The 308 is an underrated cartridge in the USA, I think, where lots of shooters have to have the latest 6.5mm or Achley Improved cartridge to make them happy. My Dad's hunting partner carried a Winchester Model 88 in 308, and probably killed 30 elk with that rifle. So, rock on, Dudes. Keep shooting the old 308.

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Yes I think it’s easy for people to get caught up in the hype of advertising. Yes there’s some great new and efficient cartridges coming out now and we are lucky to have such options. But people seem to forget that the 308 was the benchmark of the short action for may years and if it’s still dropping game cleanly can one really argue if one’s better than the other. A lot of the benefits of the 6.5s etc only come into effect past what most people consider normal hunting ranges anyway and the 308 to these distances hits like a hammer for its size. I must say the 7mm08 would almost be the best all round mid sized cartridge however I chose the 308 for the subsonic capability with the Hornady subX projectiles and it is very efficient out of the short barrels. Cheers 👍😁

@robertodebeers2551

10 ай бұрын

I hunted with both 270 and 30-06 all of my adult hunting life. I like the '06 best on elk, with it's larger 165 grain soft nosed bullets. @@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

@robertodebeers2551 Hi, yes you can’t go wrong with those well proven cartridges. I do like the 30-06. It just seems to deliver the energy well. Thanks for watching 👍😁

@robertodebeers2551

10 ай бұрын

My Dad and I both hunted with 30-06 for exactly the reason you mention. @@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

@henningpieterjordan7416

9 ай бұрын

Standart in most German rifles..😊

NZ has to be one of the BEST if not THE best country to live in for outdoor pursuits and quality of life. I am an Aussie, but spent many years living up in the far Northern Canadian High Arctic - and that was literally died and went to heaven outdoor life, but it was EXTREMELY remote - fly in only Inuit communities. NZ has pretty much EVERYTHING, except the ocean is freezing. The hunting, fishing, hiking, climbing, mountaineering, skiing, boating, spearfishing etc is outstanding. And the cost of living isn't out of control, plus "society" there is safe, normal and people are nice to each other. Wife and I are considering retiring to NZ from Sydney.

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

That sounds like an amazing experience. Yes we are very luck here but we shouldn’t take it for granted. If we don’t take responsibility to insure we do things right we to will find ourselves losing our freedom to enjoy those activities. It’s still an amazing place though. If you decide to move here do get in touch 👍👍

@cookingwithcheffrank

10 ай бұрын

And unbelievable fishing grounds too

@offshoretomorrow3346

10 ай бұрын

And it's off its rocker with Woke-Marxist bull****.

@UnintendedConsequences

10 ай бұрын

That was before the country became a Fascist state. It has since gone from perhaps the most desirable place to live to the worst place to be - provided one has a soul, and prefers to make their own choices, rather than being the property of a decidedly evil nanny state. No thanks.

@user-vk4el9oy6m

9 ай бұрын

At the moment we have a Government with media in support hell bent on destroying this country from within New Zealand has changed a lot since Ardern first came on the scene....Damn Commies are sewing racism every chance they get and like Aussie our kids are being indoctrinated with the gender ideology and the climate change nonsense.

As someone who is starting out with hunting in NZ, (and life)... this channel will be invaluable to me. Thanks

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for watching Im glad it may help. Feel free to ask questions and if you’re down here in Marlborough get in touch , we might be able to get out for a hunt.👍

Always good honest vids from you. Much appreciated.

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Cheers mate. Appreciate you taking the time to watch 👍😁

Great stuff, I know plenty of viewers would like to know more about your load development as well at some point. Stay safe out there.

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks bud. Yes I can do a video on that. Thanks for your feedback. Appreciate your support. 👍😁

@garymitchell5899

10 ай бұрын

What's unsafe here, exactly?

Love tuning in and watching your videos. You seem to have some great spots for hunting and your shooting skills are pretty impressive as per normal. Keep up the good work 👍👍

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks mate really appreciate your support. Yes I’m very lucky with some of the hunting opportunities. Cheers 👍😁

Thanks mate. Always get very inspired by your videos

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Cheers mate. Glad you’re enjoying them. I appreciate your support 👍👍

Great shooting and another classy piece of action. Well done.

