Newton
@newton
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Joined: Apr 19, 2023
Last seen: Jun 4, 2026
Topics: 71 / Replies: 443
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Re: Riflescopes .. what to get ? ( yes this crusty old topic - again )

ThanksI just bought one ...  ;D An older model 4 - 16 x 50 for a good price .. now I need 30mm STEEL ringsOnce I have it set up I will let you kn...

4 months ago
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Re: Be careful out there

Found the following post on the Long Range Forum in the US. A serious warnig to all reloadersThe reason I'm posting this is to maybe save someone...

4 months ago
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Re: Be careful out there

Found the following post on the Long Range Forum in the US. A serious warnig to all reloadersA few days ago, there was a tragic accident that took his...

4 months ago
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Re: WHO controls the ( commercial / financial ) firearms trade in South Africa

The fuckers even went so far to contact Lapua to be the sole importer into SA. So now Lapua wont even sell to any other entrepreneur that want to impo...

4 months ago
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Re: WHO controls the ( commercial / financial ) firearms trade in South Africa

As far as I know, there are different importers (wholesale?) from different producers? YES but how many ?I suggest perhaps three or four - dominate th...

4 months ago
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Re: Riflescopes .. what to get ? ( yes this crusty old topic - again )

"The #1 Hunting Rifle Scope of 2026"Thanks I had a quick look - VERY US based and prices more than I can affordNO mention of Arken / Hawke /...

5 months ago
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Re: Riflescopes .. what to get ? ( yes this crusty old topic - again )

Even test a lower end Arken to a top end, say Nightforce at R60k. It will be an educational experience.InterestingThere seems to be a bit of price col...

5 months ago
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Re: Check these numbers out _-_ Big Eyes I got.

***********************************Go research the Euro? versus the USA  7 mm bullet fiasco Go research the difference between CIP (Commission In...

5 months ago
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Re: 7mm PRC

That .280 must the surely be better.The 280 AI = Ackley Improved NOT "Artificial Intelligence" is a very popular round with a loyal followin...

5 months ago
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Re: Smoothing up your rimfire bolt

Really the most pleasing of all rifles the lil .22. IThey funeee lil things .22 guns.Go to a top tier .22 rimfire competitionWait until you see a tric...

5 months ago
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Re: Riflescopes .. what to get ? ( yes this crusty old topic - again )

Apparently better glass than the Arken ?It's a very tall order to better Arken glass quality. Everything is a claim until the USAF 1951.Which is ...

5 months ago
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Re: Riflescopes .. what to get ? ( yes this crusty old topic - again )

OKHere is the more basic ZeroTech Thrive 4-16x50mm PHR 4I had a look at one this morning - with the ZeroPlex reticle - nice scope but I prefer the PHR...

5 months ago
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Re: Check these numbers out _-_ Big Eyes I got.

I had a standard G98 8x57 Mauser from roughly 1902 and easily shot a 2" group on my first outing with open sights As a matter of interest ..The 8...

5 months ago
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Re: 7mm PRC

7x64 = 270 Win for all practical purposes. SORRY .. 😮 280 REMINGTON ... 270 WINCHESTER is the Treeman special flavour .... :)270 Winchester280 Reming...

5 months ago
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