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Attention all Aussies including @Dr Ray and all esteemed members the world over. This guy from Guga Foods is on YouTube but this just came up on Facebook. I think he is laying it on a little thick. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/D6p9ccGYhbTh54tE/?mibextid=xfxF2i

Raising a question about reloading for dangerous game rather than derail another thread about reloading for dangerous game. I have not reloaded for dangerous game but believe I would if I were to plan some form of dangerous game hunt. I have my .375H&H that I plan to keep in case I decide to...

G'day all. The .25-06 seems to get a mention of late in various circles. I believe there is more Projectile choices and availability in the 6.5calibre. Does anyone have experience with the 6.5-06 cartridge or variant? Is there a commercial offering with availability or quality brass? If not...

Copied from another thread but I want to know about long range scopes please. pc3 mentions the S&B scopes being bombproof and NightForce share that reputation. I expect A&B have better glass but maybe Nightforce have more models and options. Neither are cheap if you look at mid to high end...

I'm having a lot of trouble seating primers in Seller and Bellott 6.5x55 cases. These are once fired. Full length sized by me today. Some are just hard to seat in a Lee Hand primer. Some have gone in slightly off and after using a lot of force and crimped in a way I've had to deprive them...

I have a little experience making some preserved meat smallgoods and have purchased some South African Crown Cabanossi mix. Anyone hear using it? do you dry yours or are you smoking and cooking it? I hope to put this together tomorrow as I have some Mettwurst to smoke/cook. I'm happy to read...

Does anyone mount 30mm scopes on hunting rifles. Do you choose it for the tube size or the other specifications like "model" quality/Brand/adjustment? Example my mate likes the Swarovski z6 series. Do you feel there is any specific advantage? I know it can offer more adjustment but is there...

Well Vegemite gets a few interesting comments. I just saw this and it's something I didn't know. https://fb.watch/jQGfewBLcc/?mibextid=NnVzG8

As I'm spending more time on the range more people are trying to sell me on the merits of the Man Bun gun. As an off the shelf option Lithgow make the Woomera or La105 chassis rifle in 6.5creedmoor. Now, I'd like to say I would be seen dead with one but I've always said it's designed for long...

Yesterday I cleaned 3 centre fires and saw variing degrees of dirtyness and copper fouling. Nothing of concern but an observation. .308 Has an IBI fitted aftermarket . Broken in with cleaning steps . Shooting 124gn Hammer Hunter projectiles (copper) .280a.i. Has an IBI C/F wrapped broken in...

Yesterday I cleaned 3 centre fire rifles. 1 or 2 of these will be taken away in about 6 weeks. Target shooters often like to do a barrel before a match, even if it's 1 or 2 sighters before the match. Then it's cleaned meticulously before the next match. I'm thinking about taking these rifles...

Ok, we've heard NATO may be adopting the 6.8x51 Sig round. An article on an Australian magazine says it looks like the Australian army will adopt it but there is a civilian designation of .277 Sig Fury of you can find ammo etc. It seems to run at higher pressures because of a special case...

Just preparing for The Princess wedding this afternoon. The date has been brought forward as he is looking at a job offer in Bloody America. They bought flasks for the groom party and "Father of the Bride" She should be well aware I will take a stiff drink before we walk down the aisle.

G'day all. I just got a Facebook anouncement that today is Russell's Birthday. Please wish @Badboymelvin a happy 46th Birthday.

Ok, I'm looking for Brussel Sprout recipes. I was recently given some farm fresh Baby Brussel Sprouts by @jcinsa who grows them commercially. I was not a fan of them as a kid. My wife says my mother probably boiled them too long. I steamed some with my other steamed veg. My wife said roast...

I've been reading about making Salami and other Sausage etc. I am thinking of the traditional Salami made on pork and fermented to preserve it. Done right it does not need a starter culture but it's a safeguard to use it. Apparently it dies affect the flavour but I won't know unless I made a...

Not wanting to derail a thread by @Marcos Rodriguez I am putting a link here to some Australian Slang words. I did not understand some of the words written on Spanish and I used an Australian expression that they did not know. It opened up the conversation. Thought It might be of interest...