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. 👍😁

Really like the .308. My favorite all around cartridge. Some nice shooting there. Thanks for sharing and best of luck.

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. Yes it would have to be mine also. Cheers 👍👍

Jolly good show. Just finished building a T3x Lite in 308W myself. Dropped it into a CF stock that was made in NZ and will break in the barrel and start developing loads tomorrow. I plan on using the 168g ELD-M and maybe the 168gn Sierra TMK as a backup option so your clip is very reassuring. Won't be doing as much longer range stuff as you guys in NZ so Hopefully the bullets still perform well closer in. 2206H will get tested first.... Well done and keep up the great work.

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

That’s great to hear. If your using a standard 22” barrel and consistently shooting inside 250yards, or shooting heavy game animals I’d recommend the ELD-X. It will still expand reliably but will hold together a retain its weight to ensure sufficient penetration at closer ranges. The ELD-M is almost the same bullet but doesn’t have the controlled expansion component and is better suited to longer ranges wear velocity is lower. If your shooting light game you’ll probably get away with it but it will produce very large damage and possibly not exit. Of course If you’re using a short barrel like my rifle where the velocity is starting low (2531 fps) it will be a great combo. Hope this helps. Good luck with your project. AR2208 goes great also👍👍

The mess of the land that the pigs make is as if someone has driven a plough through it. Terrific shooting mate. Cheers

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks bud good to see you in the comments again. Yes it’s amazing what they can do. Thanks for watching 👍😁

Once again your shooting is right on song but we expect nothing less . You have got some great spots with plenty of animals to be filmed or shot. Always a pleasure 😊

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

9 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, yes I’m very lucky to have some of these spots. Hopefully heading into some alpine country soon also. Cheers 👍👍

Thanks again cobber. Love your work.🤠

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Cheers mate 👍😁

Awesome shots Tom, Good stuff! Thanks!

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

7 ай бұрын

Cheers mate, appreciate it 👍👍

Another awesome video, great to see the ole pigs catching a bit. Keep up the great work.

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching bud 👍😁

Great video! Absolute magic!!

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

9 ай бұрын

Thanks mate appreciate your support 👍👍

You living the dream brother!

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

I can’t complain bro. Can’t beat a day on the hill. Cheers 👍

Outstanding shots!!! Well done, cheers!!

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

7 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. 👍👍

As always good shooting and feats of athleticism!!!

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Cheers mate . Thanks for watching. 👍👍

Great shooting mate. Keep the content coming👍

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks bud 👍👍

Awesome slo mo video. Great shot placement!

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. Cheers 👍😁

Love ya work man. Great shooting

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks mate appreciate it 👍😁

Good content Tom, could watch for hours I reckon, those eldm are deadly!

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. Yeah they a good performers especially at 308 velocities. My client shot a 16 point red stag 2 days ago at 430 yards. Hit the back of both lungs while also destroying the liver. Ran 50 yards and down for good. Damage looked like a magnum had hit it. Pretty good for a round starting at 2531 fps. Cheers 👍

3:00 hell of a clean kill, clear as day pass-through with that blood trail.

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. Yes it was one heck of a trail. Wasn’t hard to find 👍😁

Subscribed and thumbs up. Really good content, well done mate.

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks very much. Your support is much appreciated! 👍😁

Great video. Quite the hike in and out

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. Yes there can be so big walks. 👍

Another good vid hunt..and great info on yr set up

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Cheers mate 👍😁

again, fine shots mate, well done 👌🏻

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks bud 👍😁

Yeah those ELDM bullets are no joke! Nice shooting!

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Yeah they certainly get it done. Thanks for watching 👍😁

The damage that feral pigs cause to that delicate landscape is disturbing. Keep at it.

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Hi, yes it’s a consistent issue and must be stayed on top of. Thanks for watching 👍😁

cheers for the great video, sounds like im going to have to try those eld-m bullets

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks bud. Yes they are very soft so great for medium to long distance where velocity has dropped. Wouldn’t recommend for large game up close. Cheers 👍😁

Great videos Tom ... good skills!!

