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Agreed - the DOC hut at Onga Onga is the old Broome Hut from the base of Big Hill.

About 20m away from Barlows. The 2 were existed happily together for 7 - 10 years before DOC decided to pull the old hut.

....sure....now ask why a supposedly "impartial" journalist cannot just report the facts.....

Did you? Sure; Fatberg had a visceral reaction to the article, but having read it myself - I'm fairly certain that there was a bias in the reporting. Of course, your mileage may vary....but come on -...

+1 for McKinnon - awesome spot, very low foot traffic now.

.....but then again....why engage until you need (are forced) to?

....better to deal with "faff" than deal with an unintended or misdirected shot.... Not trying to criticize, but need to point out the number of accidents aren't always a result of "inexperienced"...

.....Respectfully suggest that you shouldn't have a round in the chamber until you are ready to shoot.:x_x:

On the "Plus"side:

Very well made
Bell & Carlsen stock
Everything made of stainless (no plastic here)
They shoot cloverleafs....
For all the talk of mods available for alternative rifles -...

.....funny post coming from an Aucklander....:D

......Porangahau tax.

Interesting story about an unfortunate bugger who put a Seahorse on layby with a local store in Hastings in January as a Christmas present for his kids.
Picked it up just before Christmas and...

To be fair, Hunter is taller than Phil.....:D

Yes - Coleman filter. (Benefit of making it easier to fill....)

I've had issues using petrol in Coleman stoves - the jets clog up (NZ fuel is too dirty apparently).

For the OP - white spirits are good in Coleman stoves and lanterns (I had a bad batch of...

....I'd suggest awareness may be an issue.
There are a large number of people who are completely oblivious to changes passing through the legislative process (not just firearms related) - "if I'm...

More likely someone who had naughty items who shouldn't have had them.

....have you ever hunted Sika? :XD:

....Gosh there has been a few Police Ministers over the last year.... :D

...benefit of the doubt: I'm sure you have a point.
Whatever your point is, it may be relevant for some ranges, probably not in this case.
Your comment suggests you have not visited this range.

Common sense.

....sigh.... I'm sure this has been a problem for a very long time....

The HBRC range has large earth backstops, and side stopbanks.
It is not shooting into an open riverbed.
The "target area" has earth filled tyres.
The range has been closed down as a result of...

.....not worth a trip to Hamilton.

....insert whatever inbreeding reference you want....or take whatever offence you want....."that don't bother me none" :D
FWIW - I've got no ties to anything in the States more than a passing...