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Best prepare for and expect 4 seasons in one day.

I’ve seen snow in Oban enough times now to tell you first hand it gets cold.

November /December is the time – shoulder of the peak season.
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Good to see you back GB.

A year ago, I was asking myself the same question ‘should I go for an auto instead’. I couldn’t decide on paper so gave both a decent test run where the vehicle in...

Good on you SJ. Magnus, this would be a very good option for you, I can't free up a week but maybe a few days around family/work commitments. Old Smoky knows a thing or two about Tahr hunting........

Hi Magnus,

To get the most out of your NZ trip I suggest leveraging on local knowledge here rather than spend your limited time trying to work all of this out for yourself. Lots of us here can...

https://www.piercingthedarkness.co.nz/product-page/h25lr-headlamp-white-red-leds-rechargeable

Honestly, this is all you need and even if you don't then get one anyway. They are brilliant.

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Nice one. Used to enjoy chasing them around in WA - good fun when you outsmart them with the whistle.

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Access is hit and miss depending on forestry operations. Even when the gates are open your vehicle is not that safe anymore. I have fond memories of that 'gut buster' climbing up out of the creak to...

Yeah, you'll get it as you cross the ridge to the far beach. What dates have you got as well be in there again around then and might be able to coordinate transport. Hopefully we are there before you...

It’s a great block. Have a look at the Hunters Club TV episode they did there as that's Chew Tabacco block and will give you a good feel for what to expect.

Some of the best bush hunting on that...

Mines an auto, if I didn’t do the km towing and gravel roads that I do then I might get close to those results?

I’m not sure what decent tires will do to those consumption figures though.

I...

Dragging up an older thread to see if others fuel consumption has improved over time?

I have a 2022 one that’s got close to 25 thousand on the clock now. The computer thingy says I’m averaging...

I have a few trips planned over that period and if the Rangitata was of interest, we can maybe coordinate some flights.

Jollie still has good numbers, there just a bit scattered and have to put in a few km to get onto them. Rangitata would be the better option though, but you’d almost certainly want to fly in to avoid...

Captain Moko was alright - runs a smaller stabicraft? from one of the natural logons - great fresh fish sandwiches too!

That was 8 or so years ago though so no recent experience to share.
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Nice Jacket :)

Good work on the ram

If it helps IMR4831 is a close match for N560.

There is some data here for 160g bullets that will give you a starting point: https://shootersreference.com/reloadingdata/280-remington/

N560 would be a good starting point as would N165. I've been using N165 with good success in a 280AI for years. Other powders (N560) may bring slightly higher velocities but I'm getting 2900 fps with...

I have my father’s Ruger m77 Mk1 from the 60’s and I’ll never sell it but other than that nothing special.

We are all keen to hear from Buzzman on this thread…….

Now you have the processing taken care of I can recommend Turners Tannery in Leeston for the tanning.

They do superb work.

I was ‘around the corner’ in South West Arm for a few days last week while visiting a mate in Oban and was past your block a few times in the boat.

Having a boat will be handy to get you around...

Good effort.

That last photo, is it taken upstream of the 'forks' campsite by any chance?

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One with the Ruger No1.

55g soft point behind the ear.

Done before and used Aurora. Easy and simple.

If you're not pushed for time, you could get it on one of the freight ferry's - can get the number of a few from a friend who's there if needed.

This is starting to sound like a plan. I was considering bringing my boat up as well and staying an extra day or two in Okiwi. It would be good to meet a few like-minded locals and perhaps get out on...

Sorry, missed this. For sure – we have decided to take a few extra days on and make the effort to get the D’Urville/French pass so a meet up at some point could well be on the cards.