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

5 ай бұрын

Cheers mate 👍😁

Nice to see how you guys are hunting down there. Great shooting! Greetings from Germany!

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. 👍😁

Really enjoyed the slo-mo 👍

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Cheers 👍😁

Top stuff mate!

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching bud 👍👍

Nice bud , great shooting on the pigs . Cool clip , keep up the job work

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks bud really appreciate your support 👍😁

Great stuff bud! I’m jealous

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. 👍😁

Wow, long distance shot, I am impressed. Feral hog hunters in Texas drop pigs between 30 to 100 years, and occasionally 140 yards. Congratulations.

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Cheers. Thanks for watching bud 👍👍

Ah, nice to see "Ze german Flecktarn Feldbluse" in action! :)

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Yes for sure, it’s a great camouflage pattern . Cheers 👍😁

As always an excellent result mate ! Plus I am happy to say that I myselve shot two pigs this week, among them the Tikka 308

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

8 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. That’s good to hear, nice work 😁👍

Great views Great shooting 👍🏾👍🏾

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. 👍😁

Nicely done. Good shooting. The habitat is extraordinarily good for herbivores.

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Yes they do very well here.👍

you know your stuff,top vid.

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. Appreciate your support 👍👍

Waidmannsheil and Greetings from Germany 🌿🍻

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Cheers, thanks for watching 👍😁

Nice 👌 solid shooting brother 👍

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Cheers 👍👍

Nice footage man. What camera or scope are you using? Because it is really sharp at long range.

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. I use a Element Optics HDLR scope. The Camera is a Nikon P1000. Thanks for watching 👍

Nice shooting and great camera work!

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch 👍👍

Just came across your channel. Good show all around. Curious your thought process using match grade bullets vs hunting grade? Great shooting and appreciate your comments regarding finding the right recipe for accuracy as opposed to “pushing” the load. Thanks again!

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks I appreciate your feedback. Not all match bullets are good for hunting, however the ELD-Ms are a softer constructed projectile that expands well at lower velocities. They are well suited to longer ranges and/or out of shorter barrels where velocity is lower. They are not suitable for shorter ranges where velocity is higher as there is a risk of over expansion and lack of penetration. However you can be smart about your aim point and avoid bone at short range to insure sufficient penetration to the vitals. If you are only shooting lighter game it will also be sufficient but meat damage will be large. I use larger weight projectiles for the calibre to ensure firstly there is enough mass to carry through to the vitals and also then have the benefit of a higher BC projectile with more energy down range. The higher weight bullet also keeps the velocity manageable to help reduce the risk of over expansion up close, while providing reliable expansion at the longer distances. Please note this is a balancing act of velocity, energy, projectile construction, target resistance and accuracy/aim point. The more target resistance ( or larger the animal ) the harder the projectile can be and still expand well due to the more violent impact. If you’re shooting very large animals ELD-Ms may not be suitable at all, unless at longer range only, and definitely not for any dangerous game etc. Hornady does not recommend the ELD-m for hunting, instead use the ELD-X. Each hunter needs to look at their situation and decide what will work best for them. I know that these ELD-Ms work extremely well in the situations I encounter and iv never had them fail at any range but I’m careful of shot placement accordingly. Sorry a long answer I know, but it’s a big topic. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.👍👍

@WDFJR16345

10 ай бұрын

@@controlledrecoil-nzhunting Thanks for the detailed response and sharing your expertise. Exactly what I was looking for.

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Cheers mate 👍

@e.cabanjr7511

10 ай бұрын

I appreciate you taking the time to explain the variables and situations where those are applicable. You provided a valuable response. Thank you.

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 👍👍

For what game do you use these bullets? I bought a box of factory 30.06 Hornady Eld-x 178gr, only shot a deer with it, but I feel its to powerful/violent for smaller animals. Maybe moose or bear is the game for it?? Pigs also maybe, but in the northern part of Sweden there isnt any. Or is it our generally short shootingdistance that gives it it's explosive result? Usually within 100 meters or less when we are hunting?? The thing is that it groups so good in my old Husqvarna 640 30.06... Better then all the Norma or Sako bullets I've tried..