All this talk of price gouging and scalpers sell components worries me. Now I learned a few months back pistol powders are not available, All Stores. Today, it started. People are advertising powders and Primers at inflated prices. I'm out to make a dollar but not sure this is sporting.

While I was working away I had access to a neighbouring property to hunt pigs. I walked the creek often to kill time and get some exercise. I decided I wanted a lightweight rifle for regular carry, a mountain rifle basically. First thought was buy a Carbon Fibre stock. I found there was an...

G'day all, I've just met another member in person. Before Christmas Opposite Pole seggested a get together in or around Sydney. As it turns out I was hoping to travel that way and I have regular contact with Bob Nelson .35 Whelen. I said he'll yeah let's make this happen. We made loose plans...

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G'day to the rest of the world. It's January 26th, Australia Day. It's a public holiday for is and a day to celebrate the founding of Australia and our pride in our country It's a day of sausage sizzles, barbecues and citizenship ceremonies.

The idea is from another forum but is there a piece of equipment that turned out to be a waste? Maybe it's crap or just became redundant among the gear we "Had to have" I found it hard to answer and I have bought many gadgets and accessories. Many quote certain Lee products to have been a...

I was loaned a Chrongraph so today it was a nice day went to test a few rifles and loads. I have loaded thousands of rounds on a single stage press and have good success in the field. I am now starting to shoot some club events with sporting rifles. I don't use match grade components but my...

An old friend got in touch and asked if I would help Load some ammo for her .45-90. We worked together a few years back and being gun enthusiasts we alway had something to talk about when we crossed paths. I am keen to help and research this cartridge. And develop a loadWe need to source dies...

My Brother has an urge to buy another rifle so who am I to say it’s a bad idea. He has a .308 Browning X Bolt for light carry and the recoil is sharp. He has a Lithgow Crossover in .223 and has designs on a second Lithgow Crossover. Available factory options include .243, 6.5cm and .308. He...

Does anyone care to show of their rifle? I saw nice pics of an engraved Blaser somewhere so if anyone has pics of pretty rifles feel free to show them , engraved or not. I quoted something @BeeMaa said and it got me thinking about Blaser and others. Show em off life's to short to hunt with an...

I’ve wanted a Swarovski scope for a while but I’ve heard of one or 2 people who have had or know of several that have been poor quality. I know anything can fail or you might get a Lemon. Does this happen very often with Swarovski? The latest was a bloke saying he and his mates had a...

I’ve been reloading for years, I know the basics. I don’t want o be weighing cases and turning necks, not yet at least. I try use quality pills and get decent groups for the rifle , mostly hunting rifles standard weight factory barrels etc. under 1moa is a start. Of late I’ve been reading more...

So I’m thinking I might build a rifle on a Tikka action with a Carbon Fibre barrel. No disrespect to those I have consulted or discussed it with I value your opinion but this is a one off. If it’s a mistake it’s one I have to learn from. I discussed this with several people including the...

I have read doing an Ackley improved version of some cases is not always a real world gain. I considered having it done on a .22-250 or a 7mm-08 simply because my smith has dies and was working on them. Now, I am seriously considering having a .280ai built for me on a Tikka action. The...

Anyone use this ammo? I bought these in .30 and 7mm-08. By 200 of each. The price was good and I was happy to think I get Winchester brass to reload, The bloke in the shop got me excited about the big Narly tip etc and I thought these will be great. I think I tried a couple in one rifle...

So I have made friends with a couple of Aussies and shared messages with other s here from all over. Many years ago I decided a 7mm-08 might be a good all rounder for Australia and bought one in recent years. Reading here I’ve learned of more standard chambering’s and their merits. I’ve even...

Its here. My new Von Gruff 4x4 Hunter. A new design from Garry after showing me a couple of sketchs for design after considering what i was asking for. I just rang him to let him know they arrived safely. Mine has Redgum Timber handles supplied by me from a piece i cut. Garry stabilised my wood...

