Barry the hunter
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   Micky Duck liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Would you buy a .22 WSM?

   yes and why - the only reason for semi really is heli shooting goats and deer otherwise a good bolt action will do the job every day - and I say that with 35 years as a professional under my belt -...

   Liked On: 30-07-2023, 07:01 PM

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   Micky Duck liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Hunting rifle

   it sounds like you have your rifle choice sorted and cal possibly 308 good choices - I do like Micky Ducks idea of a .223 as well - nice to practice with especially if one shopped around for ...

   Liked On: 29-07-2023, 10:16 PM

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   Moa Hunter liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Is the standard for a hunting rifle 1.5 moa?

   I would suggest there is a real world difference between 1. MOA and 1/2 MOA may not seem much but it is

   Liked On: 29-07-2023, 02:03 PM

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   Moa Hunter liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Is the standard for a hunting rifle 1.5 moa?

   my two cents worth I would be very disappointed if my new rifle shot more than 1 MOA that really is the standard - and yes that is with the best support possible like of a proper bench etc for an...

   Liked On: 29-07-2023, 02:02 PM

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   Fisherman liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Is the standard for a hunting rifle 1.5 moa?

   if one has a rifle capable of 1 MOA or less but cant shoot better than 2-3 MOA then practice required and that can be an adventure in itself and can be a pleasurable one not a chore - now I was lucky...

   Liked On: 29-07-2023, 12:19 PM

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   Tahr liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : How do you Clean/Treat/Preserve your Swanndri (or similar) woolen kit?

   Bullers Thar you heathen - bend over and beat yourself with an onga onga and akeake stick - how many hundreds of hunters and bushmen have worn those - best bush boot for North Island bush out bar...

   Liked On: 28-07-2023, 08:48 PM

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   BSA270 liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Pest deer on private property.

   yes you are right Tahr - back before WW2 in early culling days they were required to skin the deer shot and dry the skins for sale to help with costs of operations -that did not last that long -...

   Liked On: 28-07-2023, 03:00 PM

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   BSA270 liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Pest deer on private property.

   waro helicopters are the best bet to knock down numbers quickly and efficiently on private property - but not sure who is operating North Island - a friend in the Contract business has been doing...

   Liked On: 28-07-2023, 02:56 PM

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   Micky Duck liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Why are they called foresight & back/rear sight?

   I cant quite understand why so many decided to give this a sensible reply when clearly all one needed was a blinken dictionary - it was a humorous send up right - ya frekin pulling ma chain soldier...

   Liked On: 27-07-2023, 01:30 PM

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    Ranger 888 liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Why are they called foresight & back/rear sight?

    I cant quite understand why so many decided to give this a sensible reply when clearly all one needed was a blinken dictionary - it was a humorous send up right - ya frekin pulling ma chain soldier...

    Liked On: 27-07-2023, 12:33 PM

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    Micky Duck liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Half cock or safety

    ya bang on Friwi bush hunting Te Urewera we always used half cock - deer could be encountered at any time - if I was doing a whole series of river crossings then empty chamber - I never use the...

    Liked On: 27-07-2023, 09:54 AM

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    Hermitage liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Why are they called foresight & back/rear sight?

    Fore = Situated in front or in front of some other thing or part. imagine what a battle hardened drill Seargant Major would make of this ; ya pulling ma fecken chain soldier :

    Liked On: 26-07-2023, 11:25 PM

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    blip liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : New hunter - Advice on first rifle

    yes - early sakos and Tikkas would be my first choice - both generally shoot very well and were well made with good triggers - some now may have had a lot of use so you will need someone with nous...

    Liked On: 26-07-2023, 11:08 PM

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    Micky Duck liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : squeaky boots

    go to your local saddle shop and get a pottle of effax - its a german saddle oil- comes in brown or black - it will soak in to the leather especially if you leave out in sun to warm up- wax will...

    Liked On: 26-07-2023, 10:36 PM

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    Moa Hunter liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : New hunter - Advice on first rifle

    yes - early sakos and Tikkas would be my first choice - both generally shoot very well and were well made with good triggers - some now may have had a lot of use so you will need someone with nous...

    Liked On: 26-07-2023, 09:07 PM

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