Recent content by padda72

Tommy, thanks for the reply. Unfortunately I’m in the ROI, my choices are limited to what I can source here. Haven’t seen these here at all.

Thanks ACM, copper crossed my mind as well. Unfortunately in the ROI choice & availability can be an issue. Not much uptake on copper (according to dealer where I’m purchasing barrel). The higher bc of the longer copper heads appeals to me. I’ll probably end up shooting a few foxes with the...

Thanks everyone for taking the time to respond. The general consensus here seems to be (I’m generalising here I know) is a 90-100gr projectile works well. I was always a fan of either bonded or a H-mantle or T- mantle construction. Just a matter of waiting for the barrel to arrive (3 month lead...

Thanks Mr. S. Appreciate the advice.

Thanks, that’s something I’ve thought about too. Was considering starting with non lead, but when asked, the dealer where I bought the barrel, he said virtually no take up on copper.

Hi, After using just one rifle (Blaser R8 Professional Success 30-06) for the past 12 years I have decided to purchase another barrel. By no means an easy decision on my part (hummed & hawed for about a year) I eventually settled on the .243 Winchester, and ordered a 20” barrel threaded for a...

No luck. Was coming to the same conclusion myself, probably faulty. Thanks for taking the time to reply.

Thanks for the info. However the scope will simply not switch on the illumination while on the other rifle by using the turret (also a Blaser, but without the iC in the bolt). If I use my bolt (with iC) it operates without fail. Tried the training procedure, but this fails to register with the...

Hi, I have a Zeiss iC 2.5-10 X 50 scope that was paired to my Blaser. Since changed the scope, and given the Zeiss to a friend. Is there a way to unpair the scope from the rifle, and revert back to operating the illumination via simply pulling out the turret? I cannot find any instructions on...

Hi, I’m from Co. Waterford in Ireland, I’ve been stalking over 20 years. I have one rifle, an R8 Blaser in 30-06. I mainly shoot fallow, but have hunted all species in Ireland. I find the site very informative and dip in and out regularly. Always interested in learning something new.