What is the best gun for city folk getting into hunting?
I get to shoot a large variety of rifles - different calibres, brands, stocks, suppressors and more. Each has its own benefits...
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Rebarreling the .308 – Proof Research and Custom Guns
I caught up with Greg from Custom Guns for a chat about a new build - we talk about all the choices in a 'semi' custom gun, Remington blueprinting, barrel lengths and more in a chat full of excellent advice.
The Tikka Strata in 300WSM – one gun to rule them all?
The Tikka T3X Superlite is a familiar firearm to many New Zealand Hunters. Take the 'standard' T3X, flute the barrel and you have the Superlite. I recently had a Strada to set up for a client and took the opportunity (with the client's permission of course) to have a bit of a play.
Setting up the Lithgow Arms LA101 22LR
In true form - I have a 22 comp next week - and the rifle didn't have a scope on it.
Time to head out and quickly sort the rifle for the shoot.
Put the rifle butt firmly in the pocket of your shoulder.
Let's get right back to basics. Where exactly, am I meant to place the buttstock of my rifle?
A rifle setup for a customer…
So, what exactly do we do when we set up a rifle for a custom?
It's always different (like our customers) - but here is an example.
A chat with Barnard.
I have known about Barnard Precision for a while - they have almost always been these mythical, highly accurate, but slightly...
The GRS Bifrost could be a good option for upgrading your stock.
The GRS Bifrost is made from glass fibre reinforced composite material. The grip and forehand area have a rubber surface - steady and comfortable...
Bergara threads – what’s on yours?
Do you have a B14? What's the thread on it? Know of any other rifles that have different threads depending on where they are marketed to?
The Crossover Rifles – a Tikka CTR and Bergara HMR
Both the rifles we are looking at today could be called 'crossover' rifles - but really, it turns out live at opposite ends of the spectrum.
Bergara B14 HMR – First Thoughts
Been keen to have a play with the Bergara B14 HMR for a while. Sorting a clients rifle gave me the opportunity to check out this offering of a 'crossover' rifle. Just another Remington 700 clone? Or something more?
AccuTac Bipods
One of the most aggressive/stylised bipod ranges on the market has landed in NZ. I take a quick look at AccuTac and make a few early observations.
Adjusting the trigger on the Tikka TAC A1
I have seen a little misinformation on this one - so here it is. No. You don't need to pull a Tikka TAC A1 apart to adjust the trigger.
Replacing the Tikka Bolt Handle
Changing a Tikka Bolt handle is really for aesthetics. Especially on something like the Tikka TAC A1 - which already has an 'oversized' tactical style bolt knob on it - it's certainly not something that is going to improve your grouping. However, we like to tinker, and, it's a great excuse to pull the bolt apart and clean it.
A Single Stage Trigger Vs Two Stage Trigger
Oh, if only it was that easy - the question of Single Stage Trigger Vs Two Stage Trigger comes up quite often - here are my thoughts on it...
Precision Trigger Basics
The trigger, one of the most important parts of a precision firearm system. How do they work, what do they do, and how can you optimise yours?
TAC A1 – ammo thoughts
A firearm and optics are only part of a system – you also need something to shoot through it! So, after a couple of days getting familiar with the lighter trigger through dryfire, it was time to make some noise.
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