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    Back from overseas

    I'm back from a seven year stint overseas, boy have there been some changes!
    Looking at getting back into hunting, clubs and reloading, so I might ask some dumb questions about guns and gear.
    I sold all my guns and gear before going overseas, but fortunately my gun licence doesn't run out until 2027, so dodged a bullet there.
    What's your best advice for a bloke restarting?
    "Late but in earnest!"

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    Strap your boots on and get out there, oh and buy a .308
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    make a plan based on your budget and your expectations -- be patient its a buyers market lots for sale and hard to sell -- some real bargains -

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    I take it your in Nelson?
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    Ha, ha, ha! You clearly know the history of Nelson or at least some of the geographic features.
    Bit of history (Which you probably already know) the Kerrs arrived in Nelson and disembarked safely. The Fyfeshire then tried to sail out of Nelson, but got caught by the current or wind) and crashed into the rock which now bears that name.
    John Kerr was the first European to turn a sod of earth in Nelson, using a team of bullocks to pull the plough. There is a bronze plaque set in the footpath marking the spot.
    About 15 years ago I attended the Kerr family reunion in Nelson, I was probably too young to appreciate all the work which went into the reunion and especially the re-enactment of the oxen ploughing.
    The Cemetaries around Nelson are full of Kerrs....Not me though....
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    Quote Originally Posted by KERR View Post
    Ha, ha, ha! You clearly know the history of Nelson or at least some of the geographic features.
    Bit of history (Which you probably already know) the Kerrs arrived in Nelson and disembarked safely. The Fyfeshire then tried to sail out of Nelson, but got caught by the current or wind) and crashed into the rock which now bears that name.
    John Kerr was the first European to turn a sod of earth in Nelson, using a team of bullocks to pull the plough. There is a bronze plaque set in the footpath marking the spot.
    About 15 years ago I attended the Kerr family reunion in Nelson, I was probably too young to appreciate all the work which went into the reunion and especially the re-enactment of the oxen ploughing.
    The Cemetaries around Nelson are full of Kerrs....Not me though....
    Not really I'm a recent well 2001 recent.
    Happy Jack.

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