roughly $1100. The glass is comparable to other euro brand for a lot less dollar. I also added a meopta ballistic hunting turret. I've been comfortably dropping roos out to 500m (most around 300m, 520m longest). Under a lightforce spotlight or my olight mx3 javelot it goes great. Similar quality light transmission as my brothers kahles scope which is also quality (lot more coin). I also have a vortex crossfire II 3-9 x 42 (cheapest in vortex line) w/ illuminated centre dot on my .22lr and if you turn it up too high it red hazes the whole view, the meopta has none of those issues. Crystal clear illuminated /w zero washout / haze.Quote:
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Thanks Sooty, come to think of it, I have a 4x Meopta on my 1968 Browning .22lr pump action and its always performed flawlessly. I'm unfortunately not up to date with buying scopes as I haven't needed one for at least the last 15 years. I'll take a look at them again.
One of the Yanks I work with also mentioned Vortex as being worth a look. I'd never even heard of them until now. Seems like there are just soooo many options out there now that it is confusing as to what is decent gear and what is cheap shite or the opposite in not being value for money.
So I'm getting back to this, applying for my shooters license again. Lost interest last time but I'm pretty keen now.
Looking for advice though, for my first rifle.
Pretty sold on the .223, my mate has a Tikka T3 which I had a shot of last weekend and I really liked it. No idea what they're worth though?
I think I would be up for a safe, the rifle, a scope and a scope mounted spotlight. Any advice on good value for money items? No idea what my budget would be because I have no idea what any of this stuff is worth!
New or second hand?
Heavy barrel or hunting rifle?
.223 is a good starting calibre, accurate enough and ammo is reasonably cheap and easy to get.
Optics could be as much as the cost of the rifle, and don't forget a decent case and sling.
Do you really need a scope mounted spotlight to start with?
I am guessing you will be walking at night with it? So maybe you want a composite stock type rifle that's not too heavy? If you liked that Tikka, they are bullet proof and a pretty good choice.
If you are going new, think $2K as a ballpark.
Probably 2nd hand to save a bit of money.Quote:
Originally Posted by FNQGU
Basically the only shooting I would do is foxes and rabbits at night on my mate's farm. I could definitely go without the spotlight to start with.
Once I have done a fair bit of shooting with this I will look at a 30-06 or something similar for deer stalking.
That same mate also has the Tikka in a 338 which is nice too.