The firearm thread

[scumdog]

Thats why you should also always do a decent bit of research and invest in a good set of rings. I have seen $6000 rifles miss a target at 100yards because the chap was too stingy to spend $150 on a set of rings

Where've you bin boy? - we've been worried sick about you!!

But on topic - aften best to have a $400 rifle with a $1,000 scope and ring set-up, better than the other way around which is what a lot try to do.

[Wolf]

best to have a $400 rifle with a $1,000 scope and ring set-up, better than the other way around which is what a lot try to do.

Personally, I'd like the money to have a $1000 rifle and a $1000 scope and ring setup.

I miss my old .243 Miroku. Only had iron sights on it, but it was a great shooter.

A nice Husqvarna bolt action in .243 with a decent scope and rings would be sweet.

I like the flat trajectory of the .243 ammo which also lacks the weight and bulk of .308.

[sAsLEX]

What are they asking for a .308? I kow I have a .223 sitting in my cabinet with a Houge, Harris, Leupold......... Oh God




Thats why you should also always do a decent bit of research and invest in a good set of rings. I have seen $6000 rifles miss a target at 100yards because the chap was too stingy to spend $150 on a set of rings

2.4 k with Bushnell scope and Leupold rings package.

[Sniper]

Where've you bin boy? - we've been worried sick about you!!

But on topic - aften best to have a $400 rifle with a $1,000 scope and ring set-up, better than the other way around which is what a lot try to do.

Here and there. Currently having a break from it all> Missing all the good guys from the site.

I agree about the Rifle and scope though.

A nice Husqvarna bolt action in .243 with a decent scope and rings would be sweet.

I like the flat trajectory of the .243 ammo which also lacks the weight and bulk of .308.

Hmmm, drooling over that.

I like the .243 as well, its a good round, not my favourite though. I still enjoy the .223, it may be small, but its accurate, and its always a well placed shot that makes the day

2.4 k with Bushnell scope and Leupold rings package.

[sAsLEX]

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[Jez]

After slaving away at Tiwai Aluminium Smelter one summer my father took me out shopping for my first rifle, i walked out with 2.

.270 Browning Synthetic/Stainless with Leupold rings/scope $2k (in 1996) for the deer along the southern coast of fiordland
.22 Ruger with browning scope ($600 in those days) for the bunnies in central otago

the only problem with all of this is i still havent got my firearms license so they are both under dads name and he keeps em in timaru, which makes going out for a weekend shot a bit tricky

[Monsterbishi]

the only problem with all of this is i still havent got my firearms license so they are both under dads name and he keeps em in timaru, which makes going out for a weekend shot a bit tricky

Just pull finger and get your FAL, it's only $123! You could piece together a solid cabinet for bugger all too.

[deanohit]

Any one got experiance with a Stirling M20 here?
Theres one for sale at the local Hammils that I was checking out as i have a bolt action, but no semis.
How reliable/accurate are they?

[Monsterbishi]

Any one got experiance with a Stirling M20 here?
Theres one for sale at the local Hammils that I was checking out as i have a bolt action, but no semis.
How reliable/accurate are they?

I wouldn't bother, if you want a cheap semi, have a look at the Remington 597, beyond that, can't go wrong with a Ruger 10/22

[deanohit]

I wouldn't bother, if you want a cheap semi, have a look at the Remington 597, beyond that, can't go wrong with a Ruger 10/22

Thanks, but while I would love one of those, I'm more looking for a cheap project, something I can tidy up over a brand new rifle.
If I wanted brand new, a Marlin Papoose would be at the top of the list.

[Mr Merde]

For anyone who may be interested.


http://www.armsbid.com/1-Firearms-Auction.htm




With a little bit of the spare readies I could flood tardme

[mstriumph]

Here and there. Currently having a break from it all> Missing all the good guys from the site.

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.... as WE are missing you, fella!

[Sniper]

Any one got experiance with a Stirling M20 here?
Theres one for sale at the local Hammils that I was checking out as i have a bolt action, but no semis.
How reliable/accurate are they?

Depending on the ammo, they will carry on firing long after you have blistersn all your fingers. Mine had an issue with cheap subsonic, but cycled everything else beautifully.

Bloody accurate little rifle. For a .22 anyway. Remember 99% of shooting is down to how well someone can shoot. I have seen a chap swear and carry on about how shit his because at 50yards he couldnt get 3 shots into a 2inch by 2inch square even when prone on sandbags. I got behind and got 7 shots in a 1 by 1.

Actually, ask MDU and Smokin how accurate the M20 is. I used it at 2007s bunny hunt

[deanohit]

Depending on the ammo, they will carry on firing long after you have blisters on all your fingers. Mine had an issue with cheap subsonic, but cycled everything else beautifully.

Bloody accurate little rifle. For a .22 anyway. Remember 99% of shooting is down to how well someone can shoot. I have seen a chap swear and carry on about how shit his because at 50yards he couldnt get 3 shots into a 2inch by 2inch square even when prone on sandbags. I got behind and got 7 shots in a 1 by 1.

Actually, ask MDU and Smokin how accurate the M20 is. I used it at 2007s bunny hunt

Cheers mate.
I'd be putting a better scope on it to start with, got a little thin tube on it at the mo'.
May have to go back in for another look some time.

So what ammo were you using?
I mainly use Winchester subs anyway as thats what my JW15 loves.

[Korumba]

Just took my 12yo on a trip around NZ and he went pig hunting (knives) in Nelson and we got 3 nice little Boars over the day..
Then we went “Postal” with a few guns. The Black Powder gun elicited the biggest grin of the day.

And then after calling into my Cuzzys place Mr Merde he has become a Black powder convert… those photos later, these are from Nelson.