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

3 ай бұрын

Hi, yes you are correct. These projectiles are mainly designed for longer ranges. They are a softer construction designed to expand reliably at long range when the velocity has dropped. However this is why they expand very aggressively at shorter distances. I personally think they are a great bullet but would only recommend them if you consistently shoot out to 250yds and beyond. Be aware that up close on big tough animals with lots of “target resistance “ with 3006 velocities you may have them over expand and lack sufficient penetration to get to the vitals especially on angled shots. Or as you have found, completely destroys smaller animals up close. You may be better to use a bonded type projectile or something similar for the larger animals up close or a more traditional lead tip to keep the expansion manageable. Thanks for your support. Happy hunting 👍👍

Nice work! That is exactly the kind of shooting I like to do. Factor the wind, range, slope, etc dial or hold corrections and press. What do you use for ranging and measuring environmental conditions?

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Hi, I use a Leica Rangefinder which has angle, temperature and barometric pressure. Cheers👍👍

What did you wrap your suppressor with? How does it not melt?

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Hi , it’s just standard camouflage tape, brand was spiker. It just sticks to itself not the gun. I have melted it a bit before but it handles a lot . Cheers 👍

Great video

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Cheers bud. Thanks for watching 👍😁

Nicely done.

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Cheers mate 👍👍

What part of NZ is this taken in? Looks like a spot inshoot in Nth Canterbury

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Hi, yes very similar terrain to north Canterbury and not too far away. It’s south Marlborough 👍

Excellent camera work.

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 😁👍

Great shooting. Good hunting. You have picked a great bullet. I also like Sierra hunting bullets. They are excellent performers as long as you use them within the intended velocities. That is always the case with bullets in terminal performance. Use per design intent.

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

9 ай бұрын

Cheers mate. I agree 👍thanks for watching

Why does our man here choose such a short barrel? And does the silencer not negate the dimension and weight savings, or perhaps it’s over barrel?

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Hi, there is no benefit to the ballistics of a rifle using a short 16” barrel unless you are using subsonic rounds. I use a short barrel on this particular rifle for the convenience of fast handling and weight saving. It is a over barrel suppressor and the short barrel allows having the suppressor while maintaining the rifles balance. I do use longer barrels for my long range rifles however with the right powder choice you can keep the short barrels producing reasonable velocities. Thanks for watching 👍😁

Nice shooting beautiful country there !

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. Yes we are very lucky here. 👍

That's shooting... well done.

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

9 ай бұрын

Cheers mate 👍😁

Excellent vid. Somebody on Facebook the other day told me I was being unethical usine ELD-M's ... this proves otherwise

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Yes if they are used with the right combination of velocity and taking the target resistance into account eg lighter animals they work great. To note though, hornady recommends to use the ELD-x for hunting. Thanks for watching.

If I played the drinking game and took a shot every time you said “yeah” I’d be passed out before the video was over

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

9 ай бұрын

“Yeah” 😂 I reckon you would. Sorry not proud of that but I didn’t do any extra takes. I’ll do better on future vids. 🤙

What are you looking for when checking out the pigs condition and suitability for eating?

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Hi, just general health. Is the animal in good condition. Any wounds or risk of infection. Are the glands swollen? Any lumps or colouring in the lungs? If so it may have TB or other infections. Best to be safe. Pigs often can survive with these type of diseases. Cheers.👍

@HWDNZ76

10 ай бұрын

@@controlledrecoil-nzhunting Thanks for that, Im getting back into hunting after a very long absence and looking for all the guidance I can get. Your videos are a fantastic source of information.

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. Good luck out there, stay safe 👍

Would it be possible to cut the blather and stick to the action?

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Of course, anything is possible.👍😁 cheers.

MM77 Approved 👍🏼👍🏼……………………………Good shooting!

