Treeman
Treeman
@treeman
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Joined: May 12, 2022
Last seen: Sep 18, 2026
Topics: 190 / Replies: 1629
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Re: 140 grain bullet conundrum

I have always loaded the .308 with an 168 gr bullet - never had any reason to question the load, never tried anything else, just tried 168 and it work...

2 years ago
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Re: Wounded animal and the little dogs

A PH mate changed from Jack Russells to Fox terriers as he said the JR were to gung ho and he lost too many while tracking wounded game.The FT were as...

2 years ago
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Re: Hunt approaching fast

So, anyone know of a good low magnification scope with a fine reticle and center dot with covered or locked turrets that won't break the bank?***...

2 years ago
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Re: Wounded animal and the little dogs

Really enjoy your stories TreemanWhat about a "bigger" dog to accompany the smaller ones ?Some bigger dog breeds are also good - scenters an...

2 years ago
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Re: 140 grain bullet conundrum

Definitely - but more so for certain barrel lengths, take that load of yours and run through QL with a 24 or 26 inch barrel ?

2 years ago
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Re: Hunt approaching fast

Afterwards, as I was cleaning my hands with the little water I had left, I asked Dave how he can see all the game so easily. In a deadpan voice and ey...

2 years ago
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Re: Safe Chamber Pressure - 303 Epps Improved

I want 2650 fps, that's  my goal, but its not on an node it would appear.                  &nbs...

2 years ago
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Re: Safe Chamber Pressure - 303 Epps Improved

If you want less recoil then try 42gr S321 with the 180gr bullet. Pressure calcs as 45K psi and 2450fps. You now have a Lee Enfield load.*************...

2 years ago
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Re: Hunt approaching fast

lil spit braai pig taken at "far, very far" 20240720_103925 by David Frank Allen, on FlickrA Impala, head shot at 80 m abouts, it was all we...

2 years ago
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Re: Hunt approaching fast

At this stage I looked at this bloke and thought " he wants to, but I do not think he will be able", the "what have I started?" lo...

2 years ago
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Re: Safe Chamber Pressure - 303 Epps Improved

You have the same conclusions I have. What would be a mild or last forever pressure in such an chamber ? I notice that the recoil at 50 ooo + is a lot...

2 years ago
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Re: Hunt approaching fast

Mr Janfred was a very satisfying guy to take hunting, no ego, no pretense guy. Add a almost childlike pleasure taken in things done made him a very sa...

2 years ago
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Re: What is a practical hunting knife?

I did drop it tip first into the sand to Treeman's disgust. Learnt my lesson there.***************The man took a brand new kershaw blade, held it...

2 years ago
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