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    akaroa1 liked post by EmpireSafaris On thread : 303 Double Rifle and what whiskey ?
    Boss&Co 303 that spent 70 odd years in Japan, story is the rifle was taken as a trophy of War when Singapore fell. Rifle was at Holts Auction and purchased by Boss&Co ...
    Liked On: 30-04-2025, 08:46 PM
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    akaroa1 liked post by zeropak On thread : EX Demo Commercial vacuum sealer
    I have a STATUS ProVac ex demo machine which is excess to requirements. Here is a link to the specs. https://zeropak.co.nz/status-provac-professional-vacuum-sealer/ Perfect working order, it will...
    Liked On: 29-04-2025, 01:18 PM
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    akaroa1 liked post by FRST On thread : The "proper" glass and mounts for a pre64 m70
    When I owned your Winny, it had a 6x gloss Leupold in gloss steel Redfield/Leupold mounts. This set up is post '60s but pretty correct for when this rifle was likely put together 70/80's with its...
    Liked On: 27-04-2025, 10:41 AM
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    akaroa1 liked post by Happy Jack On thread : The "proper" glass and mounts for a pre64 m70
    I have an older Redfield 3-9x40 I would be prepared to do you a straight swap :thumbsup:
    Liked On: 27-04-2025, 10:16 AM
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    akaroa1 liked post by whanahuia On thread : A bit of History
    Some time in the early 1900's ( the date varies from source to source.) My Great grandfather and two other men travelled to Wellington and took possession of a group of red deer, which they...
    Liked On: 26-04-2025, 02:29 PM
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    akaroa1 liked post by Rushy On thread : Gadgetman
    Isn’t it strange how life works? Here was a man as good as good can be, and taken far too soon while ugly old buggers like me somehow keep dodging the bullet. RIP Brian. My first contact with you...
    Liked On: 26-04-2025, 06:56 AM
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    akaroa1 liked post by mudgripz On thread : Gadgetman
    Yes Brian Reid aka Gadgetman died while on a hunting trip up behind Hanmer, Monday 14th. He was thoroughly enjoying a deer stalk on a beautiful day, and had only been walking for 20 minutes from the...
    Liked On: 25-04-2025, 10:35 PM
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    akaroa1 liked post by Tentman On thread : Nice pair . . .
    Went to the Dawn service, home for brekky and what to do till family arrive on such a glorious Douthland morning? Well heading to the range to sight in the 22-250 after I swapped out scopes on it...
    Liked On: 25-04-2025, 03:36 PM
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    akaroa1 liked post by dannyb On thread : Stags and Bucks 2025
    Bucks Croaking well down Otago as well, got me a mini moose. I'm still away but will post a story when I get back. 273430 273431
    Liked On: 23-04-2025, 08:09 PM
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    akaroa1 liked post by mawzer308 On thread : Stags and Bucks 2025
    Pretty happy with this Sika, outstanding tops. Roared right up and all on camera, will upload soon. 273383
    Liked On: 22-04-2025, 03:58 PM
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    akaroa1 liked post by JoshC On thread : Stags and Bucks 2025
    No big trips for me this year, just a few day hunts and overnighters. Still managed to get onto a few animals and have some fun with friends and family. Mostly hunted on open public land blocks this...
    Liked On: 22-04-2025, 02:18 PM
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    akaroa1 liked post by Ryan_Songhurst On thread : What is the rifle that has surprised you the most
    And for an actual surprise.. bought an old sporterised P14 for $150 off trademe and shot a fallow with it at close quarters with the open sights... blew the whole front shoulde nearly right off the...
    Liked On: 20-04-2025, 03:53 AM
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    akaroa1 liked post by canross On thread : The "Gear I love" thread - An open list for good gear
    Some more good gear: Kifaru gun bearer - basically just a quick release strap that velcros to your pack arm strap and pocket to hold the butt of your rifle that velcros to your waist strap. This...
    Liked On: 19-04-2025, 01:05 PM
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    akaroa1 liked post by norsk On thread : The Lever Aficionados Thread
    Nice little 94/22 XTR I bought recently. It's been chopped and threaded,first year of production back when Winchester made nice stuff. It will be a good way to introduce my daughter to .22s
    Liked On: 18-04-2025, 11:16 PM
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    akaroa1 liked post by norsk On thread : The Lever Aficionados Thread
    Can you expand upon your statement a bit more please? Personally I admire the P-35 the most,it was light years ahead when it was designed and it's still a good pistol choice 110 years later. ...
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