Recent content by Axe

Good for you Jat, responsible deer management means that you don't just "see it shoot it" you make the decision yourself at the time. ​Good luck with your outing this weekend.

i have a zeiss Diavari Victory FL, it doesn't have the option for ballistic turrets like you initially mentioned. But its a real cracker if you want something to compare with the Z6i. The only negative things I would say I find with the z6i is that the illumination is sometimes a little too...

I have owned both, had a PM2 and it was WAY too fiddly, far too much adjustment for stalking. Would be the perfect choice for a range scope but for hunting its the Z6 hands down all day long IMO. I sold my PM2 after some missed opportunities - I was buggering around with the micro adjustment the...

We run one and its a nice truck but we also run an isuzu rodeo and the L200 has a "cheap" feel to it in comparison. That tinny sound when you shut the door, the fact the seats come away from the frame, the appalling dashboard that comes down into your knee caps if you are taller than 5ft, and...

Nosler Accubond 165gr are a good choice if you can source them, cant help you with powders because I use nothing but Hodgon Preferences

If you can hit a barn door then you'll pass the shooting test just fine. You get three attempts at each distance - far too generous IMO

243 is more than enough gun for fallow - and its also an easy calibre to shoot well, low on recoil and will teach you the importance of good shot placement and good stalking technique. Im sure there will be the hard core here to follow with comments like "get a 308 or a 2506 etc etc", all very...

Agree with Mungo - T3 is a very solid reliable and well priced rifle. I have one and am very happy with it and i take its been a real reliable workhorse for me. Not my favourite rifle but my go to rifle in poor weather or for abuse work. If I was on a budget and had to buy one rifle then the T3...

​This thread is the kind of reason I don't really bother using this forum anymore - and I know a few other people who can't be bothered anymore too. Scuba dog you have been offered some good advice some of which you haven't even acknowledged yet you've not hesitated to rip into Tfl at the...

Just get the named individual who is your mentor to send a letter to Dorset once he was witnessed you safely using the rifle on a number of outings, and stating that he / she feels the mentoring condition is unnecessary. ACPO doesnt put a time limit on "mentor" condition, i think if you really...

+1 on the Norma 120gr BT in 6.5x55 I have had good success with these. Never really had a problem with anything Norma make to be fair. You pay for what you get i suppose

I have a pro hunter and it was one of the biggest mistakes I ever made after my initial purchase - out the box it would not shoot well with a moderator on at all. I spent £1,500+ having a custom made maple stock made and I am now very happy with it. I believe that Steyr have now admitted that...

Thanks - interesting read.

Don't get too hung up on it, you'll probably only find CCI and Federal primers in your local gun shop anyway, they all go bang and they all do the job. If you are really into your home loading like some (I am a big into my loading but spend more time working my charges and seating depth than...

Probably best for you to go and try various models out in a shop - as you can see everyone has their own personal preference - generally being the ones that they own. I've tried the Zeiss - very good, and I currently own the Leica, which i find fabulous. The zeiss may just have the edge on the...