Recent content by Jason

Hello Everyone, Don't post much, hardly need to as there is so much good info to be had! Anyway got a question. Was out deer hunting 3 months ago and my mate shot his .270 too close to my right ear. Had that before rings for a while etc. But this time it just did'nt feel right afterwards...

Hello, I understand, I've had "economic difficulties too!" I have just bought some bushnell legend 10x42 binos. They cost me $165 usd. I live in New Zealand so that was about $250.00 of our $ landed here. They are excellent value for money. I had a pair of Bushnell elites a while back and they...

Hello, I live in New Zealand and am putting together a Rem 700 .243 for long range shooting of Wallabies, Fallow deer, and young Himalayan Tahr. It has a 21 inch barrel (shortened) and I use a suppressor. I shoot Berger 95 gr VLD's at 3025fps. I can hold 1000 ft lbs to just over 500 yds with...

Hello, Do you guys prefer to dial in your windage corrections or use hold off? I have been trying both and having good success with dialing in windage. Never tried it until recently but seems to be working well on my .223 with a Leupold Mark 2 6-18. I use that rifle to practice with a lot. My...

Hello, Just wanted the get peoples thoughts on leaving shot animals over night or not. Most of the places I shoot long range the animals are on their way back into cover at daybreak but on their way out at night and give a better shot opportunity. Trouble is retrieving the meat. If the night...

Re Bipod height Take both heights! Just kidding, I used a 9-13 for years but now I use a 6-9 (Harris) If I had to pick between the two I would use the 6-9 but there are times when a 9-13 is real useful. Like everything its compromise. If you are shooting off rocks a lot and not having to...

Re Retumbo Hello, I have just started using it, and I will keep on using it!. I have a Rem 700 7mm RM and I shoot 168 gr Berger vlds. My load is (dare I say it) 77 grains of Retumbo! 2 grains over the listed maximum. I am getting 3068 fps with no pressure signs at all. I think it would be...

Re 168 gr 7mm vld's for hunting Hello, I live in New Zealand and have just started using the 168 gr vld s for hunting in my 7mm/08 AI. I am shooting them at 2748 fps. So far I have shot 4 goats and just a couple of days ago a workmate shot his first deer at 325 yds with one from my rifle. 3...

I know this may sound like an odd comparison but I have a 7mm/08 Ackley Improved. I shoot Berger 168 gr vld bullets at 2748 fps. I was doing some comparisons on the computer the other day with a 7mm RUM. Shooting the same bullet at 3175 fps the RUM is only 15% faster and with 30 % more energy...

I would be interested in opinions on how much noticable difference there is between similar calibres (if any) I live in New Zealand and hunt with a 7mm/08 improved shooting Berger 168 gr vlds at 2748 fps. I have run comparisons on the computer comparing larger calibres such as the 7mm magnum and...

Hello, I shoot a 7mm/08 improved. I use 168 grain vld Berger bullets. I live in New Zealand and use the Australian ADI powder (2209) which I believe is sold as Hodgdon 4350 in the USA. I use 49 grains which gives me 2748fps. Worked up to 50 gr for 2814 fps but was a little warm. (necked down...

I have recently had a Rem 700 rechambered to 7mm/08 AI, not a big improvement to be honest, but I have been playing with Berger 168 gr vld's and can get 2725 fps with no pressure signs ( maybe room for a little more ) I live in New Zealand and shoot mostly Red deer for meat weighing on average...

I Have a 7mm/08 which I am going to have rechambered to 7mm/08 improved. I would like to use it to shoot out to 600yds. Do I really need an adjustable objective? At what range do they become essential. P.S This forum is great, Thanks to everyone.

Hello, I am currently considering purchasing a Tikka T3 lite in either 7mm/08 or .270wsm for my hunting to replace my Howa .25/06 (a bit too heavy). I will be fitting a Weaver grand slam 3.5-10x40 scope. I have spent a few (Too many!) hours studying ballistic charts etc. I will be using the...

I would like to use Berger 115 VlD bullets in my .25/06 on deer at long range if they are suitable. Most animals I would shoot would be under 250lbs. Anyone had any experience with this bullet? Thanks