“Did you catch anything ?” Its so universal it must be a real thought structure in non hunters. They all say it. A hunter is always much more circumspect: “get onto much up there ?” Or somesuch...
Liked On: 11-02-2024, 05:45 PM
Remember in this case the OP wants something “cheaper than a Tikka” and he already has a medium varipower scope. It has to tolerate dirt and rain well.
Liked On: 11-02-2024, 11:56 AM
“Did you catch anything ?” Its so universal it must be a real thought structure in non hunters. They all say it. A hunter is always much more circumspect: “get onto much up there ?” Or somesuch...
Liked On: 09-02-2024, 04:50 PM
“Did you catch anything ?” Its so universal it must be a real thought structure in non hunters. They all say it. A hunter is always much more circumspect: “get onto much up there ?” Or somesuch...
Liked On: 09-02-2024, 03:44 PM
Personally i carry the gun with bolt out on big popular tracks like Wairere Falls or Sunrise Hut; carry it with bolt in but empty mag if raining or a normal tramping track eg North South track in the...
Liked On: 09-02-2024, 03:43 PM
Ive been up there a couple of times over the summer but not seen any deer. Its very nice bush there - totally good on a fine day. Some sign but not heaps. The key would be to spend plenty of time...
Liked On: 07-02-2024, 02:13 PM
In theory a real primer will soon get dented in and not cushion the firing pin. Supposedly, commercial snap caps have rubber or spring loaded “primers”. Snap caps are also useful for practising...
Liked On: 27-01-2024, 01:09 PM
In theory a real primer will soon get dented in and not cushion the firing pin. Supposedly, commercial snap caps have rubber or spring loaded “primers”. Snap caps are also useful for practising...
Liked On: 26-01-2024, 09:33 PM
Most of those thoussnd wallabies are on private land so you will need to work on access. Trout’s not encouraging people to shoot by the road - its just an indication they are not uncommon where...
Liked On: 26-01-2024, 10:06 AM
Ive had that happen on an older rifle after it had been out in the rain a couple of days. I think the trigger or firing pin had got hung up and was released when I moved the bolt a little. In the...
Liked On: 25-01-2024, 03:37 PM
When you’re looking at a variety of rifles, pay attention to the Magazine . Detachable box mag or hinged floorplate ? For box mags: plastic or steel ? Can you dismantle it for cleaning with bare...
Liked On: 22-01-2024, 10:00 AM
Yes , check out the thread and info posted to the chap from Denmark. One aspect not mentioned much there is fitness. Hunting in NZ is mostly walking. The Hochsitz like in your photos (good photos)...
Liked On: 19-01-2024, 12:12 AM
If a rabbit goes down a hole, it will come back out about 15 minutes later. Less for smaller ones, up to half an hour for big ones. If you've seen a few around then start shooting them now...
Liked On: 12-01-2024, 09:38 PM
https://deerstalkersbop.org.nz/ Public range days are on the last Sunday of each month. Range fees seem quite high at the minent so give them a rung and see whats the most economical way to get...
Liked On: 10-01-2024, 06:49 PM
No its not a submissive stance. It’s why we need well resourced, well supported organisations like NZDA and COLFO to negotiate on our behalf. I understand a lot of this goes on through direct...
Liked On: 08-01-2024, 08:26 AM