Thread: Shooting

Originally Posted by andrewmurray86

Sorely tempted to take that offer, I'll even let you use it if you clean it

No worries. The Marine Corps taught me to hate dirty guns.

Got 7 bugs bunnies in the freezer, last 5 with my flintlock !!

Nice work man! I've heard people complain about rabbit before, and in truth I have as well. But the one time I did complain about it... it was served in a fancy restaurant. Nothing beats it shot, cleaned and cooked at camp.

Originally Posted by andrewmurray86

Nice work man! I've heard people complain about rabbit before, and in truth I have as well. But the one time I did complain about it... it was served in a fancy restaurant. Nothing beats it shot, cleaned and cooked at camp.

I did three rabbits up as a Greek Stifado, (stew) cooked in a mixture of red wines and port. After blanching them in salt for a few hours, lovely, best rabbit I have ever cooked and quite easy to do. The remaining rabbits have finally got myxo, so have been knocking the poor little chaps off as I don't like to see animals suffer. The Tikka mentioned in the start of this thread is a nice rifle, have also my late fathers Brno 22 from the 1950's lovely slick action, my mother also has one from the same time.

Originally Posted by andrewmurray86

I wasn't quite sure if anyone here in Aus on this forum is a shooter or not. I thought it might be nice to get some chat around it.

I know there are other shooting/firearms related threads but obviously dominated by USA based shooters; needless to say our firearms cultures are radically different.


So please! Holla out if you're a shooter,

PS: If you are from another country and would like to contribute please feel free but keep in mind our gun laws and firearms culture in general.

I'm thinking of purchasing a Tikka Hunter Stainless in .243 soon. Would go the Sako 85 but a bit pricey ATM. I'd also love a Vanguard S2 in .257Wby but at $130/box (of 20) for ammo, I'm not that keen.

I don't know who is currently making the Vanguard .. Used to be Howa, but it's a nice rifle! And .257 Wby Mag would be my choice ... Once you've got the brass, you can shoot it much cheaper with simple reloading ... If components are available down under.