About Barry the hunter

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Date of Birth
December 3, 1952 (72)
About Barry the hunter
Biography:
Ex culler and DOC Ranger -posted at Waikaremoana 8 years Kaitaia 5 years Waioeka gorge 5 years Taranakai 15 years
Location:
New Plymouth
Interests:
Hunting fishing firearm restoration ex MSC Firearms Instructor
Occupation:
Casual tractor driver

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  1. Barry the hunter
    Barry the hunter liked post by Trout On thread : What is the rifle that has surprised you the most
    My son n laws Sako 416? Vixen 222,which was his fathers from New. Shot 46 rabbits out of 50rd box.Distance from 180yds to 220yds. Deadly accurate,I can see why deer cullers used them yrs ago.Its...
    Liked On: 19-04-2025, 02:07 PM
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    Barry the hunter liked post by scotty On thread : Areas to take a young 'un
    Clements will still be busy... pureora is good in may pm me an email address and I will flick you a map of an area holding animals with some tips
    Liked On: 19-04-2025, 10:38 AM
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    Barry the hunter liked post by grandpamac On thread : Accuracy troubleshooting suggestions?
    Greetings all, I have heard this tale over and over again over the last 30 years or more. Rifle zeroed at 100 metres or there about and being out at longer ranges when dialled resulting in missed...
    Liked On: 19-04-2025, 09:14 AM
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    Barry the hunter liked post by Trout On thread : Accuracy troubleshooting suggestions?
    I reckon if you going to spend $150-$200 on a hunting trip each time,say once or twice month.Go to the range befor each trip or 2.Fire 2 or 3 rds =$12 or so.Just to make sure yr rifle n scope are in...
    Liked On: 19-04-2025, 09:13 AM
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    Barry the hunter liked post by Jaslarz On thread : Stags and Bucks 2025
    Few more in the last couple weeks. One on private land couple on public. 272868272869
    Liked On: 18-04-2025, 01:38 PM
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    Barry the hunter liked post by csmiffy On thread : Options for fitting a scope to a No1Mk3 Sporter
    Yup you are right but the statistics form middle.of last century with shit tons of deer bugger all rifle alternatives and callers using them etc may have skewed those results
    Liked On: 17-04-2025, 08:33 PM
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    Barry the hunter liked post by Russian 22. On thread : Options for fitting a scope to a No1Mk3 Sporter
    I have to ask the question. why bother with the effort when the cost of these harder to find scope mounts and a clapped out 303 would equal a more modern rifle's cost. I only shoot my 303's because...
    Liked On: 17-04-2025, 08:33 PM
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    Barry the hunter liked post by whanahuia On thread : Ranging fast moving game
    This is where.... I hate to repeat myself.... really.... But this is where you really need to go back to basics and get a .270 or similar, and sight in 3 high at 100 and then you dont need to know...
    Liked On: 15-04-2025, 09:26 PM
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    Barry the hunter liked post by Rich007 On thread : STUFF ;CANADA GEESE
    The problem for Farmers in controlling them is that they spend most of their time not on their property, turning up in large numbers, sometimes at night to destroy crops and new grass. It will take a...
    Liked On: 15-04-2025, 06:17 PM
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    Barry the hunter liked post by outdoorlad On thread : Always Check!
    Yes, I was contacted within half an hour with an apology, an explanation of how it happened and correct baffles are heading my way.
    Liked On: 15-04-2025, 05:49 PM
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    Barry the hunter liked post by XR500 On thread : Ruahine deer control
    A mate of mine has been taking advantage of this fact for years. If you want easy deer, hunt the DoC side of the bush edge. He will often head off to pick up an easy deer from a road end and be back...
    Liked On: 15-04-2025, 09:37 AM
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    Barry the hunter liked post by Shearer On thread : Walnut and blued steel,
    Similar to a Sako 243win I used to own. 271485
    Liked On: 13-04-2025, 02:06 PM
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    Barry the hunter liked post by fawkes On thread : How to stop dog wonder off
    This is an old thread , but people need to stop treating dogs like they are people. A dog is a dog , and operates on a differant plane to people . Tie or tether the mutt when he needs to be ,...
    Liked On: 13-04-2025, 02:04 PM
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    Barry the hunter liked post by Scortched earth On thread : How deer react to gunshots?
    Take the running shots man if that’s all you’re going to get,don’t worry about it.never get a deer if you don’t take a shot and you will get few if you keep waiting for a perfect shot as well. As...
    Liked On: 12-04-2025, 05:13 PM
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    Barry the hunter liked post by Nga On thread : Jack versus old Jack
    Here is the new Jack 3.0 and sheathes I am making. Completed this one today. 272470 272471
    Liked On: 12-04-2025, 12:30 PM
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