Few recent rifle releases in Australia have been as long and eagerly anticipated as the Tikka T1X MTR. Tikka’s exceptional value for money T3 family of centrefires has seen the company become a dominant player in the Australian and New Zealand markets over the past decade. So, it was no surprise that there was a […]
Classifying a mountain rifle scope Before embarking on the process to choose any new optic let alone a mountain rifle scope it is paramount to establish exactly what it is for. Easiest way to do this is set hard feature and performance requirements so that you absolutely ensure your scope will achieve its role. The […]
The perfect long range hunting bullet… does it exist? Alright, the answer is easy and it’s just a catchy title designed to generate interest… there’s no such thing as the perfect bullet, there are plenty of great ones and each rifle is different. That doesn’t mean the search isn’t enjoyable. See if you relate… You’ve […]
After a recent backpack hunt it was clear that the only rifle missing from the safe is a true do it all backpack rifle, a rifle that could be used for bush stalking in thick gullies then lugged to the tops and the alpine for long range work, mountain rifle build planning had begun. It […]
We recently had the pleasure of helping out at the recent Precision Tactical Rimfire Challenge held in South Australia and we’ve regularly been asked after the event about affordable and suitable practical rimfire scopes. It was a fantastic event with over 50 shooters showing up to compete despite the 50 degree heat and we encourage anyone […]
Quick summary, we think that the StrelokPRO Kestrel D3 Drop combination is currently the best beginners/medium range hunters ballistic app and environment meter system on the market right now. Despite the slightly counter intuitive guided user interface of StrelokPRO (e.g. load and bullet selections at the bottom of the screen w.t.f?), it is easy to […]
Presenting: Schultz and Larsen Australia To everyone that came to SHOT in Melbourne, thank you for the response to the Schultz and Larsen Australia lineup. Imported by Gone Hunting, stocked by Precision Defence Industries (PDI) and soon to be sold at all decent gunshops, or direct from us here at PDI, we are really excited […]
As our followers on Facebook would be aware we have been working with the newly appointed Australian importer of Schultz & Larsen to redesign the Bolly Ultralight Precision Hunter (UPH) to accommodate the new Schultz & Larsen Tactical switch barrel rifle system. We recently finalised the stock and thought we were due to release some more details now […]
Got a good question set via email in regards to the LR Featherweight T3/T3x Carbon Rifle Stock so reproduced my reply here as an initial Featherweight Rifle Stock FAQ. Are you saying Featherweight Rifle Stock will reduce felt recoil? The directional properties of the carbon shell coupled with the forend and buttstock core material […]
The Mountain Rifle, the PDI 260 Featherweight One of the test rifles at PDI started life as a Tikka T3 Superlight in 260 Remington, but we quickly turfed the tupperware stock and turned it into a true hunters tool, the 260 Featherweight. Much to the annoyance of myself, the build sheet on this rifle was […]