I wrote an article on my thoughts on these boots many years ago. However, I thought it was time for an update! I have owned the Lowa Z8-S boots for several years now – wearing them nearly every day. While not necessarily a ‘torture test’ by traditional standards – for a long time, they were…
Prometheus Lights – Beta QRV2 Classic
I start buying Four Sevens lights years ago. When they were acquired by Prometheus Lights – I continued to do so. Recently, Jason, the owner contacted me and asked if I would like to check out some of his Prometheus Lights and gear. Of course, I said yes. So, not long after one of the…
Getting started hunting – finding others
While some of us grow up around hunters, it’s part of the family tradition, or, you happen to know hunters – many don’t. Especially with modern, urbanised communities – there is sometimes quite a divide between deciding you want to get into hunting, and understanding how. Why Hunt? This isn’t really the purpose of this…
Stepping out. Exploring your backyard.
I realised this, having decided to go for a wander (one of very few) outside the house this morning. I live overlooking the Botanical Gardens in South Auckland. You would think this would impress on me the fact that I have a fair bit of bush to explore in my backyard. I don’t have to…
Browning Hells Canyon 300WSM
I love the round myself, doesn’t loose that much to the 300WIN, can win back some weight, and certainly is milder to shoot.
This particular one was a Browning Hells Canyon. I have always likes the slick Browning action, which is in part to the three lugs and smaller bolt opening angle.
The Hells Canyon adds camo and ceracoating on the action and barrel. The ceracoating prevents any rust or patina forming – so makes it a good option for a gun that may be used in the wet.
This one had a Hardy on the front and a Sig BDX System on top.
Sig BDX Scope and Rangefinder
I had actually had a BDX Scope out a couple of weeks before on another rifle – but this one also included the rangefinder that talks to the scope to provide distance and additionally, enables a wind adjustment indicator function. Why you can’t have some form of wind indication going on without the Range Finder can only be explained by a market and sales decision – as the Range Finder doesn’t measure wind.
However, the actual setup was a breeze, after I had chronographed the rifle, I loaded up the projecile and velocity into the app on my phone, synced the scope and the rangefinder and we were done!
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Bergara B14 7mm Rem
I hadn’t shot one of the bigger chambered Bergaras before – but no surprise – it shot well! A bit of a heavier gun, DPT on it. Didn’t beat you up like some of the Magnums can.
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Remington Sendero 7mm Rem Mag
Nice rig. Heavy. But the client did note it never ventured far from the truck. Shot very well, the combination of weight and suppressor (DPT).made it mild to shoot.
The trigger has been lightened – and I think it might be a Timney (not sure).
Leupold VX6 on the top – I like those scopes. Yes I do.
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Sako Roughtec A7 .300 Win
This .300 Win was mild to shoot with the MAE can on it. The bipod the custom had on it (short harris) was too short for fieldwork. IMHO.
This is the customers ‘slightly longer than bush-hunting’ gun. It’s off on a trip look for Sika this weekend.
Results
Left side is 3 round group, adjusted, shot 2 more.
- Ammo: Customer Reload – 178 ELD-X
- Velocity: 2664 fps – 22.2/58 SD/ES
What would I change?
I would put a decent bipod on it – either longer Harris or something similar – not a lightweight – this is a longer range rig.