Took a long time to find an area with a safe backdrop.
Moved this little guy off the road. Only a youngster


This target is at 20 meters and the bottom two holes are straight after bore sighting. The next three are after a few adjustments.


Recoil is.....robust (It is a Tikka lite )


This target is at 78 meters as I ran out of room in the clearing. Top hole is the first shot. Next two went into the bottom hole. 4th shot is the second top. I knew I pulled it as I think the recoil was getting to me. 5th shot is the 3rd from the top and 6th is between the 5th and 2/3. Overall I'm very happy. I'll head out to the SSAA range next Sunday to take it out to 100 meters.

Good start Bakes. I see much accuracy potential there. What is the bullet / powder combination ?

Ammo is cheapish PPU stuff. Round nose 286gr.

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Originally posted by Bakes:
Ammo is cheapish PPU stuff. Round nose 286gr.

When you are off hunting for sambar Bakesy I suggest the 232 grainers are the better . I have knocked over a lot of sambar with both 285 (sic) Alaskas and 232 grain normas. (9.3 X 64) Both kill absolutely too but the 232 grainers anchor quicker as the bigger pills punch 2" holes through em taking a bit of energy down range.
There is no recoil when you have one in your sights cobber.

I think the Winchesters I have are 232. I'll check.

Interested to know cob.

Turn's out they were 286 mate

Ah thats why I was interested to know if they were232.

My favorite load is the 250gr woodleigh rn. Not much recoil yet hit like a hammer

Woodleigh's are hard to find locally atm.

USED GUNS RIGHT NOW

Gryphon is right regarding recoil when you shoot at sambar. However, flinches can be gained at the range beforehand. I advise using a pad made of medical gel sandwiched between sheets of white, grainy, plastic packaging, held on the butt with electrical tape. I have an obscene name for mine but it takes much of the recoil from big rifles when sighting in.