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I'm in a pickle - biodsl - 12-18-2023
Bob R Wrote:BARREL Compass Lake 20", using a Douglas Blank.
That will be a shooter. Bob, you have done what I've seen advised on this forum again and again; put your money into the barrel, trigger and optic. (Though that SS 20x didn't set you back much!)
I'm in a pickle - Bob R - 12-19-2023
biodsl you are correct, at $300 a pop, I did not spend a lot on the Super Sniper Scope. The SWFA Super Sniper Fixed Power Scopes are well worth the money they cost. I have owned several over the years. Not as clear as a Tactical Leupold, but they do not cost $800 - $2,000 either. I have a couple Leupold Mk IV M1 16X TMR Scopes. They cost 5X as much as the Super Snipers. The Leupolds have better glass, but not 5X better for Range use or Coyotes in daylight.
I am pretty sure that I can get by without spending $150 on a Super Bolt also. We have enough good load data now days to keep the PSI's where they need to be, and not break parts. As far as upper receivers, I have a Colt, a Rock River, an Aero, as well as Andersons. I really cannot tell any difference in the quality, fit, and finish. The main difference is Cost for brand recognition in my humble opinion.
The Barrel, Trigger, and Glass are the items you need to concentrate on to have a shooter.
Bob R
I'm in a pickle - CJW - 12-19-2023
PF52,biodsl,Klem,GreyFox ..
My gosh we have our entire brain trust together on this one. What a great read
The questions are always overwhelming the answers arent..
Its easy to overthink things ..just follow their advice and you cant go wrong
Live Big,
Chuck
I'm in a pickle - Klem - 12-19-2023
Continuing the discussion on what is effective range.
Here is the chart used by the local authorities to determine whether a local applicant's choice of gun and size of property are adequate for a firearms licence. It was devised by our Agricultural Protection Board who handle culling of various pest species, including donkeys and camels from helo's. Grendel is not included as this chart was devised before the calibre existed. It represents a governmental view of what is effective. What is relevant here is the recommended calibre for the type of animal. It is not compulsory for shooters to follow this and what happens on private property is largely that, private. But there is an expectation from everyone involved that all animal shooting is humane, and there are laws protecting animals from inhumane hunters. Note the expected short ranges for all hunting and culling.
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I'm in a pickle - imaguy3 - 12-19-2023
Klem Wrote:Continuing the discussion on what is effective range.
Here is the chart used by the local authorities to determine whether a local applicant's choice of gun and size of property are adequate for a firearms licence. It was devised by our Agricultural Protection Board who handle culling of various pest species, including donkeys and camels from helo's. Grendel is not included as this chart was devised before the calibre existed. It represents a governmental view of what is effective. What is relevant here is the recommended calibre for the type of animal. It is not compulsory for shooters to follow this and what happens on private property is largely that, private. But there is an expectation from everyone involved that all animal shooting is humane, and there are laws protecting animals from inhumane hunters. Note the expected short ranges for all hunting and culling.
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I'm amazed they don't suggest using shotgun for deer...
I'm in a pickle - Klem - 12-19-2023
imaguy3 Wrote:I'm amazed they don't suggest using shotgun for deer...
imaguy,
Shotgun would not be my first choice for deer either.
There are very few deer here. They are a non-native/introduced species that have escaped from wildlife parks or commercial farms. Fallow only and they are elusive. Unlike pigs they are a niche species for hunters here. Civilian shooters can only shoot on private property with permission of the owner and the few deer that roam freely are in national and State forests, or unallocated crown land. That means they are the exclusive purview of the disciplined bodies associated with the management of that land. Big problems if anyone else is caught on that land with a firearm.