Thread: Hello

Hi, Been a reader here for years so finally decided to join up.
Thanks.

Just ticking up another post so I can view everything again.

User name says a little about me, been full time in pest control for 30+ yrs.

Rabbits main target, Hares, Wallabies, Feral cats ect-ect

Few possums and pigs as well.

Welcome to the site - what equipment (rifles/optics/lighting etc) are you using down there in Otago?

This will give away who I am I suppose.... I started using a helmet mounted analogue NV (Photonis Gen2+ unit) full time over 14yrs ago and I believe I was the first Pest control contractor in the country to go full covert at the time. This developed into trying thermal and using a helmet mounted Flir Breach (I had one of the first exported units from the states and I believe the first in NZ) for primary detection and digital NV scopes for shooting 4yrs ago, this in turn has lead to the current setup which is helmet mounted Infiray MH25 which again I purchased/imported the first of these unit into NZ over a year ago now.
In the last 6mths I have swapped to thermal scopes (Infiray RL42 and RH50) I am currently also using/trialing another new to the market companies scope which I am likely to continue using moving forward as well.
I am a NZ authorised Infiray retailer but do not push/sell their products outside my industry contacts/ and contacts circle.

On the firearms, .22 semi with subs only (CZ 512 tactical), suppressed .223 (Tikka pro varmint beserk stock), suppressed shotgun with sub-sonic 40gm load of 2s, every one fitted with thermal optics.

Welcome aboard,guess you dont get much night time sleep.I find night time thermal hunting very addictive.

Originally Posted by Trout

Welcome aboard,guess you dont get much night time sleep.I find night time thermal hunting very addictive.

I have always considered/enjoyed my trade as paid recreation, these tech developments have kept night work interesting to say the least.

Welcome mate. Did varminting for about 20 years - on a different continent. Your in a good trade.

Originally Posted by Jaco Goosen

Welcome mate. Did varminting for about 20 years - on a different continent. Your in a good trade.

Long range varminting has been a 47yr long passion for me as well.
My recreational shooting uses conventional wood and blue firearms with under/over for birds ect and a lever 30/30 for bigger stuff when the fun is getting close in daylight conditions.
Done my share of archery stuff as well when I was younger.
All great times when out hunting...

Welcome aboard.