*FOR SALE*

ITEM: VORTEX SPARC2

LOCATION: ROODEPOORT, GAUTENG.

CONDITION: GREAT

DESCRIPTION: VORTEX SPARC2 RED DOT 2 MOA, INCLUDES OPTIC, BOX MANUAL, ALL THE ORIGINAL PARTS, MOUNTS, SCREWS, AND TWO BATTERIES.

PRICE: R2 600-00.

REASON FOR SELLING: MOVING OVER TO HOLOSUN OPTICS.

https://vortexoptics.com/vortex-sparc-2-red-dot.html

WhatsApp: 081 704 5674

MS200 and SPP work well with .38Spl. Please check the reloading tables if you shoot a snubbie or small frame revolver - they have special reduced loads to protect the frame of the revolver.

Please be aware of the danger (possibility) of double charges, especially with MS 200, simply because the charges are small enough that two charges fit into the case. As a precaution, I always throw a double charge when reloading for handguns, and keep it aside to check the other loads.

Also: please read up on flash over (detonation) which can happen in loads with small amounts of powder. If memory serves correct there is a great discussion on this on this forum. The chance of it happening in .38Spl is said to be extremely small but I still find it good to have knowledge on the subject. Some reloaders advise the use of filling (paper/dacron) in cases when reloading very light loads - I did it with good results. I also read reports which advised against it.

There is a catch with 357Mag, but I cannot remember exactly what it was. It has to do with bullet weight and barrel length. S265 works better with 18" carbine barrels, but not so good with revolver hunting loads?

MP200 works very well with 357Mag, but is generally out of stock.

I would not use MS200 in 357 Mag, rather get an imported brand.

Also: remember to crimp the bullets, otherwise recoil kicks them out - it has happened to me.

Hi Everyone,

Looking to reload 357mag and .38spl
I have MS200 propellent and small pistol primers, which i believe is acceptable for .38spl.

As for .357mag, it would seem that the only available local powder that is available is S265.
Can anyone confirm if magnum primers for this powder is needed, or if standard primers are suitable.

Ek het met die slagter gepraat.

Karkas: 34kg (4kg vog verlies?)

Biltong: 10kg

Wors: 12.5kg

Bene: 12 pakkies.

I have not checked this in a while, but I have worked on getting slightly more than 50% recovery of meat on venison carcasses.  I add 25% fat to sausage and patties and minimum 10% to mince.  If 0% fat was added, I do not think you were done in too badly.

Thanks for feedback. You need a lot of discounts to make up the entrance fee. You did not even mention the travelling cost.

The youngster hunted with Cody and I went with the 67 year old, first time in years that I come home from a hunt not broken, dead aching tired. The old boy shoots very poorly, and flinch's jerks shots. Been a long time since I seen someone ACTUALLY miss a buck, like you see the dust 6 ft left of animal. Nice thing is that he was open about battling, and was absolutely receptive to any input or help. Some dry firing and stance correcting sommer in the bush did wonders. We practiced and walked practiced on stones and walked.
In the end we saw another buck and I spoke him through stance, squeeze, and eye - brain, forget trigger. He got a 21 " ram that he saw before me.
But really nice people, really was a pleasure. Cody's guy got 2 of his wish list, but no pigs seen.
WhatsApp Image 2025-06-29 at 12.18.04_6b8a38fe by David Frank Allen, on Flickr

As can be seen shot was real bad, but it fell on spot. We practiced all ammunition finished later.later.
WhatsApp Image 2025-06-29 at 12.18.04_96df9b74 by David Frank Allen, on Flickr
WhatsApp Image 2025-06-29 at 12.18.05_9c52e4c4 by David Frank Allen, on Flickr

I have been to it once and its very nice, very nice. Maybe I have a stingy streak, or perhaps just a armgat, but I do not like having to pay to go into a place to spend money.
It will cost R750 for me, wife and Cody to go in and walk around for Saturday. R2250 for week end ticket, you get no voucher or such, just almost a grand to go walk around spend money.

Not for me !

The extra weight might help in keeping the binocs steadier. A support helps a lot when ranging far objects.

To be fair, they all weigh about the same, even the R75,000 Swarovski is 925g.