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  1. 15-05-2025, 11:15 PM #1
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    About to get my license, can't wait to get to the range and out hunting

    Hi all,

    Wanted to introduce myself, I'm based in Christchurch and currently just waiting for my vetting stage. I have my safe all bolted down and ready for inspection.

    I'm aiming to join the local range as a member and get out and join a NZDA hunts course once I have my first rifle, I am aiming for a Tikka 308 from Gun City but I am totally open to suggestions for Deer and a good all rounder.
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    Welcome mate!
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  3. 16-05-2025, 07:52 AM #3
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    Welcome

    North Canterbury NZDA have a range in CHCH, so you can do the HUNTS course and get range time with the same organisation.
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  4. 16-05-2025, 07:57 AM #4
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    Welcome aboard. Although I do not own a Tikka or a .308, there is absolutely nothing wrong with the direction you are headed in.
    It takes 43 muscle's to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger pull.
    What more do we need? If we are above ground and breathing the rest is up to us!
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    Welcome. If you are at uni the Huntsoc is very good . . .
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tentman View Post
    Welcome. If you are at uni the Huntsoc is very good . . .
    If only we had such a thing at the University of Auckland…
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    Welcome (as a fellow trainee)!

    I have followed the advice to focus the spend on optics, and happily accept any of the usual calibres (.308 fits that bill). People speak really well of the Tikka too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by GettingThere View Post
    Welcome (as a fellow trainee)!

    I have followed the advice to focus the spend on optics, and happily accept any of the usual calibres (.308 fits that bill). People speak really well of the Tikka too.
    I was told this by the guy at Gun City as well, he said to spend pretty much the same amount of the gun on the optic. Sounds painful to the wallet but makes sense, no point skimping out just to spend more money to upgrade
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sh3eep View Post
    I was told this by the guy at Gun City as well, he said to spend pretty much the same amount of the gun on the optic. Sounds painful to the wallet but makes sense, no point skimping out just to spend more money to upgrade
    Buy once, cry once. Of course that is a fallacy as you will buy several times as the addiction takes hold.
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    It takes 43 muscle's to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger pull.
    What more do we need? If we are above ground and breathing the rest is up to us!
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  10. 16-05-2025, 11:09 AM #10
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    Welcome. As a newbie myself, there's nothing quite like feeding friend's and family with fresh meat that you got yourself. Don't skimp on optics. everyone is right. Quality only hurts once.
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    tikka is good, but check out howa too.
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    Nice bro, Dont be scared to grab a good condition second hand rifle either and spend more budget on the scope
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    I work for FSA (Te Tari Pureke) bro. Happy to answer any questions you might have! Happy to help out in anyway I can too! Cheers!
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  14. 25-06-2025, 11:30 PM #14
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    Oh awesome, just seen your comment. Any idea on vetting times for Canterbury haha. Passed my theory test over a month ago now and no word regarding vetting times
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  15. 27-06-2025, 08:21 AM #15
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    Welcome aboard. My son just got his licence in ChCh. MSC course early December, vetting late May, licence issued 2 weeks ago. So in his case 6 months or so to get his licence.
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