Recent content by Kiwi58

Hi Todd I agree, it is a very special part of the world especially for people that love the outdoors. Cheers

yeah they are printed in pencil on the targets. The best I could get was 2780 fps out of the 52.8 grains

Hi there thanks for your reply. a min of 1200 ft/lb for thar is what I usually work on. I will load a few past 52.8 in 0.2 increments and see what it does. Cheers

Hey Thanks for your advice on this one. I need a minimum of 1200 ft/lb at 500 yards. Might load a few more in 0.2 increments and see how it goes over 52.8. cheers

A Also I am going to try a test with adi 2213sc equivalent to H4831, as it will fill the case better. Will let you know how it goes. Cheers

Hey there Wow just what I was thinking! I must be on the right track with this. 52gns is max load for the adi 2209, but I have worked up over by .8 of a grain with no pressure signs at all. Do you think the speed at 2780 fps will be ok for the 270 out to 500 yards? Cheers for your help om this

Hi Guys I conducted a test on my new Tikka t3x in 270 win yesterday. I plan to use this rifle out to 500 yards on Himalayan Thar in the the southern alps of Newzealand. loads are.... Sierra gameking 140gn adi 2209 powder cci large rifle primers Winchester brass I know you guy have a lot...

Hi Guys I have just got into Long range hunting after many years of working as a government hunter in Newzealand. I have purchased a new Tikka T3x hunter in 270win which I am in the process of developing handloads for. I will be shooting out to 500 yards on Himalayan Thar in the rugged southern...

Hi Guys I decided to join up after reading a few of the posts and articles on the forum. Wow a lot of great advice on here. I have been a keen hunter for 40 years and during that time have worked as a government hunter in NewZealand I have mainly bush hunted Red stags during the rut/roar, but...