Following up on this, No.3 & Roarless20 were on the money. rear bush was machined slightly offcentre & had next to no clearance on one side when barrel was cold. had a friend machine it properly to...
Liked On: 12-01-2023, 09:37 AM
Warranty claim. I had a vaude one that did that, apparently bad batch of fabric that coating was applied correctly to. Made for an uncomfortable week in the hills.
Liked On: 11-01-2023, 08:12 PM
Vortex wrench. The star bit that fit.
Liked On: 06-01-2023, 10:04 PM
15 inch pounds on virtually all kinds of scope ring clamps The cross bolts that hold the rings to the receiver are often 30 inch pounds
Liked On: 06-01-2023, 09:47 PM
After having a great week stalking recently it occurred to me that the method I used/use may be of interest to others and if I can convey it correctly a learning aid for new hunters...a big ask but...
Liked On: 06-01-2023, 03:01 PM
Lots of nice country around Mangaehuehu hut .
Liked On: 06-01-2023, 02:52 PM
head up the big hill and have a look...... if its public land,just go look,there are deer all over that area,always has been and always will be.
Liked On: 06-01-2023, 02:52 PM
For a right handed shooter try the rifle on the right of the tree with the back of the left wrist loaded against the tree
Liked On: 06-01-2023, 10:23 AM
I used to hunt Tongariro a lot and one of the tracks I used to access my hunting area was very popular. I was not uncommon to see literally hundreds of walkers on the way in or out when camping out....
Liked On: 06-01-2023, 10:06 AM
Have a look on here. At bottom of doc features menu is 'open hunting areas' . Stay within there with correct permit and be safe. https://www.doc.govt.nz/map/index.html
Liked On: 06-01-2023, 10:06 AM
I always stop and have a chat with any walkers I come across when carrying a rifle. Be as friendly as possible and try to portray us hunters in a good light. Be sensible and safe as I am sure...
Liked On: 06-01-2023, 10:05 AM
1.Download yourself a Doc Hunting Permit for the whole of the Mainland.Its called covering your freckle. 2. Some of the other people sharing the tracks get uppity about us permitted hunters strolling...
Liked On: 06-01-2023, 10:05 AM
just keep your rifle slung or strapped to your pack until you're off track, I have never had any issues carrying a rifle on public land. obviously make sure you have the appropriate permit. Be...
Liked On: 06-01-2023, 10:05 AM
I've tried various ones. After a working life in technology the first thing I want to do is find an app to do anything. But its a bit like recipe apps..I've been the family cook for a couple of...
Liked On: 01-01-2023, 08:47 AM
A couple taken through the binos last weekend. 185786 185787 185788
Liked On: 07-12-2022, 10:52 PM