Thread: Notes for Old Codgers

Reflecting the other day its 66 years since I shot my first wild animal - a bunny shot round the back of farm with Lithgow model 12. Was 6 years old - had to lean on dad's arm!!

At 72 its not about super long walks now - though I should exercise more. Lately most of our shooting has been wandering big Cantab/Tekapo locations in the trucks which is pretty easy but still alot of fun. Yes wear and tear on the bod takes its toll and back injury has kept me from range for 2-3 years. But .. went to range recently to test another polished up JW15, apprehensive as to whether I could still shoot after so little practice, and it immediately printed three groups averaging 0.47" at 50m. Two of them in the 0.3s - put a smile on the dial.

Getting ready to teach the grandies now - 6-8 years old. Keen little blokes Another little chopped and tuned JW bolt action on the menu shortly I think...

Cheers Mudz.