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    Lightweight vs Durable vs the one to rule them all

    We are just about to put a Swaro Z5I 3.5 x 18 x44 BT on my son's 308win light weight hunting rifle for similar reasons. The Z5 a nice light weight option, BUT as it comes from the factory, it only has one rotation of the turret which gives you 13.5 MOA of elevation. I have removed the factory...
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    Build a kids rifle - poll added for caliber, scope input requested

    When my son was 12 or 13. I got him started shooting precision rifle matches using a Tikka T3 in 223 with a 1/8 twist barrel. It was a pretty low cost way to get him started and see how he liked it. I didnt want to invest a heap of money into a new build until I knew he was going to like it and...
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    Bull down 220 Berger LRHT

    Thanks for the report. Congrats on the successful hunt.
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    MDT introduces the HNT26! A 26 Ounce Carbon Fiber Hunting Chassis.

    I am going to order some of the first into Australia and Frankengun them into left handers. What mags do I want to run for Rem short and long actions?
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    MDT introduces the HNT26! A 26 Ounce Carbon Fiber Hunting Chassis.

    Thanks for the photos. Looks like for impatient lefties like myself, it would be possible to mill out a bolt handle recess and pretty much drop in a left hand action.
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    Lyman Long Range Precision Rifle Reloading Handbook

    I bought the Lyman book, but wouldnt have bothered if I could have actually viewed it before hand. Its pretty rudimentary. Probably worthwhile for a beginner, but not much use beyond that.
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    130 TTSX(Barnes)30 cal

    When my son was 14 or so, I loaded up 130gn Barnes TTSX in his 308 Win to give him a lighter recoiling bullet combo that was still capable of good terminal performance on larger game. He only shot one sambar deer (a little smaller than elk, but bigger than say mule deer) with this load, but we...
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    Optika LR 10x42 HD - anyone got one to report on?

    Would be interested to hear any first hand reports on these Optika LR 10x42 HD Also, anyone know if they are all Euro made? If so, they would be the only non-chinisium in this price point.
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    Hunting & Fishing Ear pro for hunting

    Yep, understand that we will have to spend some money. I just dont want to buy something at the premium end of the spectrum, only to find that it doesnt solve the problem for him any better than the low cost ear pro did.
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    Hunting & Fishing Ear pro for hunting

    We hunt a lot - like 6 months or more each year. Its not a matter of noticing the sound with shots on game. More a mater of him not wanting to deal with the ringing in the ears that I have.
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    Hunting & Fishing Ear pro for hunting

    Just wanted to hear from others who may already have an answer. My son does a lot of still hunting, along the lines of elk in heavy timber. Most shots are under 100 yards, but are taken quickly - ie a few seconds to ID an animal and shoot before the animal disappears into thick cover. So any ear...
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    MDT Cyke Bipod

    I have used Harris & Atlas in the past. Late last year, I bought 2 Ckye PRS model for my son and I. I haven't used it as much as I would like, but so far Ckye pod being both our favourite bipod by a large margin.
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    Rifle Competition Events NRL Hunter series

    It would be great to see these matches run in Australia. But unfortunately the rules required for range approval here make it pretty much impossible.
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    Hunting & Fishing "Meat Bucket" for pack frame

    Nice work mate. I like it. What are those parts that hold the webbing straps? I havent seen those before. Edit to add - found it "Dual Sternum Strap Adjuster"
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    Tikka T3 Thread

    My son's first centerfire rifle. was originally a 308 win T3 hunter. After he picked up a Proof 30 cal 1/10 Sendero contour barrel off a prize table, we remade it into a light weight mountain hunter, still in 308 Win. Its one of his favorite hunting rifles now.
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    PRS Talk Ammo Shortage

    Mate I have been. Just need to get some more primers and I will be good for a few years. If the PRS season gets cancelled in Aus again this year, I will bet set for a good bit longer 🤣🤣🤣
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    PRS Talk Ammo Shortage

    Mate, you are way wrong. There is a growing shortage in Australia, and friends of mine in South Africa are saying the same thing. And it will take years for these countries to get back to normal levels even once components are more readily available in the USA.
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    Anyone made a DIY biathlon or backpack sling for hunting?

    Thanks mate. Good suggestion. I will PM you if thats okay? Hopefully I dent end up in a complete knockdown and I can get this done.
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    Anyone made a DIY biathlon or backpack sling for hunting?

    Thanks for the suggestions. I will have a go at making something. I know there are a few on the market, but I am in Australia, so once you add postage & a super crap exchange rate, it ends up pretty expensive.
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    Anyone made a DIY biathlon or backpack sling for hunting?

    I need a sling to carry a 12-14lb hunting rifle, so thought a "biathlon" or "backpack" style sling might be the best option. I have access to an industrial sewing machine and materials such as canvas, nylon, webbing etc, so thought I would have a go at building one. Has anyone made something...
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