Another .222 thread.
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andrew stibbs
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welshwarrior
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I’ve a cz 527 does all I need in a reliable light package.
of those 2 I’d buy the vixen in 222
of those 2 I’d buy the vixen in 222
the prowler
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Got sako85 hunter and sako85 varminter in 223. Very happy with my choice.
I’ll come back to this thread about the .222 Remington.
This past week a new episode of NZ Hunter Adventures aired on TVNZ (Duke channel). Season 7, Episode 2. It is available on demand but I am pretty sure you will need a VPN to access it, which I am equally sure quite a lot of you probably have.
It is a fantastic episode where Willy Duley dons the garb and equipment of the old school Forestry Service deer cullers of the 1960s, and heads up into the Ruahines with his father Greg who is a legend in hunting film making here, and Derek (73), a retired deer culler. Willy shoots a Sako .222 Vixen, with period 50gr Sako SP ammunition. They target red deer hinds and yearlings, chest and neck shooting them in the traditional manner.
The film does a wonderful job of exhibiting just how useful this cartridge and calibre was (and why), and how effectively it puts the deer down for recovery in very steep country. I wish a lot of the guys in England and Scotland could see this kind of filmmaking as it goes a very long way to objectively assessing what is “enough gun” when used competently.
We are very lucky here that this kind of filmmaking is broadcast without fear of the filmmakers and their audience being socially cast out and cancelled. NZ Hunter Adventures is very popular, and the first two episodes of the current season show the Duleys at the very top of their game.
This past week a new episode of NZ Hunter Adventures aired on TVNZ (Duke channel). Season 7, Episode 2. It is available on demand but I am pretty sure you will need a VPN to access it, which I am equally sure quite a lot of you probably have.
It is a fantastic episode where Willy Duley dons the garb and equipment of the old school Forestry Service deer cullers of the 1960s, and heads up into the Ruahines with his father Greg who is a legend in hunting film making here, and Derek (73), a retired deer culler. Willy shoots a Sako .222 Vixen, with period 50gr Sako SP ammunition. They target red deer hinds and yearlings, chest and neck shooting them in the traditional manner.
The film does a wonderful job of exhibiting just how useful this cartridge and calibre was (and why), and how effectively it puts the deer down for recovery in very steep country. I wish a lot of the guys in England and Scotland could see this kind of filmmaking as it goes a very long way to objectively assessing what is “enough gun” when used competently.
We are very lucky here that this kind of filmmaking is broadcast without fear of the filmmakers and their audience being socially cast out and cancelled. NZ Hunter Adventures is very popular, and the first two episodes of the current season show the Duleys at the very top of their game.
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Foxyboy43
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Aye the triple deuce is a formidable round and punches well above it’s perceived weight. From memory Lea McNally, the great stalker and Shooting Times columnist for many years swore by it for use on the hill. If it was good enough for him...........
Would like to see that (and more content of that sort generally). Can't imagine it having a chance on UK telly, though, sadly - once walked in on an episode of Countryfile where a deer manager was 'having' to cull an animal. Pretty sure they basically held a funeral for the beast.
As to the original question, I shoot a Sako 75 in .222 and I love it. Super accurate, a joy to shoot and easy to load for. As to lead free, I understand there is a 50gr Nielsen Sonic bullet that is designed for slow twists. But then I'm not sure I'd worry about that too much right now if you're reloading.
Sonicdmb73
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I did have a look at this, I got as far as finding the programs. But even with the VPN on it appears that I need an app to watch it (certainly on my iphone I will have to try on the laptop.
I don’t know exactly when Country File lost its way. But I can remember when they did actually try to educate rather than play to the crowd. It doesn’t surprise me that they portrayed the cull in a “how unfortunate, last resort” emotive way. All while the audience sit down to their eight week old chicken
As for lead free in the 222 there are some already but they are light and iirc Varmint ones. I suppose someone will make something if it becomes law. Possibly not ideal for 222 but there are plenty of 224 calibre rifles in other cartridges. So something useable might come along.
Ade8mm
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Any suggestions anyone?
Sonicdmb73
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VPN or Virtual Private Network they are usually used to protect you on public WiFi networks. But you can also appear to be in a different country (of your choice) to watch regional specific content.
I used one while in Tenerife to watch the Rugby on BBC and ITV when the World Cup was on.
Sonicdmb73
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Why not put it in the classifieds first. You will get to more people that way.
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