Why are all introduction posts the same?

Hi everyone, I decided to make an account and introduce myself after a fair few months of trawling through the numerous forum threads, plenty of useful information and have learnt a bunch already.

I am a pretty new hunter, having dabbled in it periodically throughout my life shooting rabbits, possums and goats but not until recently had I been out chasing deer with a good friend of mine and it was awesome. So I am keen to learn as much as I can and hopefully provide a few storys (and learn a few lessons) along the way!

Was living in the big smoke of Palmerston North and had been on a handful of fallow/sambar hunts but have now moved home back to Taranaki, really keen to get out as often as I can and give it a good go, also recently joined NZDA here in Taranaki.

Recently got my FAL so am in the market for both a .22 and a .308 so hopefully be able to utilize the forum to get my hands on both.

Thanks for the wealth of information you all put into the forum, it's a really great resource, Safe and happy hunting!!!

Welcome aboard Bondu

Great introduction not the same as others at all. Good idea to get a .22 as well cheap practice. All the best on your hunting journey.

Welcome. Just remember at least half you read on the internet is bullshit, here is no different haha!

But the advice on the 22 is very sound.

I recon they are the same because your probably joining for the same reason as everyone else and your introducing yourself

Cheers lads. Just taking the piss about the title, was trying to make it different from the usual lol. Looking forward to getting a .22, any suggestions on one? Would probably be looking to spend around $500-$1500 all up

I you just want a general .22 for busting bunnies and popping possums then a Ruger 10/22 will do the business and fit well within your budget.

Next thing you know rushy will be telling you waikato is beer as well :)

@Rushy, how's the cheek on this one ^ :wtfsmilie:

Maybe I’ll have to take that comment with a grain of salt if he loves Waikato, everyone knows Heineken is the top dog of beers

Alright, out you go, was a good try :D

For a 22 id just keep an eye out for a nice second hand one. Unlikley it will have a worn out barrel. And after looking for a while youl get a feel for the prices. Just because they are old doesnt mean they arent good quality

well you live in a great part of the country for hunting..... a .22lr and a .308 will see you right but a .223 just begs to be owned in fallow and goat country.

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Originally Posted by blip

Just because they are old doesnt mean they arent good quality

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Ain’t that the truth. Just check out the regular damage that Dundee does with his bloody old Stirling.

Those stirlings are actually pretty good until you need parts. The one I had would shoot whatever ammo you fed it to the same poa, and did small groups as well. never had another rife that could do that..

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Originally Posted by Gibo

@Rushy, how's the cheek on this one ^ :wtfsmilie:

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We who are in the know have the last laugh Gibo. I’ll drop a doggy doodoo in his letterbox. Ha ha ha ha.

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Ain’t that the truth. Just check out the regular damage that Dundee does with his bloody old Stirling.[/QUO

Nothing wrong with the good ol stirling at all.

Glad to hear you made it home from Palmerston North...

and because my 1st .22 was a sstirling which served me bloody faithfully,when opportunity and the kindness of Joe90 arose Ididn not hesitate .regrets never .me old school TOZ!&,StirlingM14 JW15 and a ruger 10/22.If im on song allare capable of doing the job with room too spare. If no the heavy artillery gets rumbled out !!!!

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Maybe I’ll have to take that comment with a grain of salt if he loves Waikato, everyone knows Heineken is the top dog of beers

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Whats wrong with STUN LARGER :O_O:

Nothing wrong with it, just that it’s not a Heineken ��

For those who are interested… very close to buying a Bergara B14 with Leupold 3-9 and DPT suppressor in a package deal… seems pretty good to me, what’s everyone’s thoughts on Bergaras?

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Originally Posted by Bondu

what’s everyone’s thoughts on Bergaras?

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They are capable of shooting better than most of their owners.

I think I'd rather a Waikato than a Heineken lol

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Cheers lads. Just taking the piss about the title, was trying to make it different from the usual lol. Looking forward to getting a .22, any suggestions on one? Would probably be looking to spend around $500-$1500 all up

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Maybe H&K model 270(that’s the model not a calibre), would fit the ticket?
I got two and at my delicate age maybe it’s time to let one go?
Cheers MuttonGuts

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Originally Posted by Rushy

They are capable of shooting better than most of their owners.

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Is that a positive comment on the rifle or a negative on the owners ?

p.s. Same could be said of me/my rifles

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Originally Posted by No good names left

Is that a positive comment on the rifle or a negative on the owners ?

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Both. In my view it is probably true of most modern rifles