Halifax Tar
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Hey guys,
So I picked up a Norc M305 a few years ago. Unfortunately because of my op sked it has been mostly a "safe queen" only having a few (20ish) rounds put through it when I first bought it.
That brings us to today. I have done a few mods, scope, op rod spring and guide, gas shim, greased with white lithium grease, and USGI wood stock. I will be taking her for a test fire and sighting in this weekend; in her new config.
My intention is to use her this year for dear season. For the past number of years I have relied on my Win M70 in .308 and it has given me good service, but I felt the M305 deserved a spin in the bush. I mostly stand hunt (tree stand and ground blind) so I am not concerned about its weight for trudging through the bush.
I have a couple of questions:
1) Has anyone used the M305 for deer hunting ? Opinions if you have used it ?
2) Can you recommend good ammo ? From what I have read 150g and under should be used, true ? Experiences ?
3) I have some bulk .308 I bought. Its Chinese, I think, and corrosive. Opinions on this for hunting ?
**I don't mind corrosive ammo as it give me an excuse to spend more time with my firearms and hiding in my tool room
Any advice is appreciated.
PS I tried CGN but I find that forum hard on the brain...
So I picked up a Norc M305 a few years ago. Unfortunately because of my op sked it has been mostly a "safe queen" only having a few (20ish) rounds put through it when I first bought it.
That brings us to today. I have done a few mods, scope, op rod spring and guide, gas shim, greased with white lithium grease, and USGI wood stock. I will be taking her for a test fire and sighting in this weekend; in her new config.
My intention is to use her this year for dear season. For the past number of years I have relied on my Win M70 in .308 and it has given me good service, but I felt the M305 deserved a spin in the bush. I mostly stand hunt (tree stand and ground blind) so I am not concerned about its weight for trudging through the bush.
I have a couple of questions:
1) Has anyone used the M305 for deer hunting ? Opinions if you have used it ?
2) Can you recommend good ammo ? From what I have read 150g and under should be used, true ? Experiences ?
3) I have some bulk .308 I bought. Its Chinese, I think, and corrosive. Opinions on this for hunting ?
**I don't mind corrosive ammo as it give me an excuse to spend more time with my firearms and hiding in my tool room
Any advice is appreciated.
PS I tried CGN but I find that forum hard on the brain...