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 👍😁

Fantastic shot

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Cheers mate. Thanks for watching 👍😁

Good shooting and I hope good eating. Pork, yum, yum.😁😁

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Yes they were pretty tasty roasted. Thanks for watching 👍👍

Hey mate when you say check the pig over what are you looking for exactly, what would make it not a good eating pig?, someone told me once don’t eat the males because the hormones make them taste pretty bad, have you experienced that before?

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

7 ай бұрын

Hi, Yeah some of the boar can be pretty bad but a lot are fine, it depends on their diet too. I always check them over along with all of the animals I harvest. But especially pigs as they are likely to pick up diseases if they are present in the area. Check over for general health condition , wounds/ infections etc then inspect the vitals organs and glands for any odd lumps or discolouration. Although most Pigs in this area are healthy they still have the potential to have a number of diseases including Bovine TB. Cheers 👍

Great stuff mate. Well done 👍 What ranges were the shots at?

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. Around 260 and 300 yards from memory. Cheers 👍👍

Very nice! What Element is that on your 308?

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks bud. It’s the Helix HDLR 2-16x50. Is a fantastic all round performer. Can focus parallax to 10 yards on 2x and illuminate- use it like a red dot. Then put it up to 16x and take a shot at 500. 30mm tube so not too big. Priced very well. It’s fast becoming my go to option for general purpose rifles. Thanks for watching 👍😁

I use the 155 eld-m in my 16 inch 308, man it does some damage. Good shooting👍

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Nice one. Yes I bet that is deadly! Thanks bud 👍👍

Another thumbs up from me Tom 👍 Nice pigs, hope you are keeping a few goat tails for the " NZ Wild goat comp" !! Interested in the benefits to side opening flip caps please?

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks bud. By having them open to the side means they do not interfere with your view of the turret when your behind the rifle. It’s also allows me to attach Night vision and the front cap doesn’t get in the way of the inferred assist. I’ll do a video soon on my different setups. Cheers 👍👍

Top shooting well done

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks bud. 👍👍

Great content

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks bud , much appreciated 👍👍

308 I believe to be one of the best all purpose rounds. There's not much you won't kill with it. Nice shooting, good vid and I agree with not taking a 400 yard shot in howling wind.

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

9 ай бұрын

Cheers. I agree 👍👍 thanks for watching 😁

@Motohumter

9 ай бұрын

You can buy a dead cat wind shield for your mic, a fluffy cover that surrounds it great in windy conditions. Name sounds good too, not a fan of cats.@@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

9 ай бұрын

Ha yes I agree it’s a great name 😂. Its actually a brand new mic with all the bells and whistles but I lost the wind shield that morning. I’ll be getting another 👍

Just subscribed! Here in Canada, lots of hunters even use ELD-Ms on Elk and Moose. As usual, know your velocities and shot placement is king! Cheers

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your support it’s much appreciated. Interesting about the ELD-Ms. I’m a little surprised, I know they work great but I’m impressed that people use them on moose. Thanks for watching 👍😁

@EdAb

10 ай бұрын

@@controlledrecoil-nzhunting Sure do! Here are some good examples from Alberta. Mark and Stacey used ELD-Ms in both videos. kzread.info/dash/bejne/i6V42rl_qcnHhtY.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/e3aisNtrqdbSZLg.html

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

@EdAb Thanks I’ll have a look 👍👍

congrats good placement. Which Element scope you are using??? Is it a HELIX HDLR 2-16×50 SFP ???

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Hi, yes that’s the one. Thanks for watching 😁👍

Nice shot ❤

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Cheers, thanks for watching 👍

Looking at the hdlr whats the low light gathering like

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Hi, Yup pretty good especially if you have the power right down at 2x with the 50mm objective. Its also got an illuminated reticle with plenty of different brightness options which is nice. Thanks for watching 👍😁

Top shots

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍😁

What a beautiful country.

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Yes we are very lucky . Cheers 👍😁

Nice shot👍🏻

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Cheers mate 👍

👍👍great mate! We'll done!

