What does everyone do for a hobby?

[XB GS 351 Coupe]

Originally Posted by Top_Ghia

Do you skin the rabbits or just give them to the dogs whole? Our Rottweiler has started killing a few rabbits now we've moved to the farm. We keep finding pieces. I have been concerned about giving the dog rabbits as they have been covered in flees.
If I ever shoot a deer I'll keep a leg or two for eating and get some more for the dog.
Venison on the Weber should be nice.

Skin them, takes about 10 seconds once you know how.

[BradZ]

Originally Posted by XB GS 351 Coupe

Skin them, takes about 10 seconds once you know how.

Usually not a lot left of them after a 55gr Nosler hits them at 4000fps lol
Even my .22wmr makes a mess, doesnt worry the dogs though

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[SSD-85]

I build computers.

Any that are useful to the general populace get donated.

[PCT302]

I restore old cars, "everyone should have a hobby they can't afford
Some cars here http://dtmr.com.au/

cheers thomo

[BradZ]

Originally Posted by PCT302

I restore old cars, "everyone should have a hobby they can't afford
Some cars here http://dtmr.com.au/

cheers thomo

Wish I kept and restored my old race car, Mk2 Escort
Ugly as hell but she had a real solid driveline


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[.:4:.]

Originally Posted by PCT302

I restore old cars, "everyone should have a hobby they can't afford
Some cars here http://dtmr.com.au/

cheers thomo

Thats what I have a 19 foot bowrider with a 220 sterndrive for. Cant afford to take it out often. It will do 95kph flat stick, and all its used for is fishing in peice. I don't owe any money on it, it makes me smile driving up the driveway and I wont get rid of it because when the odd occasion I'm on it, I love it

[XB GS 351 Coupe]

Originally Posted by Top_Ghia

Being doing some research on rifles and the previously recommend Tikka T3 does look great. So I went and checked out my local gun store and he has them in stock. I think a T3 light stainless was $1299. It seems like a superb quality rifle.
Does anyone know when the new T3x arrives on our shores? Anyone seen them at their local?

Also any opinion on Howa rifles? They had them on special for $699 and they had them in .308 and .223 which would've my preferred calibers. Are they any good?
I could get the Tikka or two of the Howa's.
Could I do everything with the .308? Hunting deer will be my primary concern but I also want to do target shooting and pop rabbits on the farm. Obviously a .308 is overkill for rabbits but does it really matter?
My gut says buy the Tikka now and maybe a .223 next year.
Will the Tikka out shoot the Howa?

Hard to beat the Tikka or Remington in their price range. They regularly outperform rifles that cost three times the price and quality and feel of the rifle is hard to beat.

If the world came to an end and I had to grab one thing to feed and defend myself it would be my Remington 700 SPS 308

Picked up my Remington 700 for $1200 in 308.

For a budget rifle I would go Ruger all the way. I have a 20 year old ruger that is a tack driver, and my favourite and most fun rifle to own IMO

Realistically speaking he 308 is overkill for what you want, .243 will be fine for deer, 223, will do most things you ever want to do, except hunt deer.

I only bought a 308 for deer as I figured a 243 to be too close to a 223 to bother with, but since I am bound by game license regulations I just bought a 308. (I still have a .222 which really is the old .223)

Really depends on what you want to do the most, not all rifles/calibers will do all things, you don't use a putter to drive the ball 200 metres, you don't use a 308 on rabbits and foxes, or a .22 on pigs and deer.

If I was starting from zero I would grab a nice Remington 700 .223 with a decent scope and go out and learn to shoot it well, learn it's capabilities and then use it, you will most likely find it will do most things you want. Then go from there.

[Junkyard-Dog]

One of my favourite things to do is go camping. I don't mean glamping either.

I prefer to hike into my campsites, meaning that wherever I camp is usually only accessible by foot. Keeps the riff-raff out.

It's a shame that camping has changed so much now. I can't stand to camp in "designated" sites most of the time. Last time I camped in the southern flinders, two families rocked up with their generators and their electronic devices. Absolutely ruined the experience, I can't understand how people take so much crap with them. I always thought it was about returning to nature, not bringing technology with you!

