Recent content by marks

Update on loads The last two trips have used this load on Thar with excellent results from BAR. I brought a new limb saver pad which I have put on my BAR and have found it to be excellent as takes the real punch out of recoil. Gun real easy and pleasent to use groups very tight consistently -...

Night force good buying. Mate just brought one for his long range cannon impressed with it. Note at higher power 56mm is an advantage as need good light especially if price same. weight difference is irrelevant only. If the weight is considered to be an issue give up hunting or get fit as...

High power scope selection The higher the power the higher qiuality the optics you need. The lower quality gear has average manufacturing tolerances on glass lenses and this is important when above 10X. US/German gear is built rugged. If you are shooting in the hills versus shooting at the...

Have just test run some 7mm WSM loads using sierra 140 grain projectiles and 69.3grains of ADI 2213sc powder. Groups 1/2 inch at 100 meters for my Browning BAR. No signs of any pressure issues also stumbled on a new way to hold rifle that keeps groups very tight. You need to tie a piece of...

Yes I own a 7mmWSM BAR and have shot a lot of Himalayan Thar with it with great success. Presently using 140gn Sierra pointed soft points with 66 gns ADI2213SC or 4831SC with good results. Have also tried 120gn Sierra PSP at 68gns 2213SC. Another reloader is running 70gn ADI2213SC with 140gn...

The 7mmWSM works exceptionally well at range particularly 300M plus. I shoot Thar with it and have nailed a number of large bulls this year only need 1 shot falttens them. Relaod with 66grains ADI 2213 and 140 grain Sierra lead tip bullets. Deer are light skinned and easy to knock over would...