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Barnes Bullets (an overview)

Barnes Bullets (an overview)

| May 21, 2012 | 1 Comment

I’ve only recently started looking into the Barnes line of bullets and I was quite surprised at the wide selection covering everything from muzzle loader projectiles through to loaded ammunition. There’s even a range of Tactical projectiles which I’m sure will have a greater following with our fellow shooters over in the states. I decided [...]

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Game trails, what they tell you!

Game trails, what they tell you!

| May 20, 2012 | 2 Comments

Your out in the scrub and you come across a well worn trail. (Also known as pads) What does this tell you, well a lot in fact? Most importantly is the type of animal and also some idea what numbers are moving through the area. The type of animal, hopefully it’s what you are targeting, [...]

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Cartridge Profile: 6mm-284

Cartridge Profile: 6mm-284

| May 19, 2012 | 0 Comments

As I’m soon to be the new owner of a 6mm-284, I thought it’d be a good time to look into the history and performance of this cartridge and go over whether there is any “real” advantage to this popular wildcat. As always, the best place to start is at the beginning which means looking [...]

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Fox Skinning with a Pro Fox Shooter.

Fox Skinning with a Pro Fox Shooter.

| May 18, 2012 | 2 Comments

In this video you will meet Grunge. A top bloke who is probably one of the fastest fellas when it comes to skinning a fox these days (I’m sure back in the old days there were many as fast and faster than him). The most fascinating part of this is how he removes the tail.

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The History Of Hornady

The History Of Hornady

| May 17, 2012 | 0 Comments

Anyone with an interest in shooting will have heard of Hornady products somewhere along the line. They are a major manufacturer of quality reloading equipment which includes everything from dies through to projectiles. I haven’t used a lot of their products over the years but I have had some experience with their projectiles. I’ve always [...]

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Winchester’s Hunt & Shoot Radio Episode 8: David Abela: Abela’s Gun Shop

Winchester’s Hunt & Shoot Radio Episode 8: David Abela: Abela’s Gun Shop

| May 16, 2012 | 1 Comment

My guest today is someone who has big plans for the hunting and shooting industry. Since leaving a major gun shop after 3 decades of service in 2011, David Abela has acquired Frank O’Reilly’s Sports in Victoria and is now in the middle of opening Australia’s first firearm and hunting Superstore in Campbelltown, NSW. Visit [...]

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