Results 21 to 28 of 28
Thread: Musgrave .243
-
14-06-2009, 11:19 #21
- Join Date
- Jan 2009
- Posts
- 87
Re: Musgrave .243
Originally Posted by Longshot
I also bought a spotless Musgrave in 243Win a couple of months ago. Can you post a picture of that Lyttleton action? It seem to be impossible to find detailed info about these Musgrave rifles, their actions and barrels.
Hein Mostert
-
15-06-2009, 11:54 #22
- Join Date
- Apr 2009
- Location
- South of the Chardonnay curtain
- Posts
- 1,451
Re: Musgrave .243
OK - so I went to shoot Fallow Deer and now I am back - with photos as promised. (This posting might need to be moved - dear Mr Moderator, I will not be offended!) It was VERY windy indeed (profanities not allowed on this site!) - gosh, golly gee, oh my goodness, what a strong wind!!! IT BLEW LIKE SHIT ALL F@#$ING DAY! At least the rain held off till evening by which time we had fortified ourselves from the inside ;D. The hunting was difficult because of the wind and animals were scarce - all taking shelter. We saw a few herds but they were skittish and it was not till later int the day that I stalked to within 100m of a large herd and took a fair size doe. The 100gr Sierra Prohunter blew the top of the heart off and exited - the deer went down 20 m later. The second one was a bit of luck! I had crouched down to give my mate the best chance at a deer - he went forward and could not see as the deer moved in behind us so I took the shot out of the shoulder. Not the best shot but I got it quite high in the shoulder and broke the spine - she went down hard. I am loading the 100gr prohunters with 44gr S385 and the bullets are molycoated and touch the lands - CCI BR primers and Sako brass. I have also attached a photo of the general terrain - many deer are also shot on the open lands making stalking challenging. All in all a great day and I will be back in the spring for another round this time for my son to shoot one.
-
16-06-2009, 10:13 #23
- Join Date
- Jun 2009
- Location
- Inne Cape
- Age
- 65
- Posts
- 2,525
Re: Musgrave .243
Nice!
A friend of mine uses knee & elbow protectors (rollerblade type) when he hunts there - he is more on his belly than standing. When approaching a herd its like approaching a radar unit with 30 radar dishes aimed at you and lord help you if you make a mistake.
How many fallow deer are still on the farm? A while ago they were culling the herds from a helicopter at the end of the season to reduce the numbers, they breed like rabbits!
-
16-06-2009, 10:18 #24
- Join Date
- Apr 2009
- Location
- South of the Chardonnay curtain
- Posts
- 1,451
Re: Musgrave .243
They reckon about 350+ - causing havoc with crops and fences!! They are also seeing a lot of grey Ribbok and Bushbuck. Protectors is the way to go but you can get lucky! A night in the bokhuis was great!
-
24-02-2013, 21:43 #25
- Join Date
- Oct 2012
- Posts
- 3
Re: Musgrave .243
Not sure where to put this but being forced to check or read a thread or link before choosing my personal actions does not smack of a democratic website and greatly offends me when the posting is so selective of offered information.Not every one is in the dark as far as goings on are concerned.Thought this was a general forum and not one mans opinion and soap box.
-
24-02-2013, 22:12 #26
- Join Date
- Apr 2009
- Location
- South of the Chardonnay curtain
- Posts
- 1,451
-
02-03-2013, 09:28 #27
- Join Date
- Jun 2011
- Age
- 43
- Posts
- 60
-
01-08-2021, 20:46 #28
- Join Date
- Jul 2019
- Posts
- 648
Re: Musgrave .243
to revive this thread. I'm going to look at a musgrave 243 this week that is apparently in amazing condition and the owner has done some work on the action etc. Will try get some more details. Here's a pic. They want R9k with the scope
Similar Threads
-
6mm musgrave
By patensie10 in forum Hunting RiflesReplies: 11Last Post: 22-09-2014, 08:05 -
Musgrave 308 win
By loodgooier in forum Collectable & Classic FirearmsReplies: 2Last Post: 18-01-2014, 21:15 -
Musgrave/RSA ?
By TrxR in forum General Firearm DiscussionReplies: 3Last Post: 25-06-2013, 13:37 -
6mm Musgrave
By skerpskutter in forum Hunting RiflesReplies: 2Last Post: 05-09-2012, 18:29 -
30-06 Musgrave
By Quintin1/ in forum Hunting RiflesReplies: 9Last Post: 14-07-2010, 19:03
Bookmarks