Anyway, as long as I can roll out my swag or pitch my hoochie - I can go basically anywhere. Gotta love this country, hopefully I'll get to see a bit more of it before I hang up my hat!

[Top_Ghia]

Being doing some research on rifles and the previously recommend Tikka T3 does look great. So I went and checked out my local gun store and he has them in stock. I think a T3 light stainless was $1299. It seems like a superb quality rifle.
Does anyone know when the new T3x arrives on our shores? Anyone seen them at their local?

Also any opinion on Howa rifles? They had them on special for $699 and they had them in .308 and .223 which would've my preferred calibers. Are they any good?
I could get the Tikka or two of the Howa's.
Could I do everything with the .308? Hunting deer will be my primary concern but I also want to do target shooting and pop rabbits on the farm. Obviously a .308 is overkill for rabbits but does it really matter?
My gut says buy the Tikka now and maybe a .223 next year.
Will the Tikka out shoot the Howa?

[hawkgirl]

Originally Posted by Top_Ghia

Being doing some research on rifles and the previously recommend Tikka T3 does look great. So I went and checked out my local gun store and he has them in stock. I think a T3 light stainless was $1299. It seems like a superb quality rifle.
Does anyone know when the new T3x arrives on our shores? Anyone seen them at their local?

are you in sydney / nsw? go to the Shot Expo (but get a PTA first lol)
http://shotexpo.com.au/sydney/



Hobbies...... mostly archery (target, field & clout, and now ifaa/aba as well). Also a qualified archery judge.
ifaa shoot june
I also hunt, and shoot handgun & rifle, and love to fish as well. Also own a roadbike (ZZR600) but cant ride much these days.
can draw & paint but haven't done much of either lately.

[BradZ]

Originally Posted by Top_Ghia

Being doing some research on rifles and the previously recommend Tikka T3 does look great. So I went and checked out my local gun store and he has them in stock. I think a T3 light stainless was $1299. It seems like a superb quality rifle.
Does anyone know when the new T3x arrives on our shores? Anyone seen them at their local?

Also any opinion on Howa rifles? They had them on special for $699 and they had them in .308 and .223 which would've my preferred calibers. Are they any good?
I could get the Tikka or two of the Howa's.
Could I do everything with the .308? Hunting deer will be my primary concern but I also want to do target shooting and pop rabbits on the farm. Obviously a .308 is overkill for rabbits but does it really matter?
My gut says buy the Tikka now and maybe a .223 next year.
Will the Tikka out shoot the Howa?

Glad you took my advice
Butter smooth actions and sub-moa out of the box. I paid $1,050 for my T3 Lite.
Being made by Sako they're fantastic rifles.

My mate has a Howa .22-250 and while it shoots great he's had multiple problems with rounds getting stuck and not ejecting while my Tikka has been flawless.

The T3x has landed in Australia, depending on where you live your local shop may or may not have them yet.

Also, plenty of T3's on usedguns.com for under $1k if you dont mind buying used.

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[Top_Ghia]

Originally Posted by BradZ

Glad you took my advice
Butter smooth actions and sub-moa out of the box. I paid $1,050 for my T3 Lite.
Being made by Sako they're fantastic rifles.

My mate has a Howa .22-250 and while it shoots great he's had multiple problems with rounds getting stuck and not ejecting while my Tikka has been flawless.

The T3x has landed in Australia, depending on where you live your local shop may or may not have them yet.

Also, plenty of T3's on usedguns.com for under $1k if you dont mind buying used.

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The problem with me buying used is I really wouldn't know how to spot any flaws. So I think I'll stick to new. But I'll still check out the site.
I've had a look out some Howa reviews. Doesn't look great. I think getting a Howa would only cost me more in the long run as upgrade-itus takes hold.
What's a good scope. I'm thinking something around 3-10x and maybe $500ish.

