Category: Norman Nelson’s Column

Nightforce 5.5-22×56 NXS Rifle Scope Review

Nightforce 5.5-22×56 NXS Rifle Scope Review

| December 9, 2010 | 0 Comments

I have been using this scope for over six months now and am very happy with it. The optical quality of this scope is more than adequate for all field shooting situations out to extreme ranges.

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7mm Remington Ultra Magnum

7mm Remington Ultra Magnum

| December 6, 2010 | 3 Comments

I recently had the pleasure to work on a Remington Sendero SF II in 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum. My advice would be, if you don’t reload your own ammo, then don’t buy a rifle in this calibre.

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Remington Pump .308 Synthetic

Remington Pump .308 Synthetic

| December 6, 2010 | 2 Comments

I had the opportunity today to test a new Pump action rifle Model 7600 Synthetic in .308 calibre. This rifle came equipet with a Millet aim point type sighting device.

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Outers  Steady Pod Review

Outers Steady Pod Review

| December 6, 2010 | 0 Comments

I just received a new Outers Steady Pod, This rest is designed for shooting over long grass or when shooting in steep terrain.

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Your Natural Point of Aim When Hunting

Your Natural Point of Aim When Hunting

| September 1, 2010 | 5 Comments

There has been a lot written about bullet performance on game and the need for premium quality bullets. But sometimes there is more to it than meets the eye.

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Sunday Sambar Hunt

Sunday Sambar Hunt

| July 28, 2010 | 0 Comments

While this hunt was taking place, in another part of the Victorian high country people were coming to terms with the tragedy of a young hunter accidentally shot. Luke and his mate Aaron were both deeply saddened by the news on their return from the bush. As young hunters themselvs it was a stark reminder of [...]

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Hunt & Shoot Project Rifle part 7 – Hunting

Hunt & Shoot Project Rifle part 7 – Hunting

| July 11, 2010 | 0 Comments

With the rifle now shooting very well, it was time to head up on the Goats and try it out.

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Short Sambar Hunt

Short Sambar Hunt

| July 10, 2010 | 0 Comments

With the freezer running a bit low on venison, it was time to head up into the bush with my son and try our luck on the Sambar. It didn’t take long and an opportunity arose.

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Millet TRS 4-16×50 Rifle Scope Review.

Millet TRS 4-16×50 Rifle Scope Review.

| July 9, 2010 | 0 Comments

A mate picked up this scope recently and asked me to fit it to his Ruger M77 rifle in 7mm Remington Magnum. This gave me a good opportunity to have a close inspection of this rifle scope and run it through its paces.

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Reloading Tips – Bullet Seating

Reloading Tips – Bullet Seating

| June 21, 2010 | 0 Comments

Getting the best accuracy from your hand loaded ammunition, quite often requires small changes to the bullet seating depth. This is how I set my bullet seating depth up and make small changes as required.

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