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Norma 120g very accurate and good for roe, foxes etc but not for reds, they are too fragile, have a look at the Norma site.

I load 120g Scierra Pro Hunters in my 6.5, used them on roe, fallow and red with no problems and not much meat damage, my load is fairly mild. A friend also using 6.5x55 with Norma 120g BT bullets had no problem with roe and superbly accurate, but has moved to Federal 140g factory loads after...

I’ve made a good few knives for myself and others. I started as I couldn’t find a handle shape and size on a blade that I liked, small blade handle too small, right sized handle the blade was too long and too thick. I’ve used 01 steel, haven’t had a problem with it provided you keep it clean to...

I reload for my Sako 75 222 and found that 55g seems to suit it best, foxes, crows, roe and the odd rabbit. The caliber has legendary accuracy with the Sako being a tack driver. I found 55g better on roe so settled on that.

I’m using 45g of N160 with 120g Pro Hunters set 40thou off the lands, great load, very accurate, mild recoil and little damage. I was using 48g, got the same accuracy but more recoil. Dropping back 3g hasn’t made any noticeable difference at normal stalking ranges so why burn more powder and put...

I'm aware of a person in Tayside in exactly this situation. Their local medical practise has refused to provide the information and as such Police Scotland office in Dundee have said they cannot proceed with the renewal application. BASC are aware of the situation and are looking into the matter.

120g Sierra Gameking sp, work on fallow, roe & reds

I wouldn't touch one of the new 2.2 or older 2.4 Defenders with a barge pole, too many engine and tranny problems, I'm not surprised they are going out of production! Before anyone says anything I've run Defenders for years, currently a 300tdi which is still going strong after 18 years, but the...

I have both 6.5x55 and 222, if I was restricted to one rifle it would be 6.5, great for all deer species in the UK and on roe doesn't do any more damage than the 222.

A small and friendly walk and stand shoot is looking for two or three new members to join us for the 2015/2016 Season. We are located approx.4 miles from Brechin and shoot over roughly 1500 acres of mixed terrain andwoodland. The shoot is now coming into its fourth season and has 5 established...

+1 for Lansky then strop the knife on a leather strop coated with chromium oxide powder & oil - there is loads of info on the net regarding this - doing this will give you a razor edge. I tend to simply strop the blade after every use only needing to sharpen it with the lansky after dressing out...

Speer 55g spritzer code number 1047, last batch labelled "Varmint" but I've never had any problem with them on roe. I use them in the 222 and 22-250 AI with no issue. I have used Scierra but can get Speers locally and didn't notice any difference in performance or POI. Duncan

Thanks all for the replies, will check the various points raised, then try again. As I said not an issue as the initial shot goes to POA more a niggle! I seem to remember a review of the rifle a few years ago that highlighted a similar problem but can't find a copy on the internet now. Will...

For interest I couldn't get my 222 Sako to group with boat tail bullets, problem solved when I switched to flat base, this with both 50 & 55 grain bullets, make didn't seem to make any difference. Rifle also has a 1:14 twist.

I have a Sauer 202 outback in 6.5x55 running homeloads. While accuracy is fine for one or two shots the rifle would appear to throw bullets high by 2 or 3 inches on the third or fourth shot. I've never noticed this while stalking as normally one or two shots are enough, only on paper when...

7 or 8 times magnification I've found best for woodland stalking and I would look for a second hand pair of Swarovski, Zeiss, Leica or Optilyth binos rather than buying cheaper new pair.

I have a Sauer 202 in 6.5x55 and hand load using 120g Sierra Pro Hunters with 46g of Vit 160. I use this for Roe, Fallow, Red and foxing - a great all-rounder. I also have a 222, again with handloads, using 55g Speer soft points with Vit 133 and find that I get less meat damage on Roe with the...

Used 7x42 slc's for years, brilliant don't see any point in upgrading.

Try Alt-berg boots, they are very well made and come in different width fitting. Their website has good info on fitting available etc.

Icebehr Neoprene Fleece Lined Gloves bought via eBay, cheap and work well