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Cheers 👍😁

Nice shooting 😊

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍👍

Nice work m8, I have a similar setup what suppressor are you using?

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Hi, using a Hardy rifle suppressor. Thanks for watching 👍

I am taking my don hog hunting this week for his 18th birthday here. Hope to get a gator hunt in as well down in Florida

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

9 ай бұрын

Sounds like a good mission. Good luck 👍👍

nice work

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 👍👍

That's cool. I just developed a load for my .308 16.5" Mossberg MVP Patrol and it's going 2540 with a fairly high load of varget and shooting a 168 gr. Nosler Accubond LR. I got sub 1/2" groups with it and am doing some more break down groups. Very close to your velocities where you got the accuracy. 8) I'm at 44 gr. and going to do a break down from 44 to 45 in .1 gr increments to see if there are any tighter nodes. My initial tests were (5) 5-shot groups starting at 41 gr. Varget and working up to 45 gr. At 44 gr. was great accuracy and 45 opened up and starts getting pretty compressed. Using a CCI small rifle primer *-* starline match brass.

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Sounds like you’ve nailed it👍 Yes that is the sweet spot. Im using AR2208 . I found there is little to no point in pushing to 45.0 gr. I found very little increase in velocity for the extra powder. Iv settled at 44.5. At that point if the velocity spread is nice and low I’d forget doing the 0.1 powder increments and tune accuracy with seating depth. Usually there will be accuracy nodes for seating depth about 3-4 thousandths apart with nodes about the same length. Try to be at the longer cartridge length while still being in the node. That way you will stay in the node for a longer time as your barrel throat wears. Hope that makes sense. Good old 308s they seem to be a very predictable round even in different rifles. Good luck. Really appreciate you taking the time to watch 👍😁

@MrTacklebury

10 ай бұрын

@@controlledrecoil-nzhunting I actually have the load set out as far as AICS mags allow. I do that initially with all my loads for the most part! I also use the same magazines in the AR10, so it's generally where it needs to be. I do highly doubt I will find anything tighter it's just my process to check in case. 8)

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

@MrTacklebury nice one 👍😁

Good shooting mate.

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. Much appreciated 👍😁

some really good shootin Mate. Here in Texas we rarely do anything with our kills. Just leave em in the field (coyote buffet). Just too many to deal with and not worth it the trouble. Probably could kill 10 a day at the ranch if we wanted too. Was that a browning rifle you were shootin?

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Hi, yes I know what you mean. There are times we have to do the same. I’m using Tikka rifles mostly.👍👍cheers

awesome video mate, thanks for sharing!! I dare to ask, which powder and how much? I am working my way out for the Hornady 168 gr ELD match as well, would be nice to know your data on that...cheers

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Hi, please note that this data is safe in this rifle not necessarily safe in others. Please treat this information with caution and start low working up in small increments, looking for pressure signs. Changing any components will change outcomes ( even primers). ADI powders have good reloading data on their website and I’d recommend going off that. Here is my data. 308 Winchester. 44.5 gn of AR2208 Sako brass and Winchester WLR primer. 168gr Hornady ELD-M Seated to just mag fit in the Tikka. 2.8” (CAOL) Velocity average is 2531 fps out of a 16” barrel with suppressor. ES was 9 fps. I use a two step sizing process, first with a Lee collet die for neck sizing, then a Redding body die for sizing and bumping the shoulder back 2 thousandths of an inch. Accuracy was great 4 shots all touching with 2 through the same hole. Hope this helps, any questions feel free to ask. Cheers.👍👍

@VitoLefemine

10 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, I understand your advice and warning given for this load and I will obviously taking it in consideration. I also appreciate you wanted to share and noone can consider this information anything else than an observation of the load, everyone it's responsible for its own load! :) cheers

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Yes of course 👍 I hope it gives you an idea of potential performance. I have fired this exact load in a Bergara b14 with a 22” barrel. It still has great accuracy and was safe also. Velocity out of the 22” was 2720 fps.

