after the war and at the start of the culling glory days i guess the guys , as good kiwis do , made do with what they could get (ex mil 303) later our market got flooded with 8x57s as the euro...
Liked On: 09-01-2023, 09:35 AM
Is dork in Norwegian djork? Asking for a friend :)
Liked On: 08-01-2023, 09:25 PM
Where do I sign up for the opportunities at decent stags on my genuine hunts? :D I can trade in shitloads of hills, marginal river crossings, deer I can see with the binos but not through the...
Liked On: 06-01-2023, 08:58 PM
I get a few jibes on here about hunting private land mainly now. I can understand why 'cos its what they hear and see of me - but I really busted my arse on public land for longer than the nay-sayers...
Liked On: 05-01-2023, 09:54 PM
I've never worn jeans and I've had a couple of pair - just don't like how they feel ............ cold. I don't quite know what I wear these days, whatever someone gives me (missus usually) - I...
Liked On: 05-01-2023, 06:51 PM
"We do not learn from experience... we learn from reflecting on experiences" Thanks all for reading of our journey this far, no more animals seen or shot just a post to reflect on the experience. ...
Liked On: 04-01-2023, 02:57 PM
"An optimist is a man who plants two trees and buys a hammock" Day 3 - Slow day up a side creek Always the optimist I had high hopes for the the next morning the topo maps looked good with lots...
Liked On: 04-01-2023, 02:55 PM
"A River cuts through rock, not because of its power but because of its persistence" Day Two - Fly camp to Tawa Hut to Side creek bliss Woke early to the sounds of birds, The Eastern Whio link...
Liked On: 04-01-2023, 02:54 PM
When I was here in NZ a few years back Nimrods posts on his multiday walks through the bush always brought me enjoyment to read. I have always wanted to explore areas I havent been to in the past. ...
Liked On: 04-01-2023, 02:51 PM
Thanks for the warm welcome guys. To quickly answer a couple of questions ; Pickering is just up the road , I live in Scarborough. Foxing calibres , 223 after dark and whatever is at hand...
Liked On: 04-01-2023, 02:45 PM
Had a bit of free time yesterday, not much, but enough. Had a 30cm gong at 300, 400, 485, and 700. Loaded some 140's, using SPF cos it seems to be just a tad tighter in the groups, and slightly...
Liked On: 04-01-2023, 02:31 PM
Hi all, Nick here. Just started getting into a bit of hunting over the last couple of years. Up until then I was a mad keen fly fisher. The same passion I used to have has left and I have been taking...
Liked On: 02-01-2023, 10:50 PM
could go with a 6.5 & run my 120gr:thumbsup:
Liked On: 02-01-2023, 09:07 PM
yeah,yeah I hear ya! If you knew how many people keep asking for them it would give you a giggle too. Ring up Bergers for me & give them a hurry up! I do have 105gr here if its any help. The day...
Liked On: 02-01-2023, 09:06 PM
Thats the beauty of the most accurately made jackets in the world (Berger J4's). All being made on the same sets of dies & I do try to do the best I can when I'm making the them. Good shooting too...
Liked On: 02-01-2023, 08:30 PM