I'm - we're - new!

Mrs M and I recently started target shooting. The main reason was to gain familiarity with a firearm in a sensible and controlled way, with regular instruction and sme evidence of 'getting better' at it.

I thought we'd enjoy it - I'm a technical person and love well-engineered solutions - but I remain astonished at just ho keen and enthusiastic Mrs M is. I'm sure some of it is down to the incredible help and support we've received from other members of our local club. (We've joined TSNZ too.)

Once we're more comfortable, and have our licenses (looks like a 12-month exercise at the moment) we'll look into some more hunting-type shooting. We live in a lovely rural area, with rabbits and turkeys (in particular) that I'm sure would taste as good as they look.

We were looking for a forum which covers as many aspects as possible, from targets to hunting to cooking to maintenance. We'll doubtless appreciate advice on purchasing (once we can), care and also technique.

For now... We'll browse, planning to learn. :)

welcome along, its hell of a bug to get bitten by for sure

Welcome aboard.

Remember the only dumb question is the one you didn't ask.

You'll get a lot of advice here and on the range.
You'll have to determine which advice to listen to, which to adopt and which to ignore.

It's the nut behind the bolt that is usually the biggest source of error.

Welcome to the forum.
We all look forward to your "what calibre should I buy" thread where we will all have an option :D

Welcome to you both.
I am hoping the turkeys taste a LOT better than they look. You have seen just how damn ugly they are right?

Welcome aboard

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Welcome to the forum.
We all look forward to your "what calibre should I buy" thread where we will all have an option :D

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270 :mouse:

Welcome mate

Welcome! The power of two is awesome... Take a look at what could happen to you two... https://youtube.com/channel/UCs3sYk1tuP5Er95EniC-uMw

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Originally Posted by Bol Tackshin

Welcome! The power of two is awesome... Take a look at what could happen to you two... https://youtube.com/channel/UCs3sYk1tuP5Er95EniC-uMw

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Mark is a top shooter, and super humble to boot. But Sam is a true star, my partner has never seen a video of theirs, but knows her laugh.

But welcome to mrs M, and Mr gjm, it is great when couples can share in an experience. Don't listen to all the rubbish about .270s, they are a great rifle for goats and rabbits to 600m, but outside of those requirements the slow twist rates with factory rifles, and poor factory ammo choices leave better options, probably best go to 8mm lebel or other more modern smokeless chamberings.

Looking forward to hearing more about the experiences you guys will have.

Thanks Lars

Welcome aboard you two : ) Glad to hear another chick is into the sport!

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Originally Posted by Cyclops

It's the nut behind the bolt that is usually the biggest source of error.

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I haven't heard that one before - love it!

Welcome. Im sure that any of the local hunting or shooting organisations would also welcome you both with open arms. It can take a while to "break the ice" into any new club but the benefits ( for both you guys and the club) are worth it.

Fantastic intro folks ! Welcome aboard, i am sure that you will find everything you ask for on this forum !!

We look forward to your contributions [emoji106]

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Are you looking at doing smallbore shoooting for a start ?
A lot of clubs have club rifles and sell ammo by the "block" (13 rounds which is just enough for one target), so that's a good way to start. And its a really solid skill base for all sorts of rifle shooting in future.
If you have any fullbore clubs over there, they will be running over the summer and also sometimes have club rifles and ammo.
Welcome to the forum.

Welcome aboard 😎👍 Before you know it you'll be knocking those rabbits and turkeys over with a .22 Lots of fun,great pest control and a feed to boot 😎👍

as i told my boss the other day, get your kids into shooting. its so habit forming and expensive they will never afford to buy drugs

Welcome along

Thanks to everyone for the welcome. :thumbsup:

We're target shooting .22s with the Wallingford club, part of the Southern Hawke's Bay Smallbore Rifle Assoc. (I think I have that right!) We have tried 308s once, but it was the last meet of the season; our daughter was with us then and did very well. That does mean we're restricted on calibre in use, but... Is there a .22 rifle better suited to target and game shooting? (I appreciate boar and venison are off the menu for now.)

And yes - turkey casserole/curry/pie does taste so much better than they look in the field!

never thought much of shotguns till I surprised a mob of turkeys over a hillock. Side by side. Two shots multiple dead turkeys. New respect for shot guns. Air rifles at moment. Could be a good option for the next 12 months for you. They take skill to shoot. Hone in your stalking and hunting skills and don't need a licence if not pcp. I'm enjoying them to the max. Anyway welcome aboard.