Lockdown impulse buys.?

[Maxjon]

Could be time to buy a Dillon press!

[Bruiser64]

I bought a case tumbler, a media sieve and some media. The only trouble is I have spent my mandatory isolation reloading all my spare brass. Hopefully one day I will get to use some of it.

[Shootermick]

Nearly bought another scope today on one of the used sites, but someone beat me to it. They kinda did me a favour I’m thinking.

[TassieTiger]

Does anyone know why those listings of masks are being removed from the site?
My wife works on front line - so bought 5 masks from eBay and the purchase was cancelled after payment, this has happened 3 times now ?
There is a theory - shared by joe Rogan and Eric Weinstein - that our puppet masters are spinning lies to try and save themselves in regards to
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/t ... 0470434428

[wanneroo]

I have $1200 in Porkulus funds coming so I have to decide whether to buy stocks with it and make some money or buy a gun. I have a few ideas, an AK-47, a CZ Scorpion or Grand Power Stribog or a Galil, if I can find one. If I want to plump for more, maybe a Steyr AUG, H&K MP5 or a B&T APC 9. One way or another I need to buy a gun this year.

Or last year until I was hit by a drunk driver, I was just about to buy a plane ticket to go the Townsville 400 Supercars race. Fly into Brisbane direct from Texas. Not sure what the situation will be this July yet.

[marksman]

I bought a case tumbler, a media sieve and some media. The only trouble is I have spent my mandatory isolation reloading all my spare brass. Hopefully one day I will get to use some of it.

buy some more brass maybe
https://buyusedguns.com.au/listings/30- ... -for-sale/

[TassieTiger]

[/quote]you will be very happy if you do Tassie [/quote]

It has me a little baffled re the price of thermal cctv cameras vs thermal mono scopes etc.

Did you consider thermal ? The price difference is significant and not sure I hunt enough to warrant a thermal...which brings me back to pard.

The nv700 vs nv8 is also interesting - because although I’d like to be able to use a scope of my choice, to have one fully set up without having to mess about with adapters and new lights...hmmmm

[marksman]

although there is no doubt that the thermal would be way better and l have seen it in action as its what my pro hunter boss uses it is out of my price range
l'm setting up my nv007 for my 22 dasher and want one on a 22 rimfire,
l have thought about the nv8 on the 22 but now that l have the nv007 another scope that is compatible is cheaper
l like using the nv007 as a monocular, very handy, it attaches really quickly and quietly

just to show you as a monocular with no zoom here is a photo l took walking back to the car a few weeks ago of a couple of skips boxing in true ozzie fashion at just over 200, l know the photo isn't the greatest but that is on low IR and it did look clearer to me looking at them

[TassieTiger]

Think you’ve convinced me.
Just been checking out the variables - I like the LRF version of the 800 but, it’s an expensive “up” from the nv7 for what it is...and I’m reading it’s much heavier on battery use. I do prefer having the option of using “my” scope and if you go with a good illuminator - distance and precision seems to become a viable option so might want to use a 20x or better...
Hmm decisions decisions.

[marksman]

although l did buy an optisan evx 6-24x56i for using the nv007 it is only recommended to use around 11 power max for the using nv007
l wanted the extra power for long distance day time shooting
l set my vx2 6-18 leupold on 12 power and got very good clarity

[Sergeant Hartman]

Tassie, i believe eBay was forced to remove all listings of masks. As people were hoarding supplies and selling for huge markups.

Wannaroo, i am thinking shares would be a good gamble with the general market being down by 10,20,30% its a reasonable gamble if you have some extra money.... can always buy more guns later

[Blr243]

Marksman u have mentioned that your pro hunter boss uses thermal. I have been wondering for a while if pros would adopt thermal. And when I ran into one in the scrub he seemed very interested in the capabilities of thermal. What game in the pro scene does he use the thermal for?

[John]

I was at the local gun shop today no one really there just a few people shelves seemed pretty full ammo wise I’m not to worried I’ve got plenty on hand my self just had to pick up and order I’ve been waiting on

[marksman]

anything that can be called a pest out to 200y Blr
horses, roo's, cats, dogs, rabbits, ducks, deer, foxes, pigs ect...
and l'm sure l have missed something

believe it or not he is one of the biggest sooky animal welfare people l have ever met in my life

[marksman]

l new l forgot something, pigeons

[Blr243]

If he feels that way it must be hard for him to do that sort of work. I could never do it professionally....i had to shoot Roos for about 6 hours every night at Cunnamulla for approx ten days straight when there was a plague on. Constant repetition of killing, the sound of the rifle and the blood got to me by the end. I was sick of it and pleased to stop ...

[wanneroo]

Wannaroo, i am thinking shares would be a good gamble with the general market being down by 10,20,30% its a reasonable gamble if you have some extra money.... can always buy more guns later

You're right, I think the buying opportunities for the long haul over the next few months are going to be quite good.

[FNQ]

Purchased a Ultra Sonic cleaner off eBay.

It worked maybe 5 times then lost power.. chinese rubbish $70 gone.

[Ziege]

Worked just enough times to emit some corona virus into your house.

[Aliqua]

Bought my gun and scope (signature) and five boxes of ammo during lockdown. Able to pick them up on Saturday... cant zero it in for 6 months or so... or as soon as the restrictions are lifted.... haha

Oh well it can just sit and look pretty for a while...

[Shootermick]

Put a deposit on a Winchester 9422M yesterday. Hopefully get it in a week or two, apparently the permits are a bit slow at the moment.

[Maxjon]

Bought a .357 magnum barrel for my martini cadet project. Cant shoot em, might aswell build em......

[Tiger650]

An AICS AT chassis for the young bloke's .308", minor adventure as dealer turned up nil stock, 5 mins before receiving his email I saw used one on SSAA site.
Located in VIC was revealed by phone call to be 10 minutes distant, later model than mine with genuine skins so young bloke can have the one my .223 currently sits in.
Saved some $$$ too, dealer advised that stock due mid year will be $1650.00, paid $1200.00 for an essentially new item.