@VitoLefemine

10 ай бұрын

@@controlledrecoil-nzhunting good to know : 22" it's closer to my Benelli Lupo, I've reach good accuracy with 168gn, 2208 ADI at 100 meters i have groups of 0.5 inches, wanted to use this as hunting load at 3-400 but I did not test it just yet and I don't have a chronograph so I can't be sure will have enough power and accuracy at that range, fingers crossed will test it soon! 🦌🦌

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

@@VitoLefemine Thats great to hear. That will be very effective to those ranges. I would use 2690-2700 fps as your starting point and test it then adjust velocity on your ballistic app as needed to match your exact drop. BC will also be a factor but will have little effect 400 yards or closer. If you are going to shoot further I would recommend finding a gunsmith with a chronograph. 👍👍

Nice hunting bro

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Cheers mate 👍

THAT SCOPE!!

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Hi, it’s an Element optics Helix HDLR 2-16x50. Iv had good success with it. Thanks for watching 👍😁

Aventuras top demais like, parabéns

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍😁

What is the length of your barrel

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Hi, 16” on the 308. Cheers 👍😁

Great vid. When you say you check over an animal before carrying it out, what are you checking for? As someone just starting out it would be good to know what to avoid. Cheers from the Marlborough Sounds 🤟

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

9 ай бұрын

Hi, it’s good practice just to check the general health of the animal. Wild animals are very resilient so if they look sick or have wounds or infections best to leave it. It’s not that common, however there are some diseases like TB and sarcoidosis in some areas. If the glands are inflamed that is a potential sign of an infection. Cooking meat thoroughly will kill TB bacteria. Sarcoidosis looks like rice grains in the meat. Often in the lungs. It isn’t common but is present in some parts of the sounds. If dogs are feed the meat they can spread it to different areas. I hope I’ve used correct spelling. Good luck hunting. Cheers.

Man, I can appreciate what a hard job it is to haul that meat out of the gully. It would have taken me a good while just to hike down to the carcasses after the kill.

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

8 ай бұрын

Hi, yes it’s often difficult but very rewarding. Also nice to save some money by putting meat in the freezer. Thanks for watching 👍😁

Was able to follow the bullet into the hog?? Why. --- how fast is the bullet traveling or is it the camera????

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Hi, yes it’s common with this equipment to view the projectile in flight. This is largely due to the amount of frames per second the camera is operating at ( 4K 60 ). The bullet is a bit slower out of this short barrel compared to other rifles but is still travelling at 2530 fps. The camera still captures the bullet even using other rifles, however no as easily. Good lighting certainly helps at times especially shooting into a sunny hillside. Thanks for watching 👍😁

What damage pigs cause? Same damage when you plant potatoes or salad

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

9 ай бұрын

Hi thanks for watching. The damage pigs cause is extensive and often in sensitive native bush that doesn’t recover easily. There are places on this farm where the hillside is literally scarred from pig digging and is some cases erosion has started prematurely from it. They eat lambs sometimes in great numbers causing expensive losses along with crop damage in some areas. The rate they do all of this is always concerning and they breed very quickly also. Any country that has these animals introduced to their environment has the same problems. So no, its not the same as me planting potatoes. I do realise that the are just doing what pigs do, but as they are not native to NZ and the have no natural predators here, this is where the problem starts. I do think there can be a balance here if the numbers are controlled but from what I’ve experienced they almost need constant pressure to keep them even remotely under control. The benefit of course is we have a steady meat supply. I Appreciate you taking the time to watch. Stay safe 👍😁

great shooting Mate. what part of the country is this ? looks like North island.

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Hi, in South Marlborough. Thanks for watching 👍😁

@daveyboy6985

10 ай бұрын

@@controlledrecoil-nzhunting 👍

🍻 What level is that on your scope/rings?

@controlledrecoil-nzhunting

10 ай бұрын

Hi, think it’s a cheaper vector optics one off trademe. There are much better ones depending on what you want to pay. It works fine but the bubble is a bit slower to move then some other brands. It’s handy having the rail if you want to mount a touch or something. Cheers 👍👍

@squatch2461

10 ай бұрын

@@controlledrecoil-nzhunting Thanks for the reply and info. 🍻