Ive, been loading maybe 25 years, slowly trying to accumulate a few better things. I have one cartridge that I think I have seated to for out simply by using the manual listed way of screwing the die down, back a 1/4 turn, test it fits etc. I think I have one lot of .243 with the projectile a...

i got out at 7am this morning and it was cold and foggy. I measured the temp at 0 degrees at 8:30am on return. I did take a set of Mechanics gloves with me. Thin leather palm and like a neoprene top. These allow some dexterity. I still got cold hands, What do others wear for cold weather...

How many Kiwis here? How many Aussies? I’ve been in touch with a few Aussies and the resident Kiwi knife maker @Von Gruff Curious to see if there are other members from New Zealand .

Having a couple of hunting rifles I want to have at least one set up to be reasonably lightweight to carry regularly for short hunts/exercise. I like my my Zeiss Diavari 2.5-10x50 and it’s nearing be say 600g, so does a Meopta 4-12x50 Leupold vx3i and Swarovski z3 have scopes under 400g to 10...

ive used Hornady one shot in aerosol and pump pack with varying results. Over many years I’ve been using one branded by the gunshop and caused some cases to get stuck. Perhaps not applying enough. There is a lot of stuff on the net about making your own with Isopropyl alcohol and liquid Lanolin...

Im sure many know the newer Tikka bolt handle is easily removed and hold in with a dovetail with many aftermarket tactical options available. I read of a company who do upgrades and I reckon they sometime straighten and fill the bolts. Actually that’s the AHR upgrades on Cz550 I think...

I have a set of Courteney Patrol boots for Sale. they are in excellent condition I tried wearing them a few times on dirt but they are a little loose on me. A UK size should equate to an Aussie size. My Selous are a better fit, i can post pics and detail after Tuesday i am travelling for work...

i thought of this topic after reading the thread on Best rifles for Feline menace . The title start had me think of our cats. Do we consider spotlighting as hunting? I’m a shooter hunter. If I walk the creek looking for pigs I guess it’s hunting but my mate is a Keen deer hunter and hunts on...

any thoughts on Carbon Fibre stocks.? I’m all for traditional stocks on hunting rifles particularly in hot dry countries like Africa, Australia. Any thoughts on carbon fibre stocks for lightweight hunting rifles?

im trying to justifying buying a Von Gruff knife. I had always considered aa custom knife for hunting and just because it’s will fit with my idea of classic traditional looking accessories with my gear. I’ve looked at the models. I then found the thread on the Africa Hunting EDC version with the...

@Bob Nelson 35Whelen @Skinnersblade You have been summonsed from another forum that’s was hijacked by a silly argument. Drops bears are the most feared Australian critters. We always warn the backpackers of these. We do have a Bundy Bear and you can have fun with that but play to long and you...

Just a quick start on my first overseas trip and paid hunt (lunch break) where i hunted South Africa. I try hunt pigs and any pest animal where I can. i enjoy my firearms and shooting so managing pest suits me just fine. I advertised here last year for a cull hunt and got many offers. I chose to...

Hi, I’m keen to purchase a .300wm to replace the Ruger I sold. I have leads on a couple of Tikkas but also found a Sako A7 I now .300wm, seems it’s for sale as the owner didnt like the recoil. I have ammo, components so it’s .300wm I want It’s i will buy a Tikka but keen to hear what others...

just wanted to share what I found when go at a Travel credit card. Being my first ever international trip I paid deposit as wire transfer or bank transfer. No problem I’ve paid 50% I went to pay some more but limited to $1000 us per transaction and a fee of $15? Contacted outfitter sorted. I...

just wondering if anyone can set me straight on bear hunting. Maybe I will save and try for a Bear hunt in the future. It doesn’t have to be the biggest But something that can be a nice floor rug. I believe the Black Bear are the more common bear and cheapest option. I also read they might come...

Counting down for my first African trip. 3 weeks. Going over things with the Mrs around what we need. Sometime back people said travel light as the camp will do laundry etc. My plan is to wear casual clothes over with my boots carrying 2 sets of clothes in my backpack with some shorts for the...