[BradZ]

Originally Posted by Top_Ghia

The problem with me buying used is I really wouldn't know how to spot any flaws. So I think I'll stick to new. But I'll still check out the site.
I've had a look out some Howa reviews. Doesn't look great. I think getting a Howa would only cost me more in the long run as upgrade-itus takes hold.
What's a good scope. I'm thinking something around 3-10x and maybe $500ish.

Yeah i wouldn't buy a used rifle either, not one I need dependable accuracy out of anyway.

Look for a Leupold Vx3, you might get lucky. I think Vortex do a scope in that range too. 50mm objective is soooo much better than 40mm also.

Edit: Check out Meopta also, I've heard good things.
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[superyob]

I would love to get into shooting again. In my much younger days i had a 30/30 lever action Winchester, an 8mm Turkish Mauser and a semi auto .22. I think the recoil from a .22 would throw my back out these days...

[BradZ]

On another note, got busy loading some new rounds last night

Trimming and de-burring




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[The Yeti]

aside from time with my family, I like playing with old stuff

the current money waster is my old farm truck that I'm giving a dulux over haul and putting on the road

[XB GS 351 Coupe]

Nice truck, so cool to see these things out and about.

[Trevor 57]

Originally Posted by The Yeti

aside from time with my family, I like playing with old stuff

the current money waster is my old farm truck that I'm giving a dulux over haul and putting on the road
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rat rod it

[The Yeti]

Originally Posted by Trevor 57

rat rod it

if it were up to me it would have the brakes and lights fixed put the windcreens back in fix the rust and we'd be driving her now

the minister for love and war wants it made a little pretty, so its getting paint and trim and a fancy oldskool tray

[Junkyard-Dog]

Originally Posted by The Yeti

if it were up to me it would have the brakes and lights fixed put the windcreens back in fix the rust and we'd be driving her now

the minister for love and war wants it made a little pretty, so its getting paint and trim and a fancy oldskool tray

That's a bit of a shame. I think the patina it has now is perfect - you can't pay for that look!

[Beastie]

I like to go boating and fish feeding...

Every now and then, I might actually catch something...Here is my PB Flattie caught on soft plastics in about 1.5m

[Pis-ton broke]

Originally Posted by Junkyard-Dog

That's a bit of a shame. I think the patina it has now is perfect - you can't pay for that look!

+1

can you tell us some spec,s on the truck. i like the old dodge dn5 pick up

[Top_Ghia]

Originally Posted by The Yeti

aside from time with my family, I like playing with old stuff

the current money waster is my old farm truck that I'm giving a dulux over haul and putting on the road
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I know zero about old trucks but that beauty has great lines. It deserves some tlc.

[Junkyard-Dog]

So it turns out The Yeti owns the real life Mater from Cars.

[The Yeti]

Originally Posted by Junkyard-Dog

So it turns out The Yeti owns the real life Mater from Cars.

funny you say that we did put card bord eyes and teeth on it when we had my nieces 3rd birthday bash here

[creative]

I fly.....



way more adrenaline rush than the ute was!

[FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0]

Originally Posted by creative

I fly.....

image

way more adrenaline rush than the ute was!

I fly, too. Both the variety you do (ok, I'm still very much a novice having only flown about 10 batteries worth of the Brother In Law's 'toys')

and the real thing! About to head off on a beautiful Gippsland Saturday morning....

[malazn mafia]

Originally Posted by psychobimbo

I fly, too. Both the variety you do (ok, I'm still very much a novice having only flown about 10 batteries worth of the Brother In Law's 'toys')

and the real thing! About to head off on a beautiful Gippsland Saturday morning....

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Flying is good, almost as good as winding out an xr6 turbo down a straight country road, except legal and much more expensive.

[paule11]

Nice flathead

[Trevor 57]

I am an ex-truckie and if I had the space and money I would fix it up, lots of people focus on cars and motorbikes and a lot of trucking history is missing out, one of my first truck driving jobs was driving a 1946 International KB6



and NO that is not me sitting there - LOL, I was 19 and it was 1976 when I was driving it