Innholdsfortegnelse for May 2021 i Sporting Shooter

THERE is often something to shoot when the game dries up and a 1950s distinctly Australian rabbit rifle gives me double-deuce delight. Some time back my luck continued to improve when a friend's normally very productive fallow block almost dried up … almost. A solitary yearling doe popped out first afternoon and a circuitous stalk bagged me some delectable meat. Next morning, in almost the same location, we saw another doe, but due to the low numbers, I decided not to be greedy. Rather, I'd go and sit a way off the carcass and try to whistle in a fox, cat or dog – no dice. There was, however, a large murder of Australian ravens AKA crows visiting the carcass to feast on a bounty. Incidentally, catch up on Tony…

ODAY, certain rifles have become benchmarks against which all other rifles are judged. For example the Czech Brno Model 1 and elegant CZ Model 452 rimfire were far and away the most popular and highly regarded bolt action rimfires produced, if not for all time, at least in the past 70 years, The latest CZ Model 515, however, is a horse of a different colour. Offered in two different configurations, the Tactical carbine and American rifle, the CZ 515 incorporates a number of unique features. Both models share the same aluminium chassis and two-piece stocks, but there all resemblance ends. The American is a standard sporter with birchwood stock while the Tactical (as the name suggests) resembles an AR carbine like the ones issued to U.S Special Forces. Since the…

Ridgeline has recently redesigned their packs in a useful range of sizes for the day hunter in 25L capacity, a 35L Day Hunter Plus pack and the 45L Hybrid Trek for extended hunting trips. Available in the choice of plain Beech or Excape camo pattern these new packs were designed in New Zealand by an ex Kathmandu and Macpac designer, purpose built for active hunters and hikers and tested by Ridgeline’s team of hard core hunters. The fabric is 100% recycled rip-stop 3000/6000 polyester with a canvas look that’s TPU coated for water resistance. In fact, I’m told TPU fabrics bond a thermoplastic polyurethane membrane to a base textile, in this case polyester fabric to create a high performing material that is durable, waterproof, but still maintains its flexibility. In…

DESPITE the introduction of a spate of super magnum and a few so-called more efficient cartridges, the good old .270 Winchester just keeps on keeping on. First, it survived the onslaught of the .270 Weatherby magnum, and later the .264 Winchester and 7mm Remington and .270 WSM, and if anyone thinks a pipsqueak like the 6.5 Creedmoor poses a serious threat to the .270 Win. he's got rocks in his head. The controversial .270 has become a world cartridge since its inception almost a century ago. When it was introduced in 1926 it was the flattest shooting standard big game cartridge of that time. Hunters were amazed to find that the fast-stepping 130gn bullet allowed them to make well-placed shots on game at long and uncertain ranges and drop the…

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NEW people are finding their way into the hunting lifestyle all around us. Now more than ever, we are hearing about ‘adult onset hunters’, who are people that have come to hunting during their adult life, usually with no exposure to it in their early years. I took the opportunity to help someone out recently and grabbed it with both hands. A hunting partner introduced me to a friend of his through social media; an experienced fisherman, and someone passionate about the outdoors, but a very new hunter. They were going to be spending some time hunting in my local area and an invitation to come with them was sent my way. Seeing new country is something I never pass up, but even more exciting to me was the chance…

MY Dad Andrew and his mate Paul took me on a hunt out bush and outfitted me with an awesome camouflagepatterned .22 Rimfire. My dad has really instilled firearm safety into me and made sure I had plenty of target practice in all sorts of shooting positions, so I felt pretty confident on my first hunt. When it came time to actually shoot a hare and some small suckers, I was a little nervous, but my Dad’s training sessions paid off. Here is one of a few suckers I took on the trip. Thankyou Dad. HOW TO ENTER Write a maximum 400 to 500 words and include one high quality digital high photograph. Email your entry to marcusodean@yaffa.com.au and if published you will win a Vortex merchandise pack. If you…

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ALTHOUGH currently we are all still able to participate in our chosen sport, it won't be long until one falls and the domino effect takes place. Most hunters or target shooters are not overly active in the politics behind our sports, being too focused on a similar mindframe of “they can’t stop me from going hunting”, “they can’t take my firearms'' or “I will just go anyway.” As a result of this mindset we haven’t been able to see that the industry may already be unravelling. One of the many organisations out for our collective destruction is the Animal Justice Party (AJP) who is working towards banning hunting and the use of firearms when hunting. Another organisation working against New South Wales shooters is the New South Wales Firearms Registry.…

No Mystery About The 5.6X52MM Q I was recently given a European single shot rifle chambered for the 5.6x52R (at least that's what is stamped on the barrel). I've never heard of this calibre, but my friend, an Austrian tells me that the cartridge is commonly used to take fox and chamois in Germanic countries. He says that he as heard the cartridge described as the 5.6x52 Savage. Since Savage is an American company I am wondering if the cartridge may have been chambered in some Savage rifles? What can you tell me about it? – Edgar Harrison A The cartridge designated as the 5.6x52R in Europe originated in America where is known as the .22 Savage High Power. It was designed by Charles Newton and introduced by Savage Arms Co.…

Kahles – Helia S 42 Binoculars Kahles has released an exciting new pair of binoculars for 2021 referred to as the HELIA S 42 in the choice of 8 or 10 x 42mm. Made in Austria, they are of roof prism design with straight tube and perfect for all-round hunting. Featuring a magnesium housing, these binoculars are rubber coated and finished in Kahles brown with an orange stripe down the front centre of each tube. They also come complete with neck strap and front and rear ocular and objective covers. Nitrogen purged making them water proof, the Helia S42’s offer powerful, high contrast with exceptional edge to edge sharpness and wide field of view. Although at the time of writing I hadn’t personally tested these new binoculars first hand, I’m…

THE most basic method of all is a set of dippers that are sold by Lee with a chart indicating how much of a given type of powder each dipper holds, but for safety' sake you should really check the weight being dipped with a scale. An accurate powder scale is the heart of your reloading operations, and you should take care to look after it and learn to use it properly. A scale will let you know the exact charge weight being dispensed, and it can also indicate the charge-to-charge uniformity (or lack thereof) with the type of powder you are using. While it is possible to reload without a powder scale, it's a darn sight more convenient and handy to have one. No other item stands the reloader…

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