SCJ429 wrote:I have a feeling you are going to love your 204. I was shooting at 300 and loved watching the vapor trail all the way to the target. I was shooting off a bipod with a factory Unmodified unbedded rifle in a laminated stock. The Hornady brass is not the best but all I did was clean up the little kernel of brass on the inside of the case where they punch the flash hole. I would have neck turned them but I don't have a 20 cal mandrel. Hornady 40 grain Vmax are great as well. I am amazed that everyone thinks the 20 cals are blown around in the wind and that the big old lumbering 308 will do so much better.
SCJ429 wrote:I see that the Barn sell Norma 204 brass for $105/100 which is great value. I also like to support the local guy but we sometimes get interesting service here. I don't mind paying extra for good service but that is not always what you get. We have plenty of places to hunt here, all in NSW. The closest one to me only takes 40 minutes to drive to. I also get down to the South Coast. We mainly get after foxes but also deer, goats pigs and lots of crows. The 204 is great for crows, foxes and a heap of other things as long as you are sensible.
bladeracer wrote:SCJ429 wrote:I see that the Barn sell Norma 204 brass for $105/100 which is great value. I also like to support the local guy but we sometimes get interesting service here. I don't mind paying extra for good service but that is not always what you get. We have plenty of places to hunt here, all in NSW. The closest one to me only takes 40 minutes to drive to. I also get down to the South Coast. We mainly get after foxes but also deer, goats pigs and lots of crows. The 204 is great for crows, foxes and a heap of other things as long as you are sensible.
Are we allowed to shoot crows in NSW?
SCJ429 wrote:Yes, you need a permit. Most sheep farmers are not too fond of the Australian Raven pecking the eyes out of there birthing ewes.
SCJ429 wrote:Yes, you need a permit. Most sheep farmers are not too fond of the Australian Raven pecking the eyes out of there birthing ewes.
Apollo wrote:SCJ429 wrote:Yes, you need a permit. Most sheep farmers are not too fond of the Australian Raven pecking the eyes out of there birthing ewes.
Don't know about the ACT but the only place Crows are protected in NSW is an area known as The Greater Sydney Land Area. Elsewhere they are game on.
SCJ429 wrote:Sorry, I thought the crow was mentioned on the R license but it is not, my post should read pest bird species. Apologies to anyone who holds some affection for the Australian Raven. Otherwise I plead the 5th.
SCJ429 wrote:Sorry, I thought the crow was mentioned on the R license but it is not, my post should read pest bird species. Apologies to anyone who holds some affection for the Australian Raven. Otherwise I plead the 5th.
bladeracer wrote:SCJ429 wrote:Sorry, I thought the crow was mentioned on the R license but it is not, my post should read pest bird species. Apologies to anyone who holds some affection for the Australian Raven. Otherwise I plead the 5th.
Crows were one of the pests I shot lots of as a kid in sheep country, but I had thought they were now protected in all states. Would've been nice to discover they were still fair game somewhere.
Daddybang wrote:bladeracer wrote:Crows were one of the pests I shot lots of as a kid in sheep country, but I had thought they were now protected in all states. Would've been nice to discover they were still fair game somewhere.
In qld the Australian raven and torresian crow are protected under the wildlife conservation act 1992 and need a permit to shoot.
brett1868 wrote:How can it be that crows are game on but the filthy bin chickens are game over?
Bruiser64 wrote:Just thought I would give an update on the .204 now that I’ve had it for a while. I am very happy with the caliber and the rifle I bought. The recoil is mild and the 40 grain Vmax projies are very effective when head shooting Roos. I have the savage Model 25 Walking Varminter with the thumbhole stock. I am very happy with the accuracy of the rifle as well. I mainly spotlight out of my vehicle shooting off a Racken Rest. I am very confident with this setup. I have shot Roos, rabbits and foxes and it has been a highly effective caliber and rifle. If it is really windy, I prefer to use my .243 when shooting Roos though. Overall The .204 savage is a keeper for me.