Recent content by peterb

how about this one: assuming you are right handed, as you shoot, your neck muscles are tight. then as you squeeze the trigger, your neck muscles relax which allows the butt to move to the left a whisker which, in turn shifts POI to the right. this was an issue that I was picked up on but didn't...

Applied Ballistic was recommended to me by a guy that shoots long ranges. As I don't shoot targets, but only vermin or game, I rely on the first shot being right on the money.(only factory ammo too) This app seems to do just that, certainly out to 750 yards anyway. I also use a WhizWheel based...

light rifle, medium to heavy recoil, use front bag in preference to bipod as it reduces bounce (or recoil) one hell of a lot.

Had my 308 suddenly shoot way off. Discovered when scope had been mounted, someone had slipped some very thin tape inside the rings. Once removed, problem solved. Recently had similar issue with Howa 6.5 Creedmoor. Checked scoped mounting, same tape. Removed tape, cleaned all surfaces with...

I just make sure the rifle is level and fixed (ie, stable) to prevent it shifting then line the vertical crosshair up with a weighted line hanging from a tree. usually at about 30 yards or so. Cheap and fool proof. Cheers & Merry Christmas to you all, Pete

You may also try concentrating on relaxing your trigger hand. Begin at the trigger finger and you will feel the muscles in your hand relax and then you will feel the tension relax up your arm. It may take a little practice but it does work. It’s actually karate style relaxation trick.

I have made a couple of Howitzer brakes over time -2 port - and they work a treat. Why not try lifting the butt plate to the level of the bore which should go a long way to stopping the muzzle jump. :)

I am looking for a used Barrett optical ranging system for a nightforce 5-22x50 NXS scope. Does anyone have one who is prepared to ship to Australia ?

Hi all, two questions that I have been chewing on for a while and have decided to throw it up for the experts.(Or those with a greater expertise than mine!) 1: In the Spring of 2009 with those warm sunny days (20 - 25 c) and green grass, I zeroed a new Nightforce scope on my 308. Recently, I...

Gidday Len, "Enter Me In The US Optics Spotting Scope Contest". Cheers, Peter B:)

Enter Me In The Olympus/Cameraland Contest

Enter Me In The Swarovski Z5 Rifle Scope Contest. Pete (from Oz)

I did do a bit of further research on the system and I must say I was impressed. But, I have had two issues to deal with over here. Firstly, I think there are restrictions in Oz about ownership. And, secondly, there is the small problem of the cost. Generally, anything out of the States has to...

Thought I would throw this one out there for the usual comment. About 30 years ago, I used to reload all my own ammunition and had done for quite some time. Part way through a small batch of .223 reloads, one shot did not quite go as it should. The end result was a shattered pair of...

What state(s) do you hunt big game in most often? Western Australia (Big Game ?) What is your primary long range hunting cartridge? .308 win -------------------------------------- Regarding your primary long range hunting cartridge choice above: Do you use factory ammunition? Yes. If...